The Great British Sewing Bee (series 2)

The second series of The Great British Sewing Bee started on 18 February and ended after eight episodes on 8 April 2014. Claudia Winkleman returned to present as well as resident judges May Martin and Patrick Grant. The series was filmed at Metropolitan Wharf in London.

The Great British Sewing Bee
Season 2
Country of originUnited Kingdom
No. of episodes8
Release
Original networkBBC Two
Original release18 February (2014-02-18) 
8 April 2014 (2014-04-08)
Series chronology

Sewers

SewerAgeOccupationHometown
Cerina Nichamin[1]50Cookery teacher/ArtistHampshire
Chinelo Bally26Media GraduateEssex
Cliff Edwards71Retired Prison ChaplainBognor Regis
David Dawson[1]39Police OfficerSurrey
Heather Jacks[2]56Dressage Trainer and RideLeicestershire
Jenni Taylor[3]31Resource ManagerWalsall
Julie Gromett[4]51Housing Estate OfficerWest Yorkshire
Lynda Lewis[5]57Learning Support AssistantCaerphilly, Wales
Simon Cantrill[6]25Museum AssistantBradford
Tamara Melvin40Yoga InstructorSurrey

Results and elimination

Colour key
  Sewer got through to the next round
  Sewer was eliminated
  Sewer won best Garment of the week
  Sewer was the series runner-up
  Sewer was the series winner
  Sewer withdrew
Elimination chart
SewerW1W2W3W4W5W6W7W8
HeatherWinner
ChineloRunner-up
TamaraRunner-up
LyndaOUT
DavidOUT
JenniOUT
CerinaOUT
JulieOUT
SimonOUT
CliffWDR

Episodes

  Sewer eliminated   Best Garment   Winner   Sewer withdrew from the Sewing bee

Episode 1

SewerPattern Challenge
(Cotton Sleeve-less Top)
Alteration Challenge
(Wool Maxi Skirt)
Made-to-measure
(Silk Nightgown)
Cerina2Short Skirt with small bottom Frill61930's Style Bias Cut Nightgown
Chinelo7Fitted Peplum Skirt2Floor Length Nightgown
Cliff10Short Skirt with 2 Godets10Withdrew
David8Short Skirt with 2 Godets9Semi-Fitted Empire-Line Nightgown
Heather1Short Skirt with back Box Pleat7Lingerie Nightgown
Jenni4Dungarees51940's Style Floor Length Nightgown
Julie5Short Skirt with a Godet and Pocket8Bias Cut Nightgown
Lynda6Short Skirt with a Godet and Pocket4Empire-Line Nightgown
Simon9Short Skirt with jetted Pocket and Godet3Shot Silk Dupion Nightdress
Tamara3Short Skirt with Gathered Ruffle1Empire-Line Babydoll Nightgown

Cliff became ill and left the show, so no sewer was eliminated by the judges.

Episode 2: Pattern Week

SewerPattern Challenge
(Box Pleated Skirt)
Alteration Challenge
(Two Men's Shirts)
Made-to-measure
(Men's Pyjamas)
Cerina3Little girl's sailor dress3Cotton Lawn Pyjamas
Chinelo4Button-down Boob Tube2Striped Pull-on Pyjamas
David6Skirt7Brushed Cotton, Checked Pyjamas
Heather1Women's Shirt with ruffle frill8Striped Pyjamas
Jenni7Skirt5Classic Pyjamas
Julie9Women's Shirt6Striped Cotton Pyjamas
Lynda5Little girl's dress4Candy Striped Pyjamas
Simon8Shirt Dress9Brushed Cotton, Checked Pyjamas
Tamara2Skirt1Newsprint Pyjamas

Episode 3: Stretch Fabric Week

SewerPattern Challenge
(Leggings)
Alteration Challenge
(Men's T-shirt)
Made-to-measure
(Stretch Wrap Dress)
Cerina3Child's Dancing Leotard1Simple Wrap Dress
Chinelo5Asymmetric Maxi Dress2Stretch Velvet Dress
David2Zip V-neck Top8Faux Wrap Dress
Heather7Halter Neck Top with Plunge Backline3Sleeveless Classic Wrap Dress
Jenni8Plated back Top4Retro Wrap Dress
Julie6Ladies Top with Ruching around the neck7Dressing Gown Dress
Lynda1Pleated and Darted Dress with Belt6Classic Wrap Dress with Set in Sleeves
Tamara4Dress5Cap Sleeve Lipstick Dress

