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Designer Diamond & Ruby Club – Special Sewing Techniques

Saturday, March 01, 2014
4:00pm-7:00pm

Cost: Free

The RoyaleCome learn more about your Designer Diamond or Ruby with us at our Diamond & Ruby Club! join with and get to know other Designer Ruby and Diamond owners to share in the fun together and you grow and learn how to create even more with your machines!

In March we will be learning “Special Sewing Techniques” and seeing how to use some of the many specialty feet available for these great machines!

 

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The Diamond and Ruby club is open to owners of the following Husqvarna Viking® Sewing machines:

  • Designer Diamond Royale™
  • Designer Diamond deluxe™
  • Designer Diamond™
  • Designer Ruby deluxe™
  • Designer Ruby™

 

Gem Club-Grandparents Pride Picture Mat

Saturday, March 01, 2014
9:30am-12:00 noon

Cost: Free to Designer Diamond and Ruby owners

Gem Club

 

This project has been created to increase your knowledge about design positioning.  We’ll be focusing on the tools that your machine has that will make it easier to place designs or lettering exactly where you want it.  Think of how many different picture mats you can do as gifts!

Owner’s Class 2

Saturday, March 01, 2014
1 pm

Cost: Free

Owner’s Class 2

Make your first project on your machine! Learn how to use your decorative stitches and review the things you learned in Owner’s Class 1. Please bring white all-purpose thread. After taking Owner’s Class 1, everyone needs to take this class before signing up for any other classes.
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General Class Policy
• Please bring your own machine, accessories, and sewing supplies to each class.
• If the class has a cost, please pay when you sign-up. Of course, Owner’s Classes are completely free. Some of our specialty classes may be $10 unless you are already an owner of the item featured in the class or you choose to purchase the item during class for 10% off. These classes are marked with an asterisk (*). This is a great way to try an accessory that you’ve been eyeing without the commitment!
Please arrive early to class to set up. Class begins promptly at the time shown on the calendar with no late arrivals.
• If you are unable to make a class at the time it is scheduled or if you are running late, please call to set up an appointment for that class at another time that works for you. Also remember that space is limited, so please call us so we can be sure to reserve your spot!

New Owners Class 1 ( Singers and Emeralds )

Saturday, March 01, 2014
2-4

Cost: No Cost ( 10% off all notions during class time )

SINGER160-215x160This class you will learn how to thread your machine and a bobbin . You will also learn how to toggle through your stitches. Bring your machine and all it’s accessories.

Sit n Sew

Saturday, March 01, 2014
11-1:30 pm

Cost: $5.00

Come and join us Saturday for a morning of working on your unfinished projects and enjoy each others company.  We have a lot of fun seeing your accomplishments and learn from others.  Bring your machine and all your sewing supplies needed to completed those UFO’s.

Space is limited, please call and reserve your space.

Sewing Machine Introduction Owners Class One March 1

Saturday, March 01, 2014
10am - 12pm

Cost: free

Class One includes all HUSQVARNA VIKING® sewing machine models.

We will teach fundamentals of your new sewing, operation, accessories while doing samples of blind hems, buttonholes, over locking & much more…

Class is free of charge.

Student Supply List:

Sewing machine/Power cord/Foot control

Accessories included with machine

User’s Guide

Quick Guide (if applicable)

Scissors

Thread

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Pillow and Piping

Saturday, March 01, 2014
10:30-12:00

Cost: $20

This popular class appears once a month on the first Saturday of each month.  Class size is limited to 6 people.  You will make one 18-inch designer pillow with piping.  You will learn how easy it is to put in an invisible zipper with Viking’s new clear invisible zipper foot–no ironing necessary–the foot does all the work!  Sign up early to receive your supply list.

Simply Software- Express Design Wizard

Saturday, March 01, 2014
2:00pm-3:00pm

Cost: $5.00

6D Extra and Premier has a useful program call Express Design Wizard.  This will allow you to take simple clip art and making it into an embroidery.  We’ll be discussing each of the different steps to creating  your own design.

Owner’s Class 1

Saturday, March 01, 2014
10 am

Cost: Free

Owner’s Class 1

Come learn about your machine! This class covers machine operation and maintenance! Everyone needs to take this class first, before signing up for any other classes.
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General Class Policy
• Please bring your own machine, accessories, and sewing supplies to each class.
• If the class has a cost, please pay when you sign-up. Of course, Owner’s Classes are completely free. Some of our specialty classes may be $10 unless you are already an owner of the item featured in the class or you choose to purchase the item during class for 10% off. These classes are marked with an asterisk (*). This is a great way to try an accessory that you’ve been eyeing without the commitment!
Please arrive early to class to set up. Class begins promptly at the time shown on the calendar with no late arrivals.
• If you are unable to make a class at the time it is scheduled or if you are running late, please call to set up an appointment for that class at another time that works for you. Also remember that space is limited, so please call us so we can be sure to reserve your spot!

