# The Great British Sewing Bee series 10

The tenth series of The Great British Sewing Bee began on 21 May 2024 on BBC One. Kiell Smith-Bynoe is the new host of the series, with Esme Young and Patrick Grant returning as judges. The series was again filmed at Sunny Bank Mills, a 19th-century woollen mill located just outside Leeds. Smith-Bynoe has appeared on the show before as a contestant in the 2021 Christmas Special. In this series there are 12 contestants.

## The Sewers

| Sewer | Place of Residence | Occupation | Placement |
| Ailsa Lyall | Glasgow | Freelance Events Planner | Runner Up |
| Alex | Derbyshire | Copywriter/Editor | 5th |
| Comfort Smithson | Somerset | Self-Employed Designer and Business Manager | 11th |
| Don | Cheshire | Retired Research Physicist | 9th |
| Georgie Carter | Isle of Wight | Club & Festival DJ | 7th |
| Janet Walton | Doncaster | Retired | 10th |
| Lauren Haynes | Manchester | Finance Administrator | 8th |
| Luke-Matthew Iveson | Manchester | Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Director | 1st |
| Marcus Holley | London | Teaching Assistant & Arts Award Coordinator | 6th |
| Neil Donoghue | Leicester | Woodwork Instructor | 12th |
| Pascha Al-Qassab | Guildford | Student | Runner Up |
| Suzy Sankey | Liverpool | Waitress | 4th |

## Results and Eliminations

| Sewer | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Luke | | | | | | | | WIN | | WINNER |
| Ailsa | | | WIN | | WIN | | | | | RUNNER-UP |
| Pascha | | | | | | WIN | WIN | | WIN | RUNNER-UP |
| Suzy | WIN | | | | | | | | ELIM | |
| Alex | | | | WIN | | | | ELIM | | |
| Marcus | | | | | | | ELIM | | | |
| Georgie | | WIN | | | | ELIM | | | | |
| Lauren | | | | | ELIM | | | | | |
| Don | | | | ELIM | | | | | | |
| Janet | | | ELIM | | | | | | | |
| Comfort | | ELIM | | | | | | | | |
| Neil | ELIM | | | | | | | | | |
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: Back to Basics Week

| Sewer | Pattern Challenge (A-line midiskirt) | Transformation Challenge (T-shirt) | Transformation Challenge (T-shirt) | Made-to-measure (Casual Day Dress) |
| Ailsa | 8 | Multi-panel Cardigan | 8 | Wrap Dress |
| Alex | 2 | Nautical Two Piece | 5 | Gingham Dress |
| Comfort | 7 | Ladder Back Top | 2 | Cocoon Dress |
| Don | 11 | Bra Top and Skirt | 10 | Godet Dress |
| Georgie | 9 | Little Dress | 4 | Tablecloth Dress |
| Janet | 4 | Skirt and Top | 3 | Garden Party Dress |
| Lauren | 3 | Spotty Skirt | 11 | Maxi Dress |
| Luke | 5 | Graphic Top | 6 | Hand-Painted Utility Dress |
| Marcus | 6 | Hat | 7 | Shirt Dress |
| Neil | 10 | Fitted Dress | 12 | 1970's Dress |
| Pascha | 1 | Skirt | 9 | Milkmaid Dress |
| Suzy | 12 | A-symetric Top | 1 | Duvet Dress |

### Episode 2: Sports Week

| Sewer | Pattern Challenge (Half Zip Fleece) | Transformation Challenge (Top and Bottom from Cricket Whites) | Transformation Challenge (Top and Bottom from Cricket Whites) | Made-to-measure (Olympic Kit) |
| Ailsa | 9 | Torn Apart Set | 2 | Team Canada Golf Kit |
| Alex | 4 | Panelled Floor Length Dress | 1 | GB Marathon Kit |
| Comfort | 10 | Set | 10 | Ugandan Rugby Kit |
| Don | 8 | Scarecrow Set | 6 | Golfing Two Piece |
| Georgie | 2 | Dress | 9 | Trinidad & Tobago Track Kit |
| Janet | 11 | Dress | 8 | Jazzy Leotard |
| Lauren | 6 | Bow Top | 7 | Sequin Leotard |
| Luke | 3 | Piping Dress | 4 | Spanish Track Kit |
| Marcus | 1 | Balaclava | 11 | Speed Climbing Kit |
| Pascha | 5 | Cut Out Dress | 5 | GB Javelin Kit |
| Suzy | 7 | Full Skirt Dress | 3 | Weightlifting Unitard |