Episode 4: Children's Clothes

SewerPattern Challenge
(Children s Dungarees)
Alteration Challenge
(Sweatshirt, Track Suit Bottoms and Pillowcase)
Made-to-measure
(Prom Dress)
Cerina7Pirate Suit1Shift Dress
Chinelo3Princess/Ballerina7Big Bow Prom Dress
David1Ladybird5Satin Prom Dress
Heather4Autumnal Flower Fairy meet Princess6Shot Silk Prom Dress
Jenni2Dinosaur3Vintage Inspired Prom Dress
Lynda6Queen of Hearts2Mini Prom Dress
Tamara5Superhero4Neoprene Prom Dress

Episode 5: Tricky Fabrics Week

SewerPattern Challenge
(Nylon Anorak)
Alteration Challenge
(Blouse with Leather)
Made-to-measure
(Velvet Trousers)
Chinelo4Leather frill2Peplum Trousers
David3Wrap front with plunging neckline6Chino-style Trousers
Heather5Blouse with plunging neckline5Classic Slim Fitting Trousers
Jenni2Backless Leather top3High Waisted Trousers
Lynda6Leather side panels with a
sweetheart neckline
1Classic Straight-legged Trousers
Tamara1Leather frill collar4Capri Pants

Episode 6: Vintage Week

SewerPattern Challenge
(1930s Silk blouse)
Alteration Challenge
(Man's suit)
Made-to-measure
(Historic/Vintage coat)
Chinelo2Pencil Dress11940s Coat
David5Halterneck Top41940s Police Coat
Heather1Boob Tube31953 Swing Coat
Lynda4Pinafore dress21950s Wool Flannel Coat
Tamara3Backwards Tuxedo Top51967 Coat

Episode 7: Semifinal

SewerPattern Challenge
(No Pattern Dress)
Alteration Challenge
(Adding Sleeves to a Dress)
Made-to-measure
(Copy of their own Garment)
Chinelo3Tucked Sleeve1Party Dress
Heather2Gathered Puff Sleeve2Shift Dress
Lynda1Classic Set-in Sleeve4Wrap Dress
Tamara4Gathered Puff Sleeve3Yoga Outfit

Episode 8: Final

SewerPattern Challenge
(Hand-Sewn Man's Tie)
Alteration Challenge
(Wedding Dress to
Child's Dress)
Made-to-measure
(Couture Gown)
Chinelo3Classic Bridesmaid Dress1Hourglass Gown
Heather2Classic Bridesmaid Dress2Horse Chain Gown
Tamara1Classic Bridesmaid Dress3Slashed Couture Dress

Reunion special

A reunion special with the series 2 contestants was broadcast in January 2015.

Ratings

All ratings are taken from BARB.[7]

Episode
no.
AirdateTotal
viewers
Weekly ranking
BBC Two
118 February 2014 (2014-02-18)3,494,0003
225 February 2014 (2014-02-25)3,021,0005
34 March 2014 (2014-03-04)3,064,0005
411 March 2014 (2014-03-11)3,031,0005
518 March 2014 (2014-03-18)3,364,0003
625 March 2014 (2014-03-25)3,255,0001
71 April 2014 (2014-04-01)3,352,0002
88 April 2014 (2014-04-08)3,239,0002

References

  1. Martin, Guy (1 May 2014). "Chobham goes sew crazy for David after TV adventure". Surrey Live. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  2. "The Great British Sewing Bee: Heather Jacks wins BBC 2 final". The Independent. 8 April 2014. Archived from the original on 18 June 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  3. "Walsall woman wants sewing success". BBC News. 11 March 2014. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  4. "Making a beeline onto TV has kept Julie in stitches". Yorkshire Post. 4 March 2015. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  5. Owen, Cathy (27 January 2015). "Great British Sewing Bee reunites Lynda Lewis with class of 2014". Wales Online. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  6. Clifford, Sally (17 February 2015). "Contestants find The Great British Sewing Bee a real buzz". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  7. "Weekly top 10 programmes on TV sets (July 1998 – Sept 2018) | BARB".


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