# The Great British Sewing Bee series 6

The sixth series of The Great British Sewing Bee began on 22 April 2020. 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. For series six, the show moved from BBC Two to BBC One and increased from eight episodes to 10, becoming the channel's top rated show during its run.

## The Sewers

| Sewer | Age | Occupation | Place of Residency | Placement |
| Clare Bradley | 37 | Hospital Doctor | Winchester | Winner |
| Matt Gage | 43 | Playout Supervisor | London | Runner-Up |
| Nicole Akong | 42 | Jewellery Designer | London | Runner-Up |
| Liz Grylls | 37 | Product Manager | Middlesbrough | 4th |
| Mark Francis | 42 | Personal Banker | Kenilworth | 5th |
| Therese | 64 | Semi-retired Teacher | East Sussex | 6th |
| Peter Cant | 40 | Deputy Manager, Youth Hostel | Brighton | 7th |
| Ali | 48 | Paramedic | West Yorkshire | 8th |
| Hazel Elba | 26 | Charity Worker | Kent | 9th |
| Fiona McCrudden | 56 | House Person | Renfrewshire | 10th |
| Alex | 24 | Student | Gloucestershire | 11th |
| Angillia | 62 | Retired Primary School Teacher | West Yorkshire | 12th |

## Results and Eliminations

| Sewer | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Clare | | | | | | | | | WIN | Winner |
| Matt | WIN | | | | | WIN | | | | Runner-up |
| Nicole | | | | | | WIN | WIN | WIN | | Runner-up |
| Liz | | | | | | | | | OUT | |
| Mark | | WIN | | | | | | OUT | | |
| Therese | | | WIN | | WIN | | OUT | | | |
| Peter | | | | | | OUT | | | | |
| Ali | | | | WIN | OUT | | | | | |
| Hazel | | | | OUT | | | | | | |
| Fiona | | | OUT | | | | | | | |
| Alex | | OUT | | | | | | | | |
| Angillia | 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

| Sewer | Pattern Challenge (Wrap Skirt) | Alteration Challenge (Men's Office Shirt) | Alteration Challenge (Men's Office Shirt) | Made-to-measure (Tea Dress) |
| Alex | 10 | Mini Dress | 9 | Dancefloor Tea Dress |
| Ali | 3 | A-line Mini Skirt | 7 | Country Fair Tea Dress |
| Angillia | 7 | Frilled Tunic | 12 | Elegant Tea Dress |
| Clare | 9 | Halter Neck Dress | 3 | 40s Floral Tea Dress |
| Fiona | 4 | Skirt | 10 | Floral Ruffle Tea Dress |
| Hazel | 11 | Pleated Skirt | 6 | African Wax Print Tea Dress |
| Liz | 6 | Corset | 5 | 90s Ditsy Grunge Tea Dress |
| Mark | 5 | Skirt | 11 | Flower Power Tea Dress |
| Matt | 8 | Skirt | 4 | Prim and Proper Tea Dress |
| Nicole | 12 | Fringe Skirt | 2 | Caribbean Carnival Tea Dress |
| Peter | 1 | Dress | 1 | Festival Tea Dress |
| Therese | 2 | Sleeveless Tunic | 8 | 50s Swirly Tea Dress |

### Episode 2: Holiday Week

| Sewer | Pattern Challenge (Palazzo Pants) | Alteration Challenge (Towels) | Alteration Challenge (Towels) | Made-to-measure (Summer Holiday Shirt) |
| Alex | 7 | Wrap Top | 10 | Chest Appeal Holiday Shirt |
| Ali | 1 | Rah-Rah Skirt | 5 | Festival Holiday Shirt |
| Clare | 2 | Beach Cover-Up | 8 | Peruvian Holiday Short |
| Fiona | 11 | Beach Cover-Up | 9 | 1950s Style Holiday Shirt |
| Hazel | 9 | Beach Cover-Up | 3 | African Wax Print Holiday Shirt |
| Liz | 6 | Tunic | 6 | Koi Carp Holiday Shirt |
| Mark | 4 | Beach Cover-Up | 7 | Tropical Holiday Shirt |
| Matt | 5 | Short Skirt | 11 | Ode to Frida Holiday Shirt |
| Nicole | 10 | Shorts Suit | 2 | Shirt-Jac Holiday Shirt |
| Peter | 8 | Beach Cover-Up | 1 | Contemporary Holiday Shirt |
| Therese | 3 | Dress | 4 | Parrot Fashion Holiday Shirt |

