Maintenance Class

take to classThis Class you will learn how to care for your machine in between professional cleanings . You will need to bring your machine and all accessories.

Sheila’s Tablerunner

Table runner 2  Join Sheila and learn how to make this beautiful Tablerunner!  Choose a striped fabric to create this one of a kind item.  Use fabric magic and embroidery to make it really special.

Owner’s Serger Class 09/12/14 Please call to schedule

Learn how to use, thread and take care of your serger!

Please Bring 4 different colors of serger thread and a pair of scissors and your serger.serger

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 $15 unless you are already an owner of the item(s) featured in the class or you choose to purchase the item during class at 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!

Owner’s Serger Class 09/22/14 Please call to schedule

Learn how to use, thread and take care of your serger! Please Bring 4 different colors of serger thread, a pair of scissors and your serger.serger

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 $15 unless you are already an owner of the item featured in the class or you choose to purchase the item during class at 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!

Crazy Quilted Stocking

Learn to use decorative stitching on the sewing machine to make a quick and easy Christmas Stocking using left over fabric scraps.

Class will include one two hour class to complete the project.

Cost for the class is $10 plus materials.

Class will be Monday, September 30 3:30-5:30pm.

***Registration required

 

crazy quilt stocking

Crazy Quilted Stocking

Learn to use decorative stitching on the sewing machine to make a quick and easy Christmas Stocking using left over fabric scraps.

Class will include one two hour class to complete the project.

Cost for the class is $10 plus materials.

Class will be Saturday, September 21 2:30-4:30pm.

***Registration required

 

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Crazy Pieced Stocking – Serger

Learn to use decorative stitching on the serger  to make a quick and easy Christmas Stocking using left over fabric scraps.

Class will include one two hour class to complete the project.

Cost for the class is $10 plus materials.

Class will be Monday, September 23 3:30-5:30pm.

***Registration required

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Crazy Pieced Stocking – Serger

Learn to use decorative stitching on the serger  to make a quick and easy Christmas Stocking using left over fabric scraps.

Class will include one two hour class to complete the project.

Cost for the class is $10 plus materials.

Class will be Saturday, September 14 2:30-4:30pm.

***Registration required

 

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Seasonal Placement

Make a seasonal placement while learning to do a mitered corner and sew on a button and attaching bias tape using the specialty feet.

Class will include one two hour class to complete the project.

Cost for the class is $10 plus materials.

Class will be Sunday, September 29 2-4pm.

***Registration required

Seasonal Placement

Make a seasonal placement while learning to do a mitered corner and sew on a button and attaching bias tape using the specialty feet.

Class will include one two hour class to complete the project.

Cost for the class is $10 plus materials.

Class will be Tuesday, September 24 4-6pm.

***Registration required

Seasonal Placement

Make a seasonal placement while learning to do a mitered corner and sew on a button and attaching bias tape using the specialty feet.

Class will include one two hour class to complete the project.

Cost for the class is $10 plus materials.

Class will be Tuesday, September 17 4-6pm.

***Registration required

Circular Attachment #2

Learn how to use the NEW circular attachment while making a decorative pillow.

***Registration required and  you must purchase the circular attachment to take the class

Class consists of two 3 hour classes – Saturday, September 7 and Saturday, September 28.

Cost $30 plus materials

 

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Circular Attachment #1

Learn how to use the NEW circular attachment while making a decorative pillow.

***Registration required and  you must purchase the circular attachment to take the class

Class consists of two 3 hour classes – Saturday, September 7 and Saturday, September 28.

Cost $30 plus materials

 

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Embroidery Market Bag #2

This class includes sewing and embroidery techniques in making a reversible shopping bag with pockets.

Class will include two 3 hour classes to complete the project.

Cost for the class is $30 plus materials and pattern.

Class begins Monday, September 9 and will be continued on Monday, September 16 from 3-6pm.

***Registration required

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Embroidery Market Bag #1

This class includes sewing and embroidery techniques in making a reversible shopping bag with pockets.

Class will include two 3 hour classes to complete the project.

Cost for the class is $30 plus materials and pattern.

