The Great British Sewing Bee series 7

The seventh series of The Great British Sewing Bee began on 14 April 2021.[1] Joe Lycett returned as the presenter of the show, with both Esme Young and Patrick Grant returning as the judges.[2] The series consisted of 12 contestants competing to be named the best sewer.[3] The show aired on BBC One and was filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] The series was filmed at The Chainstore on Trinity Buoy Wharf in London's Docklands, a grade II listed building, built in 1854, and connected to London's only lighthouse.[5]

The Great British Sewing Bee
Series 7
StarringJoe Lycett (Host)
Esme Young (Judge)
Patrick Grant (Judge)
No. of episodes10
Release
Original networkBBC One
Original release14 April (2021-04-14) –
16 June 2021 (2021-06-16)
Series chronology
← Previous
Series 6
Next →
Series 8

The Sewers

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Sewer[6][7] Age Occupation Place of Residency Placement
Serena Baker 21 Medical Student Edinburgh Winner
Raph Dilhan 34 Textile Artist London Runner Up
Rebecca Grimbleby 23 Customer Assistant Scunthorpe Runner Up
Farie Zata 34 Accountant Dunstable 4th
Damien Wilton 39 IT Installation Director Bolton 5th
Andrew Aspland 54 Maths Teacher Hull 6th
Adeena Khatoon 40 Student Engagement Officer Birmingham 7th
Adam Brooks 31 Cruise Ship Entertainment Director Leicester 8th
Cathryn Tosler-Waudby 57 Post-Office Worker Yorkshire 9th
Lawratu Patton 37 Local Authority Officer Surrey 10th
Jean Gascoigne Art Psychotherapist County Down 11th
Julie Pygott 62 Beauty Therapist Rotherham 12th

Results and Eliminations

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Sewer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Serena WIN Winner
Raph WIN WIN Runner-Up
Rebecca WIN Runner-Up
Farie WIN OUT
Damien OUT
Andrew OUT
Adeena WIN OUT
Adam OUT
Cathryn OUT
Lawratu OUT
Jean OUT
Julie OUT

  Sewer was the series winner

  Sewer was the series runner-up

  Best Garment: Sewer won Garment of the Week

  One of the judges' favourite sewers

  Sewer was safe and got through to next round

  One of the judges' least favourite sewers

  Sewer was eliminated

Episodes

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  Sewer eliminated   Garment of the Week

Episode 1: Wardrobe Staples Week

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Sewer Pattern Challenge
(Shell Top)
Transformation Challenge
(T-Shirts)
Made-to-measure
(Women's Buffet Dress)
Adam 6 Dress 2 70's Cruise Buffet Dress
Adeena 10 Harem Pants 8 South Asian Buffet Dress
Andrew 5 Dress 1 Crocheted Buffet Dress
Cathryn 9 Child's Skirt 5 Cactus Buffet Dress
Damien 12 Long Skirt 12 Royal Ascot Buffet Dress
Farie 8 Child's Dungarees 3 Chic Buffet Dress
Jean 3 Dress 9 Roomy Buffet Dress
Julie 11 Halter Top 11 Broderie Anglaise Buffet Dress
Lawratu 7 Romper 6 Pocket Buffet Dress
Raph 4 Crop Top 7 Broderie Anglaise Buffet Dress
Rebecca 2 Child's Dress 4 Mum's Buffet Dress
Serena 1 Shorts 10 Ode to Vilanelle Buffet Dress

Episode 2: Summer Week

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Sewer Pattern Challenge

(Paperbag Shorts)

Transformation Challenge

(Men's Swimming Gear)

Made-to-Measure

(Button Down Sun Dress)

Adam 8 Dress 1 50s Fit and flare Dress
Adeena 9 Busy Dress 3 Two Way Dress
Andrew 3 Orange Stripe Dress 10 40s Contrast Dress
Cathryn 4 Strap Top 4 Key Print Sundress
Damien 6 Fringed Dress 6 Coconut Dress
Farie 5 Neon Dress 8 Summer Shirt Dress
Jean 11 Batwing Top 9 Elegant Floral Dress
Lawratu 10 Sunrise Dress 11 Cross-Back Dress
Raph 1 Rocket Dress 7 Seaside Holiday Dress
Rebecca 7 Asymmetric Skirt 5 Summer Swing Dress
Serena 2 Dress 2 Statement Sleeve Dress

Episode 3: Menswear Week

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Sewer Pattern Challenge

(Baker's Boy Hats)

Transformation Challenge

(Men's Suit Jackets)

Made-to-Measure

(Man's Utility Jacket)

Adam 3 Back-to-Front Top 2 Navy Jacket
Adeena 9 Strap Top 7 Camouflage Jacket
Andrew 7 Skirt 8 Metal Worker's Jacket
Cathryn 4 Dress 9 Parker Jacket
Damien 10 Skirt 5 Cowboy Jacket
Farie 5 Back-to-Front Top 10 Ankara Jacket
Lawratu 8 Back-to-Front Top 4 Safari Jacket
Raph 1 Dress 3 Overshirt Jacket
Rebecca 6 Dress 6 Raglan Sleeve Jacket
Serena 2 Top 1 Summer Jacket

Episode 4: International Week

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Sewer Pattern Challenge

(French Breton Top)

Transformation Challenge

(Sarong)

Made-to-Measure

(Frida Kahlo)

