New Owners 2 Holiday ditty Bag

s Class 2Learn how to toggle through your machine and about your stitches and make a Ditty Bag. Bring your machine and all accessories.

Maintenance Class

VSM PFAFF Cardshop 5DLearn to care for your machine in between professional cleanings. You must bring your machine and access.

Why Buy or Upgrade to 6d Software Presentation

Just what does the 6D Premier software do that previous versions do not?  Come to this presentation where Claudia will show how this new software will enhance your embroidery abilities with ease and efficiency.  The Husqvarna Viking embroidery software can be used on most brands of embroidery machines.

 

Bring your pen and paper to take notes while you watch the demonstration that will be held in our Viking Sewing Gallery.

Abbey Lane Bag

A pin cushion and a scrap bag all together in an adorable flower.  Cute was never this practical.  It even has a pocket to store your snippers.  Take 3 fat quarters, a charm pack and a couple of hours and you will have an ABBEY BAG. 

Purchase of “The Abbey Bag” pattern required at the Viking Sewing Gallery at $8.95

If interested, e-mail us directly for project photo to:

arlingtonheights@vikingsewinggallery.com

Abbey Lane Bag

 

A pin cushion and a scrap bag all together in an adorable flower.  Cute was never this practical.  It even has a pocket to store your snippers.  Take 3 fat quarters, a charm pack and a couple of hours and you will have an ABBEY BAG.

 

Purchase of “The Abbey Bag” pattern required at the Viking Sewing Gallery at $8.95

If interested, e-mail us directly for project photo to:

arlingtonheights@vikingsewinggallery.com

 

Embroidery Basics-Owner 3

Beginner class for all Viking and Singer EMBROIDERY machines. 

Students will learn how use the embroidery features of their machine.

Embroidery stabilizers and hooping techniques will also be covered in this class.

Please remember to bring your machine.

If you have Singer XL-400 or Viking 600E, you also will need to bring your computer.

No charge for class.

Decorative Sewing-Owner 2

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

Machine Introduction-Owner I

This class is for all Viking and Singer sewing machines.

In this class, students will become familiar with their machine and machine accessories.  Students will learn how to clean their machine, what needles and thread to use for different fabrics, how to thread machine and wind a bobbin, how to select and adjust stitches for different types of fabric and sewing techniques, how to sew a blind hem, seam overcast and buttonhole.

Please remember bring your machine to the class.

No charge for this class for machines purchased at any Viking Sewing Gallery

Machine Introduction-Owner I

This class is for all Viking and Singer sewing machines.

In this class, students will become familiar with their machine and machine accessories.  Students will learn how to clean their machine, what needles and thread to use for different fabrics, how to thread machine and wind a bobbin, how to select and adjust stitches for different types of fabric and sewing techniques, how to sew a blind hem, seam overcast and buttonhole.

Please remember bring your machine to the class.

No charge for this class for machines purchased at any Viking Sewing Gallery

Sewing Club November 2013

 

Get in the mood with this holiday table runner or make a smaller version as a placemat.

Project choices – for those without an embroidery machine, you may elect to applique a poinsettia or make a paper pieced tree. Those with machine embroidery will have completed the embroidered applique for this project earlier in the month.

Techniques

  • Sewing machine applique
  • Stitch in the ditch quilting
  • Basic piecing info – e.g. establishing your 1/4″ seam, proper way to hold your fabric
  • Options for binding the table runner will be discussed.

This class covers the piecing of the top.

Seasonal Table Runner/Door-Wall Hanging

Seasonal Table Runner/Door-Wall Hanging

5D/6D Embroidery/Embroidery Xtra – Afternoon

This class is for those new to their software program. We will be highlighting new features on the 6D Embroidery/Embroidery Xtra and mastering 5D Embroidery/Embroidery Xtra.

We will look at the ribbon bars of both programs, the Monogram Wizard, and the Encore feature.

It is recommended that new owners of Pro Plus and Premier take this class as well.

5D/6D Embroidery/Embroidery Xtra – Morning

This class is for those new to their software program. We will be highlighting new features on the 6D Embroidery/Embroidery Xtra and mastering 5D Embroidery/Embroidery Xtra.

We will look at the ribbon bars of both programs, the Monogram Wizard, and the Encore feature.

It is recommended that new owners of Pro Plus and Premier take this class as well.

Serger Club – Nov12, 2013 Evening

Coverstitch evening clutch with fabric flower embellishment. 

Your machine must be able to do a coverstitch.

Chainstitching will be used as a decorative tool. This project also features the Corded Wavy Edge foot for the S21 and S25 owners.