Class begins Monday, September 9 and will be continued on Monday, September 16 from 3-6pm.

***Registration required

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Owners #1

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

Time: 4pm-6pm (Registration required)

Owners #1

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

Time: 4pm-6pm (Registration required)

Singer Machine Introduction 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, scissors and sewing thread.

Includes the following machines:
• All Singer® Models

No charge for this class if purchased from us.

Singer Machine Introduction 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,scissors and sewing thread.

Includes the following machines:
• All Singer® Models

No charge for this class.

Singer Machine Introduction 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,scissors and sewing thread.

Includes the following machines:
• All Singer® Models

No charge for this class.

Singer Machine Introduction 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,scissors and sewing thread.

Includes the following machines:
• All Singer® Models

No charge for this class.

Singer Machine Introduction 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,scissors and sewing thread.

Includes the following machines:
• All Singer® Models

No charge for this class.

Singer Machine Introduction 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, scissors and sewing thread.

Includes the following machines:
• All Singer® Models

No charge for this class if purchased from us.

Singer Machine Introduction 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, scissors and sewing thread.

Includes the following machines:
• All Singer® Models

No charge for this class if purchased from us.

Singer Machine Introduction 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, scissors and sewing thread.

Includes the following machines:
• All Singer® Models

No charge for this class if purchased from us.

Singer Machine Introduction 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, scissors and sewing thread.

Includes the following machines:
• All Singer® Models

No charge for this class if purchased from us.

Viking Owners Machine Introduction

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, scissors and sewing thread.

Includes the following machines:
• All Husqvarna Viking® Machines

No charge for this class if purchased from us.

Serger Basics

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.

Serger Basics

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.

Summer Sewing with Lu

***Having Fun in the Kitchen***
Time to start thinking… Holiday Gifts
This project would make a wonderful gift!

Casserole Carrier

This month we will be making an adorable Casserole Carrier.  This would make a nice hostess gift for all those holiday parties you’ll be attending, or as a gift for an ailing friend.  It’s always nice to take a special dish somewhere, but it’s even nicer when it’s wrapped in a beautiful carrier.  You won’t want to miss this class.

Stabilizers 101

Do you like to make lace? Or have you tried cutwork needles?  The right stabilizer makes all the difference in the world! Stabilizers are no longer a mystery. It doesn’t matter if you have been embroidering for years or just beginning.  There is something for everyone in this class. Come and learn which one to use and when. Let us show you how they will help you dazzle your family and friends on those gifts you are making for birthdays, baby showers, weddings, anniversaries, Christmas etc.  You won’t want to miss this class!!

Space is limited, reserve your spot today for this class being held Wednesday Sept 4, from 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm.  The cost is $10.00, and remember on the day of class you get a 15% discount on your purchase of notions – stabilizers, hoops, needles, threads, feet etc.

Serger Club: Serger Scrap Bag

Serger Scrap Bag

Who doesn’t need someplace to put all those scraps while we serge!  This handy Scrap catcher hangs right under your serger.  Now while you are serging the scraps fall right into the bag.  Not serging?  It can sit under or next to your sewing machine as well.

Please, request the supply list and cutting instruction when sign up for the class.

Heirloom Club: Sampler Heirloom Quilt – Block 3

s Teeth Block

The sampler heirloom quilt will consist of nine blocks.  Each block will feature a different heirloom technique.  The third block will feature  “shark’s teeth” technique.   The cost for this club is $5.00

Supply List:

Husqvarna Viking Sewing Machine

14 x 20 square of main fabric light starched (batiste, broadcloth, light weight linen)

Threads:  heirloom spool and a bobbin

Needles: universal #70 or #80, wing #100 or #120

Feet: Clear B Foot and Clear Seam Guide Foot

Notions: spray starch, purple marking pen, sharp point scissors

Wonder tape or fabric glue

 

September Embroidery Software Club- Wednesday

Zippered Bags in the Hoop! I am designing a zippered bag for you to do in the hoop. Bring your laptop, or use the store computer, a zipper, some scraps of fabric, batting, and we will design the bag and stitch it out. These will make great gifts for the holidays.

