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Anna Wins The Great British Sewing Bee Series 12

The result, decided after a three‑challenge finale judged by Patrick Grant and Esme Young, positions her to pursue a career in costume design.

Overview

  • Sophie Willan announced Anna as the winner after the BBC final concluded on Tuesday, September 15.
  • The three finalists were Anna, Dr Beth Eames and Emma Morwood and the judges were Patrick Grant and Esme Young.
  • The finale tested pattern, transformation and made‑to‑measure skills with tasks that included a bow tie and cummerbund, a tableware‑to‑beachwear transformation, and a Met Gala–style made‑to‑measure piece.
  • Judges praised multiple final garments during deliberation, noting Anna’s work as technically and creatively strong and saying Beth’s comeback made the decision harder.
  • Anna, 27 and from North Yorkshire, won three Garment of the Week awards across the 10‑week series and has said she wants to move into costume design while Dr Eames was highlighted for her Oxford engineering background and two Garment of the Week wins.