### Episode 3: Children's Week

| Sewer | Pattern Challenge (Child's Smocked Dress) | Alteration Challenge (Sleeping Bag) | Alteration Challenge (Sleeping Bag) | Made-to-measure (Dungarees) |
| Ali | 3 | Pepperoni Pizza Outfit | 5 | Decorator's Dungarees |
| Clare | 9 | Watermelon Wedge Outfit | 2 | Safari Dungarees |
| Fiona | 6 | Watermelon Outfit | 9 | Geometric Print Dungarees |
| Hazel | 4 | Cheese Burger Outfit | 6 | Cosmic Dungarees |
| Liz | 2 | Pumpkin Outfit | 7 | Shorty Star Dungarees |
| Mark | 7 | Packet of Crisps Outfit | 4 | Flash of Flamingo Dungarees |
| Matt | 1 | Apple Outfit | 10 | Mustard Dungarees |
| Nicole | 5 | Carrot Outfit | 8 | Nautical Dungarees |
| Peter | 8 | Sushi Outfit | 3 | Utility Dungarees |
| Therese | 10 | Purple Grapes Outfit | 1 | Summer Dungarees |

### Episode 4: Sports Week

| Sewer | Pattern Challenge (Rugby Shirt) | Alteration Challenge (Cagoule) | Alteration Challenge (Cagoule) | Made-to-measure (Tennis Outfit) |
| Ali | 5 | Zigzag Toddler's Onesie | 8 | Bold Floral Tennis Outfit |
| Clare | 2 | Rainbow Toddler's Onesie | 3 | Science Nerd Tennis Outfit |
| Hazel | 7 | Pink Cape Toddler's Onesie | 4 | 1970's Cotton Poplin Tennis Outfit |
| Liz | 9 | Turquoise and Black Toddler's Onesie | 9 | Punky Tennis Outfit |
| Mark | 3 | Neon Stripe Toddler's Onesie | 5 | Vintage (With a Twist) Tennis Outfit |
| Matt | 4 | Leopard Print Toddler's Onesie | 7 | 1980's Neon Tennis Outfit |
| Nicole | 1 | Animal Print Toddler's Onesie | 2 | Retro Towelling Tennis Outfit |
| Peter | 8 | Polka Dot Toddler's Onesie | 6 | Multi-Purpose Tennis Outfit |
| Therese | 6 | Floral Toddler's Onesie | 1 | All-Black Tennis Outfit |

### Episode 5: Lingerie and Sleepwear Week

| Sewer | Pattern Challenge (Boned Basque) | Alteration Challenge (Nightie and Pajamas) | Alteration Challenge (Nightie and Pajamas) | Made-to-measure (Sleep Set) |
| Ali | 6 | Skating Outfit | 6 | Leopard Print Sleep Set |
| Clare | 1 | Dress | 4 | 1940's Peekaboo Sleep Set |
| Liz | 3 | Maxi Dress | 8 | Comfy Goth Sleep Set |
| Mark | 4 | Skirt | 5 | Winceyette Sleep Set |
| Matt | 5 | Dress | 3 | Silky and Sensual Sleep Set |
| Nicole | 2 | Dungarees | 1 | Baby Doll Sleep Set |
| Peter | 8 | Bolero Jacket | 2 | Abstract Cotton Sleep Set |
| Therese | 7 | Blouse | 7 | Floral Cotton Sleep Set |

### Episode 6: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Week

| Sewer | Pattern Challenge (Men's Bomber Jacket) | Alteration Challenge (Laundry Bags) | Alteration Challenge (Laundry Bags) | Made-to-measure (Winter Dress) |
| Clare | 2 | Skirt | 5 | 1920s Puffin Winter Dress |
| Liz | 3 | Bell-Shaped Skirt | 3 | Panelled Chevron Winter Dress |
| Mark | 1 | Trench Coat | 6 | Asymmetric Winter Dress |
| Matt | 5 | Dress with Train | 7 | Multi-Panelled Skirt Winter Dress |
| Nicole | 6 | Jacket | 4 | Stripy Puzzle Winter Dress |
| Peter | 7 | Dress | 1 | Wicked Witch Winter Dress |
| Therese | 4 | Bell-Shaped Dress | 2 | Twisted Jumper Winter Dress |
In the Made-to-Measure Challenge, the sewers all had to make their winter dresses from recycled knitwear. For the first time, the judges could not agree and chose two Garments of the Week.

