The Great British Sewing Bee 2023 cast list: Meet the contestants

The Great British Sewing Bee is back with another season. People are curious about the latest Great British Sewing Bee season and its contestants. This article will give complete details about The Great British Sewing Bee 2023. Keep reading for more information.

What Is The Great British Sewing Bee 2023?

The Great British Sewing Bee 2023 is back with its ninth episode. The show is entertaining and back with new contestants. Let us have a look at our contestants in this field. If you want to watch the nine seasons of The Great British Sewing, you can watch it on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. There will be 12 contestants in the batch. Every contestant is between the age group of 20 to 73. The show will show the strengths and weaknesses of every contestant. The show also awards one contestant as Garment of the Week.

When Will The Great British Sewing Bee 2023 Release?

The Great British Sewing Bee was released the previous month on 24th May 2023, Wednesday. This is the ninth season that already has created hype and is being liked by people a lot. The show telecasts on BBC2. After the sixth season ended, BBC21 became the main hoster. This season will have 10 episodes. People are curious to know the contestants of The Great British Sewing Bee 2023. Who are The Great British Sewing Bee contestants?

The Great British Sewing Bee 2023 contestants

The Great British Sewing Bee contestant’s details are as follows.

1. Asmaa

She is a 46 years old woman. She is a contestant in The Great British Sewing Bee 2023. She is a breast surgeon and consultant. She belongs to Cardiff. You can follow her on @sewgical_endeavours. Asmaa has witnessed Iran and Iraq wars. She learned a lot from her grandmother. She also learned to sew her doll’s clothes from her. She works as a breast consultant. She wants to work more and more on breast cancer problems. She has also been into manufacturing underwear and creating post-operation bras for breast cancer patients. She is working towards a social cause. Let us move to our next contestant.

2. Catherine

Catherine is a 34-year-old participant in the show. You can follow her on her Instagram account with the username @catmoomie. She is a well-known game designer. Her sewing journey started when she shifted to her first own house. She belongs to West Sussex. Her main motto in sewing is to recreate underwear from dresses or clothes. Let us move to our next contestant.

3. Fauve

Fauve is a 26-year-old girl. She belongs to Swansea. She is a Trainee solicitor. She has well-known golfing skills. She plays it professionally and has represented Wales in Home Nationals. She made a peg bag when she was just 5 years old. She has a major desire and works in creating puff-sleeved feminine dresses. She likes her work a lot. As we mentioned above, she has had a desire to carry out sewing since her childhood. Instagram: @sew_fauve

4. Gillie

Gille is one of the eldest contestants in the show. She is 73 years old. She has been retired from her work as a secretary and an HR Manager. She belongs from Nottingham. Her sewing journey begins at the age of seven. She was taught by her mother. Now, she has a passion for sewing and wants to continue more in it. She now learns and inspires by French Fashion. She also learned a lot from Coco Chanel. Her dressing style is appreciated by people around her.

5. Lauren

Lauren is a 30-year-old girl. She belongs to Walsall. She actively posts on her Instagram account. You can follow her on @madebylaurentedstone. She works as a sales assistant and also works at a  furnishing company. Apart from this, she completed her degree in law. She wanted to pursue it and become a barrister. She wants to spend more time with her children. She made a memory blanket for her kid. Her journey started with sewing after her first baby. The blanket was made of child’s clothes. She learned everything on her own from online tutorials. She inspires from within in the sewing. It requires a lot of effort from a person in order to open online courses on a regular basis and learn more. Let us move o our next contestant. She is Lizzie.

6. Lizzie

Lizzie is a 49 years old woman. She is a graphic designer and also a director. She belongs to Bristol. You can follow her on Instagram @thebettysilk. She runs her own graphics design company and is a director there. She learned sewing from her mother. Unfortunately, her mother passed away at a young age. Her mother is her main reason to continue sewing as it made her feel connected to her mother. She wants to carry her and keep her alive through her talent.

7. Maria

Maria is a 34 years old woman. She is a professional A&E Nurse. She belongs to Fife. You can follow her on her Instagram account @mazi_the_amble_sticher. She was born and brought up in Costa Rica. She has worked stressful shifts. As we all know being a nurse is not easy. She is doing well in leather work as she has already been making clothes, handbags, and purses. She has learned everything on her own after her mother taught her the truth. Let us move toward our next contestant, Matthew.

8. Matthew

Matthew is a 34 years old guy. People are curious to know more about him. You can follow him on Instagram @matthew_jrd91. He is a well-experienced dancer. He has performed in open ceremonies like The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant. Before him coming fully into sewing, he chooses to serve as a primary school teacher. He has performed at the opening ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympics, and UEFA Champions League Final. Let us move to the next contestant, Mia.

9. Mia

Mia is one of the youngest contestants. She is just 20 years old. She belongs to Surrey. You can follow her on her Instagram @miasartyfarty. Her mother brought a sewing machine into the house during a pandemic. She dropped college and is pursuing sewing as her passion and love. She was utterly in love with sewing after she started working on it. She wants to pursue sewing professionally. She will also study costume design after her show. Let us move toward our next contestant, Tony R.

10. Tony R

Tony R is a 53-year-old man. He belongs to Cornwall. He is a postman. You can follow him on @tonyr.maker. He has also been a manager in a firm. He changed his career three years ago. He got the sewing machine from his wife. He creates a 90’s skater function.

11. Toni W

Tony W is a 33-year-old man. he is a well-known teacher. He belongs to Essex. He has been on Instagram with the username @house_of_tony_makes. He tailors waistcoats. He has been inspired by the show itself. According to him, the first season inspired him to come here. Let us have more details about our last but not least contestant, Vicki.

12. Vicki

Vicki is a 30-year-old gut. She is a police dispatcher. She likes to usi]e the machine if it is in proper condition. She started by her own self. We keep bringing such details on our website. We will update you as soon s we get o know more. Instagram: @whatvickimade Stay tuned for more details.