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5D Embroidery Software Owner’s Class 1 (of 4)
Tuesday, October 01, 2013
10AM to 12:30PM
Cost: FREE with registration
Introducing the fundamentals of 5D Embroidery Software. All the 5D™ EMBROIDERY SYSTEM Packages contain these Common Features:
- Create, edit and display all designs in true three–dimensional reality with zoom ability. Make your choice of background color and select from eight different fabric textures
- Design with your choice of over 16,000 threads, even specialty threads, from 33 manufacturers or design multiple personal MyThreads palettes.
- Adjust color tone to choose new threads automatically.
- Save your designs in your embroidery machine brand format and select from your own hoops and machine connection settings.
- Develop large designs or projects, up to 2m width and height. Move around the design using the integrated overview window. The Zoom bar makes it easy to magnify or shrink the embroidery view.
- Start all 5D™ software modules from the integrated QuickLink toolbar.
- Unlimited Undo and Redo in most modules.
- Send To options make it quick and easy to send designs to your machine.
- Help is always at hand thanks to intelligent tool tips and cursors that change according to which function is selected. Also use a printed User’s Guide, Internet FAQs and On–line Learning Center with interactive tutorials.
- Store information about your designs in the Notes. Automatically record the Settings used when creating lettering, selecting frames and so on!
- Smart Update always gives you the latest updates
For owners of:
5D Embroidery (2 software modules)
5D Extra (3 software modules)
5D Professional (11 total software modules, 3 of which are exclusive, for limitless possibilities and creativity.)
Also for owners of the :
Designer Diamond
Designer Ruby
Designer Topaz
You will need to bring your laptop, mouse, power cord, and make sure your software is installed and updated! If you don’t have a laptop, we can partner you with someone who brought theirs! Class is limited to SIX participants.
Viking Foot Club
Tuesday, October 01, 2013
6-8:30 pm
Cost: $5.00
This month we will feature the Join and Fold Edging Foot. It’s a lot of fun, and practical, too! There will be a small project, or you can just “play”. Supply list will be updated shortly.
Please bring to class your machine, Join and Fold Edging Foot, if you have it, new needles, thread, both sewing thread and 40 wgt embroidery thread, base fabric (1/4 to 1/2 Yd, depending on if you are making this into a project or just playing) 2 pieces of 3/8″ -1/2″ wide ribbon, 8-14″ long each, 2 pieces lace edging or trim 8-14″ long, and a 12-14″ zipper if you are making this into a small bag.
Creative Sewing with your Husqvarna Viking
Tuesday, October 01, 2013
6-8pm
Cost: Free to Husqvarna Viking owners who purchased their machine at a Viking Sewing Gallery
Learn the unique decorative sewing features of your machine. We will cover combing, creating and placing many of the specialty stitches. You will learn to program letters and decorative stitches.
Please bring: Your Sewing Machine and all its accessories, a spool of regular and rayon sewing thread and a pair of scissors.
Machine Introduction
Tuesday, October 01, 2013
6:00p,-8:00pm
Cost: No charge for this class
This class is an introduction to your new Husqvarna Viking® or Singer® sewing machine. Learn the basic features of your machine including how to create buttonholes and do a blind hem. Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control, machine user’s guide, and sewing thread.
Includes the following machines:
• All Husqvarna Viking® Models
• All Singer® Models
Machine Owner’s Class #1
Tuesday, October 01, 2013
3:15 to 5: 15 PM
This will be a class for new machine owner’s. Join us with your new machine to learn the basics.
*Yummy Quilt Class (part 4)
Tuesday, October 01, 2013
11 AM
Cost: $10 and you must own this pattern
We are going to be making this adorable baby quilt! We will be doing this quilt from start to finish. This class will be set up in 5 parts so as to have enough time for every step. When you buy the pattern it comes with instructions for several sizes but in class we will be making the baby size. Once you learn the technique of this quilt then you can make it in any size you would like.
This is a great quilt to use up all of your scraps!
