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:
2277, 3232, 3321, 3323,
4423, 4432, 8763, 7469Q, One, One Plus, 400 XL
And these Viking Sewing machines:
H100Q, Emerald (116 & 118)
This is part 2 of the Owner’s Classes for Electronic machines that have programming capabilities. See list of models included below.
You will learn about decorative stitching, programming stitches and alphabets, and specialty techniques such as using a wing and twin needle.
Singer 9960, One Plus & XL-400
Viking Opal 650, 670, Sapphire835, 875Q, Tribute 140C, Eden Rose, H600E, Topaz 20 and 30, Designer Ruby and Diamond
Class size is limited. You MUST call to reserve a spot 440-646-1268.
What to bring to your owners class:
Your machine, power cord, foot pedal, all accessories, manual, light colored spool of thread, paper and pen to take notes
This is your free Owner’s Class for your new Electronic sewing machine. Please see model list below. This is the first in a series of classes for your new Electronic sewing machine. Learn how to thread your machine, select stitches and make adjustments to the stitches.
You MUST call to reserve a spot 440-646-1268
What to bring to your owners class:
Your machine, power cord, foot pedal, all accessories, manual, light colored spool of thread, paper and pen to take notes
Electronic Machines included in this class;
Singer: One, One Plus, XL-400,
Viking:
H100Q, H600E, Opal 650, 670, Sapphire 930, 960Q, Eden Rose, Topaz 20, 30 & 50, Designer Ruby, Diamond & Royale
This class is part 2 of your new owner’s classes for your serger. Learn to use the cover stitch functions on your serger.
Viking Models S21, S25
Class size is limited. You MUST call to reserve a spot 440-646-1268
What to bring to your owners class:
Your serger, power cord, foot pedal, all accessories, manual, 4 cones of serger thread, small scissors and paper & pen to take notes
Please note there is a part 1 class for Viking Serger models S21 and S 25. Part 1 will teach you the basic functions of your serger.
You MUST take part 1 of the serger class prior to part 2.
Part 1 is scheduled for the previous week at the same time as part 2. Any questions, please call us at 440-646-1268.
This class will teach you how to use your new serger. Learn the features of your machine and how to thread and balance the tensions. Basic three and four thread serging will be taught.
Singer Model 14CG754
Viking Models HClass 200S, S21, S25
Class size is limited. You MUST call to reserve a spot 440-646-1268
What to bring to your owners class:
Your serger, power cord, foot pedal, all accessories, manual, 4 cones of serger thread, small scissors and paper & pen to take notes
Please note there is a part 2 class for Viking Serger models S21 and S 25. Part 2 will include using the cover stitch. Part 2 is scheduled for the following week at the same time as part 1. Any questions, please call us at 440-646-1268.
This month we will be playing with the Three Hole Yarn Foot, and the 7 Hole Couching Foot. Finish your Embroidery Club project or just play with the feet. Discover new ways to add texture and embellish all your projects!
Bring your machine, new needles, (topstitch needle for 30 wgt thread) wound bobbin, multi colored or varigated yarn, or 3 colors of smooth, not “knubbly” textured yarn to use with the Three Hole Yarn Foot, pearl croen cotton or embroidery floss to use with 7 Hole Cording Foot, Fabric for project base, Tear-A-Way stabilizer, Aqua Majic stabilizer (strips left over from other projects are perfect.), thread (30 wgt blendable cotton thread or 40 wgt embroidery thread), scissors, etc.
This month we will be playing with the Three Hole Yarn Foot, and the 7 Hole Couching Foot. Finish your Embroidery Club project or just play with the feet. Discover new ways to add texture and embellish all your projects!
Bring your machine, new needles, (topstitch needle for 30 wgt thread) wound bobbin, multi colored or varigated yarn, or 3 colors of smooth, not “knubbly” textured yarn to use with the Three Hole Yarn Foot, pearl croen cotton or embroidery floss to use with 7 Hole Cording Foot, Fabric for project base, Tear-A-Way stabilizer, Aqua Majic stabilizer (strips left over from other projects are perfect.), thread (30 wgt blendable cotton thread or 40 wgt embroidery thread), scissors, etc.
