Season of television series
The Great British Sewing Bee No. of episodes6 Original network BBC Two Original release 5 February (2015-02-05 ) – 12 March 2015 (2015-03-12 )
The third series of The Great British Sewing Bee began on 5 February 2015 and aired for 6 episodes. Claudia Winkleman returned to present alongside resident judges May Martin and Patrick Grant . The series was filmed at Metropolitan Wharf in London.
Sewers
Sewer
Age
Occupation
Hometown
Alex Florea
32
Corporate Sustainability Manager
London / Romania
Amanda Gledhill
46
Deputy Head Teacher
Darlington
Annie Shanks
62
Former Dairy Farmer & Cheese Maker
Scottish Borders
Deborah Simms[ 1]
26
Support Officer
Levenshulme , Manchester
Lorna Monje†
69
Retired Air Hostess
Kent
Matt Chapple
37
IT Consultant
Berkshire
Neela Mistry-Bradshaw
41
Marketing Manager
Surrey
Neil Stace
46
Lieutenant Colonel
Salisbury
Paul Clarke
54
Sports Physiotherapist
Cheshire
Ryan Walklett
21
Theatre Dresser / University Student
London
Results and elimination
Colour key
Sewer got through to the next round
Sewer was eliminated
Sewer won best Garment of the week
Sewer was the series runner-up
Sewer was the series winner
Elimination chart
Sewer
W1
W2
W3
W4
W5
W6
Matt
Winner
Lorna
Runner-up
Neil
Runner-up
Deborah
OUT
Paul
OUT
Ryan
OUT
Amanda
OUT
Neela
OUT
Alex
OUT
Annie
OUT
Episodes
Sewer eliminated Best Garment Winner
Episode 1
Sewer
Pattern Challenge(Women's Cotton Trousers)
Alteration Challenge(Denim Shirt)
Made-to-measure(Summer Dress)
Alex
10
Pink Tulle and Denim Skirt
1
60s Dress
Amanda
7
Child's Dress
3
Picnic Dress
Annie
4
Sleeved Dress
10
Classic Tea Dress
Deborah
5
Pencil Skirt
6
Fit & Flare Dress
Lorna
2
Child's Skirt
2
Long-Sleeved Princess-Seamed Dress
Matt
6
Skirt
5
Sleeveless Dress
Neela
3
Skirt
9
Princess-Seamed Dress
Neil
1
Skirt
8
Princess-Seamed Dress
Paul
9
Dress
4
A-Line Dress
Ryan
8
Dress
7
50s Tea Dress
Episode 2: Attention to Detail Week: Children's Clothes
Sewer
Pattern Challenge(Tailored Child's Waistcoat)
Alteration Challenge(T-shirt & Dress)
Made-to-measure(Children's 3D Costume)
Alex
6
Harem Trousers
4
Cupcake Dress
Amanda
8
Cape
9
Flapper Dress
Deborah
7
Cardigan/Belero Jacket
5
Peacock Dress
Lorna
2
Swimming Suit
2
Booby Bird
Matt
5
Pair of Shorts
8
Peacock Dress
Neela
9
Asymmetric Dress
7
Bookworm
Neil
3
Boxing Shorts & Gloves
1
Smartphone
Paul
4
Shirred Waisted Skirt
6
Ballerina Elephant
Ryan
1
Shirred Dress
3
Urban Fox
Episode 3: 1950s Week
Sewer
Pattern Challenge(The Walk-away Dress)
Alteration Challenge(Vintage Curtains)
Made-to-measure(Sheer Blouse)
Amanda
8
Prom Skirt
3
Pussy Bow Blouse
Deborah
7
Panelled Wrap Skirt
6
Semi-Fitted Bow Blouse
Lorna
5
Skirt with Big Bow
1
Sweetheart Blouse
Matt
2
Girl's Dress
5
Sleeveless Fitted Blouse
Neela
6
Top
8
Collared Blouse
Neil
3
Ladies Evening Dress
2
Draped Blouse
Paul
4
Skirt
7
Semi-Fitted Blouse
Ryan
1
Man's Short-Sleeve Shirt
4
Sleeveless Fitted Peplum Blouse
Episode 4: Structure Week
Sewer
Pattern Challenge(Boned Corset)
Alteration Challenge(Power Suit)
Made-to-measure(Traditional Kilt)
Amanda
7
Draped Top
7
Linton Tweed Female Kilt
Deborah
4
Jacket
5
Wool Traditional Kilt
Lorna
5
Maternity Top
4
Traditional Kilt (in a Gunn Ancient Tartan)
Matt
2
Dress
3
Cotton Female Kilt
Neil
1
Cocktail Dress
1
Traditional Kilt (in a Culloden Tartan)
Paul
3
Dress
6
Glittered Denim Kilt
Ryan
6
All-in-one Dress
2
Contemporary Kilt
Episode 5 – Semifinal: Tricky Fabrics
Sewer
Pattern Challenge(Lace Pencil Skirt)
Alteration Challenge(Neoprene Wetsuit)
Made-to-measure(Woman's Leather Jacket)
Deborah
3
Dress
1
Collarless Jacket
Lorna
2
Dress
2
Cropped Jacket
Matt
1
Lace Skirt Dress
4
Fitted Biker Jacket
Neil
4
Halter Neck Dress
3
Asymmetrical jacket
Paul
5
Dress
5
Fitted Jacket
Episode 6: Final
Sewer
Pattern Challenge(Japanese Pattern)
Alteration Challenge(Delphos Column Dress )
Made-to-measure(Avant-garde Dress)
Lorna
2
'Lampshade' Dress
1
Fitted Strapless Minidress with Long Overskirt
Matt
3
Halter Neck Dress
2
Couture-inspired Geometric Dress
Neil
1
'Skanklet'
3
Asymmetric Gown
Runner-up Lorna died of aplastic anaemia in early 2016. The first episode of series four was dedicated to her memory.[ 2]
Ratings
Episode no.
Airdate
Total viewers(millions) [ 3]
BBC Two weekly ranking[ 3]
1
5 February 2015
2.96
4
2
12 February 2015
3.09
4
3
19 February 2015
2.67
5
4
26 February 2015
3.33
4
5
5 March 2013
3.46
3
6
12 March 2013
3.62
2
References