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Great British Sewing Bee Sew Along: Coming Soon

January 23rd 2019

It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for since Joe Lycett  shared ‘that‘ picture on Instagram in April last year. That’s  right people, Sewing Bee is offically back and we even have a date – 12th February 2019 on BBC  2. We couldn’t really couldn’t be more excited and so here at Sewisfaction HQ, we’ve created the Sewing Bee Sew along, a weekly challenge that involves the whole of  the sewing community.

We’ll be revealing more information over the next few weeks, but for now, here’s how it’ll work.

Weekly Challenges

If you’ve watched Sewing Bee before, you’ll know that each week, the participants are given a theme which can be anything from occasion wear to upcycling old clothing  – that’s where #GBSBsewalong comes in! As you watch the episode, you’ll have the chance to get inspired by the theme which will be the sew along challenge for the next week. We’ll even help you along the way with lots of inspiration from our blog and Instagram stories.

Prizes

During the show, we’ll share all our favourite entires over on Instagram stories (of which we’re sure they’ll be LOADS) and at the end of the episode when Patrick and Esme reveal their winner, we’ll reveal ours – simple. As usual, we’ll be working with the amazing sewing community to make sure there are some incredible prizes for the weekly winners – watch this space for more on that in the coming weeks.

Slow Sewing

We’re all about loving slow sewing and taking things at your own pace, so don’t panic, we’re not expecting you to create a brand new ball gown in a week (although that would be impressive!). What we’re looking for is an innovative sew, perhaps it’s something in your stash you’ve been meaning to get round too for years or a UFO that you know you really should have finished a while ago!

Community

As sewers, we know that one of the most amazing things about our hobby is the community and over the next few months, that community is going to grow with lots of sewing newbies, inspired by the amazing programme. We want to show them that sewing isn’t just about making amazing clothing (and we mean amazing) but it’s about the fantastic group of sewists that like, share, chat and sew along with us every day.

The Great British Sewing Bee might only has room for a limited amount of sewers on TV, but the realms of Instagram are endless so we can’t wait to watch everyone get involved!

Keep an eye out on the blog as well as our social channels for more exciting announcements including prizes, inspiration and of course – the challenges.

The 12th February couldn’t come sooner – comment below if you’ll be joining us in the #GBSBsewalong

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  • Jenny Johnson

    What a fantastic idea, looking forward to getting involved.

    23rd January 2019
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  • Rhea

    I can’t wait for this, sounds like so much fun

    23rd January 2019
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  • Deb Rush

    So exciting ! I would love to join in 😀😊😄

    23rd January 2019
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  • Rebecca

    Ooooh this is going to be fabulous. Thanks Sewisfaction.

    23rd January 2019
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  • Bridget Dunstan

    I thinks it’s time to take up the challenge, from Australia though!

    23rd January 2019
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  • Patricia

    Interesting, can’t wait for the show to start

    24th January 2019
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  • Patricia

    Interesting! can’t wait for the show to start

    24th January 2019
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  • Hayley

    I can’t wait to join you all x

    24th January 2019
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  • Astrid Beckmann

    I would like to join you, but I’m living in Germany. What do you think? Possible?

    24th January 2019
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  • Gill Wightman

    Lovely idea. Might be what I need to kick start my sewjo which winter and the flu has stolen from me.

    24th January 2019
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  • LEANE GILLIGAN Oh My Gilly

    I will definately be joining the challenge I cannot wait 🙂

    24th January 2019
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  • Kathrine

    This sounds great fun!

    24th January 2019
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  • Sara

    This sounds fab! Would love to get involved!

    24th January 2019
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  • Astrid

    How can you see the show outsider the UK?

    24th January 2019
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  • Clare

    Great idea.

    24th January 2019
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  • Toni Williams

    Hoping to follow along, but in Canada 🇨🇦 I don’t know that I’ll be able to see the series. Have seen the past series on crafting TV channels, but I don’t think they show them in parallel timing

    24th January 2019
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  • Sam Chandler

    Great idea, looking forward to it

    24th January 2019
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  • Jan Harbon

    Ok!

