{"id":870,"date":"2025-07-22T22:10:04","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T22:10:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/draplenvuxio.com\/?p=870"},"modified":"2025-07-23T09:44:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T09:44:18","slug":"when-is-the-great-british-sewing-bee-on-and-who-is-the-host","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/draplenvuxio.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/22\/when-is-the-great-british-sewing-bee-on-and-who-is-the-host\/","title":{"rendered":"When is The Great British Sewing Bee on and who is the host?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Great British Sewing Bee has returned to our screens (Picture: BBC\/ Love Productions\/ Neil Sherwood)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Great British Sewing Bee<\/a> is back on our screens with 12 contestants ready to test their skills to earn the title of Britain\u2019s best sewer.<\/p>\n

The first episode of season 11 for the popular BBC<\/a> series aired last Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Contestants were examined on their ability to create shape, including the Made to Measure challenge.<\/p>\n

Hosting the series was none other than comedian Sara Pascoe, who is finally back in the role.<\/p>\n

Over the next nine weeks of the competition<\/a>, contestants will be judged on themes from movies to the 1920s and South Korea.<\/p>\n

But to find out who Patrick Grant and Esme Young will be judging this year, read below to see who is involved.<\/p>\n

Caz<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Caz will be participating in the show this year (Picture: BBC\/ Love Productions\/ Neil Sherwood)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Caz is a recently retired 59-year-old who began sewing at the age of 11.<\/p>\n

She previously ran her family\u2019s printing business, but is now just focused on spending her time sewing.<\/p>\n

Novello<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Could Novello reign supreme? (Picture: BBC\/ Love Productions\/ Neil Sherwood)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Novello is a 66-year-old family business owner and magistrate who lives in London.<\/p>\n

After sewing at the age of five she has never looked back since and loves showcasing her creativity.<\/p>\n

Gaynor<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Gaynor has year\u2019s of experience behind her (Picture: BBC\/ Love Productions\/ Neil Sherwood)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Gaynor, 72, from Port Talbot in Wales, is a retired office manager.<\/p>\n

After beginning to sew in the late 1950s, she has since thrived and teaches her granddaughter how to sew.<\/p>\n

Jess<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Jess has been sewing from an early age (Picture: BBC\/ Love Productions\/ Neil Sherwood)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Londoner Jess works as the head of communications and began sewing aged 11.<\/p>\n

Now 33, she picked up sewing again during Lockdown and has since been flourishing ever since.<\/p>\n

\u00d3rla<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\u00d3rla is young and raring to go (Picture: BBC\/ Love Productions\/ Neil Sherwood)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u00d3rla, from Inverness, Scotland, is the youngest contestant on this series at the ripe age of 19.<\/p>\n

Although she is still discovering her own style, she is hoping to bring a different edge to the competition.<\/p>\n

Peter<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Peter has been sewing with his family (Picture: BBC\/ Love Productions\/ Neil Sherwood)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Peter, 45, from Devon, first got into sewing after watching the show with his daughter.<\/p>\n

Since then, the senior pre-construction manager has been learning to make his own clothes and is now hoping for success on his favourite series.<\/p>\n

Glendora<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Glendora has continued to hone her skills (Picture: BBC\/ Love Productions\/ Neil Sherwood)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Glendora is a 59-year-old bus driver from Luton, who loves making well-made garments that saves her money.<\/p>\n

After first sewing at the age of eight, she has honed in on her skills throughout her life.<\/p>\n

Kit<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Kit could be a dark horse for this year\u2019s contest (Picture: BBC\/ Love Productions\/ Neil Sherwood)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kit, a digital marketer from Manchester, is the second youngest participant at the age of 24.<\/p>\n

After growing up in Surrey, Kit taught himself how to sew and tried selling his creations at school, which got him into trouble.<\/p>\n

Since then, he sewed during university and makes a garment every week.<\/p>\n

Stuart<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Stuart is an expert hat maker (Picture: BBC\/ Love Productions\/ Neil Sherwood)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Stuart, 53, from Herefordshire, first set out with the aim to make hats as he began sewing in 2020.<\/p>\n

Since then it has turned into a much bigger creative project and he is hoping to learn even more on the show.<\/p>\n

Yasmin<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Yasmin will be hoping for success this year (Picture: BBC\/ Love Productions\/ Neil Sherwood)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Yasmin, 30, had always joked with her father that they should apply as a duo for the show, but after he passed away in 2023 she decided to for real in his memory.<\/p>\n

The research and development scientist from Gateshead is hoping to make him proud this year.<\/p>\n

Dan<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Dan is a born performer (Picture: BBC\/ Love Productions\/ Neil Sherwood)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dan, 37, from Durham, has always been a born performer on stage and when it comes to sewing.<\/p>\n

After beginning at the age of 10, he makes his own costumes and is hoping to show off his creativity.<\/p>\n

Saffie<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Saffie had an early love for sewing (Picture: BBC\/ Love Productions\/ Neil Sherwood)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Safie\u2019s love for sewing began after she was taught by her great aunt when she was eight.<\/p>\n

Now, the 32-year-old lecturer, from London, is finding joy in creating her own wardrobes.<\/p>\n

The Great British Sewing Bee airs Tuesdays at 9pm on BBC One.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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