### Episode 3: Travel Week

| Sewer | Pattern Challenge (Summer Blouse using Tablecloth) | Transformation Challenge (Bag using Nautical Paraphernalia) | Transformation Challenge (Bag using Nautical Paraphernalia) | Made-to-measure (French Riviera) |
| Ailsa | = 1 | Cinch Bag | 3 | French Riviera Plazzo Pants |
| Alex | 3 | Convertible Bag | 1 | French Riviera Jumpsuit |
| Don | 10 | Rucksack | 8 | French Riviera Sunflower Trousers & Top |
| Georgie | 4 | Purse and Bag | 4 | Beach to Bar Skirt & Top |
| Janet | 8 | Boot Bag | 10 | French Riviera Cocktail Twin Set |
| Lauren | 6 | Tote Bag | 7 | Chic Chiffon Two-Piece |
| Luke | = 1 | Whistle Rucksack | 2 | French Riviera Shirt & Trousers |
| Marcus | 9 | Rucksack | 9 | French Riviera Ruffle Top & Skirt |
| Pascha | 5 | Duck Bag | 5 | Sailor Trousers & Top |
| Suzy | 7 | Circle Bag | 6 | French Riviera Polka Dot Skirt & Top |

### Episode 4: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Week

(This episode was shown on BBC Two due to Euro 2024 football.)
| Sewer | Pattern Challenge (Quilted Bag Using Scraps) | Transformation Challenge (Textile Waste) | Transformation Challenge (Textile Waste) | Made-to-measure (Repurpose Wedding Dress) |
| Ailsa | 2 | | 4 | Arty Party Dress |
| Alex | 3 | | 6 | "Ta Dah" Party Dress |
| Don | 9 | Black & Red | 8 | Ruffled Party Dress |
| Georgie | 4 | | 5 | Lace Party Dress |
| Lauren | 7 | | 3 | 80's Puffball Dress |
| Luke | 5 | Champagne Dress | 2 | 80's Power Party Dress |
| Marcus | 6 | Multi-Panel Jacket & Shorts | 9 | Red Carpet Party Outfit |
| Pascha | 1 | Dracula Dress | 1 | Cocktail Party Dress |
| Suzy | 8 | | 7 | "Dance All Night" Party Dress |

### Episode 5: India Week

Special Judge for this week Priya Khanchandani
| Sewer | Pattern Challenge (Nehru Jacket) | Transformation Challenge (Calico and Madras cotton) | Transformation Challenge (Calico and Madras cotton) | Made-to-measure (Sari Inspired Evening Wear) |
| Ailsa | 4 | Shorts Suit | 5 | Scotland & India - Together at Last |
| Alex | 1 | Maxi Dress | 8 | Red Carpet Glamour Gown |
| Georgie | 6 | Multi Gathered Bonanza | 1 | Green Goddess Sari Dress |
| Lauren | 7 | Short Suit | 7 | Silver Silk Sari Dress |
| Luke | 3 | Patchwork Dress | 3 | Big Drape Drag Dress |
| Marcus | 2 | Dress | 4 | A Dress for Bally |
| Pascha | 5 | Frilled Top and Skirt | 2 | All-In-One Sari Dress |
| Suzy | 8 | Dress with Pockets | 6 | Gold & Green Mini Dress |