    24th January 2019
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  • Margaret Heath

    Sounds fun – I’m in!

    24th January 2019
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  • Jules

    I’m interested in the Sew Along😍

    24th January 2019
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  • Ava

    Just found this site. Great idea! I’m going to try and keep up just to see how I do. I’ve never completed anything to wear before so it will be a challenge.

    24th January 2019
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  • Jules

    Fab idea

    25th January 2019
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  • Anne

    Looking forward to this, great idea! 👍

    25th January 2019
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  • Karen

    Sounds like a great idea, I’m in 👍😊

    25th January 2019
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  • Babs

    This is such great news. Made my day to know it’s coming back!

    25th January 2019
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  • Laura

    Can’t wait! I was hoping someone would do some kind of sewalong! Hurry up February! 😀

    25th January 2019
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  • Karen

    I’m really looking forward to new series!

    25th January 2019
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  • Melanie Frank

    Excited to check this out! Do you think I’ll be able to watch it in America?

    26th January 2019
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  • Fiona

    So pleased Seeing Bee coming back on, look forward to getting inspiration!

    26th January 2019
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  • Sofie

    Only a sewing baby as only been seeing for six month but I am gonna give this a go

    26th January 2019
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  • Wendi Hayes

    Excellent idea, practical viewer participation , building skills and gaining from each show.
    I’m ready to get super creative !

    26th January 2019
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  • Carys Anne

    How inspirational can’t wait 😊

    26th January 2019
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  • Jeanette

    Count me in – can’t wait – just hope I have enough time 😄

    27th January 2019
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  • Erica

    Can’t wait! Eek!

    27th January 2019
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  • Julie

    I’m sure I will be giving it a go

    27th January 2019
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  • Val rose

    Yes please would love to join just need to get a Instagram account !

    27th January 2019
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  • andrea thompson

    Ooo hoping to get involved!

    27th January 2019
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  • Beth

    I’m joining! Even though I’m traveling, I can’t let this opportunity slip by.

    28th January 2019
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  • Carol Bentley

    So excited for this and #GBSB yay!!!

    28th January 2019
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  • Jacqueline Lewis-Conteh

    I cannot wait! Missed it, and there’s SO many cooking programmes tv needs other skills!!!

    29th January 2019
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  • Jo Gleeson

    Sounds fab

    29th January 2019
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  • Lindsey Grady

    Looking forward to the challenge!

    29th January 2019
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  • PAULINE

    Hi Sheona! Like everyone else, I am so excited that GBSB is returning. This is a brilliant idea and I can’t wait to join in and see all the fabulous makes from our lovely and talented sewing community. Pxxx

    2nd February 2019
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  • Kelly

    I just binge watched TGBSB and loved it. I am hoping I can watch it here in Canada! I am in on the challenge

    2nd February 2019
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  • Pernille

    This sounds like fun!

    2nd February 2019
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  • Angie Earp

    I would love to join in with you’re GBSB it sounds like great fun. I think we would also learn a lot from it. Put my name down please.

    2nd February 2019
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  • Alisa

    I want to know what the prizes are going to be!!

    3rd February 2019
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  • Sue

    Such a fun idea. Unfortunately it’s unlikely we in New Zealand will get to see it until some kind soul puts it on YouTube, so I will rely on you all for the inspiration and info about the themes to be able to sew along. Because … FOMO … sewing … 😨

    3rd February 2019
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  • Sage

    I’m excited to join. However I’m not sure if we here in the U.S. will have access to the show. Still would like to share in the themes and sharing creative ideas/works.

    3rd February 2019
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  • Nikki

    Great idea, thanks Sheona! Can’t wait for the show and hoping to join in too 😀

    3rd February 2019
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  • Diana

    Only recently I have been watching the previous episodes: and I LOVE IT!! Such a same that a program like that isn’t up in the Netherlands anymore 🙄. The challenge sounds like fun. I am in!

