Creative Pattern Cutting (Part one) Pencil Skirts for Beginners Have you always wanted to make your own skirt patterns without having to buy commercial patterns. Do you struggle to find that perfect fit when looking for skirts. On this half day workshop you will learn the basics of drafting your own skirt block. You will [...]
Archive for January, 2012
Sewing News from Birmingham Post
January 30th, 2012 
Sheila Read all about the sewing cafe in the birmingham post
Get Sewing Savvy
January 25th, 2012 Sheila Get Sewing Savvy Getting crafty is the new going out, with more and more of us seeking that sense of achievement and longer lasting quality in our goods. Therefore, making it yourself seems the most logical way of ensuring you get both! With Kirstie Allsopp and an abundance of other TV programmes showing us the [...]
Make a tiara to wear to your prom in Birmingham
January 24th, 2012 Sheila Proms in Birmingham – Tiara making lessons (no sewing involved) Would you like to make your own beautiful tiara to wear to your prom. Make it in a colour to match your dress using beautiful crystal and pearl beads. Come to a tiara making workshop at the Birmingham School of Sewing. You will learn how to make [...]
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No Comments »Pattern Drafting workshop for NQT’s and Textiles Teachers
January 23rd, 2012 Sheila Textiles Technology Textiles Workshops for NQT’s and Textile Teachers Who should attend: PGCE Textile Students Newly Qualified Teachers Non specialist Textile Teachers Workshop times: The workshop runs from 10 am till 4pm Refreshments and lunch provided Workshop Aims: To introduce teachers to basic pattern cutting principles and pattern manipulation in order for them to [...]
First Holy Communion Dresses – Birmingham
January 20th, 2012 Sheila Mention First Holy Communion to thousands of little girls and you are bound to bring a smile to their faces. Now is the time when little girls everywhere are beginning to think about their first holy communion. Mums will want a dress to treasure and for everything to run smoothly for their [...]
Hen Parties with a difference
January 19th, 2012 Sheila Do something different for your Hen Party. Bring your friends along to have great fun together whilst creating something special for you and your wedding. Perhaps they could all get together to make you some personalised bunting, make you a ring cushion, a garter, a bridal veil, the event would be suitable for absolute [...]
Crochet Classes in Birmingham – Crochet for Beginners
January 12th, 2012 Sheila Learn to Crochet – Crochet for Beginners The aim of this workshop is to teach you the crochet basics. During this crochet for beginners workshop you will learn: How to hold a crochet hook How to hold the yarn How to make a slip knot How to produce a crochet chain How to [...]
Think Green -Learn to Knit – Knitting for Beginners
January 12th, 2012 Sheila Learn to Knit – Knitting for Beginners The aim of this workshop is to teach you knitting basics. During this knitting for beginners workshop you will learn: How to cast on How to produce plain knitting (garter stitch) How to cast off How to prepare the plastic bags for knitting The above techniques are traditional [...]
Fashion Design, After School Sewing Clubs and Sewing Parties for Kids
January 5th, 2012 Sheila Getting Crafty with Kids and Teenagers ***** Children love to be creative ***** Children love to make things ***** Sewing Parties for Children Children love to be creative Sewing is Fun Children’s parties with a difference! Sewing projects for that special day. Sewing is relaxing and fun. [...]
