The seventh series of The Great British Sewing Bee began on 14 April 2021. Joe Lycett returned as the presenter of the show, with both Esme Young and Patrick Grant returning as the judges. The series consisted of 12 contestants competing to be named the best sewer. The show aired on BBC One and was filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The series was filmed at The Chainstore on Trinity Buoy Wharf in London's Docklands, a grade II listed building, built in 1854, and connected to London's only lighthouse.
The Sewers +SewerAgeOccupationPlace of ResidencyPlacementSerena Baker21Medical StudentEdinburghWinnerRaph Dilhan34Textile ArtistLondonRunner UpRebecca Grimbleby23Customer AssistantScunthorpeRunner UpFarie Zata34AccountantDunstable4thDamien Wilton39IT Installation DirectorBolton5thAndrew Aspland54Maths TeacherHull6thAdeena Khatoon40Student Engagement OfficerBirmingham7thAdam Brooks31Cruise Ship Entertainment DirectorLeicester8thCathryn Tosler-Waudby57Post-Office WorkerYorkshire9thLawratu Patton37Local Authority OfficerSurrey10thJean GascoigneArt PsychotherapistCounty Down11thJulie Pygott62Beauty TherapistRotherham12th
Results and Eliminations Sewer12345678910SerenaWINWinnerRaphWINWINRunner-UpRebeccaWINRunner-UpFarieWIN OUTDamien OUTAndrew OUTAdeenaWIN OUTAdam OUTCathryn OUTLawratu OUTJean OUTJulie OUT Sewer was the series winner
Sewer was the series runner-up
Best Garment: 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: Wardrobe Staples Week
SewerPattern Challenge(Shell Top)Transformation Challenge(T-Shirts)Made-to-measure(Women's Buffet Dress)Adam6Dress270's Cruise Buffet DressAdeena10Harem Pants8South Asian Buffet DressAndrew5Dress1Crocheted Buffet DressCathryn9Child's Skirt5Cactus Buffet DressDamien12Long Skirt12Royal Ascot Buffet DressFarie8Child's Dungarees3Chic Buffet DressJean3Dress9Roomy Buffet DressJulie11Halter Top11Broderie Anglaise Buffet DressLawratu7Romper6Pocket Buffet DressRaph4Crop Top7 Broderie Anglaise Buffet DressRebecca2Child's Dress4Mum's Buffet DressSerena1Shorts10Ode to Vilanelle Buffet Dress
Episode 2: Summer Week +SewerPattern Challenge (Paperbag Shorts)Transformation Challenge (Men's Swimming Gear)Made-to-Measure (Button Down Sun Dress)Adam8Dress150s Fit and flare DressAdeena9Busy Dress3Two Way DressAndrew3Orange Stripe Dress1040s Contrast DressCathryn4Strap Top4Key Print SundressDamien6Fringed Dress6Coconut DressFarie5Neon Dress8Summer Shirt DressJean11Batwing Top9Elegant Floral DressLawratu10Sunrise Dress11Cross-Back DressRaph1Rocket Dress7Seaside Holiday DressRebecca7Asymmetric Skirt5Summer Swing DressSerena2Dress2Statement Sleeve Dress
Episode 3: Menswear Week +SewerPattern Challenge (Baker's Boy Hats)Transformation Challenge (Men's Suit Jackets)Made-to-Measure (Man's Utility Jacket)Adam3Back-to-Front Top2Navy JacketAdeena9Strap Top7Camouflage JacketAndrew7Skirt8Metal Worker's JacketCathryn4Dress9Parker JacketDamien10Skirt5Cowboy JacketFarie5Back-to-Front Top10 Ankara JacketLawratu8Back-to-Front Top4Safari JacketRaph1Dress3Overshirt JacketRebecca6Dress6Raglan Sleeve JacketSerena2Top1Summer Jacket
