The Great British Sewing Bee: Celebrity New Year Special

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Amateur sewers compete to be crowned Britain’s most sensational seamster.

Amateur sewers compete to impress judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young, hoping to be crowned Britain’s most sensational seamster.

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The Great British Sewing Bee: 2021 Specials: Celebrity New Year Special

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With Lawrence Chaney, Rose Matafeo, Claire Richards and Kirsty Wark.

Sara Pascoe celebrates the new year by inviting Lawrence Chaney, Rose Matafeo, Claire Richards and Kirsty Wark into the Sewing Room to try their hand at creating party clothes. 

Comedian and host Sara Pascoe celebrates the new year by inviting four more celebrities into the Sewing Room to try their hand at creating party clothes. Drag Race winner Lawrence Chaney, comedian Rose Matafeo, singer Claire Richards from Steps and journalist Kirsty Wark all get behind their sewing machines and give it a go.  

Judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young's challenges involve rustling up a festive waistcoat, transforming some old clothes into children’s party dresses and fitting a food-themed fancy dress outfit to a model. Finally, they all hit the dance floor as Claire performs an 80s disco classic.

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