If you don’t have a schedule that will allow you to take your owner’s classes on multiple days, we have an all-day class designed just for you where you can get your two or three classes in one day. You may get a new machine for Christmas, or you may have had your machine for a while and haven’t been able to squeeze your classes into your schedule. We have designed this compressed series especially for those who have time off during the Christmas holiday. There will be a 45 minute lunch break where you can go to any of the multiple fast food restaurants nearby, or you can bring your own lunch. We have a limited number of seats available, so sign up early!
The class parts that are available for you depends upon which machine you own. The Husqvarna Viking Sapphires, Eden Rose, H-Class 100, Tribute, Emerald 183 and Emerald 202 machines get only parts 1 and 2 since they are not embroidery machines. Part 3 is only for embroidery machines. If your machine is not an embroidery machine, you may leave when we break for lunch. When you reserve your seat for class, please let us know which machine you own.
In Part 1, we will teach you the basics of how to operate your machine (bobbin winding, threading, machine care and maintenance, the functions of the buttons/icons, machine hemming, and buttonholes). Part 2 will give an overview of the basics of decorative stitching, applique by machine, free motion quilting, programming (if your machine includes this feature), and how to use twin and wing needles for heirloom sewing. Part 3 goes through the basics of how to embroider with your embroidery unit (how to hoop, load a design, edit a design, add lettering, and stitch out). We will also explain the various types of stabilizers that are used with machine embroidery.
Supply list for parts 1 and 2
Your sewing machine and ALL of the accessories that came with it including the manual, power cord, and foot control
Scissors*
A spool of good quality thread, preferably not white or black
Eye glasses (if you need them)
Paper and pen for notes
A twin needle (1.6mm, 2.0mm, or 2.5mm size)*
A wing needle (100 or 120 size)*
Supply list for part 3
All of the above, plus:
Embroidery unit for your machine
2-3 spools of 40wt. rayon embroidery thread*
a bobbin wound with bobbin thread*
the hoops that came with your machine
the USB stick that came with your machine
the Sampler book that shows the embroidery designs that came with your machine
If you have the Husqvarna Viking H-Class 600E or the Singer XL400, you will need to bring your laptop.
If you want to bring a drink with you, make sure that it has a spill-proof top.
*These items are available for sale in the Viking Sewing Gallery.