Episode 4: International Week +SewerPattern Challenge (French Breton Top)Transformation Challenge (Sarong)Made-to-Measure (Frida Kahlo)Adam8Dress1'Puff Sleeve' PlaysuitAdeena5Kaftan7'Kahlo-esque' LehengaAndrew2Pink Shirt3'Traditional Huipil' and Flared SkirtCathryn6Dress8'From Russia With Love' Shift DressDamien3Dress with Cape4'Frida's Self Portrait' DressFarie9Childs Top/Dress6'Broken Column' DressRaph4Childs Playsuit5'Modern Huipil' with Cord CulottesRebecca7Top and Skirt2'Hot Pink' Off-The-Shoulder OutfitSerena1Beach Robe9'Smart' Top and Trouser Combo
Episode 5: Children's Week +SewerPattern Challenge (Romper Suit)Transformation Challenge (Under the Sea)Made-to-Measure (Raincoat)Adam6Mermaid4Boat CoatAdeena8Rainbow Fish6Dinosaur CoatAndrew7Crab1Reversible CoatDamien5Mermaid8Aquatic JacketFarie3Shark7Unicorn RaincoatRaph4Mermaid5French-Guatemalan CoatRebecca2Octopus3Rain-Cloud CoatSerena1Jelly Fish2Fun Waterproof
Episode 6: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Week +SewerPattern Challenge (Gentleman's Waistcoat)Transformation Challenge (Army Surplus)Made-to-Measure (Jeans Dress)Adeena7V-Neck Tunic7Paisley Paint DressAndrew3Poncho4Pythagoras Theorem Denim DressDamien6Cross Straps Dress5Family Fabric Denim DressFarie4Cape1Monochrome DressRaph1Asymmetric Dress2Tormented Ocean DressRebecca5Dress6Patchwork DressSerena2Halterneck Dress3Sporty Colour Block Dress
Episode 7: Winter Week +SewerPattern Challenge (Men's Flannel Shirt)Transformation Challenge (Old Scarves)Made-to-Measure (Festive Winter Party Dress)Andrew3Middle Ages Dress2Bow Sleeve Party DressDamien2Edelweiss Top6Zip Up & Down Party DressFarie6Dress1Stretch Velvet Party DressRaph5Stripy Top5Gold Surprise Party DressRebecca4Top and Skirt3Satin & Lace Party DressSerena1Medieval Top4She's the Boss Party Dress
Episode 8: Music of the Movies Week +SewerPattern Challenge (Baby from Dirty Dancing Dress)Transformation Challenge (Curtains to Children's Clothes)Made-to-Measure (1970s Dream Girls Dress)Damien5Shorts with Braces4Foxy CleopatraFarie4Jumpsuit5Elegant Disco DressRaph3Lederhosen3Disco JumpsuitRebecca2Dress with a Skort2Glamorous Disco GownSerena1Floral Short Suit1Sequinned Sash
Episode 9: 1940s Week - Semi-Final +SewerPattern Challenge (Oxford Bags - Trousers)Transformation Challenge (Parachutes to Dresses)Made-to-Measure (Dior's New Look)Farie4Evening Gown3Colour Block DressRaph1Wedding Gown2Space-Age DesignRebecca3Dress4Floral EnsembleSerena2Dress1Tailored Two-Piece
Episode 10: Celebration Week - The Final +SewerPattern Challenge (Little Girl's Bridesmaid Dress)Transformation Challenge (Homeware into Summer Festival Outfit)Made-to-Measure (Glamorous Off-the-shoulder Evening Gown)Raph3Shorts, top, headdress, and bag1Kate-Bush-inspired red 'curtains' dressRebecca2Skirt and top 3Floral scuba floor length dress with godet trainSerena1Top with trousers attached2Acid yellow flounce dress
Ratings Episodeno. Airdate Total viewers(millions) Weekly rankingall channels 1 14 April 2021 6.01 5 2 21 April 2021 5.79 9 3 28 April 2021 5.84 9 4 5 May 2021 5.75 9 5 12 May 2021 6.15 6 6 19 May 2021 5.69 9 7 26 May 2021 5.23 6 8 2 June 2021 5.62 2 9 9 June 2021 5.92 2 10 16 June 2021 6.07 5
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