Fabric List
Quilt size: 34″ x 46″
# of Rows: 3
Assorted 2 1/2″ strips: 16
Contracting Fabric*: 1 yard
Backing: 1 1/2 yards
Inspira fusible fleece batting: 45″ x 60″
*Includes Background & Binding
Supplies List
- Yummy Quilt Pattern
- Amount of fabric listed above
Decorative Stitching- Owner’s Class #2
Tuesday, October 01, 2013
11am-1pm
Cost: No fee.
Learn to use your machine’s decorative stitches and how to program on your new machine. Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control, machine user’s guide, and sewing thread.Includes the following machines:
Having attended Machine Introduction is helpful, but not necessary.
No charge for this class. |
Owner Basics Computerized Vikings – Oct 1, 2013
Tuesday, October 01, 2013
6 PM
Cost: No Charge for this Class
This class is an introduction to your new Husqvarna Viking® Opal, Sapphire, Topaz, Designer Ruby deLuxe, or Designer Diamond deLuxe. Learn the basic features of your machine including how to create buttonholes and do a blind hem, as well as, conquer your sewing advisor and master your tools. Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control, machine user’s guide, and sewing thread.
Class is open to the following machines
Opal 650 and 670
Sapphire 875Q and Eden Rose
Topaz 20 and 30
Designer Ruby deLuxe
Designer Diamond deLuxe
Designer Diamond Royale
Machine Introduction & Maintenance – Owner’s Class 1 & 2
Tuesday, October 01, 2013
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Cost: There is no charge for this class.
This class is an introduction to your new Husqvarna Viking® or Singer® sewing machine. Learn the basic features of your machine including how to thread, fill a bobbin and select stitches. You will also learn how to maintain your new investment! Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control, machine user’s guide, and sewing thread.
Includes the following machines:
- All Husqvarna Viking® Models
- All Singer® Models
No charge for this class.
5D Professional
Tuesday, October 01, 2013
5:30 pm
Editing Designs in 5D™ Stitch Editor Plus
Utilize the creative functions in 5D™ Stitch Editor Plus to transform an existing embroidery into something new and exciting!
Class is free for 5D Professional Software owners that was purchased at any Viking Sewing Gallery
Opals New Owners Class
Tuesday, October 01, 2013
11.00am-1pm
Cost: free
Learn how to operate your machine, select stitches, and learn what all those feet are for.
Please bring your machine and basic sewing supplies.
Sewing Machine Basics: Owner’s 1
Tuesday, October 01, 2013
3:00 PM
Cost: Free
Now that you have a new Viking or Singer sewing machine, it’s time to plug it in and start sewing! But first, come to this free class to learn how to wind a bobbin, thread the machine and sew a straight line. Bring your sewing machine, power cord, foot control, all accessories, owner’s manual, colored all purpose thread and scissors.
Serger Owner’s Class 1 (of 2)
Wednesday, October 02, 2013
5-7PM
Cost: Free with Registration
Machine Owner’s Class #1
Wednesday, October 02, 2013
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
This will be a class for new machine owner’s. Join us with your new machine to learn the basics.
Owner’s Class 1
Wednesday, October 02, 2013
12-2pm or 6-8pm
Cost: Free
come learn the basics of utility sewing whether you got your machine from us yesterday of 8 years ago these classes are always free for your loyalty and even if you purchased from one of our sister Viking Gallery or Ultimate Sewing Place.
Times:12-2pm or 6-8pm
*Dressed Alike Apron continued
Wednesday, October 02, 2013
5 pm
Cost: $10 and you must own the Dressed Alike Apron pattern.
