Machine Owner’s I (Introduction to Sewing)

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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

Closed for Inventory

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Please be advised that the Tacoma Viking Sewing Gallery will be closed all day on January 3, 2013 for inventory. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause.

 

Designer Diamond & Ruby Technique Club

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!

 

 

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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™

 

Special Technique Demo

Join us every Saturday afternoon for a different technique using the accessory feet that are available for your Husqvarna Viking sewing machine. There are so many feet for our machines is hard to know which one you want. We’ll show you why you have got to have this foot. We will feature a different machine accessory foot each week.. You can come in and see a demonstration on the foot, so you can see how it works. That way its like trying it before you buy it.

1. Circular Attachment        2. Pin Tuck        3. Narrow Hem Foot

You Don’t need to register or even bring anything. Just show up for the Demo.

January 11, 18 and 25  at 3:00pm.

 

 

 

 

Special Technique Demo

Join us every Saturday afternoon for a different technique using the accessory feet that are available for your Husqvarna Viking sewing machine. There are so many feet for our machines is hard to know which one you want. We’ll show you why you have got to have this foot. We will feature a different machine accessory foot each week.. You can come in and see a demonstration on the foot, so you can see how it works. That way its like trying it before you buy it.

1. Circular Attachment        2. Pin Tuck        3. Narrow Hem Foot

You Don’t need to register or even bring anything. Just show up for the Demo.

January 11, 18 and 25  at 3:00pm.

 

 

 

 

Special Technique Demo

Join us every Saturday afternoon for a different technique using the accessory feet that are available for your Husqvarna Viking sewing machine. There are so many feet for our machines is hard to know which one you want. We’ll show you why you have got to have this foot. We will feature a different machine accessory foot each week.. You can come in and see a demonstration on the foot, so you can see how it works. That way its like trying it before you buy it.

1. Circular Attachment        2. Pin Tuck        3. Narrow Hem Foot

You Don’t need to register or even bring anything. Just show up for the Demo.

January 11, 18 and 25  at 3:00pm.

 

 

 

 

Advanced Techniques (Diamond and Ruby): Paper Templates and Design Positioning

We offer advanced classes for owners of the Diamond Deluxe, Diamond and Ruby embroidery machines.  These classes are designed to teach techniques specific to these machines, so that owners can understand and utilize all there is on these wonderful machines!

New techniques will be introduced every two months.  In the two month period, one class will be offered during the daytime, and one in the evening, so that everyone can attend; the topic will be the same for both classes.

This session’s topic technique is Use of Paper Templates and Design Positioning.  Learn to do these techniques on your Designer Diamond/Deluxe or Ruby/Deluxe sewing machine.

What to Bring:  Sewing machine, sewing accessories, machine user guide, scissors, sewing notions.

Who should Register:  Owners of a Husqvarna Viking Diamond/Deluxe or Ruby/Deluxe Embroidery machine

There is no cost for this class.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to set up and be ready for class to start on time!

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Advanced Techniques (ROYALE OWNERS ONLY OR INTERESTED IN TRADING UP): Dimensional Stitching

We offer advanced classes for owners of the Diamond Deluxe, Diamond and Ruby embroidery machines.  These classes are designed to teach techniques specific to these machines, so that owners can understand and utilize all there is on these wonderful machines!

This session’s topic technique is Dimensional Stitching, unique to the Diamond Royale.  Create applique through normal stitching techniques, and create gorgeous pop up stitching.

What to Bring:  Sewing machine, sewing accessories, machine user guide, scissors, sewing notions.

Who should Register:  Owners of Diamond Royale

There is no cost for this class.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to set up and be ready for class to start on time!

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Advanced Techniques (Diamond and Ruby): 4 Way Stitches and Saving Designs

We offer advanced classes for owners of the Diamond Deluxe, Diamond and Ruby embroidery machines.  These classes are designed to teach techniques specific to these machines, so that owners can understand and utilize all there is on these wonderful machines!

New techniques will be introduced every two months.  In the two month period, one class will be offered during the daytime, and one in the evening, so that everyone can attend; the topic will be the same for both classes.

This session’s topic technique is 4 way stitches AND Saving designs and Stitches to your Sewing/Embroidery machines.  Learn to do these techniques on your Designer Diamond/Deluxe or Ruby/Deluxe sewing machine.

What to Bring:  Sewing machine, sewing accessories, machine user guide, scissors, sewing notions.

Who should Register:  Owners of a Husqvarna Viking Diamond/Deluxe or Ruby/Deluxe Embroidery machine

There is no cost for this class.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to set up and be ready for class to start on time!

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5D Quilt Design Creator Workshop

Learn about the primary functions of 5D Quilt Design Creator.   Create beautiful quilt motifs and patterns .  Learn to create custom quilt labels for your quilts.

What to Bring:  Laptop with software installed, laptop peripherals, USB stick, 5D Quilt Design Creator dongle

Who should Register:  Owners of 5D Quilt Design Creator.

