← The Great British Sewing Bee

Series 11

10 episodes · 2025

Ready, steady, sew! Amateur sewers compete to impress judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young.

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    Episode 1

    Jul 15, 202558 min★ 8.4

    The Great British Sewing Bee returns as 12 new sewers tackle shape with tie-front blouses, transform circle skirts, and use pleats in a dramatic Made-to-Measure challenge.

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    Episode 2

    Jul 22, 202559 min★ 7.9

    It's week 2 as sewers tackle activewear: a seven-panel cap, a cycling kit transformation and stylish athleisure to take you from gym to coffee shop.

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    Episode 3

    Jul 29, 202559 min★ 7.8

    It's week 3, and we're celebrating design icons: Diane von Furstenberg, Vivienne Westwood and Versace.

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    Episode 4

    Aug 5, 202558 min★ 8.1

    It's week 4, and we're celebrating Korea with sewing challenges inspired by the jeogori, tae kwon do and cheollik.

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    Episode 5

    Aug 12, 202558 min★ 8.1

    It's Reduce, Reuse, Recycle week, with sewers creating a zero-waste jacket, transforming discarded tents and, inspired by the Make Do and Mend campaign, raiding wardrobes to create new outfits.

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    Episode 6

    Aug 19, 202558 min★ 8.1

    The sewers create adaptive dungarees, repurpose maternity wear into toddler outfits and design outfits inspired by their childhood dream jobs.

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    Episode 7

    Aug 26, 202558 min★ 8.1

    It's Art Week. The challenges are to create a baby-doll dress inspired by Grayson Perry, transform a pair of used painter's overalls and produce a garment that embraces the bold designs of pop art.

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    Episode 8

    Sep 2, 202558 min★ 8.2

    It's week eight, and the sewers head to the movies with a jacket from The Birds, cinema curtains and a horrifying Made to Measure challenge.

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    Episode 9

    Sep 9, 202558 min★ 8.5

    It's the semi-final. Three challenges stand between the sewers and the final: plus fours, polo shirts and 1920s-inspired party outfits.

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    Episode 10

    Sep 16, 202559 min★ 7.9

    It's the final, and after challenges including the bias cut dress, sheer fabrics and trompe l'oeil, one sewer will be crowned winner.