    3rd February 2019
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  • Pernille

    Sounds like fun! I would love to join in.

    3rd February 2019
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  • Gill Spooner

    Ca’t wait, great idea

    5th February 2019
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  • Jean

    Yippy!!!! Cant waite, been sewing since i was 12 . O learn every time i watch these shows.

    5th February 2019
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  • Louise

    Oh yes ! Can’t wait!

    10th February 2019
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  • Nicola Drew

    I’ve wanted to leave a message, nervous newbie, I’m addicted to the sewing bee, so what the heck, it’s sewing and fun, so I’m game! Great idea

    10th February 2019
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    • Sheona McMahon

      You are so welcome! Thanks for joining in and have fun!

      12th February 2019
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  • Ka-Ho Jake Leung

    I am so up for the challenge, especially that it is sewing. Getting a lot of sewers out there like myself that I want to be part of the show. No more ****hole (Primark *rap). I’m sorry but not sorry. The public needs to recognise that there are talented sewers out there. It is more about the talent sewers, also who are wanting to make a change in sewing, tailoring and clothes on the high street for sure! I am so up for The Great British Sewing Bee Sew Along Challenge!! Mark my word!!!

    11th February 2019
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  • Jenlegg4

    Me me me tooooooo excited 😆

    11th February 2019
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  • Deb Rush

    Can’t wait for GBSB tomorrow and definitely up for taking part in the challenges!

    11th February 2019
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  • Janine

    I’ll be watching from the US and so will be watching when I get home from work in the evening, so a few hours after all of you (unless I can hide in the store room with my iPad). I started sewing again after 25 years away because of the Bee!

    11th February 2019
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  • Philippa

    Cant wait! Still catching up with season 4 though…

    11th February 2019
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  • mip

    Cant wait! Still catching up with season 4 though…

    11th February 2019
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  • Ellen Hellard

    so exciting

    11th February 2019
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  • Donna

    This is a great idea – looking forward to joining in!

    11th February 2019
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  • Joyce

    I am in:)

    12th February 2019
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  • Helen Fox

    I can’t wait to see the results of this, I’m in if time allows 🙂

    12th February 2019
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  • Helen Fox

    Looking forward to seeing the results of this, I’m in if time allows

    12th February 2019
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  • Dan

    Amazing!!! Cannot wait for the series and the challenges! Sounds awesome ! 🙂

    12th February 2019
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  • Nichole

    This looks like fun.. I’ll need to make time to join in..😊

    12th February 2019
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  • Debby Hill

    I’m in and can’t wait🤣🤣

    12th February 2019
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  • Sue

    Sew excited!!!

    12th February 2019
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  • Alison Collett

    I’ll try and join in – time/work permitting!

    12th February 2019
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  • Maggy

    Great idea, but I don’t know how to use Instagram? Does this matter?

    12th February 2019
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    • Sheona McMahon

      You can join in the challenge for fun and not post any pics! But to be entered for the prizes you will need to post a photo of your makes on Instagram, we have to have a way of seeing them all each week. It’s very easy to set up an account if you want to and there are thousands of amazing sewing lovers on there!

      12th February 2019
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  • Jo Jackson

    I will be joining you.

    12th February 2019
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  • Emma

    I hope to play along! Just need plenty time and energy 🙂

    12th February 2019
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  • Lesley smith

    Ooo fantastic!!! I was working nights last night! No! But straight in this morning sewing 🧵 bee b4 bed!!🎉🎉

    13th February 2019
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  • Astrid Beckmann

    I don’t understand how to take part on the challenge. Do I have to subscribe oder post pictures of my mekes…?
    Please let me know!
    Thanks,
    Astrid

    14th February 2019
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  • Carol Bentley

    Yep I’m in!!!

    16th February 2019
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