Please attend 5D Embroidery I (Software) before attending this class.

There is no cost for this class.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to set up and be ready for class to start on time!

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6D Premier Workshop: Stitch Editor Plus

Learn to edit the shape and style of your design objects.  Learn Muti-wave and motif fills.  Learn to change density of an area of your embroidery.  Emboss your designs in the fill area.  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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6D Embroidery II: Embroidery Extra (Software)

Learn about the primary functions of 6D Embroidery Extra.  Use the Monogram, Express Design, Background and Split Design wizards; use the Quilt Block and Photo Stitch wizards.  Learn to edit your designs one stitch at a time, or remove blocks of stitches.  Use the Express Design Wizard to do basic design digitizing.

What to Bring:  Laptop with software installed, laptop peripherals, USB stick, 5D dongle

Who should Register:  Owners of 6D Embroidery Extra or 6D Premier.

Please attend 6D Embroidery I before attending this class.

There is no cost for this class.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to set up and be ready for class to start on time!

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6D Embroidery I (Software)

Learn about the primary functions of the 6D Embroidery software.  Find and load, combine, resize, add lettering to designs.  Create endless designs, and repeat components of designs using the Encore wizard.  This is a great beginning to your use of the 5D Software system.

What to Bring:  Laptop with software installed, laptop peripherals, USB stick, 6D dongle

Who should Register:  Owners of 6D Embroidery, 6D Embroidery Extra, or 6D Premier.

We strongly recommend you attend 6D Explorer before you attend this class.

There is no charge for this class.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to set up and be ready for class to start on time!

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6D Premier Workshop: Design Creator

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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6D Explorer (Software)

Learn about the primary functions of the 6D Explorer Plug In, Machine Communications, and Quick Font programs which are available as a free download for you on the husqvarnaviking.com website when you purchase your embroidery machine.  These include:  Viewing designs, viewing design info, sending design from PC to your embroidery machine,creating embroidery fonts from PC fonts.

What to Bring:  Laptop with software installed, laptop peripherals, USB stick

Who should Register:  Any Husqvarna Viking Embroidery machine owner should sign up.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to set up and be ready for class to start on time!

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Serger III: Coverstitch and Chain Stitch

Husqvarna Viking sergers can be used for advanced functions and decorative stitching.  In this class, we focus on threading for the cover stitch and chain stitch.  Learn about starting and ending your cover stitch, and about creating thread chains using the chain stitch.

What to Bring:  Serger, serger accessories, machine user guide, scissors, serger thread (4), C stitch plate cover.

Who should Register:  Anyone with a Husqvarna Viking Serger which has a chain stitch looper (ask us if you are unsure!)

There is no charge for this class.

Please take this class after attending at least Serger I:  Serger Basics.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to set up and be ready for class to start on time!

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Serger II: Serging Stitches

Expand your knowledge of Husqvarna Viking serging!  In this class we focus on threading for the 3-thread flatlock stitch, 3-thread rolled edge, and 2-thread rolled edge.  Learn about the two-thread converter, decorative threads, and use of Bulky Nylon for the  rolled edge stitches.

What to Bring:  Serger, serger accessories, machine user guide, scissors, serger thread (4).

Who should Register:  Anyone with a Husqvarna Viking Serger

There is no charge for this class.

You should attend Serger I:  Serger Basics before attending this class.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to set up and be ready for class to start on time!

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Serger I: Serging Basics

Welcome to the Viking world of serging!  Learn the basic features of your serger including how to thread for the 4-thread overlock and 3-thread overlock stitch.  Learn about threading, thread selection, maintenance for your machine, parts of the serger,  chaining off, finishing your seam, turning corners, reading your user manual/charts.  We will focus on threading for the 4-thread overlock and 3-thread overlock stitches.

What to Bring:  Serger, serger accessories, machine user guide, scissors, serger thread (4).

Who should Register:  Anyone with a Husqvarna Viking Serger

There is no charge for this class.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to set up and be ready for class to start on time!

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Embroidery II – Connectivity and Advanced Embroidery JAN 14 CLASS FULL

Embroidery Basics I was just the start.  In this second embroidery machine owners class, learn about communications software, how to transfer a design from your PC to your embroidery machines, how to customize designs, embroidery machine functions, troubleshooting, plus more hooping and stitching out.

What to bring:  Sewing machine, sewing accessories, machine user guide, scissors, USB stick, bobbins, bobbin thread, embroidery unit and your hoops

Prerequisites:  Embroidery Basics I

Who should register:  Husqvarna Viking Embroidery machine owners (Topaz 20, Topaz 30, Designer Ruby/ Ruby Deluxe, Designer Diamond/ Diamond Deluxe)

We recommend you attend Embroidery I: Embroidery Functions before you attend this class

There is no fee for this class.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to set up and be ready for class to start on time!