### Episode 7: 1980's Week

| Sewer | Pattern Challenge (Power Jacket) | Alteration Challenge (High-Vis Safety Wear) | Alteration Challenge (High-Vis Safety Wear) | Made-to-measure (80's Cocktail Dress) |
| Clare | 2 | Cone Bra Top and Ruffled Skirt | 1 | 80s Puffball Cocktail Dress |
| Liz | 3 | Green Puff Skirt Dress | 5 | 80s Cartoon Hero Cocktail Dress |
| Mark | 4 | Top and Shorts | 2 | Vintage 80s Cocktail Dress |
| Matt | 1 | Strapless Top and Skirt | 4 | 80s Soap Opera Diva Cocktail Dress |
| Nicole | 5 | Off-the-shoulder Top and Skirt | 3 | 80s Split and Shimmer Cocktail Dress |
| Therese | 6 | Top and 'Bucks Fizz' Skirt | 6 | 80s Black and Gold Cocktail Dress |

### Episode 8: World Sewing Week

| Sewer | Pattern Challenge (Terno Blouse) | Alteration Challenge (Provencal Tablecloth) | Alteration Challenge (Provencal Tablecloth) | Made-to-measure (Flamenco Skirt) |
| Clare | 1 | Child's Dress | 1 | Formal Curtain Flamenco Skirt |
| Liz | 3 | Kimono | 2 | Gothic Flamenco Skirt |
| Mark | 5 | Jacket | 4 | Wrap Flamenco Skirt |
| Matt | 2 | Women's Beach Set | 3 | Modern Scuba Flamenco Skirt |
| Nicole | 4 | Frilled Culottes | 5 | Global Flamenco Skirt |

### Episode 9: Movie Week

| Sewer | Pattern Challenge (Pleated Halterneck Dress) | Alteration Challenge (Sci-Fi 'Scrap' and Garments) | Alteration Challenge (Sci-Fi 'Scrap' and Garments) | Made-to-measure (Flapper Dress) |
| Clare | 2 | Copper Tubing Dress | 1 | Three Layer Art Deco Flapper Dress |
| Liz | 4 | Leather-Studded Sleeve Dress | 4 | Cobweb Crossover Flapper Dress |
| Matt | 1 | 'Barbarella' Dress | 3 | Vintage New York Flapper Dress |
| Nicole | 3 | Black and Silver Collar Dress | 2 | Silk, Feather, and Gold Flapper Dress |

### Episode 10: Celebration Week

| Sewer | Pattern Challenge (Boy's Kilt) | Alteration Challenge (Swimsuit and Prom Dress) | Alteration Challenge (Swimsuit and Prom Dress) | Made-to-measure (Evening Gown) |
| Clare | 1 | Purple Wings Carnival Outfit | 2 | 1930s Hollywood Red Carpet Gown |
| Matt | 3 | Upside-down Bodice Carnival Outfit | 3 | Leather and Gold Red Carpet Gown |
| Nicole | 2 | Sparkly Blue Carnival Outfit | 1 | Feathers and Bling Red Carpet Gown |

## Ratings

| Episode no. | Airdate | Total viewers (millions) | Weekly ranking all channels |
| 1 | 22 April 2020 | 6.01 | 13 |
| 2 | 29 April 2020 | 5.68 | 24 |
| 3 | 6 May 2020 | 5.94 | 16 |
| 4 | 13 May 2020 | 5.66 | 11 |
| 5 | 20 May 2020 | 6.00 | 7 |
| 6 | 29 May 2020 | 6.02 | 5 |
| 7 | 3 June 2020 | 6.06 | 7 |
| 8 | 10 June 2020 | 6.25 | 6 |
| 9 | 17 June 2020 | 6.18 | 7 |
| 10 | 24 June 2020 | 5.99 | 4 |