Learn the basics of machine embroidery with your new machine and finish your first project! Bring a Hand Towel (the kind with loops – new or old!), your Machine and Embroidery Unit, your USB stick, and your smallest hoop. XL-400 Singer and 600E Viking owners do need to bring a laptop, and your USB cable or reserve time on the shop PC. If you need help getting your machine in from your car, call us from your cell phone when you arrive at 512-340-0640, we’ll be happy to help. Don’t forget that all important power cord and foot control.
Class space is limited, click below to REGISTER or call 512-340-0640 soon to reserve your seat! Please call to check availability for “day of class” registration.
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.
Learn how to do a blind hem!
Easier than you think! Learn the basics of putting in a zipper. Please bring your machine & all accessories, zipper & thread.
Learn how to create and place beautiful buttonholes. Please bring machine and all accessories.
Please see class posting for 4/9/14 for class info.
Discover the wonderful things you can easily do with our new 6D software. More fonts than ever before and easier to see. Make your quit blocks with the new Quilt Block Wizard. And much, much more!
For this class you will need a lap top computer with 6D software installed (if you need help installing software, we need to do that prior to class) and a notebook.
Please refer to class info on 4/5/14.
Create a border for a pillow case, or the center of a table runner using 30 wgt cotton or even 40 wgt rayon embroidery thread to stitch out this pretty design. Embellish it with torn fabric strips sewn down with the three hole yarn foot and yarn. It is a repeating border design which can be stitched out in a large hoop, endless hoop or the new metal hoop.
bring machine, embroidery unit, base fabric, tear away stabilizer, thread, new embroidery needle or top stitch needle if using 30 wgt thread, a wound bobbin or two.
Optional: contrast fabric to tear for embellished strip, three hole yarn foot and varigated or 3 colors of yarn (smooth, not knubbly)
Does your new serger scare you? Never fear, Serger class is here! We will teach you how to make friends with your serger.
For this class you will need your serger and all accessories, power cord and foot control and 4 cones of serger thread in different pastel colors.
Create a border for a pillow case, or the center of a table runner using 30 wgt cotton or even 40 wgt rayon embroidery thread to stitch out this pretty design. Embellish it with torn fabric strips sewn down with the three hole yarn foot and yarn. It is a repeating border design which can be stitched out in a large hoop, endless hoop or the new metal hoop.
bring machine, embroidery unit, base fabric, tear away stabilizer, thread, new embroidery needle or top stitch needle if using 30 wgt thread, a wound bobbin or two.
Optional: contrast fabric to tear for embellished strip, three hole yarn foot and varigated or 3 colors of yarn (smooth, not knubbly)
This class will teach you all the basic functions of your new Viking or Singer mechanical machine.
You will need to bring your machine with all accessories, power cord and foot control, light colored thread and small sewing scissors.
Not sure where to start with your new computerized sewing machine? Come to our New Owners class and we will teach you all the amazing things you can do with your new Viking or Singer machine!
For this class you will need your machine and all accessories, power cord and foot control, light colored thread and small sewing scissors.
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 necessary.
No charge for class.
This class is for adults wishing to learn basic sewing skills. You will learn about Fabrics, notions and “tools of the trade”, as well as basic sewing machine use, while Creating a basic garment. It is never too late to learn a skill that will last a lifetime. Viking Sewing Machines are provided in the classroom.
In this first four week session you will create a drawstring tote bag and pajama pant. You can then sign up to continue your learning with another four week session where you will create a top with set in sleeves, the instructors are available to help pick your pattern and give advice on fabric choices.
Further continuation of this series will teach you to put in a zipper, a great skill to learn that can be applied to clothing as well as tote bags and pillows. After completion of this series of classes you may continue to enjoy your new found or refreshed sewing skills completing garments or projects of your choice with the teachers available for assistance when you need them.
Please call the store for seat availability, and then come in to sign up!
