👗 Sewing Bee 👗

Winner deserved it! No spoilers yet.

I like Claudia Winkleman I think she’s very professional and quite dry in her delivery however I really don’t see why they need the third person, same with Pottery showdown and the baking one (which I don’t watch) but the same tired format it’s such an unnecessary position
I don’t feel any affinity with any of the finalist so not really bothered who wins

It's just starting

I really like all 3

Pascha for me! A classic seamstress, IMHO.

But, as has been said throughout, it depends on what the judges are looking for.

Luke has that amazing ability to create the metaphorical silk purses from sows' ears.
Flair, imagination and a touch of pzazz as well as skill.

It's the final tonight but I'm not sure who I want to win.

Everyone else in my family LOVES Claudia Winkelman but not me. All the other presenters have been ok but if I was getting stressed with my sewing the last thing I'd want is someone interrupting me and larking about!
I have enjoyed this series and will be sad that it is the final this week. I don't mind who wins.
Is Bake Off back soon I wonder? I like that too!

Yes, perhaps just an ‘ordinary’ presenter, not a comedian.

Fern Britten presented a similar programme on Allotments, (it didn’t last long).

I’m not suggesting her, but why do they have to try and be funny?

Just chatty, empathetic and interested would do.

I couldn't stand Claudia Winkelman either. In all honesty I think all the presenters have been fish out of water on the programme.

What is needed is just an ordinary presenter, with a little bit of knowledge about sewing and a sympathetic personality.

I suspect they use these 'headline name'choices because they think they will attract viewers.

BlueBelle and Monica - I guess it just shows that we can all have different senses of humour. I thought the three presenters dressed up in wigs and sunglasses as Anna Wintour was hilarious this week. I found Gloria Winkleman so annoying but I've liked the other "comedian presenters" they've had on.
I only really like the programme once they get down to about five or six sewers. I have to watch them all though as my non-sewing friends all seem want to discuss it with me. Usually I have a favourite but this time, I'm not really too bothered who wins.

Totally agree Bluebelle

Twinnytwin can you explain what is remotely funny about the supposed comedian lad probably a really nice person but funny is a huge jump I haven’t laughed not even a slight chuckle at anything he’s said
It all seems as if he’s reading it off a cue card
I’ve found all the participants very very mediocre at best and pretty awful at the worst making some not very wearable stuff

ixion

It's very disappointing when someone can reach the final four of a sewing competition and they have never sewn on a hook and eye in their life.

Beyond belief!

If only Esme had a thought bubble above her head! I would love to know what she was thinking. Pretty much what you thought. Suzy had walked a tight line for a few weeks so her borrowed time was up for me.

Well Keill Smith-Bynoe is definitely my favourite presenter of Sewing Bee so far. I loved him in Ghosts and think he hits just the right spot with his humour.
I think the right three have made it to the final, although I was so suprised when Alex left as she's an excellent sewer. It was the correct call though. I really don't mind who wins as I think all of them are great.
I make all of my clothes and folk are always saying that I should be on Sewing Bee, but no way would I find the competition enjoyable. The stress would freak me out. It was interesting that Luke commented that he only entered for a bit of fun. He certainly is an extremely talented and creative person, as are the other two finalists.

I used to really look forward to this programme and agree that the not-funny presenter is excess to requirement. The humour makes me squirm and both Esme & Patrick seem uncomfortable with it. It all feels so choreographed. In the past there were some great characters and talented participants. This lot apart from Luke and a couple of others seem more than amateur. Even I can sew on a hook & eye 🙄. Originally they, particularly Patrick, were suitably serious and interesting. Time for a change (and the Beeb can include Strictly!).

I like Pascha best, she has a very good eye, and has made some very wearable clothes through the series.

Luke is my favourite, fingers crossed.

I am astonished that Patrick was a champion of Suzy this week. He said he was sorry to see her go. It must have been her collection of Suzy outfits that attracted him because they were so different but her tailoring skills were dire. I agree that the standard has fallen this year and I am getting tired of hearing Patrick trying to praise poor sewing and Esme just looking fed up.

I too was astounded that she could sew on a Hook and eye, unbelievable I thought that didn't win any concession with Esme.
I still like the program, this is possibly the first series you obviously can't call it.

Millie22

I too am quite disappointed with this series of Sewing Bee and it is one of my favourite programmes.

Suzy not knowing how to do a hook and eye fastening!

Esme must be thinking what?

I agree! I think the best sewers were in earlier series of the programme. This lot are really not that good. I do like LUKE though and hope he wins. His knowledge of making drag queen costumes has certainly stood him in good stead.

I too am quite disappointed with this series of Sewing Bee and it is one of my favourite programmes.

Suzy not knowing how to do a hook and eye fastening!

Esme must be thinking what?

Come on LUKE!

It's very disappointing when someone can reach the final four of a sewing competition and they have never sewn on a hook and eye in their life.

Beyond belief!

I do wish the BBC, or any programme maker, would realise that most viewers don 't have the attention span of a 3 year old. I was very happy watching the mix of sewers we had on the originals few series. Some were a bit "quirky" but it was easy, gentle viewing and you soon invested in the contestants.

But then they have to change it because they think we'll get bored with it. Like they did to Bake Off and Strictly. And add an unfunny "funny" presenter into the mix. Claudia was perfect - seamless presenting with a touch of tongue in cheek humour.

Both the people and the challenges getting weirder and more complicated by the week until we all get bored with people not finishing, having to make bizarre outfits that nobody in their right mind would ever wear and suchlike.

Agree with all the above. Really underwhelming. Yes, the right decision last night, but who cares.

Is the BBC trying to end the series by boring viewers so much they stop watching?

I haven’t enjoyed this last series and I haven’t got caught up with it and although the ‘comedian’ is I m sure a decent chap he’s about as funny as a wet weekend He’s totally unnecessary and a bit annoying and none of the sewers are making me in any way interested or excited
Shame I think it’s outlived it’s entertainment