Claire-Louise Hardie is the Sewing Producer for the BBC2 series The Great British Sewing Bee. An experienced theatrical costumier, Claire-Louise has worked in all aspects of costume for film and tv. The Thrifty Stitcher, a small sewing school in Stoke Newington, London, was founded and is run by Claire-Louise, where she offers friendly sewing classes for aspiring DIY seamstresses and crafters.