The first series of ''

The Great British Sewing Bee ''The Great British Sewing Bee'' is a BBC reality show that began airing on BBC Two on 2 April 2013. In the show, talented amateur sewers compete to be named "Britain's best home sewer". A spin-off of the format of ''The Great British Bake Off ...

'' started on 2 April and aired for four episodes concluding on 23 April 2013. The series was hosted by

Claudia Winkleman Claudia Anne Irena Winkleman (born 15 January 1972) is an English television presenter, radio personality, film critic and journalist. Between 2004 and 2010, she presented '' Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two'' on weeknights on BBC Two. Since ...

and the judges were May Martin and Patrick Grant of Savile Row.

Sewers

Results and eliminations

;Colour key: : Sewer got through to the next round : Sewer was eliminated : Sewer won Garment of the week : Sewer was the series runner-up : Sewer was the series winner : Sewer withdrew

Episodes

: Sewer eliminated Best Garment Winner

Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 3: Semifinal

Episode 4: Final

Episode 5: Christmas Special

Semi-finalists Lauren, Sandra, Stuart, and winner Ann return for a Christmas special. Holiday projects include a table runner, embroidered Christmas napkins, and a Christmas stocking.

Ratings

All ratings are taken from BARB.

References

2013 British television seasons The Great British Sewing Bee {{UK-reality-tv-prog-stub