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Embroidery I: Embroidery Basics I

This class is just the beginning of the wonderful world of Husqvarna Viking embroidery!  Learn about embroidery functions on your machine, design selection, hooping your fabric, types of stabilizer, loading your design, adjusting your design for your hoop, stitch out, and troubleshooting.

What to bring:  Sewing machine, sewing accessories, machine user guide, scissors, bobbins, bobbin thread, Husqvarna Viking USB stick, embroidery unit and your hoops.

Who should register:  Husqvarna Viking Embroidery machine owners (Topaz 20, Topaz 30, Designer Ruby/ Ruby Deluxe, Designer Diamond/ Diamond Deluxe)

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

There is no fee for this class.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to set up and be ready for class to start on

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Machine Owners II: Decorative Stitches

 

In this second Owners class, learn about wing needles, heirloom stitching, applique, and free motion quilting.  Learn how to create, program and save your own stitch sequences.  Embrace all the wonderful features of your new machine!

Please take the Machine Owners I class first!

What to bring:  Sewing machine, sewing accessories, machine user guide, scissors, white thread and alternate color thread, bobbins, bobbin thread, embroidery unit and your hoops.

Who should register:  Husqvarna Viking machine owners (Emerald 116, 118, and HClass 100Q do not need to attend this class)

There is no charge for this class

We recommend that you attend Machine Owners I:  Learn to love your Machine prior to attending this class.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to set up and be ready for class to start on time!

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Machine Owners I: Learn to Love your Machine

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In this first Owners class, learn about stitch selection, how to use each foot included with your machine, creation of a blind hem, buttonholes, thread and needle selection, and maintenance of your machine.  This is a great way to get started with your new machine!

What to Bring:  Machine, Accessories, User Guide, Power Cord, Foot Control, Bobbins, Thread

There is no charge for this class.

 

Beginning Software 6D Embroidery

This class will get you started with the basics. Please bring your laptop,dongle,USB drive,license code, and CD. If you do not have a laptop you may follow along on our store computer.

New Owners Class — Sergers

Machines without a coverstitch — 2 classes

January 10 and January 17 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Machines with a Coverstitch

January10, January 17 and January 24 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

New Owners Class — Sergers

Machines without a coverstitch — 2 classes

January 10 and January 17 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Machines with a Coverstitch

January10, January 17 and January 24 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

New Owners Class — Sergers

Machines without a coverstitch — 2 classes

January 10 and January 17 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Machines with a Coverstitch

January10, January 17 and January 24 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Embroidery Basics

Welcome to the 3rd level of machine owners classes – aka Embroidery Basics! This class will walk you through a basic stitch out – from beginning to end. Level one (Machine Basics) completition required. Topics covered include:

Design File Trasfer

Proper Hooping Techniques

Types of Stabilizers

Design setup: how to position design on screen, how to choose proper hoop size, how to rotate and resize, how to manipluate stitch order and count, how to delete stop functions in lettering

And, if time allows, Applique by Machine Embroidery

Please be sure to bring all necessary machine accessories (ie the embroidery unit, power cord, foot pedal, etc) . In addition, you will need the small hoop that comes with your machine, fabric (prefer solid cotton), embroidery thread, bobbin thread, stabilizer, 3 -4 colors of embroidery thread, USB stick that comes with your machine, and your thinking cap!

5D Software Advanced

For 5D Embroidery Extra and 5D Professional owners only. At least 3 classes of 5D Software basic class completion required. There is a very wide range of modules and topics that are covered in 5D advance classes, which include but are not imited to:

5D Embroidery Extra

5D Design Creator

5D PortraitStitch

5D CrossStitch

5D Sketch

You need to bring your own laptop with the 5D program loaded on it. Don’t forget your dongle, USB stick, power cord and mouse as well!

Sergers Class 2

This class is a continuation on learning the basics to your new serger. Learn threading techniques and more. 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.

Sergers Class1

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.

Serger Basics II

New SergersThis class is a continuation on learning the basics to your new serger.  Learn threading techniques and more.  Please bring your machine, accessories, machine owner’s manual, and serger thread.

 

For the following machines

  • Husqvarna Viking H Class 200
  • Husqvarna Viking s21
  • Husqvarna Viking s25

 

 

Serger Basics

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

 

 

Singer Owners Class

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

 

No charge for this class.

Singer Owners Class

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

 

No charge for this class.

Advanced Embroidery and Connectivity 4

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.

Embroidery Basics 3

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.

Decorative Sewing 2

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® Models
• All Singer® Models

Having attended Machine Introduction is helpful, but not necessary.

No charge for this class.

Machine Introduction Class1

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.

Diamond Techniques Class

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Come in for this class and learn all about your Designer Diamond or Diamond Deluxe.We will be working on design positioning in a small hoop.

Owner’s Class One – Machine Introduction

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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Owner’s Class One – Machine Introduction

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.

Woman on Sewing Machine

Owner’s Class One – Machine Introduction

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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