6D Premier Workshop: Design Creator

Saturday, March 01, 2014
2:00p-4:00p

Cost: No fee

Learn to digitize specific areas of your design, change fill types, create stippling around your design.  This will be taught as a workshop, where we will work together through various exercises and work as a group to complete the work and learn the modules together.

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Serger Basics (Serger 1)

Saturday, March 01, 2014
11:30AM-1:30PM

Cost: Free with machine purchase at any Viking Sewing Gallery

This class is an introduction to your new serger. Learn the basic features of your machine including how to thread, overlock and troubleshoot the stitch. Experiment with different presser feet and techniques such as elastic insertion, gathering and blind hem.  Please bring your machine, accessories, and machine owner’s manual.

 

Includes the following machines:

  • Singer® ProFinish 14CG754
  • Husqvarna Viking® H|Class™ 200S
  • Husqvarna Viking® Huskylock™ s21
  • Husqvarna Viking® Huskylock™ s25

 

No charge for this class if machine is purchased from any Viking Sewing Gallery.  Class is only offered to Gallery customers at this time.

Please call Gallery at (818) 610-7620 to reserve a seat in the class.  Spaces are limited, walk-ins not permitted.

 

DO NOT USE ONLINE CLASS REQUEST SYSTEM.  YOU MUST CALL PHONE NUMBER ABOVE TO GUARANTEE A SEAT IN ANY CLASS.

Foot of the month Quilt

Saturday, March 01, 2014
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Foot of the month Quilt By Marie Duncan

 In block 2, we will piece a chevron background and use our Circular Attachment to create the six petal flower. The final embellishment will be done with the Specialty Candlewicking Foot to add texture and detail.

 

 

Diamond Club

Saturday, March 01, 2014
10:00-12:00pm

Cost: 10 dollars

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You need to own a Diamond or Diamond Deluxe. Call to register and get the supply list.

We will be using the very many techniques that this outstanding machine can do.

 

You need to own a Diamond or Diamond Deluxe. Cost is 10 dollars and we will need 3 people to sign up for class.

 

 

Serger Owners Class One

Saturday, March 01, 2014
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost: FREE

Class one includes H | CLASS™200S, HUSKYLOCK™s21, HUSKYLOCK™ s25 models.  Online Resources, Machine Features, Machine Warranties, Trade-up Policy, Machine Maintenance, and Machine Set Up.

Class Fee: FREE                     Class Dates: Saturday, March 1, 2014  1:00PM-3:00PM

 

Learn To Applique’

Saturday, March 01, 2014
10am - 1pm

Cost: $15

Have you ever wondered “What is this applique’ stuff I keep hearing about?” Or maybe you just haven’t started a project because when you think about having to applique’ you get a little short of breath? Well, this class will be a fun simple class to get started!  What better way to learn then with others that feel the same as you do? Join us to overcome your fears and learn how to appliqué while making a fun shamrock wall hanging!

Supply List

  1. Calendar Parade – Spring pattern by Sew Biz*
  2.  Inspira Fusible Fleece*
  3. 505 Adhesive Spray*
  4. (4) 5″ squares of a variety of green fabrics of your choice for Shamrock
  5. 1/3 yd. Background fabric
  6. 1/2 yd. backing fabric
  7. 2 1/2 yd. 1/8″ cording
  8. 1 button

Pre-class Preparation

  • Cut (1) 12″ x 13″ rectangle from background fabric
  • Cut (1) 13″ x 14″ rectangle of Inspira Fusible Fleece*
  • Cut (1) 18″ x 19″ rectangle from backing fabric
  • Cut (1) 3 1/2″ x 11″ from backing fabric for hanging sleeve

**All cutting is required to be done prior to class

*These items can be purchased in the Viking Sewing Gallery.

 

If you signed up for this class but later find that you will be unable to attend, please let us know well in advance so that we can call a person on our waiting list.  If there are too few to sign up, we reserve the right to cancel the class.   Also, please be kind to those with fragrance sensitivity by refraining from wearing colognes and perfumes.  Thank you.

