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:

*NEW* - Back to Basics: Clothing Repairs

> Saturday 15th February . 10am-5pm

For more information and to book your place: Back to Basics: Clothing Repairs (ASC76) | Midlands Arts Centre

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 Spring Top

> Saturday 15th March . 10am-5pm

For more information and to book your place: Sew a Spring Top (ASC901) | Midlands Arts Centre

            *Recommended Patterns (Options 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

> Saturday 5th April . 10am-5pm

For more information: Sew a Spring Jacket (ASC875) | Midlands Arts Centre

*Recommended Patterns (Options 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 Summer Skirt  (Coming May 2025)

> Check back for specific date in May

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

Recommended Patterns (Options 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) (Coming July 2025)

> Check back for specific dates in July

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 French Dart / 8-18 - Maven Patterns 
• The Joy Dress - Maven Patterns 
• The Rose Dress Sewing Pattern PDF - 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 :)

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 a Casual Trouser
> Check back for new dates
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 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

Dressmaking Techniques

> Check back for new dates

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.