The Great British Sewing Bee
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Originally from Nigeria, Juliet moved to London in 2006 where she now lives with her husband, Ken and their 5 year old daughter. As well as being a primary school teacher, Juliet has a degree in human nutrition and works as a weight loss consultant. Juliet made it through eight weeks of tough sewing challenges and 147 garments, and became Britain's Best Amateur Sewer of 2019. Throughout the series 10 talented home sewers [Alexei, Ben, Janet, Jen, Mercedes, Sheila and Tom, together with the other two finalists Leah and Riccardo] created beautiful garments under the scrutiny of judges Esme Young and Patrick Grant, but it was Juliet who won the coveted title. Here she talks about her experience on the show.
Riccardo is so creative and has great designer ideas, and Leah was so instinctive throughout and always created such great transformation challenges much better than me. I am more of a follow the pattern sewer, so I felt under great pressure. I really admire them both, they were great finalists, and we all supported each other all the way and to the end.
From the very first week listening to how long people had been sewing [and the fact that I had taught myself to sew] I made a plan to get past week 1, but I didn't think I would get to week 2. When I won Garment of the Week in Episode 1 it really boosted my confidence and made me feel that actually I might be ok at this.
For the first three episodes we had mini parties at home, and I did a lot of crying and felt really embarrassed. So for the final I wanted to have just my nearest and dearest with me, and have them altogether at home with me. We had a few tears, but a great evening all round.
I started sewing in 2013 and I love it so much because for me, sewing is an escape and my happy place. I also love sewing because of the opportunity it gives me to create the sorts of clothing I love to wear which aren't readily accessible on the high street in my favourite fabrics.
My mentor is Nicky Cook, a pattern cutter, who ran sewing groups locally a few years ago. She even encouraged me to go ahead and apply for the Sewing Bee. I've also been encouraged by my husband whose feedback after seeing every sewing project I've shown him has always been constructive and I'm glad I took his feedback on board in order to improve on my sewing ability.
I love sewing occasion wear - I guess I'm a bit of a show off when it comes to the things I sew. Id rather spend time on gorgeous outerwear and occasion garments rather than on clothes like activewear, loungewear, sleepwear or inner wears.
I wanted to be in the Sewing Bee because I wanted a challenge. I wanted to have a go at different types of sewing challenges that would throw me out of my comfort zone. I really wanted to meet both Patrick and Esme but thank God for Joe, whose overall presence in the sewing room made me feel chilled.
First walking into the sewing room was quite daunting because I felt slightly out of place. I was only used to sewing in my little sewing room and had never really sewn in the presence of unfamiliar people. Also, the last episode of the Sewing Bee which I had watched was a total blur! I had forgotten the format of the series as it had been ages since I watched season 4. The entire process was completely daunting in fact!
I've had so many sewing disasters but the most annoying and recurrent one which I just cant avoid is sewing along a long seam with no bobbin thread. I'm sure that even the most experienced sewers do it. My biggest triumph was meeting Patrick and Esme and actually have them comment on my sewing. Its a dream come true!
My sewing tip for amateur sewers is to practise practice practice! There's so much resource out there and the sewing online community is a very supportive one. Seek support and apply whatever tip you learn immediately!
I really don't know, but my ultimate goal is to give something back. I would like to share my sewing knowledge, but I am leaving my options open and lets see what happens. Everybody and anyone should be able to sew, its not age or gender specific, and you don't have to have previous knowledge. So I just want to get people sewing! I don't have huge self esteem and confidence, but this win has made me believe in myself a bit more. I am thrilled beyond words. On winning the trophy, Juliet said: Its really surreal, so so unbelievable, I have never won anything ever. I have had to fight for a lot of things and really really work hard and I cant believe it! I am the youngest winner, and it shows that anyone can sew, it doesn't matter how old you are, or if you have been learning to sew from when you were little, just get out there and have a go!
The Great British Sewing Bee is the popular UK TV show that follows a group of amateur sewers as they compete in a variety of challenges designed to test their sewing skills and creativity, and avid fans of the competitive sewing show will be excited to know when GBSB Series 9 will hit our TV screens. In our Sewing Bee 2023 guide, we will tell you everything we know about Series 9, and we will update you as often as we can as we approach the air date.
