The fourth series of The Great British Sewing Bee began on 16 May 2016. Claudia Winkleman returned to present alongside resident judge Patrick Grant, with May Martin being replaced by new judge Esme Young.
Sewers
Sewer Age Occupation Hometown Angeline Murphy 30 Marketing Manager County Down Charlotte Newland 43 Scientific Editor North London Duncan Carter 32 Physics and Maths Tutor London / Scotland Ghislaine Gazon 43 Office Manager South London / French Martinique Jade Earley 18 Swimming Instructor and Student Sussex Jamie Kemp 44 Stay-at-home Dad Exeter Josh Jamie Barnett 23 Entrepreneurship Engagement Manager Cardiff Joyce Bellingham 71 Retired Schools Admissions Officer West Sussex Rumana Lasker 27 Junior Doctor East London Tracey Symonds 53 Retired Primary School Teacher Derbyshire
Results and elimination
Colour key Sewer got through to the next round One of the judges' favourites One of the judges' least favourites 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 7 8 Charlotte BG BGWinner Jade BG BG Runner Up Joyce BG Runner Up Tracey OUT Rumana OUT Angeline BG BG OUT Josh OUT Jamie OUT Ghislaine OUT Duncan OUT
Episodes
Sewer eliminated Best Garment Winner
Episode 1: Basic Construction
Sewer Pattern Challenge(Women's Top)Alteration Challenge(Maternity Dress) Made-to-measure(Skirt) Angeline 3 Skirt 4 Peplum pencil skirt Charlotte 2 Skirt 5 1950s circle skirt Duncan 8 Skirt 8 Silk petal circle skirt Ghislaine 7 Skirt 6 Pleated wraparound skirt Jade 5 Skirt 9 High-waisted tutu skirt Jamie 1 Draped dress 1 Flounce skirt Josh 9 Skirt 7 Flared denim skirt Joyce 6 Godet dress 2 Multi-panelled skirt Rumana 10 Dress 3 Obi apron maxi skirt Tracey 4 Tabard 10 Woollen circle skirt
This episode was dedicated to series three runner-up Lorna Monje, who died of aplastic anaemia in early 2016.
Episode 2: Children's Week Sewer Pattern Challenge(Babygrow)Alteration Challenge(Bridesmaid Dress) Made-to-measure(Cape) Angeline 8 Mermaid Dress 8Tartan Godet Cape Charlotte 1 Party Dress 6 Tweed Collared Cape Ghislaine 9 Boxing Outfit 1 Sunday Best Cape Jade 2 Bridesmaid Dress 7 Fur Trimmed Cape Jamie 6 Shift Dress 4 Classic Gentleman's Cape Josh 7 Gilet Jacket 9 Reversible Hooded Cape Joyce 4 Princess Dress 5 Love-Heart Cape Rumana 3 Butterfly Dress 2 Satin Lined Cape Tracey 5 Forest Fairy Dress 3 Butterfly Cape
Episode 3: Lingerie Week Sewer Pattern Challenge(Lace Bra)Alteration Challenge(Scarves) Made-to-measure(Dressing Robe) Angeline 8 Cami Top 3 Vintage Style Satin Robe Charlotte 2 Babydoll 4 Cotton Lawn Robe Jade 6 Cami Top 5 Piped Silk Robe Jamie 4 Lady Boxers 6 Quilted Silk Housecoat Josh 7 Jumpsuit 8 Satin Housecoat Joyce 1 Babydoll 2 Lined Robe Rumana 5 Camisole 7 Lace Kimono Tracey 3 Camisole 1 Satin and Lace Robe
Episode 4: International Week Sewer Pattern Challenge(Qipao Brocade Top)Alteration Challenge(Sari) Made-to-measure(West African Dress) Angeline3Kimono Shirt4Choker Minidress Charlotte5Harem Pants2Ruffle dress Jade 6Harem Pants7Waterfall Peplum Dress Josh2Belly Dancer Outfit5Contrast Dress Joyce7Harem Pants6Capped Sleeve Dress Rumana4Panel Dress3Sheath Dress with Cape Tracey1Shirt1Knee Length Dress
Episode 5: 1960s Week Sewer Pattern Challenge(Colour Block Shift Dress) Alteration challenge(PVC Raincoat) Made-to-measure(Tailored Jacket) Angeline 4 Cut Out Dress 6 Psychedelic Coat Charlotte 2 Halter Dress 5 Jackie Kennedy Jacket Jade 5 Crop Top & Shirt 4 Cropped Jacket Joyce 1 Smock 1 Peacoat Jacket Rumana 3 Gathered Top 2 A-Line Coat Tracey 6 Spot Shift Dress 3 Tweed Cardigan Jacket
Episode 6: Active Wear Week Sewer Pattern Challenge(Men's Cycle Shirt) Alteration challenge(Ski Suit) Made-to-measure(Yoga Outfit) Charlotte 3Fur Trimmed Duffel 4 Drapey Yoga Outfit Jade 480's Puffy Coat1Contrast Panel Yoga Outfit Joyce 2Bomber Jacket 3 Yoga Leggings and T-shirt Rumana 5Pink Bird Coat2Vest Yoga Outfit Tracey 1Blue Coat 5 Criss-cross Yoga Outfit
Episode 7: Puzzling Pattern Week Sewer Pattern Challenge(Yoke Drape Skirt) Alteration challenge(Child's Duvet) Made-to-measure(Bespoke Daydress) Charlotte 1Collared Dress1Cowl Neck Dress Jade 3Draped Dress3Skater Skirt Dress Joyce 2Beach Dress4Panelled Tea Dress Tracey 4Pleated Top and Skirt21950s Style Dress
Episode 8: Evening Wear Week Sewer Pattern Challenge(Men's Dress Shirt) Alteration challenge(Dinner Suit) Made-to-measure(Evening Gown) Charlotte 3Halter LBD1Satin & Diamonte Gown Jade 2Chunky Zip LBD2Beaded Gown Joyce 1Sequin LBD3Bodice & Bustle Skirt
Ratings Episodeno. Airdate Total viewers(millions) BBC Twoweekly ranking 1 16 May 2016 3.48 2 2 23 May 2016 3.46 2 3 30 May 2016 3.54 2 4 6 June 2016 3.36 2 5 13 June 2016 3.46 1 6 20 June 2016 2.92 2 7 27 June 2016 2.91 1 8 4 July 2016 3.27 1
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