Software-Owner’s Class #4
Wednesday, October 02, 2013
6-7:30pm
Cost: No fee
Embroidery Basics was just the start. During this Connectivity and Advanced Embroidery Class, you will customize designs and learn how to interface your machine with your computer. You can then transfer designs to and from your computer directly to your embroidery machine. Please bring your embroidery machine, all accessories, embroidery arm and your computer if it is a laptop. Includes the following machines: Husqvarna Viking® Designer Ruby deLuxe™ Husqvarna Viking® Designer Diamond deLuxe™ Having attended Machine Introduction, Decorative Stitches and Embroidery Basics are helpful, but not necessary. No charge for class. |
Husqvarna Viking and Singer Sergers Owners Class #1
Wednesday, October 02, 2013
5:30 - 6:30 pm
Cost: No Charge to VSG Customers
Serger Basics
This class is an introduction to your new serger. Learn the basic features of your machine including basic serger stitches. Please bring your machine, accessories, machine owner’s manual, and serger thread.
Includes the following machines:
- Singer Serger
- Husqvarna Viking® H|Class™ 200S
- Husqvarna Viking® Huskylock™ s21
- Husqvarna Viking® Huskylock™ s25
There is no charge for this class if the machine was purchased from a Viking Sewing Gallery. Need to bring your machine, power cord, foot control, and book to class.
Owners #1
Wednesday, October 02, 2013
2pm-4pm
Cost: none
This will be a class for new machine owners. Join us with your machine to learn the basics.
Time: 2pm-4pm (Registration required)
5D Professional – Beginner Class
Wednesday, October 02, 2013
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Cost: $20
Come and join our group to learn what 5D Professional is all about. You’ll be given a handout along with an exercise that we’ll work on together. Please bring your personal computer & accessories & dongle.
5D Embroidery Extra/ Stitch Editor Plus
Wednesday, October 02, 2013
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Cost: $10.00
Learn all about 5D Embroidery Extra or Stitch Editor Plus. You’ll receive handouts along with exercises for you to create new and beautiful embroideries.
New Owners Class #1 – All Models (except Sergers)
Wednesday, October 02, 2013
6 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: Free for new owner's
New owner class, learn the basics of your machine.
Bring with you:
- New sewing machine and attachments
- Instruction manual
- Gutterman thread
- Scissors
- A notepad & pencil for taking notes
Owners #1
Wednesday, October 02, 2013
2pm-4pm
Cost: none
This will be a class for new machine owners. Join us with your machine to learn the basics.
Time: 2pm-4pm (Registration required)
New Owner Class (Singer and Emeralds, Only)
Wednesday, October 02, 2013
2-4
Cost: No Cost ( 10% off all notions)
Software Club – Back to Basic
Wednesday, October 02, 2013
2:00 PM & 6:30 PM
Cost: $10.00
Explore your software! Learn how to load one of over 700 embroideries and create a unique design! Use Letters in 5D™ Embroidery to create new SuperFont with specialty fill properties, then Snap them to the design. Combine, Colorsort, then add a frame to finish up and in 5D™ Organizer, add Trim Commands. Please, bring your laptop with 5D™ Embroidery system installed and a dongle.
OPEN Sewing, Quilting & Embroidery Class
Wednesday, October 02, 2013
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $10
This class meets every Wednesday from 10 to 12:30.You pick the project — quilting, embroidery or garment making — and Karen will work with you to create it. You can use one of our machines, or bring your own. Please bring all supplies listed for your pattern and basic sewing kit (scissors, thread, ruler, etc.). These classes are tons of fun and very inspirational! Class fee: $10
Circular Attachment Applique Wall Hanging
Wednesday, October 02, 2013
2:00p-4:00p
Cost: None
With ideas from heirloomcreations.com, create a beautiful wall hanging using a variety of techniques: fused applique, decorative stitches, and our new Circular Attachment tool! To attend this class you must have a machine that uses the circular attachment (either the new one, or the previous tool sold for earlier machines). In class, we will create one portion of a three block quilt wall hanging (or table runner). Have fun and bring out all your favorite fabrics!
New Owners Class 1 – Machine Basics
Thursday, October 03, 2013
3-5 pm
Cost: Free to customers of any Viking Sewing Gallery
Owners 1 – Machine Basics
This class is an introduction to your new Husqvarna Viking® or Singer® sewing machine. Learn the basic features of your machine.
Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control, machine user’s guide, and sewing thread.