If you would like to discuss the show with other GBSB fans, there is a Facebook group you can join, and you can follow along with the action on Instagram by following the hashtag #greatbritishsewingbee.
Sewing Bee will be on its fifth season when the new series goes back on the air next year, which is the same point that Bake Off was brought over to PBS and rechristened Baking Show. (That's why the BBC still has older seasons to offer up for PBS consumption.) Will fans of the Baking Show be lucky enough for the BBC to try with their sewing variation once the show runs out of back season to ship over here? The two seasons of The Great Pottery Throwdown are charming as well, and could also maybe find their way across the pond, should the BBC decide to go back to it.
Make It At Market is the great new craft show on Britbox, which has also picked up a lot of cooking shows with Jamie Oliver, Nadiya Hussain, and others.
Was so sorry to hear about Lorna. She was so down to earth and fun on GBSB. Thank you for bringing this terrible illness to the attention of many more people, I had vaguely heard of it but had no idea what it was or how deadly. Keep on with the great memories of Lorna! xx
Having launched the trailer recently, fans of TGBSB are revving themselves up for a new season of sewing action. Episode 1 of The Great British Sewing Bee season 8 goes to air in April on BBC iPlayer.
Everything you need to know about the music in season 7 of the BBC's hit sewing programme The Great British Sewing Bee, from the 1950s songs featured in the background to the clarinet's quirky opening theme tune
The soundtrack to The Great British Sewing Bee uses songs predominantly from the late 1950s, an era when 'home sewing' came into its own, with many simple dressmaking patterns entering the mainstream. The music used often features lyrics that tie in with the challenges the sewers are undertaking. For example, in the second episode, the episode's theme was 'summer' and the sewers were asked to create paperbag shorts, cocktail outfits and sun dresses. To tie in with the theme, songs that were featured had names like 'Summertime Blues', 'Her Comes Summer' and 'Short Shorts'.
She had a tough act to follow replacing previous host Joe Lycett, but she quickly found her feet in the sewing room. As a previous contestant on one of the Sewing Bee's celebrity specials, she found it easy to put herself in the contestants' shoes and bond with them.
Written by Juliet Uzor, this book is designed for demystifying the pattern process and provides clear illustrations and instructions for personalising patterns and making alterations that will elevate your sewing skills.
Style queen and TNMA favourite, 73-year-old Esme Young, has released a memoir detailing her extraordinary life in fashion; Behind the Seams: My Life in Creativity, Friendship and Adventure. Spanning an illustrious career, from sewing her first garment at the age of seven to studying at Central Saint Martins (CSM), launching a fashion brand Swanky Modes (worn by Cher and Siouxsie Sioux, alike) to her current portfolio career as a lecturer at CSM, designer and TV judge. My favourite sections detail her life launching a fashion label with three friends and £50 each. Watching Notting Hill Carnival with David Bowie and partying with the Sex Pistols. Esme rocks.
The sewing bee is a really enjoyable, entertaining and extremely creative programme. I work with ceramics and am really interested in the process of transforming 2D into 3D. It is like engineering.. and the transformation challenge is a joy. Like Esme I made my own clothes in the 70s from charity shop finds and love the programme and hosts. It is great to see a strong, highly creative older woman on TV getting the recognition she deserves.
Very happy to answer your question. Watching this show renewed my interest in sewing. With each episode I learn more about construction and it makes me more confident to try new and more complicated garments. It also helps me unleash greater creativity. I watch the bake-off and it has the same effect.
This was a wonderful season of The Great British Sewing Bee and the winner was well deserved. It is such a joy to watch during these somewhat challenging times. What makes the programme are the delightful judges and Esme is such a great role model for me because of her style and kindness to the participants. Totally adore her necklaces and the way she dresses. I shall be getting her memoir.
I love gbsb and so does my 7yr old granddaughter. I like sewing and have made clothes for other people as well as my family. Love esme and Patrick and so many contestants talented. Wish programme was on longer.
MYW: I really enjoyed the creativity of that challenge, and I usually tried to plan things out in the first ten minutes or so. I always felt like I was behind because I would just sit there, thinking. I wanted to have some idea in my mind before I started sewing. 781b155fdc