Smocking Bird
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The Horizon Memory Craft 9450 QCP has all the features you require to simply sit, relax and sew. You can customize each stitch, including buttonholes, plus save as a favorite stitch. Here at The Smocking Bird, you'll find the largest selection of fine imported laces in Southeast Alabama.

We're also known for our huge selection of designer fabrics and smocking supplies, as well as qualified sewing machine sales & service, and the best sewing classes & instructors around.Located in Birmingham, AL, our store specializes in friendly, attentive customer service, with a dedicated staff on hand to ensure that your heirloom shopping & sewing experience is a success!
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The Smocking Bird has been southeastern Alabama's premiere heirloom sewing shop for over 25 years, providing stitching enthusiasts with the finest selection of designer fabrics, imported laces, and smocking supplies the industry has to offer. Locally owned and operated since 1983, we continue to pass on our passion for stitching with new generations of sewing professionals and hobbyists.
Learn the basics of sewing with Kay Murphy. In this class you will learn terms, how to cut out a pattern, and make a simple garment from start to finish. This is a fun afternoon sewing class for kids ages 9 and up. The fee is for the whole month and includes all the supplies. They will be working on projects that are appropriate for their age and skill level and projects may carry over from week to week.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or comments you may have regarding our products and services! We are located in Cahaba Heights at 3118 Heights Village. Our store hours are Monday thru Friday 9AM to 5PM and seasonal Saturdays from 10AM to 2PM. Please call us if we can help you 205-848-2249.
Reviews (5)
Linda Gregson
Linda Gregson
Aug 29, 2020
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I called after looking on their website for Liberty of London fabrics as I wanted to make my 3 granddaughters smocked dresses. I told them what I wanted and Kay picked everything out. Fabric, floss for smocking and lace. Everything was perfect! I will definitely use them again.
Elizabeth Israel
Elizabeth Israel
Jan 30, 2018
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Wonderful store! Excellent fabric and pattern selections, and customer service. Love this store!!!!!
Ashley Moran
Ashley Moran
Jan 09, 2018
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Have shopped & sewed with the Smocking Bird for years. Beautiful fabrics, laces, and trims.
Charles Llewellyn
Charles Llewellyn
Oct 28, 2017
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Cobbie, the owner, is working hard to create a sewing community with The Smocking Bird at it's foundation. The foundation of support, guidance, and the love of teaching the art of sewing is exhibited by everyone that works at the shop.
Gabby Kulkarni
Gabby Kulkarni
Aug 13, 2017
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Great selection of classic fabrics and patterns! I could have stayed here for HOURS!!!