 

In order for us to start class on time, please arrive 5-10 minutes before class is to begin to allow you to have time to set up.

 

There is limited seating so reserve your spot early.

Beginning Sewing

Saturday, March 01, 2014
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Cost: $20.00

Learn how to sew!  New terminology and accessories can be confusing.  We’ll make it easy and fun for you to learn with hands on sewing.

Creative Classes- “Open Embroidering Day”

Saturday, March 01, 2014
1-4pm

Cost: $10

Class introducing customers to the world Husqvarna Viking embroidering machines. Bring in a project and let us create a beautiful design or monogram! All you need is your project and embroidering thread. $10

Embroidery Basics

Saturday, March 01, 2014
3:00 pm

Cost: $0.00

This class is just the beginning of the wonderful world of Husqvarna Viking® embroidery!  It gives basic instructions on how to achieve beautiful embroidery using your new Husqvarna Viking® embroidery machine. Please bring your machine, embroidery unit, USB stick with designs, design book, bobbin filled with bobbin fill, and embroidery thread.

 

Includes the following machines:

  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Topaz™ 20
  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Topaz™ 30
  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Topaz™ 50
  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Ruby deluxe™
  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Diamond Royale™

 

Having attended Machine Introduction and Decorative Stitches is helpful, but not necessary.

 

No charge for class.

Embroidery Class ( Lace Bats)

Saturday, March 01, 2014
2-4

IMG_0114Bring your new Embroidery machine and see what it can do . We will be making Lace Bats for Halloween . Don’t for your Embroidery arm and all your accessories.

New Owners Class ( Singers and Emeralds Only )

Saturday, March 01, 2014
1-2

Sewing ladyThis Class you will learn how to thread machine and wind a bobbin . You will learn about some of your stitches and how you can use them for your projects . Bring all accessories and instruction book .

Sit n Sew

Saturday, March 01, 2014
11-1:30 pm

Cost: $5.00

Come and join us Saturday for a morning of working on your unfinished projects and enjoy each others company.  We have a lot of fun seeing your accomplishments and learn from others.  Bring your machine and all your sewing supplies needed to completed those UFO’s.

Space is limited, please call and reserve your space.

Owner’s Class One – Machine Introduction

Saturday, March 01, 2014
1:30-3:30

Cost: No charge

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

No charge for this class.

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Foot of the day

Sunday, March 02, 2014
All day

 

Stitch a rolled hem in sheer and very lightweight fabrics for evening wear, lingerie, scarves. Zigzag stitch, length 3, width 3.

Machine Introduction Class One

Sunday, March 02, 2014
1-3 PM

Cost: No charge for this class.

This class is an introduction to your new Husqvarna Viking® 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® Computerized Models

 

No charge for this class, for machines bought in a Viking Sewing gallery.

Mechanical Machine Introduction

Sunday, March 02, 2014
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Cost: free with purchase of machine at VSG

This is your free Owners Class on using your new mechanical machine. See list of models included in this class below.

Learn how to thread your machine, select stitches and make adjustments to the stitches.

You MUST call to reserve a spot 440-646-1268. Class size is limited.

What to bring to your owners class:

the machine, power cord, foot pedal, all accessories, manual, light colored spool of thread, paper and pen to take notes

Mechanical Machines

 For Singer models:

2250, 2277, 3232, 3321, 3323, 4411,

4423, 7285Q, 8763, 7469Q, 8770,

One,160A,

And these Viking Sewing machines:

H100Q,  Emerald (116 & 118)

Sit and Sew

Sunday, March 02, 2014
2-4

Cost: No cost ( 10% off during class time )

untitledCome and sew with us . Bring your machine and your project and come and join us for our sit and sew.

Foot of the Month Quilt – Organizational

Sunday, March 02, 2014
2:00

Cost: $10 per month. 3 months paid in advance

Have you ever wanted to put those specialty feet to use but weren’t sure how?  Join us in making this wonderful quilt and you will learn how to use 12 different feet and attachments.   Our first class is an organizational class.  We will discuss fabric choices in preparation for the blocks we will be making and supplies needed.  Sewing will begin in April.

 

New Ownres Class (XL-400 and 600E only)

Sunday, March 02, 2014
1-3

hclass_600e_238x111Learn the beginnings of Embroidery. Bring Machine , arm , all access. and computer.

Serger Basics I

Monday, March 03, 2014
6:00PM-8:00PM

This class is an introduction to your new serger.  You will learn the basic features of your serger, and how to thread the machine for 4-thread serging.  Please bring your serger and power cord, all accessories, owner’s manual, and serger thread.

