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Sewing Bee Unpicked

Sewing Bee Unpicked

By Robert Sexton

Sewing Bee Unpicked is a light hearted review podcast of the “Great British Sewing Bee” looking at the challenges and what we thought of them. Join our hosts Rob and Sean on our journey as we unpick ;-) each episode
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GBSB Unpicked - Christmas Special 2023

Sewing Bee UnpickedDec 22, 2023

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GBSB Unpicked - Christmas Special 2023

GBSB Unpicked - Christmas Special 2023

It’s the Christmas special, Esme and Patrick are joined by guest host Kiell Smith-Bynoe and contestants Hammed Animashaun, Jessica Knappett, Kerry Goldman and Toyah Willcox. It’s a festive sewing treat. So join Sean and Rob as they discuss the makes.
Dec 22, 202353:44
GBSB Unpicked S9E10 - The Final

GBSB Unpicked S9E10 - The Final

It’s the final and our bees have to face probably the most difficult made to measure challenge in sewing bee history! Who’s going to take the trophy?
Jul 30, 202301:22:45
GBSB Unpicked S9E9 - semifinals - Utilitarian Week

GBSB Unpicked S9E9 - semifinals - Utilitarian Week

It’s the semi finals and the Bee’s have got some tricky utilitarian challenges: a trench coat, a cleaning product transformation and a made to measure boiler suit.
Jul 23, 202301:18:33
GBSB Unpicked S9E8 - Fashion Icons week

GBSB Unpicked S9E8 - Fashion Icons week

It’s fashion icons week at the sewing bee. But will we see some fashion moments or fashion faux pas!?!?!?
Jul 16, 202301:11:24
GBSB Unpicked S9E7 - 90s week

GBSB Unpicked S9E7 - 90s week

Back to the 90s, how will our Bees get on with some tricky cargo trousers, iconic fancy dress transformations and a supermodel made to measure!
Jul 10, 202301:13:46
GBSB Unpicked S9E6 - Childrens week

GBSB Unpicked S9E6 - Childrens week

Join Rob and Sean as they discuss how the sewing bee contestants get on with kids week. A mythical towelling pattern challenge followed by a denim jacket up-cycle and finally an occasion wear for a 5 year old.
Jul 02, 202301:23:09
GBSB Unpicked S9E5 - Art Week

GBSB Unpicked S9E5 - Art Week

The remaining Bees get to appreciate modern art and use it to create their own creations!
Jun 25, 202301:18:13
Technical fault - GBSB Unpicked S9E4

Technical fault - GBSB Unpicked S9E4

Hi everyone, I’d just like to apologise that there’s no episode this week unfortunately. We recorded the episode but when I came to edit it there was a technical fault with the sound which made the episode unlistenable. We are both gutted by this issue, it’s really upsetting as a lot of work goes into making the podcast. Apologies, hopefully we’ll be back next week with Episode 5
Jun 18, 202301:38
GBSB unpicked S9E3 - west Africa week

GBSB unpicked S9E3 - west Africa week

We’re still off on our holidays and we’re in West Africa! Join us as we talk about how the remaining 10 sewing bees coped with some tricky challenges!
Jun 11, 202301:17:08
GBSB S9E2 - Travel week

GBSB S9E2 - Travel week

The bees are off on their holidays. But who’s swimwear is going to wow the judges and who’s going to miss the flight home?!?
Jun 05, 202301:27:42
GBSB S9E1 - Twist on a classic

GBSB S9E1 - Twist on a classic

New series 12 new Bee take on a twist top, a corporate uniform transformation and a dress with cut outs. But who’s going to get the chop?
May 30, 202301:19:07
GBSB S8E10 - The Final

GBSB S8E10 - The Final

It’s the final everybody!!! Aaarrrggghhhhhhhh who is going to take the golden mannequin home and be our sewing bee champion 2022? Join Rob and Sean as they chat about the last episode and unpick the seams of the final.
Jul 01, 202201:22:60
GBSB S8E9 - Japanese Week

GBSB S8E9 - Japanese Week

It’s the semi final, so join Rob & Sean as they unfold the origami that was Japanese week!
Jun 24, 202201:12:42
GBSB S8E8 - 1930s Week

GBSB S8E8 - 1930s Week

Join Rob and Sean as they unpick this weeks challenges based on the 1930s.
Jun 18, 202201:16:39
GBSB S8E7 Lingerie Week

GBSB S8E7 Lingerie Week

* Apologies - we experienced some audio issues which didn’t become apparent until I was editing, we’re working out a way to improve this for next episode * - join Rob and Sean as they get to the bottom of Lingerie week of the sewing bee.
Jun 11, 202201:15:43
GBSB S8E6 - Music week

GBSB S8E6 - Music week

It’s music week on sewing bee and can the remaining sewers hit the perfect note and be top of the pops? A tricky Parker pattern, a country and western transformation and a Bowie inspired made to measure will really put them to the test!
Jun 05, 202201:14:24
GBSB S8E5 - Childrens Week

