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 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
Sewer 1 2 3 4 5 6 Matt Winner Lorna BG Runner-up Neil BG BG BG Runner-up Deborah OUT Paul BG 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.
Ratings Episodeno. Airdate Total viewers(millions) BBC Twoweekly ranking 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 2015 3.46 3 6 12 March 2015 3.62 2
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