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Stitch, Sew, Learn and Grow : Sew and network event
Do you want to meet like minded people?  Do you want to increase your sewing skills. Now you can do both.  Join us on this workshop to...
sheila may
Oct 17, 20211 min read


Beginner Plus workshop - Sew a V neck stretch fabric top
The Stitch Clever Elayne  Top is a great wardrobe essential for all seasons.  It features a “V” neck and 3/4 kimono type sleeves.  Wear...
Sheila May
Oct 2, 20211 min read


Coming soon : live, interactive online courses
Coming soon.  Online, interactive sewing classes via zoom.  All you need is an internet connection, a computer with a camera, a smart...
Sheila May
Sep 15, 20211 min read


Sew a Chic Cape easy for beginners and those of you with more experience
18 Sep, 10:30 – 12:30 Stitch Clever Studio, Weymoor Rd, Harborne, Birmingham B17 0RX, UK About the Event This is the time of year when it...
sheila may
Jul 30, 20211 min read


Top 10 Sewing tips for sewing with stretch fabrics:
1 Wash and dry your fabric before starting your sewing project. If the fabric is going to shrink it is best to do so before you make your...
sheila may
Jul 13, 20212 min read


Let's Sew Zips : Sewing Workshop
Have you always wanted to learn the quick, easy way to insert an invisible/concealed zip?  They look so professional.  Join us on this...
sheila may
Jul 9, 20211 min read


Press Cloths
Silk organza makes a great press cloth: you can use a hot iron on it it is translucent, you can see what you are pressing it helps...
sheila may
Jul 6, 20211 min read


Top 10 Tips for beginners to Dressmaking
Top 10 tips for beginners to dressmaking 1. Choose an easy pattern – one with a small number of pattern pieces.  Generally, the smaller...
sheila may
Jul 6, 20211 min read


Today is National Sewing Day
Today we celebrate National Sewing Day.  The sewing machine was a great invention that changed the way that clothes are made and...
Sheila May
Jun 13, 20211 min read


Make a top in only 3 hours
Are you a beginner new to sewing patterns?  Do you know the markings and terminology on dressmaking patterns? Have you ever made a top...
Sheila May
Jun 11, 20211 min read


Learn to sew - another Saturday workshop
Lock down is virtually over and we are looking for new projects where we can meet people.  At Stitch Clever the Sewing for Absolute...
Sheila May
May 26, 20211 min read


It isn't too late to learn to sew
It isn't to late to book on the Saturday afternoon Sewing Workshop in Birmingham at the Stitch Clever Sewing Studio.  Learn how to use a...
Sheila May
May 21, 20211 min read


Sew you want to learn how to make a wedding dress
The next 3 day Bridal course is at the end of May 2021.  Why not join us and learn skills and techniques to make wedding dresses, evening...
Sheila May
May 5, 20211 min read


First Sewing course of 2021: 3 day Bridal Course
With lockdown I have missed teaching my wonderful students and I am so looking forward to my first class of 2021, the 3 day bridal course....
Sheila May
May 3, 20211 min read


Sewing Bee News
I have been asked by the Great British Sewing Bee to let you enthusiastic sewers that they are looking for the next collection of...
sheila may
Apr 30, 20211 min read


I used to be : an Old Plastic Table Cloth
I made this for my lovely friend Dawn.  My daughter was getting rid of her old table cloth.  I made with with a pocket at the front, with...
Sheila May
Apr 20, 20211 min read


I used to be : Fabric Scraps
These wonderful designer garments used to be scraps of fabric.  My granddaughter, just like me, loves to sew and create.  I gave her a...
Sheila May
Apr 17, 20211 min read


My daughter's wedding dress
I have been looking through old photographs on my laptop and came across pictures of my daughter's wedding.  Time passes so quickly.  The...
sheila may
Apr 17, 20211 min read


New Book "Sew a Wardrobe full of Tops and Dresses"
My new book "Sew a Wardrobe Full of Tops and Dresses" is, I am happy to say, proving very popular.😊 The Stitch Clever Project Booklet...
sheila may
Apr 17, 20211 min read


I used to be : Waste Packaging
I have been making bags from bubble wrap.  I just hate waste, and why fill the landfill sites when it can be turned into such lovely and...
Sheila May
Apr 17, 20211 min read
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