This makes a beautiful gift or a beautiful clutch for New Year’s Eve.

 

 

 

Serger Club – Nov12, 2013 Afternoon

Coverstitch evening clutch with fabric flower embellishment. 

Your machine must be able to do a coverstitch.

Chainstitching will be used as a decorative tool. This project also features the Corded Wavy Edge foot for the S21 and S25 owners.

This makes a beautiful gift or a beautiful clutch for New Year’s Eve.

 

 

 

Serger Basics – Nov 11, 2013

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.

 

Includes the following machines:

  • Husqvarna Viking® H|Class™ S21 and S25

 

 

Owner Basics Computerized Vikings – Nov 7, 2013

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, 30, and 50

Designer Ruby deLuxe

Designer Diamond deLuxe

Designer Diamond Royale

 

 

Serger Basics – Nov 4, 2013

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

 

5D Pro Plus & 6D Premier Software – Nov 2, 2013

6D is here! And several of you already own it. It is time to start at learning the ins and outs of this new system.

We will plunge into the Design Creator, create a design, and then add to it. This is an interactive lesson using more than one module of the program.

Join us!

Please note the  week change.

Owner Basics -Nov 5, 2013

 

This class is an introduction to your new Husqvarna Viking® Emerald 116 or 118 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:

  • Husqvarna Viking Emerald 116 and 118
  • All Singer® Models

 

No charge for this class.

 

No charge for this class.

Sew & Go!

Feeling a little rushed for time? This quick, shortened version of our Owner’s One class guides you through the basics of machine operation. In less than an hour you will thread the machine, wind a bobbin and navigate through basic stich selection.

Sew & Go!

Feeling a little rushed for time? This quick, shortened version of our Owner’s One class guides you through the basics of machine operation. In less than an hour you will thread the machine, wind a bobbin and navigate through basic stich selection.

Serger Basics

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

Decorative Stitches: Viking Owner’s 2

 Explore the decorative and specialty stitches available on your Viking sewing machine. Bring your machine, accessories owner’s manual, white  all-purpose thread, decorative thread and scissors. Class size is limited, so call to reserve your spot! Basic Machine Operation: Owner’s 1 is a prerequisite for this class!

Decorative Stitches

Sewing Machine Basics: Owner’s 1

Singer LogoNow 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.

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Sewing Machine Basics: Owner’s 1

Singer LogoNow 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.

Husqvarna H logo

Round Robbin, Come try our new stuff party!

Please join us Tuesday for a Round Robin/Come try our new machines and more party!  You will be using all of our amazing new sewing machine models and some of our new products to make an adorable snowman table topper/pillow.  Please RSVP by phone or email.  We want to be sure to have enough kits available to make the snowman topper.

6D Embroidery System Class

Learn all about the new 6D Embroidery System: open more than one window at the same time; bring in letters individually so you can change easily change sizes; use a new windows plug-in so you can see your designs without your dongle; find more fonts — including a puffy foam font, more designs, and more creative freedom! This class is for 6D owners, and those who are thinking about upgrading or purchasing the 6D Embroidery System.

Embroidered Holiday Tablecloth

Purchase a ready-made table cloth or a piece of linen to fit your table. You’ll also need to select your embroidery designs prior to the class. Karen will show you how to size your designs to fit your tablecloth and stitch them out. Be sure to stop by the store and check out Karen’s gorgeous sample!

Metal Hoop Class

Discover how easy it can be to hoop jeans, slippery fabrics like rayon, or anything that’s been difficult to hoop in the past with the new metal hoop. This class is free with the purchase of the hoop.

Holiday Tablerunner

Holiday Table Runner

Holiday Table Runner

Create this lovely Christmas table runner while learning to program stitches to imitate embroidery.  Project can be done on your Viking Opal, Sapphire, Topaz, Ruby or Diamond.  Learn to use the circular attachment  and learn simple piecing.

Software Owner’s Class – 5D Embroidery & Embroidery Extra

5DSoftware-Logo-(1)[1]This class is an introduction to your 5D Embroidery Software. In this class you will learn some basics on how to use your embroidery software, manipulate designs, plan project layouts, and add text and monograms to your project.

Includes the following software packages:

  • 5D Embroidery Software Packages:
    • 5D Embroidery
    • 5D Embroidery Extra
    • 5D Embroidery Professional
    • 5D Embroidery Professional Plus
  • 0000224_6d-embroidery-software_3006D Embroidery Packages:
    • 6D Embroidery
    • 6D Embroidery Extra
    • 6D Embroidery Premiere

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