Includes the following machines:
All Husqvarna Viking® Models
All Singer® Models
If you purchased your machine from a Viking Sewing Gallery there is no charge for this class.
Space is limited, reserve your spot today.
Please arrive early to class to set up. Class begins promptly at the time shown on the calendar with no late arrivals.
Out of courtesy for your fellow students and teachers anyone arriving late will be asked to take the class at another time.
If you are unable to make a class at the time it is scheduled or if you are running late, please call so we can reschedule you.
Decorative Sewing-Owner 2
Thursday, October 03, 2013
at 1 pm
This class is for all Viking and Singer sewing machines.
Students will sew a zippered bag embellished with applique, decorative stitches and machine embroidery. Sewing techniques learned in class #1 will be reviewed while creating the bag.
You will need to bring:
-white sewing thread
-9” or 12” plastic zipper
Please remember to bring your machine
No charge for this class if machine purchased at any Viking sewing Gallery
Introduction to Owning a Husqvarna Viking 116 or 118 or Singer
Thursday, October 03, 2013
6-8pm
Cost: Free to Husqvarna Viking and Singer owners who purchased their machine at a Viking Sewing Gallery
Learn the basics operation of your new machine. This class will cover threading, bobbin winding and selection as well as, changing of needles. Also covered will be stitch selection and machine settings for all your basic sewing projects.
Please bring your machine, owners manual, scissors and a spool of light colored thread.
Intro to your New Computerized Sewing Machine
Thursday, October 03, 2013
6pm to 8pm
Cost: Free to customers who purchased their machines at the Viking Sewing Gallery
Machines: Emerald, Sapphire, Topaz & Opals
How to thread; wind a bobbin; proper stitch selection using your built in Sewing Advisor; cleaning & maintaining the machine.
Supplies:
Your New Sewing machine!
All accessories it came with except the embroidery arm (Topaz machine owners)
White sewing thread
5D Professional Class #3
Thursday, October 03, 2013
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
This is the 3rd class to get you going into your new 5D Professional Software !! So please join us with your software loaded on your computer & bring your dongle activated & registered. We will open the doors for you to create whatever you wish.
Owners #1
Thursday, October 03, 2013
4pm-6pm
Cost: none
This will be a class for new machine owners. Join us with your machine to learn the basics.
Time: 4pm-6pm (Registration required)
Free Motion Quilting – Oct 3, 2013
Thursday, October 03, 2013
6-8:15 PM
Cost: $15
Free motion quilting is both a skill and an art form. Many non sewists think that using a sewing machine is cheating. Those of us who quilt know differently.
This class is designed for those afraid to take the plunge into the world of free motion quilting or for those who have tried and still feel they need more help. Students will be given several practice exercises as well as tips and tricks to make this an enjoyable process.
Instructor: Yessant
Decorative Sewing-Owner 2
Thursday, October 03, 2013
at 6:30 pm
This class is for all Viking and Singer sewing machines.
Students will sew a zippered bag embellished with applique, decorative stitches and machine embroidery. Sewing techniques learned in class #1 will be reviewed while creating the bag.
You will need to bring:
-white sewing thread
-9” or 12” plastic zipper
Please remember to bring your machine
No charge for this class if machine purchased at any Viking sewing Gallery
5D Embroidery Class
Thursday, October 03, 2013
4:00 pm
Cost: $10.00
Learn what 5D Embroidery can do for you! Class includes learning icons, organizing folders, handouts & projects. This class is also a great way to see a demonstration for anyone who has not purchased yet!
5D Professional – Intermediate Class
Thursday, October 03, 2013
6:00 pm
Cost: $20
Don’t stop now! Let’s keep going! Join our high-level software class. There’s always something new to learn!
Decorative Stitching- Owner’s Class #2
Thursday, October 03, 2013
6-8pm
Cost: No fee.
Learn to use your machine’s decorative stitches and how to program on your new machine. Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control, machine user’s guide, and sewing thread.Includes the following machines:
Having attended Machine Introduction is helpful, but not necessary.
