Sewing Bee 2026

Think the PVC outfits would be a bit uncomfortable in the heatwaves we’re having!

I used to have a bottle green PVC Mac, (remember them?) and it was never very forgiving to wear, despite being fashionable back in the day.

They weren't really wearable but fun!

In a sea of colour, Lewis's shirt and trousers stood out like a sore thumb being plain white. I think those who are sent home in the early stages very likely heave a sigh of relief when they see what others are producing. I was pleased that it was Heather who had garment of the week, for a change.
I really like Sophie as presenter. A lady who is clearly very comfortable in her own skin which is good to see.

Most of the make-overs are totally impractical and rarely are any of the garments wearable.

I can remember real makeovers just after WW2. My father had (legal) access to old army blankets and parachute silk. All my underwear in my first 5 years was home made from parachute silk. My mother even made her own bras. Blankets were made into dressing gowns and cut down and remade for cots. Sweaters were unravelled and reknitted.

Monica I agree with you on the makeovers. I tend to skip through those when I watch on iPlayer as most of them are just cobbled together a bit like fancy dress outfits with no real "wearability". Just occasionally something stands out as a good "make" that could be worn, but not often.

My mum made her wedding dress from parachute silk that my Dad brought home from the Far East when he came back after the war in 1948. She then cut it up and used the fabric to make school shirts when my brothers started school. I can remember her cutting up her own old dresses to make new ones for me when I was very young, and I had a dressing gown made from old bath towels.

I'm enjoying this series and think Sophie is the best host since Claudia left.

Poor Patrick still had a cold when they were filming for Mexican week.

I’m enjoying this series too and agree about Sophie.

I think this series is good, all the sewers seem nice.

I also agree about Sophie, so much better than the last one who was poor, can’t recall her name.

The Sewing Bee continues to be very enjoyable. I wonder what Esme said to Lewis right at the end when he was the one chosen to.leave. Whatever it was it seemed to cause great amusement! Yes Patrick still seems to have the cold. Maybe it's hay fever?

The right winner of garment of the week. I might have chosen someone else to go home though.

Probably the right person went home but I shall miss Tim. He said he had only been sewing for two years so what he has achieved is very impressive.

Kept noticing Tim’s different coloured nail polish.

I think it was blue last week, red last night?

This cone bra looks so difficult to make.

No surprise that Adele went home. I didn't like Rebecca'a outfit. Despite being well made it didn't shout DISCO to me.
The next couple of weeks will be fine margins between the ladies left in. They are all very talented. Sophie is the best presenter by far.

What don’t I get about this programme. I tried again last night to see if I would enjoy it more.
It’s soooo boring 🥱. The things they make are awful. Patrick loves himself, and Esme 😤.well, no comment and the new presenter , no better than the ones that went before. Why is she there!
I lasted 10 minutes and turned over for The Dog House.

Do you sew Ginster? I suspect not. Esme is very experienced and isn't it great to see an older woman as a judge? Patrick has been my hero since I read his book "Less". They are great friends and most of their banter is tongue in cheek.
The latest presenter is the best so far - the right balance of fun and encouragement.
I've been sewing 50+ years and the instructions for the conical bra brought me out in a cold sweat.
I'm enjoying this series more than for years - though I would like to see some classical tailoring techniques as well as "showy" outfits

I don’t sew other than the odd hem (sometimes very odd) and the odd button but really enjoy sewing bee.
We don’t have to sew to appreciate wonderful talent and imagination.
Same applies to bake-off, portrait artist, pottery throw down and many more showcases for the talent all around us.
I do agree that Esme and Patrick know their stuff and I enjoy their banter.
In my opinion Sophie is a big improvement on the previous presenter. She doesn’t make it all about herself and shows a relaxed friendship with the contestants.

Quick note to Gingster, maybe fast forward to the final twenty minutes or so and see if you enjoy the more serious and very creative garments.
You might enjoy that more.

I agree Sarnia, the red dress was gorgeous but didn’t shout disco to me either.

Yes Millie, the cone bra looked incredibly difficult.

I am enjoying this season's Sewing Bee, the contestants are full of imagination. Anna and Beth continue to shine ......

I thought Adele was the right choice to go. I'm sad because she seemed genuinely nice. The Red dress wasn't a disco dress at all but presumably we'll sewn. I loved the kaftan. Anna is at the top of my list as a future winner

I enjoyed tonight and thought the right person won and the right person went home ( although I really liked her and she was on the whole excellent but last night was not her night) ‘
I m not good with names but I think it’s Anna who is excellent and the only one that gets me a bit ‘teeth on edgy’ is Rebecca although she’s a good seamstress.

Yes, the right one went home.

I think Anna is the best, but all the others are good, especially Beth, but also Rebecca.

Emma annoys me a bit, not sure why, she seems so smiley and nice.

I didn’t watch last year’s, but think this is a good year.

Also think Sophie is a great presenter, so much better than that last woman whose name escapes me.

I'm enjoying this series, some very talented sewers and the team tasks have added a new dimension to the competition. Patrick has a great sense of humour and Esme name dropped Cher this week!

The red dress was very 70's and beautifully made but not disco.