The second series of The Great British Sewing Bee started on 18 February and ended after eight episodes on 8 April 2014. Claudia Winkleman returned to present as well as resident judges May Martin and Patrick Grant. The series was filmed at Metropolitan Wharf in London.
Sewers Sewer Age Occupation Hometown Cerina Nichamin 50 Cookery teacher/Artist Hampshire Chinelo Bally 26 Media Graduate Essex Cliff Edwards 71 Retired Prison Chaplain Bognor Regis David Dawson 39 Police Officer Surrey Heather Jacks 56 Dressage Trainer and Rider Leicestershire Jenni Taylor 31 Resource Manager Walsall Julie Gromett 51 Housing Estate Officer West Yorkshire Lynda Lewis 57 Learning Support Assistant Caerphilly, Wales Simon Cantrill 25 Museum Assistant Bradford Tamara Melvin 40 Yoga Instructor Surrey
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 Sewer withdrew
Sewer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Heather Winner Chinelo BG Runner-up Tamara BG BG Runner-up Lynda BG BG BG OUT David OUT Jenni OUT Cerina OUT Julie BG OUT Simon OUT Cliff WDR
Episodes Sewer eliminated Best Garment Winner Sewer withdrew from the Sewing bee
Episode 1
Sewer Pattern Challenge(Cotton Sleeve-less Top) Alteration Challenge(Wool Maxi Skirt) Made-to-measure(Silk Nightgown) Cerina 2 Short Skirt with small bottom Frill 6 1930's Style Bias Cut Nightgown Chinelo 7 Fitted Peplum Skirt 2 Floor Length Nightgown Cliff 10 Short Skirt with 2 Godets 10 Withdrew David 8 Short Skirt with 2 Godets 9 Semi-Fitted Empire-Line Nightgown Heather 1 Short Skirt with back Box Pleat 7 Lingerie Nightgown Jenni 4 Dungarees 5 1940's Style Floor Length Nightgown Julie 5 Short Skirt with a Godet and Pocket 8 Bias Cut Nightgown Lynda 6 Short Skirt with a Godet and Pocket 4 Empire-Line Nightgown Simon 9 Short Skirt with jetted Pocket and Godet 3 Shot Silk Dupion Nightdress Tamara 3 Short Skirt with Gathered Ruffle 1 Empire-Line Babydoll Nightgown
Cliff became ill and left the show, so no sewer was eliminated by the judges.
Episode 2: Pattern Week
Sewer Pattern Challenge(Box Pleated Skirt) Alteration Challenge(Two Men's Shirts) Made-to-measure(Men's Pyjamas) Cerina 3 Little girl's sailor dress 3 Cotton Lawn Pyjamas Chinelo 4 Button-down Boob Tube 2 Striped Pull-on Pyjamas David 6 Skirt 7 Brushed Cotton, Checked Pyjamas Heather 1 Women's Shirt with ruffle frill 8 Striped Pyjamas Jenni 7 Skirt 5 Classic Pyjamas Julie 9 Women's Shirt 6 Striped Cotton Pyjamas Lynda 5 Little girl's dress 4 Candy Striped Pyjamas Simon 8 Shirt Dress 9 Brushed Cotton, Checked Pyjamas Tamara 2 Skirt 1 Newsprint Pyjamas
Episode 3: Stretch Fabric Week
Sewer Pattern Challenge(Leggings) Alteration Challenge(Men's T-shirt) Made-to-measure(Stretch Wrap Dress) Cerina 3 Child's Dancing Leotard 1 Simple Wrap Dress Chinelo 5 Asymmetric Maxi Dress 2 Stretch Velvet Dress David 2 Zip V-neck Top 8 Faux Wrap Dress Heather 7 Halter Neck Top with Plunge Backline 3 Sleeveless Classic Wrap Dress Jenni 8 Plated back Top 4 Retro Wrap Dress Julie 6 Ladies Top with Ruching around the neck 7 Dressing Gown Dress Lynda 1 Pleated and Darted Dress with Belt 6 Classic Wrap Dress with Set in Sleeves Tamara 4 Dress 5 Cap Sleeve Lipstick Dress
Episode 4: Children's Clothes
Sewer Pattern Challenge(Children s Dungarees) Alteration Challenge(Sweatshirt, Track Suit Bottoms and Pillowcase) Made-to-measure(Prom Dress) Cerina 7 Pirate Suit 1 Shift Dress Chinelo 3 Princess/Ballerina 7 Big Bow Prom Dress David 1 Ladybird 5 Satin Prom Dress Heather 4 Autumnal Flower Fairy meet Princess 6 Shot Silk Prom Dress Jenni 2 Dinosaur 3 Vintage Inspired Prom Dress Lynda 6 Queen of Hearts 2 Mini Prom Dress Tamara 5 Superhero 4 Neoprene Prom Dress
Episode 5: Tricky Fabrics Week
Sewer Pattern Challenge(Nylon Anorak) Alteration Challenge(Blouse with Leather) Made-to-measure(Velvet Trousers) Chinelo 4 Leather frill 2 Peplum Trousers David 3 Wrap front with plunging neckline 6 Chino-style Trousers Heather 5 Blouse with plunging neckline 5 Classic Slim Fitting Trousers Jenni 2 Backless Leather top 3 High Waisted Trousers Lynda 6 Leather side panels with asweetheart neckline 1 Classic Straight-legged Trousers Tamara 1 Leather frill collar 4 Capri Pants
Episode 6: Vintage Week
Sewer Pattern Challenge(1930s Silk blouse) Alteration Challenge(Man's suit) Made-to-measure(Historic/Vintage coat) Chinelo 2 Pencil Dress 1 1940s Coat David 5 Halterneck Top 4 1940s Police Coat Heather 1 Boob Tube 3 1953 Swing Coat Lynda 4 Pinafore dress 2 1950s Wool Flannel Coat Tamara 3 Backwards Tuxedo Top 5 1967 Coat
Episode 7: Semifinal
Sewer Pattern Challenge(No Pattern Dress) Alteration Challenge(Adding Sleeves to a Dress) Made-to-measure(Copy of their own Garment) Chinelo 3 Tucked Sleeve 1 Party Dress Heather 2 Gathered Puff Sleeve 2 Shift Dress Lynda 1 Classic Set-in Sleeve 4 Wrap Dress Tamara 4 Gathered Puff Sleeve 3 Yoga Outfit
Episode 8: Final
Sewer Pattern Challenge(Hand-Sewn Man's Tie) Alteration Challenge(Wedding Dress to Child's Dress) Made-to-measure(Couture Gown) Chinelo 3 Classic Bridesmaid Dress 1 Hourglass Gown Heather 2 Classic Bridesmaid Dress 2 Horse Chain Gown Tamara 1 Classic Bridesmaid Dress 3 Slashed Couture Dress
Reunion special A reunion special with the series 2 contestants was broadcast in January 2015.
Ratings Episodeno. Airdate Total viewers(millions) BBC Twoweekly ranking 1 18 February 2014 3.49 3 2 25 February 2014 3.02 5 3 4 March 2014 3.06 5 4 11 March 2014 3.03 5 5 18 March 2014 3.36 3 6 25 March 2014 3.25 1 7 1 April 2014 3.35 2 8 8 April 2014 3.24 2
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