Applications open for Series 13 of The Great British Sewing Bee

WE NEEDLE YOU! We’re looking for Britain’s best home sewers to enter the sewing room!

Applications for the next series of THE GREAT BRITISH SEWING BEE are NOW OPEN! Do you know someone who loves to make their own clothes and has a unique style? Someone who’s thready to rise to the challenge of the sewing room?

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Judges Esme Young and Patrick Grant are ready to be impressed by a fresh bunch of sewers. | Love Productions

If you or someone you know is a talented sewer, what are you waiting for? Sew us your textile talents and apply now!

DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS IS 8PM on WEDNESDAY 13th MAY 2026! Apply online: www.applyforsewingbee.co.uk

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Or get in touch for more information [email protected]

Tell us about your strengths and weaknesses, what garments are you most proud of that you have made, which were the most challenging? Include as many photos as you can, they are a great way to show off your creations! Upload a video and show us your personality! Tell us why you would love to be on The Great British Sewing Bee and what you love about sewing! When is the deadline?

We encourage people not to leave applying until the closing date!

What’s next after applying?

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If an applicant has been successful to the next stage they will contacted by a member of the production team. If an applicant has not heard from us by Friday 29th June 2026, then unfortunately the application has not been successful on this occasion.

We have had lots of people make it to the sewing room and it wasn’t their first time applying so you never know if this year is your year!

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