### Episode 6: Children's Week

| Sewer | Pattern Challenge (child’s sequined bomber jacket) | Transformation Challenge (animal-themed fancy dress for a toddler from beach towels) | Transformation Challenge (animal-themed fancy dress for a toddler from beach towels) | Made-to-measure (Outfit from a childhood photo) |
| Ailsa | 1 | Dalmatian | 3 | Mum's Mermaid Inspired Party Dess |
| Alex | 2 | Lion | 2 | Party Dungarees & Top |
| Georgie | 5 | Butterfly | 7 | Double Denim Jumpsuit |
| Luke | 7 | Fish | 5 | Bi-Coloured Braces Boilersuit |
| Marcus | 3 | Frog | 6 | Spaceman Jumpsuit |
| Pascha | 4 | Crocodile | 1 | Ra-Ra Skirt & Top |
| Suzy | 6 | Swan | 4 | Granny Patsy'd Patchwork Skirt & Top |

### Episode 7: Lingerie Week

| Sewer | Pattern Challenge (Pyjama Blouse) | Transformation Challenge (Outfit from Shapewear and Lace) | Transformation Challenge (Outfit from Shapewear and Lace) | Made-to-measure (Bustier Dress) |
| Ailsa | 5 | Black & White Dress | 5 | Unconventional Dress |
| Alex | 1 | Frilly Dress | 2 | Inside-out Dress |
| Luke | 3 | Floor-length Dress | 3 | Pageant Gown |
| Marcus | 4 | Muscle Man Torso | 6 | Rockstar Skater Chick Dress |
| Pascha | 2 | S&M Dress | 1 | Vintage Gown |
| Suzy | 6 | Brown & Black | 4 | Colourful Jigsaw Dress |

### Episode 8: Diva Week

| Sewer | Pattern Challenge (Tina Turner Fringed Dress) | Transformation Challenge (Animal Print) | Transformation Challenge (Animal Print) | Made-to-measure (Stage Outfit) |
| Ailsa | 2 | Lounging Cow Girl | 1 | Shania Twain Leopard Print Coat |
| Alex | 3 | Red and Brown Dressing Gown | 2 | Orville Peck Canadian Tuxedo |
| Luke | 1 | Keyhole Two-piece | 5 | Lady Gaga Human Motorbike Outfit |
| Pascha | 4 | Bikini with see-through shorts | 3 | Beyonce Mirror Bodysuit |
| Suzy | 5 | Green Black & White Two-piece | 4 | Lady Gaga Opera Coat |

### Episode 9: Design Icons Week

| Sewer | Pattern Challenge (Cristobal Balenciaga) | Transformation Challenge (Jean Paul Gaultier Ties) | Transformation Challenge (Jean Paul Gaultier Ties) | Made-to-measure ( Coco Chanel Inspired) |
| Ailsa | 3 | Halterneck Top with Woven Back | 3 | Box Tweed Waistcoat & Organza Skirt |
| Luke | 2 | Black & White Dress | 1 | Little Black Dress |
| Pascha | 1 | Pastel Dress | 2 | 1930s Coco Dress |
| Suzy | 4 | Game of Thrones Fan Dress | 4 | Monochrome Dress |

### Episode 10: Final

| Sewer | Pattern Challenge (Opera Gloves) | Transformation Challenge (Party Paraphernalia) | Transformation Challenge (Party Paraphernalia) | Made-to-measure (Draped Outfit) |
| Ailsa | 2 | Bunting top and skirt | 3 | 'Scotland with a Twist' Two-Piece |
| Luke | 1 | Pastel Napkin Dress | 2 | Monochrome Masc/Femme Gown |
| Pascha | 3 | Glittery Silver Dress | 1 | Hot Pink Ballgown |

## Ratings

| Episode no. | Airdate | Total viewers (millions) | Weekly ranking all channels |
| 1 | 21 May 2024 | 4.81 | 6 |
| 2 | 28 May 2024 | 4.52 | 12 |
| 3 | 4 June 2024 | 4.43 | 4 |
| 4 | 11 June 2024 | 4.36 | 5 |
| 5 | 18 June 2024 | 3.46 | 22 |
| 6 | 25 June 2024 | 3.50 | 14 |
| 7 | 3 July 2024 | 4.13 | 9 |
| 8 | 10 July 2024 | 3.36 | 15 |
| 9 | 17 July 2024 | 4.32 | 7 |
| 10 | 24 July 2024 | 4.57 | 3 |