Courses

I teach a variety of different courses at MAC Birmingham. 

Please check the subject listings and links below for dates and more information.

MAC Birmingham:

Adult Courses:

Sew a Casual Top

More Dates for 2026-27 coming soon!

For more information and to book your place: Sew a Spring Top (ASC901) | Mac Birmingham

            *Recommended Patterns (Options hyperlinked below): 

• Scout Tee 0 – 18 – Grainline Studio
• STEVIE TUNIC sewing pattern | Tilly and the Button
• Maven Patterns - The French Dart Top
• The Simone Camisole PDF - Maven Patterns
• The Somerset T-shirt / 8-20 - Maven Patterns
• New Look sewing pattern 6483: Misses Tops, size A, Silk, white, A (6-8-10-12-14-16) : Amazon.co.uk: Home & Kitchen
• Sew Love Patterns Riley Top – The Fold Line
• Burda Tops 6204 – The Fold Line
  

Sew a Spring Jacket

More Dates for 2026-27 coming soon!

For more information and to book your place: Sew a Spring Jacket (ASC875) | Mac Birmingham

*Recommended Patterns (Options hyperlinked below): 

• The Ludo Capelet - Maven Patterns 
• Jessie Coatigan Sewing Pattern - Sew Over It
• Butterick Patterns 6250, Misses Jacket,Coat and Wrap,Sizes (16-18) (20-22) (24-26), Multi-Colour, ZZ (LRG-XLG-XXL) : Amazon.co.uk: Home & Kitchen
• Simplicity Sewing Pattern S9124 Misses’ Jackets - Sewdirect 
• Simplicity Pattern: S1108 Kimono's in Different Styles — jaycotts.co.uk - Sewing Supplies 

Sew a Casual Trouser

More Dates for 2026-27 coming soon!
For more information and to book your place: Sew a Casual Trouser (ASC163) | Mac Birmingham
        *Recommended Patterns (Options hyperlinked below)

• The Simone Trouser PDF - Maven Patterns
• Ultimate Pyjamas PDF Sewing Pattern - Sew Over It
• Winnie Barrel Leg Trousers Sewing Pattern | Tilly and the Buttons
• Simplicity Sewing Pattern 1165: Misses' Pull-on Pants, Long Shorts, Size: R5 (14-16-18-20-22), Paper, White : Amazon.co.uk: Home & Kitchen
• Simplicity Pattern 8134 Misses' Easy-to-Sew Trousers and Shorts, Paper, White, Carpet Uni Dark Beige Size: 60x110 cm : Amazon.co.uk: Home & Kitchen
• Simplicity Pattern 8389 Women’s Pants with Length and Width Variations and Tie Belt, Paper, White, 22 x 15 x 1 cm : Amazon.co.uk: Home & Kitchen

Sew a Summer Skirt 

More Dates for 2026-27 coming soon!

For more information and to book your place: Sew a Summer Skirt (ASC902) | Midlands Arts Centre

Recommended Patterns (Options hyperlinked below): 

• The Bloom Skirt - Maven Patterns
• The Good Times Skirt - Maven Patterns
• Ava Skirt Sewing Pattern - Sew Over It 

Sew a Summer Dress (2 Day Course)

More Dates for 2026-27 coming soon!

For more information and to book your place: Sew a Summer Dress (ASC905) | Midlands Arts Centre

*Recommended Patterns (Options hyperlinked below): 

• The Barcelona Dress - Maven Sewing Patterns & Sustainable Haberdashery (mavenpatterns.co.uk)
•  The French Dart / 8-18 - Maven Patterns 
• The Joy Dress - Maven Patterns 
• Holly Dennett Sewing Patterns: The Rose Dress Sewing Pattern PDF - Etsy UK

• The Daisy Dress Sewing Pattern by Holly Dennett - Etsy UK 

• Simplicity Pattern: S1609 Misses' Jiffy® Dress | Vintage 1960s — jaycotts.co.uk - Sewing Supplies 
• Simplicity New Look Sewing Pattern 6145: Misses' Dresses, (8-10-12-14-16-18), Paper, White, one Size : Amazon.co.uk: Home & Kitchen 
• Simplicity Pattern 8049 Misses' Vintage 1960s Wrap Around Dress Pattern NO Zipper Buttons Very Interesting Design - Etsy UK

*However, if you have a specific dress style in mind, please send me an email :)

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Dressmaking Techniques

More Dates for 2026-27 coming soon!

For more information and to book your place: Dressmaking Techniques (ASC81) | Midlands Arts Centre (macbirmingham.co.uk)

Back to Basics: Clothing Repairs

> More dates coming soon

For more information and to book your place: https://macbirmingham.co.uk/courses/back-to-basics-clothing-repairs-asc76-2

This session focusses on repairing hems, replace buttons, fix rips and tears in fabric (particularly in linings of pockets, invisible and visible patching, and no sew repairs. 

*You may want to bring your own clothes if they have these these problems to fix in session :)

Sew a Wrap Skirt

> Check back for new dates

For more information: Sew a Wrap Skirt (SC876) | Midlands Arts Centre (macbirmingham.co.uk)

      *Recommended Patterns (Options Below): 

• Simplicity 8459 Misses' Wrap Skirts With Length and Front - Etsy UK 
• Burda Misses' Wrap Skirt Easy Narrow Long Short Womans Fabric Sewin... (ohsewcrafty.co.uk)

Sew an Easy Autumn Jacket

> Check back for new dates

         *Recommended Patterns:

• Butterick Pattern: B6107 Misses' Coat | Very Easy — jaycotts.co.uk - Sewing Supplies
• Simplicity Pattern 8218 Misses' Easy-to-Sew Jackets and Vest, Paper, White, 22 x 15 x 1 cm : Amazon.co.uk: Home & Kitchen

Introduction to Sewing

*More courses coming soon!

For more information: Introduction to Sewing | Midlands Arts Centre (macbirmingham.co.uk)

Introduction to Pattern Cutting

*More courses coming soon!

For more information: Introduction to Pattern Cutting | Midlands Arts Centre (macbirmingham.co.uk) 

Archive: The Sewing Cafe, Hinckley:

Sadly, The Sewing Cafe closed its doors after 12 years in September 2023 :'( and its difficult to find studio spaces to borrow to run my small and private classes for pattern cutting, fitting and pattern making techniques. 

If you know of any studio spaces that accept occasional/ ad-hoc rental for these type of classes, please let me know.