The Great British Sewing Bee 2026 final: when is it on TV, final start time, who is in it, how to watch?
Three finalists, three challenges, but only one winner 🧵
For the final time in 2026, grab your seam ripper and fabric cutters because it is time for the conclusion to this year’s edition of The Great British Sewing Bee.
Patrick Grant and Esme Young will cast their esteemed eyes over the contestants one last time in this series. The finalists will step through the doors of the Sunny Bank Mills in Leeds for the grand conclusion very soon.
But how can you tune in and what can you expect from the final?
When is the final of The Great British Sewing Bee?
It might be hard to believe it, but it is almost time to pack up the needles and the sewing machine for another year. The hit BBC reality series is preparing to crown its brand new winner - with just three sewers left in the competition.
Returning back in July, the show has been airing weekly on the BBC and as summer fades into autumn the show is preparing to close the doors to the iconic mill once again. But before that, fans have the 2026 final to look forward to.
It is set to be broadcast today (September 15). Tonight’s episode is the season final for series 12 of The Great British Sewing Bee.
Who are the finalists this year?
All the way back at the start of the series in early July, 12 amateur sewers stepped through the doors at the iconic filming location in Farsley. However, just three will be returning for the grand finale.
The contestants this year have included a primary school teacher from West Yorkshire as well as a Classical soprano, Chartered actuary, and more! But just three are left.
The Great British Sewing Bee finalists for 2026 are:
- Anna - 27 - barista & waitress - North Yorkshire
- Beth - 24 - engineering Ph.D. student - Oxfordshire
- Emma - 45 - classical soprano - Midlothian
How to watch the final of The Great British Sewing Bee?
The 2026 series, including tonight’s final, has called BBC One home once again. Episodes have been broadcast weekly - available both on live TV and also on iPlayer.
The preview for the final reads: “It’s the grand finale, and the remaining candidates are ready to compete for the coveted title of Britain’s best amateur sewer. The judges, Patrick Grant and Esme Young, set three challenges inspired to test their skills for one final time.
“First up, the sewers get gala ready with a cummerbund and bow tie. Next, it’s time for the transformation challenge, where the sewers take gala tableware and turn it into an outfit for the perfect day-after hangout, the beach club.
“Finally, inspired by the Met Gala in New York, the sewers must create outfits on the theme of metamorphosis as if they had an invite to the Sewing Bee gala. Three finalists, three challenges, but only one contestant will be crowned the twelfth champion of The Great British Sewing Bee.”
What time does the Great British Sewing Bee final start?
The grand finale is due to begin at 8pm tonight (September 15), which has been the usual slot for the season throughout series 12.
Viewers can expect the final to last for around 60 minutes, the same length as normal episodes. The show is due to finish at 9pm and will be followed by Celebrity MasterChef.
Who is the presenter of The Great British Sewing Bee?
The reality series has had a major change to its presenting line-up once again in 2026. Over the years, the programme has gone through a number of presenters including most recently Sara Pascoe.
Judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young have returned as the judges, but the host for series 12 has been Sophie Willan. The comedian, writer and actor made her presenting debut in the 2025 Christmas special, but this has been her first full season in the role.