Zippered Bags

September Viking Club – Tuesday

 Open Sew.  Due to the renovations this month, we are hosting an open sew date.  Come join us and finish a project or get some help with another project. 

Machine Owners Introduction – Thursday

Learn about threading the machine, bobbins, sewing on different weights of fabric, blind hems, buttonholes and more. Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control, machine user’s guide, and sewing thread.

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5D Software Owners Class 1

Open to all Topaz,  Ruby and Diamond machine owners as well as 5D Embroidery, 5D Embroidery Extra and 5D Embroidery Professional software owners. We will be working with the organizer and configure tabs and creating a font with 5D Quick font. If your software is installed on a laptop, please bring it with you.

5D Software Owners Class 2

Open to 5D Embroidery, 5D Embroidery Extra and 5D Embroidery Professional software owners.  We will be working with the Monogram Wizard, Encore and the color tone option. If your software is installed on a laptop, please bring it with you.

5D Embroidery System

 

Serger Heirloom Pillow

Create a quick and easy heirloom pillow using a serger. Use a rolled hem, flatlock and learn gathering techniques on your serger.

Class Fee $ 30

Instructor Sue Ingrassia 

Supply list available in store. Students must pre-register and pre-pay so that the class will not be cancelled. Class fees are payable by cash or check only. Class size is limited; to hold your space please pay for the class in advance.

Serger Heirloom Pillow

Serger Heirloom Pillow

Ruffled Serger Pillow

Create a ruffle pillow with a rolled edge on your serger. Learn how to gather with your serger.

Class Fee $30

Instructor: Sue Ingrassia

Supply list available in store. Students must pre-register and pre-pay so that the class will not be cancelled. Class fees are payable by cash or check only. Class size is limited; to hold your space please pay for the class in advance

 

Serger Jacket

Create a jacket from six squares of fleece in no time at all! Learn how to make this magic (yep there is a trick!) jacket and master the overlock stitch on your serger for thick fleece fabric.

Class Fee $30

Instructor Sue Ingrassia

 

Serger Basics

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.

Viking Owners Machine Introduction

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, scissors and sewing thread.

Includes the following machines:
• All Husqvarna Viking® Machines

No charge for this class if purchased from us.

Witch Towel

Kick off the Halloween season in style with this delightful, easy Witch Towel!  This is a sewing-only project that uses trim and scrap fabric to create a fun decoration for your Halloween celebrations.  What a great gift it makes too!

Witch Towel

Witch Towel

Kathy’s Ruler-Holder Wall Hanging

Looking for a way to store all of those large clear rulers that you use in sewing and embroidery?  Come join Kathy to create a delightful wall hanging that holds all of those awkward rulers in tidy pockets!  It hangs neatly on the wall, out of your way, and keeps rulers safe from breaking.  This class is $15.00

Gayle’s Jelly Roll Serger Tote #2

This exciting two-part class uses a jelly roll and duck cloth to create the perfect tote for every day use!  You will get comfortable using decorative threads with your serger when using pearl cotton in the upper and lower loopers to create an elegant finish between jelly roll strips.  Want to get more comfortable with your serger and learn how to use it for creative effects?  This is the class for you!

5D Embroidery Software Basics

2013 August monograms on mapDuring this class you will learn how to configure your 5D Embroidery Software, transfer designs to and from your computer to your embroidery machine and perform basic editing of designs. Please bring your laptop with software already installed. There is no charge for this class.

Introduction to Sergers (New Owner’s Serger Class)

This class is an introduction to your new serger. Learn the basic features of your machine including three- and four-thread overlock stitches and rolled hems. Please bring your machine, accessories, machine owner’s manual and four cones of serger thread. There is no charge for this class.

Includes the following machines:

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

Buttonholes and Zippers Class

Learn how easy it is to create buttonholes and insert zippers with your new Singer or Husqvarna Viking Sewing Machine. In this two-hour class, we’ll show you how to sew exposed zippers, centered zippers, invisible zippers as well as use the buttonhole attachment on your machine. Please bring two 12” zippers and one 12” invisible zipper, all with nylon coils, as well as all-purpose sewing thread. The cost for this class is $10.