The Great British Sewing Bee series 10

The Great British Sewing Bee
Series 10
Starring	Kiell Smith-Bynoe (Host) Esme Young (Judge) Patrick Grant (Judge)
No. of episodes	10
Release
Original network	BBC One BBC Two (Week 5)
Original release	21 May (2024-05-21) – 24 July 2024 (2024-07-24)
Series chronology

The tenth series of The Great British Sewing Bee began on 21 May 2024 on BBC One.[1] Kiell Smith-Bynoe is the new host of the series, with Esme Young and Patrick Grant returning as judges. The series was again filmed at Sunny Bank Mills, a 19th-century woollen mill located just outside Leeds.[2] Smith-Bynoe has appeared on the show before as a contestant in the 2021 Christmas Special.[3] In this series there are 12 contestants.[4]

The Sewers

Sewer[5]	Place of Residence	Occupation	Placement
Ailsa Lyall	Glasgow	Freelance Events Planner	Runner Up
Alex	Derbyshire	Copywriter/Editor	5th
Comfort Smithson	Somerset	Self-Employed Designer and Business Manager	11th
Don	Cheshire	Retired Research Physicist	9th
Georgie Carter	Isle of Wight	Club & Festival DJ	7th
Janet Walton	Doncaster	Retired	10th
Lauren Haynes	Manchester	Finance Administrator	8th
Luke-Matthew Iveson	Manchester	Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Director	1st
Marcus Holley	London	Teaching Assistant & Arts Award Coordinator	6th
Neil Donoghue	Leicester	Woodwork Instructor	12th
Pascha Al-Qassab	Guildford	Student	Runner Up
Suzy Sankey	Liverpool	Waitress	4th

Results and Eliminations

Sewer	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Luke								WIN		WINNER
Ailsa			WIN		WIN					RUNNER-UP
Pascha						WIN	WIN		WIN	RUNNER-UP
Suzy	WIN								ELIM
Alex				WIN				ELIM
Marcus							ELIM
Georgie		WIN				ELIM
Lauren					ELIM
Don				ELIM
Janet			ELIM
Comfort		ELIM
Neil	ELIM

  Sewer was the series winner

  Sewer was the series runner-up

  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

  Sewer eliminated   Garment of the Week

Episode 1: Back to Basics Week

Sewer[4]	Pattern Challenge (A-line midiskirt)	Transformation Challenge (T-shirt)		Made-to-measure (Casual Day Dress)
Ailsa	8	Multi-panel Cardigan	8	Wrap Dress
Alex	2	Nautical Two Piece	5	Gingham Dress
Comfort	7	Ladder Back Top	2	Cocoon Dress
Don	11	Bra Top and Skirt	10	Godet Dress
Georgie	9	Little Dress	4	Tablecloth Dress
Janet	4	Skirt and Top	3	Garden Party Dress
Lauren	3	Spotty Skirt	11	Maxi Dress
Luke	5	Graphic Top	6	Hand-Painted Utility Dress
Marcus	6	Hat	7	Shirt Dress
Neil	10	Fitted Dress	12	1970's Dress
Pascha	1	Skirt	9	Milkmaid Dress
Suzy	12	A-symetric Top	1	Duvet Dress

Episode 2: Sports Week

Sewer[4]	Pattern Challenge (Half Zip Fleece)	Transformation Challenge (Top and Bottom from Cricket Whites)		Made-to-measure (Olympic Kit)
Ailsa	9	Torn Apart Set	2	Team Canada Golf Kit
Alex	4	Panelled Floor Length Dress	1	GB Marathon Kit
Comfort	10	Set	10	Ugandan Rugby Kit
Don	8	Scarecrow Set	6	Golfing Two Piece
Georgie	2	Dress	9	Trinidad & Tobago Track Kit
Janet	11	Dress	8	Jazzy Leotard
Lauren	6	Bow Top	7	Sequin Leotard
Luke	3	Piping Dress	4	Spanish Track Kit
Marcus	1	Balaclava	11	Speed Climbing Kit
Pascha	5	Cut Out Dress	5	GB Javelin Kit
Suzy	7	Full Skirt Dress	3	Weightlifting Unitard

Episode 3: Travel Week

Sewer[4]	Pattern Challenge (Summer Blouse using Tablecloth)	Transformation Challenge (Bag using Nautical Paraphernalia)		Made-to-measure (French Riviera)
Ailsa	= 1	Cinch Bag	3	French Riviera Plazzo Pants
Alex	3	Convertible Bag	1	French Riviera Jumpsuit
Don	10	Rucksack	8	French Riviera Sunflower Trousers & Top
Georgie	4	Purse and Bag	4	Beach to Bar Skirt & Top
Janet	8	Boot Bag	10	French Riviera Cocktail Twin Set
Lauren	6	Tote Bag	7	Chic Chiffon Two-Piece
Luke	= 1	Whistle Rucksack	2	French Riviera Shirt & Trousers
Marcus	9	Rucksack	9	French Riviera Ruffle Top & Skirt
Pascha	5	Duck Bag	5	Sailor Trousers & Top
Suzy	7	Circle Bag	6	French Riviera Polka Dot Skirt & Top

Episode 4: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Week

(This episode was shown on BBC Two due to Euro 2024 football.)

