The Great British Sewing Bee

Series 2

2014 · 8 episodes · 7h 56m in all

Amateur sewers take on challenges as they compete to be named Britain's best home sewer.

Episodes

1. 

   1. Episode 1

   18 Feb 2014 · 60 min

   The contestants are tested on the three core fabrics in a dressmaker's cupboard: cotton, wool and silk.

2. 

   2. Episode 2

   25 Feb 2014 · 59 min

   The contestants are tested on their ability to match and combine patterned fabric, with a challenging pleated skirt.

3. 

   3. Episode 3

   4 Mar 2014 · 59 min

   The contestants are given a surprise pattern for a pair of leggings, and must turn a T-shirt into a completely new garment.

4. 

   4. Episode 4

   11 Mar 2014 · 59 min

   The contestants must make clothes on a miniature scale, from children's clothes through to fancy dress outfits.

5. 

   5. Episode 5

   18 Mar 2014 · 59 min

   The six home sewers are set three challenges which require them to handle some of the most difficult fabrics to sew with.

6. 

   6. Episode 6

   25 Mar 2014 · 60 min

   The five remaining sewers take on a 1930s-themed quarter-final using old-fashioned techniques and machines.

7. 

   7. Episode 7

   1 Apr 2014 · 60 min

   The four remaining sewers face three challenges - none of which permit a pattern for guidance.

8. 

   8. Episode 8

   8 Apr 2014 · 60 min

   The three finalists enter the sewing room for the very last time. Who will be the winner?