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 draft a skirt block in your own size or a size 12 and make a paper pattern to take away to use for your future skirt making.  You will also make a toile (mock up) of your skirt pattern so that you will  be able to check for fit.  During this workshop you will learn how to:

• Take the measurements necessary to draft the block
• Draft a basic skirt block for a pencil/straight style skirt
• Make the skirt pattern
• Label the pattern pieces
• Make a toile - to check the fit of your new skirt pattern

You must have made garments or used a commercial pattern to be able to attend this workshop.

Date:   Saturday   4th February 2012               Time: 10.00-1.00pm                             Cost: £65 (all materials included)

If you would like to learn how to construct a skirt from your pattern you need to book on the Dressmaking Courses - Basic Skirt Making Workshop.

Creative Pattern Cutting
(Part 2) Design Your Own Skirts
Create your own skirt designs and make the patterns for your creations. You will be taught how to transform a basic skirt block into a whole variety of fashion creations. You will use quarter scale blocks to produce the designs.  During this workshop you will:

• Create a variety of skirt styles
• Learn how to create yokes
• Learn how to design flounces and godets
• How to draft waistbands

You must have attended the basic pattern cutting skirts workshop or have experience using commercial patterns in order to attend this workshop.

Date:  Saturday 4th February 2012                                      Time: 1.30-4.30 pm                                 Cost: £65 (all materials included)

Sewing is enjoyable, relaxing and addictive.  Learn to sew or improve your sewing skills at Birmingham School of Sewing in Northfield B31.

Tiara making Workshops  (Jewellery - no sewing involved)

The workshop tutor  is Debbie Lewis who is qualified and experienced in jewellery making.

Date:  Sunday 15th April 2012      Time:    12.30-2.30      Price:   £15  (All materials included).

Where: Birmingham School of Sewing
960 Bristol Road South
Northfield
Birmingham      B31 2PE

Tel: 079200 31744

Email: sheilamay@birminghamschoolofsewing.co.uk

Tiara making Workshops  (Jewellery - no sewing involved)

The workshop tutor  is Debbie Lewis who is qualified and experienced in jewellery making and currently runs her own business.

Date:  Saturday 11th February       Time:    10.30-1.30      Price:   £65  (All materials included).

Where: Birmingham School of Sewing
960 Bristol Road South
Northfield
Birmingham      B31 2PE

Tel: 079200 31744

Email: sheilamay@birminghamschoolofsewing.co.uk

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 be able to assist their students to manipulate their commercial patterns whilst producing garments for GCSE and A level coursework

Course Details:
This course is suitable for teachers teaching KS4 and KS5 and includes:

• Demonstration of equipment
• Taking accurate measurement
• Basic pattern cutting techniques such as slashing and pivoting of darts
• Drafts and simple patterns
• Varying silhouettes for bodices, skirts and sleeves

This is an intensive hands-on day.  You will leave with a portfolio of samples that you have produced during the day that you can use as exemplars in future lessons.

Workshop date:
Friday 3^rd February 2012

Workshop Cost:
£195.00   (All materials required will be supplied on the day and are included in the price).  Classes are small and informal and offer lots of one to one support.

Workshops are for a maximum of 6 people so it is advised to book early

 

We are open on Sundays from 12.00-3.00pm.  If you would like to come along at any other time please call 079200 31744 to make an appointment.  Price of dresses start from only £59.  We also sell matching boleros, bags, communion veils with crosses and tiaras.

Sheila May Couture
960 Bristol Road South
Northfield
Birmingham
B31 2PE

Tel: 079200 31744

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 beginners  to people who are very good at sewing, there will be something for everyone to do.

 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 produce a slip stitch
• How to work a Double Crochet stitch
• How to fasten off
• How to prepare the carrier bags for crocheting

The above techniques are traditional crochet techniques that can be used with all types of yarn.    In keeping with our eco theme we will be using recycled plastic bags during our crochet session.   You will be shown how to make a tote bag with your new crochet skills.   You will be given the crochet pattern to take away to finish your bag.    Should you wish to finish your tote bag in company are welcome to join us at the Sewing, Knitting and Crochet Cafe each Sunday at a cost of £5 per hour with complimentary tea, coffee and cakes.

Date: Sunday 29th January 2012      Time: 12.30-2.30 pm       Cost: £15  (Includes all materials)

For more information or to book a place on the workshop please call Sheila-May on 079200 31744

or email sheilamay@birminghamschoolofsewing.co.uk

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 knitting techniques that can be used with all types of yarn.    In keeping with our eco theme we will be using recycled plastic bags during our knitting session.   You will be shown how to make a tote bag with your new knitting skills.   You will be given the knitting pattern to take away to finish your bag.    Should you wish to finish your tote bag in company are welcome to join us at the Sewing, Knitting and Crochet Cafe at Birmingham School of Sewing each Sunday at a cost of £5 per hour with complimentary tea, coffee and cakes.

Date: Sunday 22nd January 2012           Time: 12.30-2.30 pm          Cost: £15 (Includes all materials)

For more information or to book a place on the workshop please call Sheila-May on 079200 31744

or email sheilamay@birminghamschoolofsewing.co.uk

Debbie Lewis is a qualified jewellery maker and has had her own business selling beautiful bridal tiaras and jewellery made with Swarovski Crystals.   She has been teaching jewellery making for the past 7 years at various adult education centres.

Debbie is now joining the Birmingham School of Sewing to teach a variety of sewing crafts and jewellery making.
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Tiara Making Workshop for Beginners

Are you planning a wedding and want to make your Bridal Tiara and Tiaras for your bridesmaids, or are you planning your school prom attire.  Maybe you are thinking about setting up your own bridal business.  Whatever the reason, this is the workshop to attend.  By the end of the workshop you will have made your very first tiara to take away with you, to use for a special occasion or simply as a reference to make more tiaras in the future.
Date:    Saturday 14th January 2012   Time: 10.00-12.30     Price:  £45 (All materials included)

Fashion Statement Ring

Everbody’s wearing them

Join Debbie  for a cup of tea or coffee and learn to make a fashionable beaded ring in only 2 hours using beautiful crystal beads.  Make it tonight - wear it tomorrow or give it to someone as a special gift..  You will leave this workshop with a stunning ring that you have made yourself.

Date:  Tuesdays 7th February 2012        Time:  6.30-8.30pm        Cost:   £45 (all materials included)

For further information or to book on a course please:

email: sheilamay@birminghamschoolofsewing.co.uk

or telephone 079200 31744

www.birminghamschoolofsewing.co.uk