Sewer[4]	Pattern Challenge (Quilted Bag Using Scraps)	Transformation Challenge (Textile Waste)		Made-to-measure (Repurpose Wedding Dress)
Ailsa	2		4	Arty Party Dress
Alex	3		6	"Ta Dah" Party Dress
Don	9	Black & Red	8	Ruffled Party Dress
Georgie	4		5	Lace Party Dress
Lauren	7		3	80's Puffball Dress
Luke	5	Champagne Dress	2	80's Power Party Dress
Marcus	6	Multi-Panel Jacket & Shorts	9	Red Carpet Party Outfit
Pascha	1	Dracula Dress	1	Cocktail Party Dress
Suzy	8		7	"Dance All Night" Party Dress

Episode 5: India Week

Special Judge for this week Priya Khanchandani

Sewer[4]	Pattern Challenge (Nehru Jacket)	Transformation Challenge (Calico and Madras cotton)		Made-to-measure (Sari Inspired Evening Wear)
Ailsa	4	Shorts Suit	5	Scotland & India - Together at Last
Alex	1	Maxi Dress	8	Red Carpet Glamour Gown
Georgie	6	Multi Gathered Bonanza	1	Green Goddess Sari Dress
Lauren	7	Short Suit	7	Silver Silk Sari Dress
Luke	3	Patchwork Dress	3	Big Drape Drag Dress
Marcus	2	Dress	4	A Dress for Bally
Pascha	5	Frilled Top and Skirt	2	All-In-One Sari Dress
Suzy	8	Dress with Pockets	6	Gold & Green Mini Dress

Episode 6: Children's Week

Sewer[4]	Pattern Challenge (child’s sequined bomber jacket)	Transformation Challenge (animal-themed fancy dress for a toddler from beach towels)		Made-to-measure (Outfit from a childhood photo)
Ailsa	1	Dalmation	3	Mum's Mermaid Inspired Party Dess
Alex	2	Lion	2	Party Dungarees & Top
Georgie	5	Butterfly	7	Double Denim Jumpsuit
Luke	7	Fish	5	Bi-Coloured Braces Boilersuit
Marcus	3	Frog	6	Spaceman Jumpsuit
Pascha	4	Crocodile	1	Ra-Ra Skirt & Top
Suzy	6	Swan	4	Granny Patsy'd Patchwork Skirt & Top

Episode 7: Lingerie Week

Sewer[4]	Pattern Challenge (Pyjama Blouse)	Transformation Challenge (Outfit from Shapewear and Lace)		Made-to-measure (Bustier Dress)
Ailsa	5	Black & White Dress	5	Unconventional Dress
Alex	1	Frilly Dress	2	Inside-out Dress
Luke	3	Floor-length Dress	3	Pageant Gown
Marcus	4	Muscle Man Torso	6	Rockstar Skater Chick Dress
Pascha	2	S&M Dress	1	Vintage Gown
Suzy	6	Brown & Black	4	Colourful Jigsaw Dress

Episode 8: Diva Week

Sewer[4]	Pattern Challenge (Tina Turner Fringed Dress)	Transformation Challenge (Animal Print)		Made-to-measure (Stage Outfit)
Ailsa	2	Lounging Cow Girl	1	Shania Twain Leopard Print Coat
Alex	3	Red and Brown Dressing Gown	2	Orville Peck Canadian Tuxedo
Luke	1	Keyhole Two-piece	5	Lady Gaga Human Motorbike Outfit
Pascha	4	Bikini with see-through shorts	3	Beyonce Mirror Bodysuit
Suzy	5	Green Black & White Two-piece	4	Lady Gaga Opera Coat

Episode 9: Design Icons Week

Sewer[4]	Pattern Challenge (Cristobal Balenciaga)	Transformation Challenge (Jean Paul Gaultier Ties)		Made-to-measure ( Coco Chanel Inspired)
Ailsa	3	Halterneck Top with Woven Back	3	Box Tweed Waistcoat & Organza Skirt
Luke	2	Black & White Dress	1	Little Black Dress
Pascha	1	Pastel Dress	2	1930s Coco Dress
Suzy	4	Game of Thrones Fan Dress	4	Monochrome Dress

Episode 10: Final

Sewer[4]	Pattern Challenge (Opera Gloves)	Transformation Challenge (Party Paraphernalia)		Made-to-measure (Draped Outfit)
Ailsa	2	Bunting top and skirt	3	'Scotland with a Twist' Two-Piece
Luke	1	Pastel Napkin Dress	2	Monochrome Masc/Femme Gown
Pascha	3	Glittery Silver Dress	1	Hot Pink Ballgown

Ratings

Episode no.	Airdate	Total viewers (millions)[6]	Weekly ranking all channels[6]
1	21 May 2024	4.81	6
2	28 May 2024	4.52	12
3	4 June 2024	4.43	4
4	11 June 2024	4.36	5
5	18 June 2024	3.46	22
6	25 June 2024	3.50	14
7	3 July 2024	4.13	9
8	10 July 2024	3.36	15
9	17 July 2024	4.32	7
10	24 July 2024	4.57	3

References

1. Scarr, Amy (8 May 2024). "Great British Sewing Bee 2024 Series 10 Air Date". Sewdirect. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
2. Graham, Debbie. "Where is The Great British Sewing Bee filmed?". www.countryfile.com.
3. "BBC One - The Great British Sewing Bee - Kiell Smith-Bynoe". BBC. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
4. Watkins, Emily (21 May 2024). "Sewing Bee has fixed its biggest problem: its fashion sense". inews.co.uk. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
5. "Great British Sewing Bee Series 10 | Sewing Tips, Tutorials, Projects and Events | Sew Essential".
6. "Most viewed programmes Barb". Retrieved 2024-05-01.