The ninth series of The Great British Sewing Bee began on 24 May 2023 on BBC One.https://www.facebook.com/greatbritishsewingbee/ Retrieved 2023-05-24https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001m7pk/Retrieved 2023-05-24 As with series 8, Sara Pascoe hosts, with Esme Young and Patrick Grant returning as judges.https://www.thegreatbritishsewingbee.co.uk/the-show/Retrieved 2023-05-24 Guest judge for episode three was Banke Kuku. There were 12 contestants in season 9.https://www.thegreatbritishsewingbee.co.uk/sewers/Retrieved 2023-05-24
The sewers +SewerAgehttps://tellymix.co.uk/the-great-british-sewing-bee-2023-contestants-meet-the-line-up-of-sewers-on-series-9/Place of residenceOccupationhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001m7pk/the-great-british-sewing-bee-series-9-episode-1 Retrieved 2023-05-26PlacementAsmaa Al-Allak46CardiffBreast surgeon1stCatherine Woolley34West SussexComputer games designer12thFauve Birch26SwanseaTrainee solicitor7thGillie Ford73NottinghamRetired11thLauren Tedstone30MidlandsFabric shop worker5thLizzie Everard49BristolGraphic designer and animator6thMaria Garcia34FifeAccident and emergency nurse10thMatthew Dummigan30PeterboroughTeaching assistant9thMia Bleach20SurreyCostume design studentRunner-upTony Rea53CornwallPostmanRunner-upTony White33EssexPrimary school teacher8thVicki Reid30LincolnshirePolice dispatcher4th
Results and eliminations Sewer12345678910AsmaaWINWINWINWINNERMiaWINWINRUNNER-UPTony RWINRUNNER-UPVickiELIMLauren ELIMLizzieWINELIMFauveWIN ELIMTony WWINELIMMatthewELIMMariaELIMGillieELIMCatherineELIM Sewer was the series winner
Sewer was the series runner-up
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: Classics with a twist
SewerPattern Challenge(Twist Top)Transformation Challenge(Corporate Uniform to Personality Garment)Made-to-measure(Cut Out Dress)Asmaa1Skirt and Top6Open Back Cut-Out DressCatherine12Cat Peek Dress5Sateen Cut-Out DressFauve5Pink Top9Floral Cut-Out DressGillie11Floral Outfit4Cut-Out SundressLauren6Dress7Linen Cut-Out DressLizzie10Gathered Outfit3Dior-Inspired Cut-Out DressMaria8Blue Tunic Top12Broderie Anglaise Cut-Out DressMatthew3Bondage Shirt1Harness Cut-Out DressMia7Yellow Top8Cut-Out Mini DressTony R2Shorts11Rockabilly Cut-Out DressTony W9Waistcoat10Stretch Fabric Cut-Out DressVicki4Orange Sleeve Top21980s Cut-Out Dress
Episode 2: Travel Week
SewerPattern Challenge(Rucksack)Transformation Challenge(Windbreak to Rainwear)Made-to-measure(Swimsuit)Asmaa2Jacket & Skirt1Marilyn Monroe Inspired SwimsuitFauve5Wrap Coat9Wild Swimming CostumeGillie11Patriotic Coat7South of France Inspired SwimsuitLauren4Frilled Cape5Belted SwimsuitLizzie10Loop Cape10Frilly Ruffle SwimsuitMaria6Alien Vs Predator8Retro Inspired SwimsuitMatthew8Giant Hood Coat4Transgender Flag SwimsuitMia9Bow Top6Puff Sleeve SwimsuitTony R3Red and yellow stripe coat3Cornish Sea SwimsuitTony W7Pink Binding Coat2Halterneck SwimsuitVicki1All in one11Sun Safe Swimsuit
Episode 3: West Africa
SewerPattern Challenge(Batakari)Transformation Challenge(Adire Fabric)Made-to-measure(Boubou)Asmaa16Jellabiya BoubouFauve108Fringed BoubouLauren5Grecian Goddess2Fans BoubouLizzie8Spotty asymmetrical dress1Colour Block BoubouMaria4purple dress10Chiffon BoubouMatthew67Man's BoubouMia94Puffy Ruffly BoubouTony R3red halterneck9Flounce BoubouTony W73Billowing BoubouVicki25Midi Boubou