GBSB S8E5 - Childrens Week

Join Sean and Rob as they pick apart the Great British Sewing Bee childrens week. Who got a gold star and who’s in detention?!?!?
May 27, 202201:12:18
GBSB S8E4 - Use, re-use, recycle week

GBSB S8E4 - Use, re-use, recycle week

Join Sean and Rob as they patchwork together their thoughts and chat over the scraps of use, re-use, recycle week!!!
May 21, 202201:13:55
GBSB S8E3 - Summer Week

GBSB S8E3 - Summer Week

It’s summer week in the great British sewing bee but is it getting too hot for some of the sewers? There’s no time to chill by the pool, there’s sewing to be done!!!
May 14, 202201:10:25
GBSB S8E2 - Sports Week

GBSB S8E2 - Sports Week

It’s sports week and Sean and I break a sweat unpicking all the fabulous sporty looks! Join us as we ramble slightly off topic (more than usual) as we discuss the garments… READY, STEADY, GO!!!
May 07, 202201:14:44
GBSB S8E1 - Capsule Wardrobe

GBSB S8E1 - Capsule Wardrobe

We’re baaaaaaaaack! Join Rob and Sean as they unpick the great British Sewing Bee series 8 episode 1 Capsule Wardrobe
Apr 29, 202201:01:23
GBSB S7E10 - The final

GBSB S7E10 - The final

The final is here and the Bee are making celebration and occasion wear. Join Sean and Rob as they unpick for the last time on series 7.
Jun 19, 202101:11:02
GBSB S7E9 - 1940’s Week (Semi Final)

GBSB S7E9 - 1940’s Week (Semi Final)

Sean and Rob unpick the 1940s week and take a closer look at those challenges…
Jun 11, 202101:01:38
GBSB S7E8 - Music of the Movies week

GBSB S7E8 - Music of the Movies week

Rob and Sean discuss the music of the movies week on sewing bee and there are some disagreements whilst we’re unpicking the episode!
Jun 03, 202156:37
GBSB S7E7 Winter Week

GBSB S7E7 Winter Week

There’s a cold chill in the air as it’s winter week on the sewing bee. Who flannel shirt would be better as a face cloth? Who wrapped up the scarf transformation challenge nicely? And who’s festive party dress was something to celebrate? Find out as Sean and Rob unpick all the seams and delve into the high drama episode!!!
May 29, 202101:14:28
GBSB S7E6 Use ReUse Recycle Week

GBSB S7E6 Use ReUse Recycle Week

Sean and Rob unpick the challenges on the Use Re-Use Recycle week of sewing bee. Who made magic with the Waistcoat pattern challenge? Who created a chic transformation from camo fabric? And who turned their old jeans into a frock Levi’s would be jealous of?!?!
May 24, 202101:08:30
GBSB S7E5 - Children’s Week

GBSB S7E5 - Children’s Week

It’s children’s week at sewing been and we’re romping our way to a fish transformation and a fun rainy day made to measure!
May 15, 202101:27:50
GBSB S7E4 - International Week (Frida Kahlo)

GBSB S7E4 - International Week (Frida Kahlo)

It’s international week so bonjour, halo and hola to all our listeners. Join Rob and Sean as they unpick the Breton top, sarong transformation and Frida Kahlo inspired made to measure.
May 09, 202101:22:12
GBSB S7E3 - Gents Classics

GBSB S7E3 - Gents Classics

Sean and Rob unpick episode 3 (gents classics) and there’s a few disagreements in our opinions.
May 03, 202101:24:26
GBSB S7E2 - A button summer dress and a Naughty Notch igNorer

GBSB S7E2 - A button summer dress and a Naughty Notch igNorer

Sean and Rob discuss the second episode of the great British sewing bee series 7 episode 2. The theme was summer week. The contestants made paper bag shorts, transformed board shorts and created button summer dresses.
Apr 24, 202101:22:26
GBSB S7E1 - Buffet Dress

GBSB S7E1 - Buffet Dress

First episode of series 7 episode 1 - Sean and Rob unpick the episode and give their opinions on the challenges. Shell top - T-shirt transformation - Buffet dress
Apr 17, 202101:00:51
Great British Sewing Bee - New Years celebrity Special
Jan 05, 202158:11
Great British Sewing Bee Christmas special - Boxing Day episode

Great British Sewing Bee Christmas special - Boxing Day episode

Rob & Sean discus the GBSB Christmas celebrity special Boxing Day episode. We talk about the challenges, our thoughts on how they did and what we would do. *Please note being our first ever episode we are still getting the hang of editing and need to fine tune the vocal levels* - you can leave us a voice mail at www.anchor.fm/sewingbeeunpicked or email us on Sewingbeeunpicked@outlook.com and don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at Sewingbeeunpicked.
Dec 29, 202001:09:17
Sewing Bee Unpicked - 0 Trailer

Sewing Bee Unpicked - 0 Trailer

Brief Introduction to the Sewing Bee Unpicked podcast
Dec 22, 202000:46