Great British Sewing Bee 2025 Series 11 Air Date
It’s the question we’ve all been asking!

When does Sewing Bee series 11 air?
The Sewing Bee series 11 air date is July 15th on BBC One.
We’ve had our first glimpse of the contestants and are allowed to share more details on July 8th!! We can’t wait for you to fall in love with them all.
In week one, judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young challenge the sewers to prove their ability to create shape. First up, the Pattern Challenge sees them crafting a tie-front blouse, using gathers to add volume.

Next, in the 90-minute Transformation Challenge, circle skirts are reimagined into brand new garments.
Finally, the Made-to-Measure challenge tests their skills with pleats as they design a perfectly shaped dress. Read our essential guided to pleats and all the pattern choices!

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Shop the Sewing Bee Pattern Collection.
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McCall’s Sewing Pattern M8447 Misses’ Knit Top and Bottoms by Brandi Joan
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Know Me Sewing Pattern ME2055 Misses’ Bodysuit and Cargo Sweat Pants by The Corny Rainbow
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McCall’s Sewing Pattern M7026 Misses’ Activewear Jackets and Leggings
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McCall’s Sewing Pattern M8455 Misses’ Knit Top and Leggings
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Know Me Sewing Pattern ME2124 Misses’ Lounge Top, Shorts and Trousers by the Stitch Fitz
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McCall’s Sewing Pattern M6958 Misses’/Miss Petite/Women’s/Women’s Petite Tuck-Waist Dresses
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Simplicity Sewing Pattern S9519 Head Wraps and Hats
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McCall’s Sewing Pattern M7544 Misses’ Pleated or Gathered Tops with Yokes
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McCall’s Sewing Pattern M7482 Misses’ Asymmetrical-Zip Jacket and Seamed Activewear Leggings
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Know Me Sewing Pattern ME2101 Misses’ Knit Top and Skirt by Alisha Grace