This class is for adults wishing to learn basic sewing skills. You will learn about Fabrics, notions and “tools of the trade”, as well as basic sewing machine use, while Creating a basic garment. It is never too late to learn a skill that will last a lifetime. Viking Sewing Machines are provided in the classroom.
In this first four week session you will create a drawstring tote bag and pajama pant. You can then sign up to continue your learning with another four week session where you will create a top with set in sleeves, the instructors are available to help pick your pattern and give advice on fabric choices.
Further continuation of this series will teach you to put in a zipper, a great skill to learn that can be applied to clothing as well as tote bags and pillows. After completion of this series of classes you may continue to enjoy your new found or refreshed sewing skills completing garments or projects of your choice with the teachers available for assistance when you need them.
Please call the store for seat availability, and then come in to sign up!
This class is an introduction to your serger. Learn the basic features of your machine including how to thread your machine and overlock. Coverstitch will be included in Owners Class Two. Please bring your machine, accessories, machine owner’s manual, and serger thread.
Includes the following machines. (Call for retired H. Viking Sergers) Husqvarna Viking H Class 200s, Husqvarna Viking Huskylock s21, Husqvarna Viking Huskylock s 25, and Singer ProFinish sergers.
No charge for this class with machines bought in a 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.
Time to learn (or review) that exciting feature your machine has; design positioning. dis you want to add a new element after you finished embroidering, or just wanted to add an extra design to something already done at exactly the right point? Or did you have a machine / hoop “meltdown” where the thread got all balled up and the fabric came “unhooped”? There’s a way to fix that!
Bring machine and embroidery unit, 360×200 hoop, new embroidery needle size 75 or 90, wound bobbin, assorted 40 wgt embroidery thread, scissors, washable marker, etc.
Demo fabric and stabilizer will be provided.
Time to learn (or review) that exciting feature your machine has; design positioning. dis you want to add a new element after you finished embroidering, or just wanted to add an extra design to something already done at exactly the right point? Or did you have a machine / hoop “meltdown” where the thread got all balled up and the fabric came “unhooped”? There’s a way to fix that!
Bring machine and embroidery unit, 360×200 hoop, new embroidery needle size 75 or 90, wound bobbin, assorted 40 wgt embroidery thread, scissors, washable marker, etc.
Demo fabric and stabilizer will be provided.
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:
All Husqvarna Viking® Computerized Models
Having attended Machine Introduction is necessary.
No charge for this class, for machines bought in a Viking Sewing Gallery.
This class is an introduction to your new 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 Singer® Models purchased inside a Viking Sewing Gallery.
No charge for this class. Please call the store (805 372-5772) as this class has limited seating and fills quickly.
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.
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 and Ruby deLuxe™
- Husqvarna Viking® Designer Diamond deLuxe™ and Diamond Royale™
Having attended Machine Introduction, Decorative Stitches and Embroidery Basics are helpful, but not necessary.
No charge for class if your Viking® machine was purchased in our gallery. Please call 410 312 0050 to reserve a place in this class.
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™ , Ruby and Diamond series
Having attended Machine Introduction and Decorative Stitches is helpful, but not necessary.
No charge for class if your Viking® machine was purchased in our gallery. Please call 410 312 0050 to reserve a place in this class.
This class is an introduction to your new Husqvarna Viking® sewing machine. Learn the basic features of your machine how to create buttonholes and do a an overcast stitch and a blind hem. Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control, machine user’s guide, and sewing thread.
Includes the following machines:
- Husqvarna Viking® Emerald 166, 118 and H Class 100Q
No charge for class if your Viking® machine was purchased in our gallery. Please call 410 312 0050 to reserve a place in this class.
Join us for a morning of applique using “Lunchbox Applique ” designs.
Please call 410 312 0050 to reserve a place in this class.
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 and Ruby deLuxe™
- Husqvarna Viking® Designer Diamond deLuxe™ and Diamond Royale™
Having attended Machine Introduction, Decorative Stitches and Embroidery Basics are helpful, but not necessary.
