First Holy Communion Dresses Birmingham

20/01/2012 by admin.

  

By appointment only, 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

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Hen Parties with a difference

12/01/2012 by admin.

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.

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Think Green - Learn to Crochet - So Eco Friendly

12/01/2012 by admin.

 

 

 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

 

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Think Green - Learn to Knit - So Eco Friendly

12/01/2012 by admin.

 

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

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Tiara and Statement Ring Courses

10/01/2012 by admin.

 

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

 

 

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Fashion Design for Teenagers

10/01/2012 by admin.

Getting Crafty with Kids and Teenagers 

*****   Children love to be creative    *****  

Children love to make things   

 

 

 

 

Fashion Design Course (age 11-19)

These workshops are aimed at budding  fashion designers.  The workshops are for teenagers who want to learn how to make their own clothing and as a taster for career minded students wishing to make a career in design and fashion.   You will learn to use sewing machines and overlockers  to create clothing and accessories for yourselves. Using patterns students will create various projects. Our budding designers are given free reign to stylize and decorate their creations they make with machine embroidery, hand embroidery, fabric paint, ribbons and trims making their products truly unique.   At the end of the course we will organise a fashion show for parents and friends. 

After School Sewing and

Dressmaking Course

The first sewing workshops for 7-10 year olds  that took place at the Birmingham School of Sewing in October were a great success and due to popular demand we have decided to offer after school sewing clubs, school holiday workshops and sewing parties for children.

The After School Sewing Club will take place during term time with a wide variety of projects to make.

For age 7-10  each session will be from will be from 4-5.30
Date:   3 Tuesdays:   Tuesday 17th January, Tuesday 24th January and Tuesday 31st January 2012
Time:  4.00pm-5.30pm Cost:   £45 for 3 sessions.

Starting February 2012
If you would like further information please email: sheilamay@birminghamschoolofsewing.co.uk  or via our contact page or telephone 079200 31744

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Sewing Parties for Children

10/01/2012 by admin.

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.
• All the children get to make something special to take home.

The projects depend on what kind of things the host would like to do. Everyone completes a sewing project to take home. Every project is designed to be attractive and useful. The children are encouraged to show their individual creativity and imagination with a choice of different fabrics, colours and embellishments where possible.

• We cater for children aged 7-10
• We also cater for children aged 11+ with different projects for each group.
• Projects include hair accessories
• tote bags
• decorating T-shirts
• decorating tote bags
• cushions
• and lots of other ideas

Every child will leave with what they have made and there will be a special gift for the party person.  Prices for the Sewing Parties are £120 for up to 6 children and £10 for each additional child maximum 10 children. All tools and materials are included in the price so there are no hidden costs!

We will be pleased to discuss your exact requirements.

 

 After School Sewing and Dressmaking Course

The first sewing workshops for 7-10 year olds  that took place at the Birmingham School of Sewing in October were a great success and due to popular demand we have decided to offer after school sewing clubs, school holiday workshops and sewing parties for children.

The After School Sewing Club will take place during term time with a wide variety of projects to make.

For age 7-10  each session will be from will be from 4-5.30
Date:   3 Tuesdays:   Tuesday 17th January, Tuesday 24th January and Tuesday 31st January 2012
Time:  4.00pm-5.30pm Cost:   £45 for 3 sessions. 

Fashion Design Course (age 11-19)

These workshops are aimed at budding  fashion designers.  The workshops are for teenagers who want to learn how to make their own clothing and as a taster for career minded students wishing to make a career in design and fashion.   You will learn to use sewing machines and overlockers  to create clothing and accessories for yourselves. Using patterns students will create various projects. Our budding designers are given free reign to stylize and decorate their creations they make with machine embroidery, hand embroidery, fabric paint, ribbons and trims making their products truly unique.   At the end of the course we will organise a fashion show for parents and friends.

Starting February 2012
If you would like further information please email: sheilamay@birminghamschoolofsewing.co.uk  or via our contact page or Telephone 079200 31744

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Corset Course

06/01/2012 by admin.

Corsets were originally designed as an undergarment to accentuate curves by minimizing the size of the waist and thus increasing the appearance in size of the bust and hips (hourglass figure).

Corsets are not longer worn simply to define a woman’s shape.  Neither is a corset worn only as an undergarment.  Any fashionista will know that a corset is a current fashion must have.  There is an almost endless choice of styles, colours and fabrics. When teamed with a beautiful full length skirt a corset will make an elegant entrance at a wedding worn by the blushing bride.  A similar statement is made when worn to a ball or prom event.  For a less formal occasion a corset can just as easily be worn with jeans or a short skirt…… and in the bedroom…….. is it every man’s erotic fantasy?

 

Elaine models the corset she made when she attended the 2- day Basic Corset Course

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First Holy Communion Dresses Birmingham

05/01/2012 by admin.

 

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 beginnning to think about making their First Holy Communion.  They will be excited about ‘that beautiful white dress’ and looking stunning in church, in May and June when the communions take place.  Mums will want a dress to treasure and for everything to run smoothly on their little girls very special day.  Sheila May Couture, in Northfield, Birmingham, offers just that.  It is inspired by a mother and daughter duo, who combine each of their specialist and complementary talents to create communion dresses to treasure, in moders and classic styles, and who have possibly, the largest selection of dresses in Birmingham.  Stock also consists of matching boleros, bags, communion veils with embroidered crosses, tiaras, headdresses and white communion shoes.  Sale now on, dresses from only £59.

 By appointment only

For further information please contact sales@sheilamaycouture.com or telephone 079200 31744

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Tiara Making Workshop

31/12/2011 by admin.

Learn a new craft for the new year.  Maybe you are getting married and would like to reduce your wedding costs by making a tiara for yourself and for your bridesmaids, maybe you would like to make the tiaras as a gift for your friend who is getting married or maybe you are even planning on setting up your own business.  Then come along and join us at the

Tiara making Workshops  (Jewellery - no sewing involved)
Would you like to know how to make tiaras for the bride and bridesmaids using beautiful crystal and pearl beads. Then come along to one of our tiara making workshops at the Birmingham School of Sewing.  You will learn how to make a beautiful tiara (no sewing involved). You will have a beautiful tiara to take home at the end of the workshop.

Tutor: Debbie Lewis

Date:  Saturday 14th January        Time:    10.00-12.00         Price:   £45   (All materials included).

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