Includes the following machines:

  • Husqvarna Viking HClass 200S
  • Husqvarna Viking Huskylock s21
  • Husqvarna Viking Huskylock s25
  • Singer Pro Finish 14CG754

There is no charge for this class if machine was purchassed from a Viking Sewing Gallery.

6D – Configure and Explorer Plug-in

Monday, March 03, 2014
10:00 - Noon

Cost: No Charge if software purchased at Viking Sewing Gallery

6D Owner’s Class 1

Learn the fundamentals of  6D™ Configure and 6D™ Explorer Plug In.

Review setting up your software for use with your Embroidery machine in 6D™ Configure

Manage your designs with the  6D™ Embroidery System Windows® Explorer Plug-In. View embroideries and design files as thumbnail images, then print, convert or send them to your connected embroidery machine.

For Owner’s of 6D™, 6D™Extra and 6D™ Premier.  You will need your laptop with 6D loaded plus your Dongle.

No Charge if 6D was purchased at Viking Sewing Gallery.

6D – Monogram Wizard, Loading designs, saving/exporting designs

Monday, March 03, 2014
1:30 - 3:30pm

Cost: No charge if software purchased at Viking Sewing Gallery.

6D Owner’s Class 2

Learn about the menu bars and navigation through 6D™

Use your 6D™ Embroidery to work with letters, loading embroideries, Monogramming, and saving / exporting your designs for your embroider machine .

For owner’s of 6D™, 6D™ Extra and 6D™ Premier

Please bring laptop with 6D™ loaded and activated dongle  If you do not have a laptop, please notify store.

Prerequisite

  • Configure and Explorer Plug-in

No Charge if 6D was purchased at Viking Sewing Gallery

Maintenance Class

Monday, March 03, 2014
2-3

Cost: No Cost (10% off notion during class time )

emerald_116_238x111This class you will learn how to care for your machine , in between professional cleanings. Bring your machine and all accessories.

Machine Introduction (Owners 1)

Monday, March 03, 2014
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cost: Free with purchase

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

 

No charge for this class.

Husqvarna Viking Computerized Machine owner’s class 1

Monday, March 03, 2014
6:00pm-8:30pm

Cost: Free if machine purchased in Viking Sewing Gallery

 

Please bring to class your machine, accessories, machine owner’s manual, thread, scissors and a notebook and pen.

Machines included in this class are all Sapphire models, Opal models, Eden Rose, Tribute, all Topaz and Designer model machines.

No charge for this class if machine is purchased at Viking Sewing Gallery

Metal Hoop Quilt as you Go Strip Quilt

Monday, March 03, 2014
5:00p-7:00p

Cost: $10 plus materials

Discover the fun and ease of the new Viking Metal Hoop.  We will embroider simple quilt motifs on strips of pieced quilts, and join them using quilt as you go techniques.  There will be pre-work (simple cutting and piecing) prior to class.

 

 

 

 

Serger Basics

Monday, March 03, 2014
10:30AM

Cost: No Charge for owners of machine

This class is an introduction to your new serger.  Learn the basic features of your machine including how to overlock.  Please bring your machine, accessories, machine owner’s manual and serger thread.

 

Includes the following machines:

Husqvarna Viking H/Class 200S

Husqvarna Viking Huskylock s21

Husqvarna Viking Huskylock s25

 

 

Serger Basics – March 3, 2014

Monday, March 03, 2014
5:30-7:30 PM

Cost: This class is included in the Viking Sewing Gallery purchase price of your machine - no charge.

This class is an introduction to your new serger. Learn the basic features of your machine including how to overlock and roll hem. Please bring your machine, accessories, machine owner’s manual, and serger thread. Serger threads to match the color coding are nice but not required.

 

Includes the following machines:

  • Husqvarna Viking® H|Class™ 200S
  • Singer Pro Finish

 

Machine Introduction Viking Emeralds

Monday, March 03, 2014
6-7:30 PM

Cost: No charge for this class for machines purchased in a Viking Sewing Gallery.

This class is an introduction to your new Husqvarna Viking® 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® Emerald Models purchased inside a Viking Sewing gallery.

 

No charge for this class. Please call the store (805-379-5772) as these classes have limited seating.

Machine Introduction Class

Monday, March 03, 2014
Monday 6:00pm- 7:00pm

Cost: Complementary class with machine purchase.

Our new machine owner’s class is for the Viking 116, 118, H100 and Singer Machines 8763 and up.

This fun class is to teach you the basic functions on your new machine.