No charge for this class. |
Open Sew
Thursday, October 03, 2013
6:00 PM to 8:45 PM
Cost: Free
Every once in a while, we get an “extra” week in the month , so our classes do not fill the spots! We love having everyone here to share ideas and learn from each other, so this evening we will have an “open sew”. Just bring your project, set up your machine, and have fun sewing! (If you don’t have a project, we will find one for you).
No reservation necessary.
Owners Class: Computerized machines
Thursday, October 03, 2013
10:30am
Cost: Free
Learn all the basic operation of your new sewing machine. Take the tension out of tension settings. Find out what all those feet are for. Learn why you need to change your needle and how often it should be done.
For this class you need to have the following:
Your machine with all the accessories, power cord and foot control.
Pastel colored thread
Small sewing scissors
OPEN Sewing, Quilting & Embroidery Class
Thursday, October 03, 2013
1:30 - 4 p.m.
Cost: $10
You choose the project for this class! Whether it’s making a garment like a dress or a skirt, piecing a quilt, learning free motion quilting, or a machine embroidery project, we’ll take you through the project step-by-step. This is a regular weekly class; come every week or not, it’s up to you. Bring your machine, or you can use one of ours (a great way to try machine embroidery!). You’ll need all the materials that are required for your project, thread and basic sewing supplies.
Software–Organizing Your Embroidery Library
Friday, October 04, 2013
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Cost: There is no cost if you purchased your software from one of our Viking stores. There is a cost if you purchased elsewhere.
Learn how to organize your embroidery design library so that you can find your designs quickly!
Bring:
- Laptop Computer
- Dongle
- External drive (if you have one)
Seating is limited. Register today.
Serger Owner’s Class
Friday, October 04, 2013
5:30 to 7:30
Cost: 0
Learn to use your new serger. We will cover the 4 thread overlock and 3 thread rolled hem, and learn to care for our machine. This class is for the following machines purchased at the Viking Sewing Gallery:
Viking S21 and S25
Viking H Class 200S
Singer 14CG754
There is no cost for this class.
Serger New Owners Course #1
Friday, October 04, 2013
11:00 am to 1:30 pm
Cost: No Cost for New Owners
Serger New Owners Class #1
This is the first class in a 2 part series. All parts in this series are required to be taken together for the Viking S21 and S25.
Singer machines and Viking H-Class 200 will attend Owners Class #1 only.
Note: Viking S21 and S25 owners, by signing up for the 1st class you will automatically enrolled in the 2nd class.
In the first course we will cover how to thread your machine with basic stitching education.
Second Serger New Owners Course will be for chain stitch/cover stitch and safety stitching.
Items to bring: Machine; power cord; pedal; accessories
If unable to attend scheduled class please call or email us.
*Foot of the Month – Assemble the Quilt!
Friday, October 04, 2013
11 am
Cost: $10 unless you are an owner of the accessories featured
We will finally assemble the quilt according to the diagram below! As preparation, please go ahead and cut down your blocks to the size it says at the end of each block’s instructions. Remember to bring all of your blocks with you, as well as the sewing supplies listed below.
Sewing Supplies:
- ¼” Piecing Foot w/Guide 412927445
- Interchangeable Dual Feed 920219096
- Changeable Quilters Guide Foot 413155545
- Changeable Open Toe Foot 413237845
- Changeable ¼” Guide Foot 413238345
- Open Toe Free Motion Spring Foot 413037646
- Five strips 2½” x width of fabric of fabric #1 for border
- Backing fabric 54″ L x width of fabric
- ½ yard fabric #2 for binding
- Cotton batting 54″ L x 45″ W
- Sewing thread
- Safety pins
Threading a Serger for Overlock Stitches
Friday, October 04, 2013
1pm to 3pm
Cost: Free to customers who purchased their machines at the Viking Sewing Gallery
Embroidery Club – Fall Table Runner
Friday, October 04, 2013
5:00 pm
Cost: $10 (refundable if you purchase the featured accessory)
This week in Embroidery Club we will be making a beautiful fall table runner. Just in time for the holiday season!