TOP 10 FASHION DESIGNING COURSES IN BIRMINGHAM, UK

During this course you will develop your sewing skills and construct a simple garment. You will apply knowledge to research, prepare, layout, cut and construct a simple garment or an accessory using a commercial pattern.

Knitting Course is offered by City Knits for all skill level. 

This workshop is suitable for beginners or intermediate sewists who already know how to use a sewing machine - if you don’t know how to use a sewing machine then you will need to do the Absolute Beginners Class first.

Learn how to make your own patterns. A one week intensive pattern cutting course for those who want to learn how to make and design patterns for yourself, or for people in business who want to design and make for their clients.

Dressmaking lessons that are suitable for the beginner. You will learn all the basic sewing skills including sewing straight seams, cutting skills, pressing skills, inserting zips, taking body measurements, fitting and reading and understanding a commercial pattern.

Get your sewing off to a great start. Advice on selecting patterns, fabrics and interfacings. Learn to  use a pattern  to cut out  and mark a garment ready for construction.

Our introductory sewing machine workshops cover all the basics of sewing techniques and the use of sewing machines, including needles, tensions, threads, stitches, plus darts, machine gathers, facings and under stitching, plus princess seams.

Are you new to sewing and would love to make your own clothes? Or did you sew many years ago and are looking for a skills refresher? This workshop will take you from a total novice to a proud sewer over 6 consecutive sessions.

Are you guilty of sticking pins and needles in the arm of your chair?  Do you lose bits and bobs down the side of your cushions?  Do your scissors disappear under your legs?  Making this small but very practical armchair caddy and clamshell case can solve this.

This workshop is suitable for those who have used a sewing machine before, can confidently thread the machine and bobbin and have sewn several projects before. If you need a beginners class or a refresher then have a look at beginners classes available.