The Great British Sewing Bee 2024: Everything You Need To Know About GBSB Series 10
The Fabric Fox on 2nd Mar 2023
The Great British Sewing Bee is the popular UK TV show that follows a group of amateur sewers as they compete in a variety of challenges designed to test their sewing skills and creativity, and avid fans of the competitive sewing show will be excited to know when GBSB Series 10 will hit our TV screens. In our Sewing Bee 2024 guide, we will tell you everything we know about Series 10.
GBSB Series 10 Air Date
The Great British Sewing Bee Series 10 starts on Tuesday 21st May 2024 at 9pm on BBC One.
Watch GBSB Series 10 on BBC iPlayer!
GBSB Series 10 Contestants
The Great British Sewing Bee Series 10 contestants are: (from left-to-right) Don, Alex, Marcus, Pascha, Luke, Lauren, Comfort, George, Janet, Neil, Ailsa and Suzy
GBSB Series 10 Judges
Patrick Grant
Patrick Grant is a top British fabric designer and entrepreneur. Patrick is the owner of Norton and Sons tailors on Saville Row. He also founded the luxury menswear brand, E. Tautz, which won the Menswear Designer award at the British Fashion Awards in 2010.
Patrick Grant has been a Great British Sewing Bee judge since its inception in 2013.
Esme Young
During the 80s, Esme started the fashion label Swanky Modes with four best friends, which featured in many popular fashion magazines such as Vogue. Esme is most well-known for her career as a costume designer, and is responsible for the iconic bunny costume in Bridget Jones's Diary.
Esme Young became a Great British Sewing Bee judge in 2016 when she replaced May Martin for Series 4.
GBSB Series 10 Presenter
Kiell Smith-Bynoe
Ghosts and Dreamland star Kiell Smith-Bynoe replaced Sara Pascoe for the GBSB 2023 Christmas Celebrity Special. It has been confirmed that Kiell Smith-Bynoe will be the presenter for The Great British Sewing Bee Series 10.
GBSB Dressmaking Books
Learn to sew your own clothes and take your dressmaking skills to the next level with a range of official Great British Sewing Bee books.
Buy The Great British Sewing Bee: Back to Basics Book
The Great British Sewing Bee: Back To Basics: Create Your Own Capsule Wardrobe With 23 Dressmaking Projects is GBSB Series 10's companion book. Back To Basics brings the magic of The Great British Sewing Bee Series 10 to your home showcasing the show’s favourite patterns, alongside much-loved favourites from over the years.
Including a collection of 23 garments and accessories for women (UK sizes 8–22) and 4 garments for men (UK sizes XS to XL) from series 10, this book is packed with expert advice and helpful tips for dressmaking.
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How to Watch the Great British Sewing Bee in the US and Canada
The Great British Sewing Bee is available to stream on BBC iPlayer but it is only available for UK citizens, which means it's impossible to watch overseas. We know GBSB has a global community, especially in North America, so we have written a handy guide on how to watch The Great British Sewing Bee in the US and Canada.
The Great British Sewing Bee 2024 Community
If you would like to discuss the show with other GBSB fans, there is a Facebook group you can join, and you can follow along with the action on Instagram by following the hashtag #greatbritishsewingbee.
Official GBSB Socials
How to Apply For GBSB Series 11
Applications to take part in Series 11 of The Great British Sewing Bee are now open! You have until 8pm on Wednesday 15th May 2024 to apply (deadline is subject to change at the discretion of the Great British Sewing Bee Team).
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