New 2019 Sewing and Pattern Cutting Courses at The Sewing Cafe and MAC Birmingham

Are you looking for a new challenge this year?

If so, why not try your hand at sewing and pattern cutting on one of my courses at The Sewing Cafe or MAC Birmingham.

Many of my usual courses are returning for the 2019 schedule but there are a few new courses this year.

At The Sewing Cafe, i'm introducing pattern cloning classes where you can learn how to take a pattern from your favourite top or skirt/ trouser. I've also added in a fit clinic session where you can book a 45 minute slot with me for some one-to-one pattern cutting/ fitting help. If you have been to one of my classes before and have a query about something or you're working on your own project and need some help, book a slot and i'll do my best to assist you. Don't worry, the classic courses are also scheduled for this year, so if you've missed them previously, take a look to see if the dates below work for you.

There are also a few new courses at MAC Birmingham. This year, as well as the established favourites, i'm introducing more sessions to the MAC Sewing School Series. The vintage dress course is returning and in February and May, there are new sessions on how to sew a trouser and skirt from a commercial pattern, and i'll take you through the process and the potential problems you may face. I would recommend that you have some experience of sewing when coming on the Sewing School classes as this will help your understanding. For the new trouser course, the recommended pattern is Simplicity 1165 Women's pull-on trousers/ long and short shorts; and for the skirt, i would recommend Simplicity 8459 Misses' skirt with length and front variations. You can bring your own skirt or trouser pattern if you wish but remember, if you haven't worked with a commercial pattern before, select something that isn't too difficult. Feel free to email me on studio@sianriley.co.uk if you have any questions.

See a full list of courses and direct links to book your places below or on my courses page.

Hope to see you there!


The Sewing Cafe, Hinckley:

Pattern Drafting-Starting with a Skirt: 
Dates: Saturday 2nd and 16th February, and 2nd March . 2-5pm
For more information: http://www.thesewingcafe.co.uk/pattern-drafting-starting-with-the-skirt/

Pattern Alterations: Bust Adjustments: 
Date: Saturday 2nd February . 10am-1pm
For more information: http://www.thesewingcafe.co.uk/pattern-alterations-bust-adjustments/


NEW COURSE: Pattern Cloning: Tops
Date: Saturday 16th February . 10am-1pm
For more information: http://www.thesewingcafe.co.uk/new-pattern-cloning-tops/

Pattern Alterations: Sway back, Lengthening and Shortening:
Date: Saturday 2nd March . 10am-1pm
For more information: http://www.thesewingcafe.co.uk/pattern-alterations-sway-back-lengthening-and-shortening/

Pattern Drafting-The Bodice: 
Dates: Saturday 27th April, 4th and 18th May . 2-5pm
For more information: http://www.thesewingcafe.co.uk/pattern-drafting-the-bodice/

NEW COURSE: Fitting Clinic
Date: Saturday 27th April . From 10am till 1pm .
*Please contact the Sewing Cafe for individual time slots
For more information: http://www.thesewingcafe.co.uk/new-fitting-clinic/

NEW COURSE: Pattern Cloning: Bottoms
Date: Saturday 18th May . 10am-1pm
For more information: http://www.thesewingcafe.co.uk/new-pattern-cloning-bottoms/


MAC Birmingham:

NEW COURSE: MAC Sewing School: Trousers
**To complete this course, you must have some sewing experience.
Dates: Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th February 2019 . 10am-5pm
To book your place: https://macbirmingham.co.uk/event/mac-sewing-school-trousers

Introduction to Sewing

Dates: Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th March . 10am-5pm
To book your place: https://macbirmingham.co.uk/event/introduction-to-sewing

NEW COURSE: MAC Sewing School: A Skirt
**To complete this course, you must have some sewing experience.
Dates: Saturday 11th and Sunday 19th May 2019. 10am-5pm
To book your place: https://macbirmingham.co.uk/event/mac-sewing-school-a-skirt


Introduction to Pattern Cutting
Dates: Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June 2019 . 10am-5pm
To book your place: https://macbirmingham.co.uk/event/introduction-to-pattern-cutting

Introduction to Clothes Alteration
**To complete this course, you must have some sewing experience.
Dates: Saturday 29th June 2019 . 10am-5pm
To book your place: https://macbirmingham.co.uk/event/introduction-to-clothes-alterations
*Please bring clothes you would like to alter/ mend with you.

Make a Vintage Style Dress
**To complete this course, you must have some sewing experience.
Dates: Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th July 2019 . 10am-5pm
To book your place: https://macbirmingham.co.uk/event/make-a-vintage-style-dress-1