The BBC has confirmed that The Great British Sewing Bee will return for its 11th season on Tuesday 15th July at 9pm on BBC One. The show, which first aired in 2013, follows a format similar to The Great British Bake Off, with amateur sewers competing to be named the nation's best.
This year's series will feature a new batch of contestants, though the full line-up has yet to be announced. Judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young will return, alongside host Kiell Smith-Bynoe, who took over presenting duties last year.
The most recent episode was a Christmas special in 2023, won by EastEnders star Kellie Bright. Contestants included Ian 'H' Watkins from Steps, comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri and reality star Charlotte Crosby. They were tasked with making a handmade advent calendar, reworking a children's onesie, and creating a Christmas number one-inspired outfit.
While previous seasons have typically aired earlier in the year, the slightly later premiere is expected to make the return all the more worthwhile. Fans can look forward to weekly sewing challenges, creative chaos and heartwarming moments.
