Courses

I teach a variety of different courses at MAC Birmingham. 

Please check the subject listings and links below for dates and more information.
*Private Tuition also available. Please go to the Private Sewing and Pattern Cutting Tuition page for more information.

MAC Birmingham:

Adult Courses:

Sew a Casual Top

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For more information and to book your place: Sew a Casual Top (ASC82) | Midlands Arts Centre (macbirmingham.co.uk)

            *Recommended Patterns (Options below): 

• STEVIE TUNIC sewing pattern | Tilly and the Button 
• Maven Patterns - The French Dart Top
• 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 an Easy Autumn Jacket

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For more information: Sew an Easy Autumn Coat (ASC83) | Midlands Arts Centre (macbirmingham.co.uk)

*Recommended Patterns (Options below): 

• Jessie Coatigan Sewing Pattern - Sew Over It
• Butterick Sewing Pattern 6107 | 1013611 | Minerva
• Simplicity Pattern 8218 Misses' Easy-to-Sew Jackets and Vest, Paper, White, 22 x 15 x 1 cm : Amazon.co.uk: Home & Kitchen
• 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

Sew an Easy Tunic Top

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For more information and to book your place: Sew a Tunic Top (ASC82) | Midlands Arts Centre (macbirmingham.co.uk)

          *Recommended Patterns (Options below): 

• Tilly and the Buttons Stevie Top
• New Look Misses Top
• Maven Patterns - The French Dart Top

Sew a Summer Skirt

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

Recommended Patterns (Options Below): 

• The Shepherd PDF UK 6 - 18 - Merchant & Mills (merchantandmills.com) (*this can be a bit complicated if you haven't used a commercial pattern before) 😕
•  Ava Skirt Sewing Pattern - Sew Over It

Sew a Vintage Style Dress:

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For more information: Sew a Vintage Style Dress | Midlands Arts Centre (macbirmingham.co.uk)
        *Recommended Patterns:

·        Simplicity Sewing Pattern 1609: Misses' Jiffy 1960's Vintage Dress, Size H5, Paper, White, (6-8-10-12-14): AmazonSmile: Home & Kitchen

·        Simplicity New Look Sewing Pattern 6145: Misses' Dresses, Size A (8-10-12-14-16-18), Paper, White, one: AmazonSmile: Home & Kitchen

·        Simplicity Sewing Pattern 8049 Misses' Vintage 1960's Three Armhole Dress | Sewdirect UK

·      Maven Patterns - The Barcelona Dress

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

 

Sew an Easy Summer Jacket
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For more information: Sew an Easy Summer Jacket (ASC878) | Midlands Arts Centre (macbirmingham.co.uk)
        *Recommended Patterns:

• SIMPLICITY Sewing Pattern S9124 Misses' Jackets, Various, A (XXS-XS-S-M-L-XL-XXL) : Amazon.co.uk: Home & Kitchen
• Simplicity Sewing Pattern 1108: Misses' Kimono's in, Size: A (XXS-XS-S-M-L-XL-XXL), Paper, White : Amazon.co.uk: Home & Kitchen
• Butterick Patterns B5529 Size Y XS-Small-Medium Misses Jacket, Pack of 1, White : Amazon.co.uk: Home & Kitchen

Sew a Wrap Shirt

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

 *Recommended Patterns (Options Below): 

• Simplicity Pattern 8459 Misses’ Skirts with Length and Front Variations approximately £9.96, available on Etsy Simplicity 8459 Misses' Wrap Skirts With Length and Front - Etsy UK 
  
• Burda Misses’s Wrap Skirt Easy Burda Misses' Wrap Skirt Easy Narrow Long Short Womans Fabric Sewin... (ohsewcrafty.co.uk)

Sew a Casual Trouser
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For more information: Sew a Casual Trouser | Midlands Arts Centre (macbirmingham.co.uk)
        *Recommended Patterns:

·        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 Dress (2 Day Course)

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For more information: Sew a Summer Dress | Midlands Arts Centre (macbirmingham.co.uk)

Recommended Patterns (Options Below): 

• The Barcelona Dress - Maven Sewing Patterns & Sustainable Haberdashery (mavenpatterns.co.uk)
• The Rose Dress Sewing Pattern PDF - Etsy UK 

Sew a Spring Top

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For more information: Sew a Spring Top | Midlands Arts Centre (macbirmingham.co.uk)

Recommended Patterns (Options Below): 

• Scout Tee 0 – 18 – Grainline Studio
• STEVIE TUNIC sewing pattern | Tilly and the Button

Dressmaking Techniques

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

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 has closed its doors after 12 years :'( so my usual classes here will no longer be running. However, if you are interested in small or private classes, please email me with your queries as i am looking for other studio spaces nearby. 

Pattern Drafting Classes (*Private or Small Groups)

*Please contact me with any queries - Must be 18 years old or over.  

Sewing Classes (*Private or Small Groups)

*Please contact me with any queries - Must be 18 years old or over.  

One to One Fitting/ Alteration Sessions (*Private or Small Groups)

*Please contact me with any queries - Must be 18 years old or over.