Adam 8 Dress 1 'Puff Sleeve' Playsuit
Adeena 5 Kaftan 7 'Kahlo-esque' Lehenga
Andrew 2 Pink Shirt 3 'Traditional Huipil' and Flared Skirt
Cathryn 6 Dress 8 'From Russia With Love' Shift Dress
Damien 3 Dress with Cape 4 'Frida's Self Portrait' Dress
Farie 9 Childs Top/Dress 6 'Broken Column' Dress
Raph 4 Childs Playsuit 5 'Modern Huipil' with Cord Culottes
Rebecca 7 Top and Skirt 2 'Hot Pink' Off-The-Shoulder Outfit
Serena 1 Beach Robe 9 'Smart' Top and Trouser Combo

Episode 5: Children's Week

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Sewer Pattern Challenge

(Romper Suit)

Transformation Challenge

(Under the Sea)

Made-to-Measure

(Raincoat)

Adam 6 Mermaid 4 Boat Coat
Adeena 8 Rainbow Fish 6 Dinosaur Coat
Andrew 7 Crab 1 Reversible Coat
Damien 5 Mermaid 8 Aquatic Jacket
Farie 3 Shark 7 Unicorn Raincoat
Raph 4 Mermaid 5 French-Guatemalan Coat
Rebecca 2 Octopus 3 Rain-Cloud Coat
Serena 1 Jelly Fish 2 Fun Waterproof

Episode 6: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Week

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Sewer Pattern Challenge

(Gentleman's Waistcoat)

Transformation Challenge

(Army Surplus)

Made-to-Measure

(Jeans Dress)

Adeena 7 V-Neck Tunic 7 Paisley Paint Dress
Andrew 3 Poncho 4 Pythagoras Theorem Denim Dress
Damien 6 Cross Straps Dress 5 Family Fabric Denim Dress
Farie 4 Cape 1 Monochrome Dress
Raph 1 Asymmetric Dress 2 Tormented Ocean Dress
Rebecca 5 Dress 6 Patchwork Dress
Serena 2 Halterneck Dress 3 Sporty Colour Block Dress

Episode 7: Winter Week

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Sewer Pattern Challenge

(Men's Flannel Shirt)

Transformation Challenge

(Old Scarves)

Made-to-Measure

(Festive Winter Party Dress)

Andrew 3 Middle Ages Dress 2 Bow Sleeve Party Dress
Damien 2 Edelweiss Top 6 Zip Up & Down Party Dress
Farie 6 Dress 1 Stretch Velvet Party Dress
Raph 5 Stripy Top 5 Gold Surprise Party Dress
Rebecca 4 Top and Skirt 3 Satin & Lace Party Dress
Serena 1 Medieval Top 4 She's the Boss Party Dress

Episode 8: Music of the Movies Week

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Sewer Pattern Challenge

(Baby from Dirty Dancing Dress)

Transformation Challenge

(Curtains to Children's Clothes)

Made-to-Measure

(1970s Dream Girls Dress)

Damien 5 Shorts with Braces 4 Foxy Cleopatra
Farie 4 Jumpsuit 5 Elegant Disco Dress
Raph 3 Lederhosen 3 Disco Jumpsuit
Rebecca 2 Dress with a Skort 2 Glamorous Disco Gown
Serena 1 Floral Short Suit 1 Sequinned Sash

Episode 9: 1940s Week - Semi-Final

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Sewer Pattern Challenge

(Oxford Bags - Trousers)

Transformation Challenge

(Parachutes to Dresses)

Made-to-Measure

(Dior's New Look)

Farie 4 Evening Gown 3 Colour Block Dress
Raph 1 Wedding Gown 2 Space-Age Design
Rebecca 3 Dress 4 Floral Ensemble
Serena 2 Dress 1 Tailored Two-Piece

Episode 10: Celebration Week - The Final

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Sewer Pattern Challenge

(Little Girl's Bridesmaid Dress)

Transformation Challenge

(Homeware into Summer Festival Outfit)

Made-to-Measure

(Glamorous Off-the-shoulder Evening Gown)

Raph 3 Shorts, top, headdress, and bag 1 Kate-Bush-inspired red 'curtains' dress
Rebecca 2 Skirt and top 3 Floral scuba floor length dress with godet train
Serena 1 Top with trousers attached 2 Acid yellow flounce dress

Ratings

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Episode
no.
Airdate Total viewers
(millions)[8]
Weekly ranking
all channels[8]
1 14 April 2021 6.01 5
2 21 April 2021 5.79 9
3 28 April 2021 5.84 9
4 5 May 2021 5.75 9
5 12 May 2021 6.15 6
6 19 May 2021 5.69 9
7 26 May 2021 5.23 6
8 2 June 2021 5.62 2
9 9 June 2021 5.92 2
10 16 June 2021 6.07 5

References

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  1. ^ "TV tonight: The Great British Sewing Bee is back". The Guardian. 14 April 2021. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Great British Sewing Bee Series 7 - Interview with Patrick Grant". Love Sewing. 6 April 2021. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  3. ^ "The Great British Sewing Bee 2021 air date: Host, judges, contestants". Radio Times. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  4. ^ "The Great British Sewing Bee: Covid- 19". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  5. ^ Kelly, Emma (21 April 2021). "Where is The Great British Sewing Bee filmed?". Metro. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  6. ^ Jade, Kayleigh (14 April 2021). "The Great British Sewing Bee 2021 contestants: Meet the line up of series 7". TellyMix. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  7. ^ "The Sewers". The Great British Sewing Bee. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  8. ^ a b "Most viewed programmes Barb". Retrieved 1 May 2024.