You will need to bring your machine, accessories, pastel thread, and scissors.

This is a complimentary class for the machines listed above.

There are many times available, please sign up early because space is limited.

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6D Embroidery Software 1 Daytime

Monday, March 03, 2014
11:00 to 1:00

Cost: no cost

Introduces you to 6D. Set up software with 6D Configure and learn how to find and organize your designs with the NEW 6D Explorer Plug-in which allows you to see thumbnails of your designs in Windows Explorer.  Software required: ALL levels of software: 6D Embroidery, 6D Embroidery Extra and 6D Premier, or the Machine Communication that comes with your machine. Please specify which level of software and which version of Windows  you have when you sign up. Please have your software installed before class. If you need help, please call before class so you are all set up to go for class.

Elegant Pillowcases

Monday, March 03, 2014
4:30pm - 7:00 pm

Cost: $20.00

Learn to create and sew beautiful embellished pillowcases.  Adding trims & applique make such a difference!  Please bring machine, all accessories and stop by for a list of supplies needed.

Embroidery- Owner’s Class #3

Monday, March 03, 2014
2-4pm

Cost: No fee.

This class is just the beginning of the wonderful world of Husqvarna Viking® embroidery!  It gives basic   instructions on how to achieve beautiful embroidery using your new Husqvarna Viking® embroidery machine. Please bring your machine, embroidery unit, USB stick with designs, design book, bobbin filled with bobbin fill, and embroidery thread.

Includes the following machines:

  Husqvarna Viking® Designer Topaz™ 20

  Husqvarna Viking® Designer Topaz™ 30

  Husqvarna Viking® Designer Ruby deluxe™

  Husqvarna Viking® Designer Diamond deluxe™

Having attended Machine Introduction and Decorative Stitches is helpful, but not necessary.

 No charge for class.

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Serger Owner’s Class #1

Monday, March 03, 2014
5-7pm

Cost: No fee.

 

This class is an introduction to your new serger. Learn the basic features of your machine including how to overlock and coverstitch. Please bring your machine, accessories, machine owner’s manual, and serger thread.

Includes the following machines:

  Husqvarna Viking® H|Class™ 200S

  Husqvarna Viking® Huskylock™ s21

  Husqvarna Viking® Huskylock™ s25

No charge for this class.

New Owner’s Class Basic 1

Monday, March 03, 2014
3:00 PM

Cost: Free

This will be a class for new machine owners.
Join us with your new machine to learn the basics.

Viking Machine Owners Classes

Monday, March 03, 2014
to be determined

Cost: Free

Come in and learn everything you need to know about your machine.

Maintenance Class

Monday, March 03, 2014
1-2

opal650BBCome and learn how to care for your machine, in between professional cleaning.

Creative Class (French seam Pillowcase )

Tuesday, March 04, 2014
5:30 to 7:30 ( call for instuctions )

Cost: $20.00 plus accessories that are needed (10% off during class time )

Meet your machine 2 copyCome and join us for our creative class . You will need to bring your machine and all accessories .

Gem Club-Grandparents Pride Picture Mat

Tuesday, March 04, 2014
2:00 pm-4:030 pm

Cost: Free to Designer Diamond and Ruby owners

Gem Club

 

This project has been created to increase your knowledge about design positioning.  We’ll be focusing on the tools that your machine has that will make it easier to place designs or lettering exactly where you want it.  Think of how many different picture mats you can do as gifts!

Machine Owner’s I (Introduction to Sewing)

Tuesday, March 04, 2014
6:00p,-8:00pm

Cost: No charge for this class if machine was purchased from Viking Sewing Gallery; $25 per student if machine was purchased elsewhere (subject to limitations).

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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® Sewing Machine Models
• Singer® Sewing Machine Models

Computer Connectivity/6D/5D

Tuesday, March 04, 2014
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cost: Free with purchase of Embroidery machine and software from Viking Sewing Gallery

This class is for the connectivity module software for the Husqvarna Viking Embroidery machines including the  Designer Royale, Diamond, Ruby, Topaz 20, 30 & 50 models.

In class you will learn to use the connectivity module and  6D plug-in  or 5D Organizer. Learn how to manage your design collection, sort and organize designs, print out templates and catalogs of your designs. Also see some basics of lettering in the 6D/5D Embroidery software.

Bring to class:  your laptop with the connectivity CD installed and if you have the 6D/5D Embroidery software, bring your dongle and users guide.  Also bring your memory stick that came with your machine and paper and pen to take notes.