No charge for class if your Viking® machine was purchased in our gallery. Please call 410 312 0050 to reserve a place in this class.
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™ , Ruby and Diamond series
Having attended Machine Introduction and Decorative Stitches is helpful, but not necessary.
No charge for class if your Viking® machine was purchased in our gallery. Please call 410 312 0050 to reserve a place in this class.
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 and Ruby deLuxe™
- Husqvarna Viking® Designer Diamond deLuxe™ and Diamond Royale™
Having attended Machine Introduction, Decorative Stitches and Embroidery Basics are helpful, but not necessary.
No charge for class if your Viking® machine was purchased in our gallery. Please call 410 312 0050 to reserve a place in this class.
This will be a class for new machine owners. Join us with your new Singer or Husqvarna Viking sewing machine to learn the basics! Bring your machine, power cord, foot pedal and thread. We will supply the fabric for the class.
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™ , Ruby and Diamond series
Having attended Machine Introduction and Decorative Stitches is helpful, but not necessary.
No charge for class.
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:
- Husqvarna Viking® Designer, Sapphire, and Opal Series.
Having attended Machine Introduction is helpful, but not necessary.
No charge for class if your Viking® machine was purchased in our gallery. Please call 410 312 0050 to reserve a place in this class.
Kothy is well known for her down to earth approach in teaching. She is a designer, author and teacher. She has appeared on America Sews with Sue Hausmann, and her projects are featured in several books. Kothy enjoys showing people how to get the most out of their 6D™ Embroidery Software, sergers, longarm quilting and embroidery machines.
Project -My Tablet Tote
Kits are Precut- retail cost $15.00
Class time- 6 Hours, includes lunch
This is a round robin class, and all Viking Machines will be used. Each student will get to try all the different machines. Each student will do a monogram on their tablet cover. Student will experience the difference in each machine, by using decorative stitches and piecing on the sewing machines.
Please call 410 312 0050 to reserve a place in this class.
Make a quilted table runner.
Class details: basic stitching, cutting, choosing the right batting for your quilt, and free motion to finish.
seating limited, please call for availability.
6 week class
Make a quilted table runner.
Class details: basic stitching, cutting, choosing the right batting for your quilt, and free motion to finish.
seating limited, please call for availability.
6 week class
Make a quilted table runner.
Class details: basic stitching, cutting, choosing the right batting for your quilt, and free motion to finish.
seating limited, please call for availability.
6 week class
Make a quilted table runner.
Class details: basic stitching, cutting, choosing the right batting for your quilt, and free motion to finish.
seating limited, please call for availability.
6 week class
Make a quilted table runner.
Class details: basic stitching, cutting, choosing the right batting for your quilt, and free motion to finish.
seating limited, please call for availability.
6 week class
Make a quilted table runner.
Class details: basic stitching, cutting, choosing the right batting for your quilt, and free motion to finish.
seating limited, please call for availability.
6 week class
Make a quilted table runner.
Class details: basic stitching, cutting, choosing the right batting for your quilt, and free motion to finish.
seating limited, please call for availability.
6 week class
Make a quilted table runner.
Class details: basic stitching, cutting, choosing the right batting for your quilt, and free motion to finish.
seating limited, please call for availability.
FREELANCE EDUCATOR ALIX GRAHAM – MICHEL
A Special Sewing Event for the Sewing Novice, Apprentice and Expert . With a love of sewing instilled in her by her mother and grandmother, Alix Graham-Michel is teaching and inspiring the world to sew!
Member of the American Sewing Guild~Expert Sewing and Embroidery Professional~Specializing in Heirloom and Couture sewing~Licensed Martha Pullen Instructor~Quilting from the Heartland Instructor~Certified Instructor with SVP Worldwide~Certified in Fashion Design, Patternmaking and Clothing Construction~ Attended Fashion Institute of Technology~Work showcased in movies, magazines, charity events and boutiques in Philadelphia, New York and Atlanta~Nationwide Professional Instructor of consumer seminars