Episode 4: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
SewerPattern Challenge(Zero Waste Trousers)Transformation Challenge(Tote Bag to Garment)Made-to-measure(Crochet Blanket Outfit)Asmaa11Flower Power CoatFauve86Swinging 60's DressLauren59Culotte & Crop Top SetLizzie62Striped Dress & Hooded BomberMatthew75Nan's A-Line DressMia33Box Jacket & Mini SkirtTony R94Festival Two PieceTony W47Stripes & Chevron Two PieceVicki28Bohemian Dress
Episode 5: Art Week
Pattern Challenge(Modernist Skirt)Transformation Challenge(Painting into Dress)Made-to-measure(Surrealist Dress)Asmaa2Nautilus Shell Top1Cream DressFauve44Architectural DressLauren7Dark Armour Dress2Illusion Shirt DressLizzie15 Ode to PicassoMia63Cloud DressTony R5Blue & White Top6This is a DressTony W8Blue Jacket8Gothic Bridal GownVicki3V-Neck Top7Dali Inspired Outfit
Episode 6: Children's Week
Pattern Challenge(Dragon Dressing Gown)Transformation Challenge(Denim Jacket)Made-to-measure(Party Dress)Asmaa2Black Jacket with Neon Twists7Aqua Birthday Party DressFauve7Stars & Tulle Jacket5Floral JumpsuitLauren3Patchwork Jacket6Sunday Best DressLizzie1Soviet Cosmonaut Jacket1Waistcoat & Tiered SkirtMia5Frilled Sleeveless Jacket4Christmas Party DressTony R6Dinosaur Camo Jacket2Neoprene Party Dress Vicki4Hearts & Lace Jacket3Princess Party Dress
Episode 7: Nineties Week
Pattern Challenge(Cargo Pants)Transformation Challenge(90's Icon Fancy Dress Costume)Made-to-measure(90's Supermodel Dress)Asmaa2Jennifer Lopez6Boned Bustier Lauren4Scary Spice1Bias Cut Slip DressLizzie6Lady Raver @ Prodigy Gig5Liquid Gold Slip DressMia5Madonna 2Liz Hurley Inspired DressTony R3Ginger Spice Dress3Body Con DressVicki1Ginger Spice 2 Piece4Satin Corset Dress
Episode 8: Fashion Icons Week
Pattern Challenge(Breakfast at Tiffany's Dress)Transformation Challenge(Shower Curtains)Made-to-measure(Smoking Jacket)Asmaa1Bikini with Bolero & Skirt4 Purple Velvet Smoking JacketLauren5Halter Neck Clear Dress2Chenille Smoking JacketMia2Stars Cocktail Dress 1Harry Styles Jacquared JacketTony R4Bondage Skirt with Cape5Willy Wonka Purple Cordury JacketVicki3Frilled Yellow Dress3Rainforest Pocketless Jacket
Episode 9: Utilitarian Week
Pattern Challenge(Military Trench Coat)Transformation Challenge(Cleaning Products)Made-to-measure(Boilersuit)Asmaa1Carnival top with Scourer Pom-Poms3Rock Chick BoilersuitMia3Rubber gloves Dress2Floral Boilersuit for MumTony R2Tabard & Mops dress4Camo BoilersuitVicki4Checkerboard Scourer Pleated Top1Orange is the New Black Boilersuit
Episode 10: The Final
Pattern Challenge(Victorian Style Evening Dress)Transformation Challenge(Girl's Party Wear into Men's Red Carpet Glamour)Made-to-measure(Met-Gala Two-In-One Dress)Asmaa2Black & Silver Spectacular1Blue Shift Dress/Emerald Gown with BowMia1David Bowie Skort3Little Black Dress/Pink Glitter GownTony R370's Collar with Pink Cravat2Puffball Dress/Psychedelic Fishtail Dress
Ratings Episodeno. Airdate Total viewers(millions) Weekly rankingall channels 1 24 May 2023 4.60 7 2 31 May 2023 4.14 15 3 7 June 2023 4.08 9 4 14 June 2023 4.19 5 5 21 June 2023 4.37 4 6 28 June 2023 4.43 4 7 5 July 2023 4.39 4 8 12 July 2023 4.08 8 9 19 July 2023 4.49 6 10 26 July 2023 4.93 3
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