Embroidery Basics & Connectivity – Owner’s Class 3 & 4

Begin the wonderful world of embroidery!  Learn how to hoop your fabric & why there are so many stabilizers.  You will also learn how to use your 5D Organizer and send your design to your USB stick or directly to your machine.  Please bring your machine, embroidery unit, USB stick, manuals, filled bobbin and embroidery thread.

Owners’ Singer Class

This 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 models:
All Singer Models

No charge for this class.

Owners’ Singer Class

This 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 models:
All Singer Models

No charge for this class.

Decorative Sewing – Owner’s Class 2

Learn to use your machine’s decorative stitches and how to program on your new machine.  Please bring all accessories, power cord, foot control, user’s manual and sewing thread.

Serger Basics I & II – Owner’s Class

This is an introduction to your new serger.  Learn basic parts of the machine, how-to thread, do four-thread overlock and maintain your new serger.  Please bring your machine, accessories, owner’s manual and serger thread.

Machine Introduction & Maintenance – Owner’s Class 1 & 2

This class is an introduction to your new Husqvarna Viking® or Singer® sewing machine. Learn the basic features of your machine including how to thread, fill a bobbin and select stitches.  You will also learn how to maintain your new investment!  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.

Owners’ Singer Class

This 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 models:
All Singer Models

No charge for this class.

5D Embroidery Class

Learn what 5D Embroidery can do for you!   Class includes learning icons, organizing folders, handouts & projects.   This class is also a great way to see a demonstration for anyone who has not purchased yet!

Declare Your Space

Declare yor sewing room space your own and personalize with a fun sign that suits your personality.  Google “Fun sewing room sayings” to come up with your own.  Learn to make your own fabric and embellish with raw edge flowers. Sign up soon, class space is limited.

Sit & Sew Saturday

Sew with friends!  Bring your project and let’s sew together!  Please bring machine, power cord & foot control, all accessories, user manual and sewing supplies.

Owner’s Class 2

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!

Owner’s Class 1

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!

Advanced Machine Embroidery

Having attended Machine Introduction, Decorative Stitches and Embroidery Basics are helpful, but not necessary.

During this Connectivity and Advanced Embroidery Class, you will customize designs and learn how to transfer designs to and/ or  from your computer to your embroidery machine.

 

Do Not bring your embroidery machine. All you need is your laptop with your software installed. (Do not worry if your software is on a computer that is not portable, we can gather around the store’s computer.
This is a great time for questions or trouble-shooting about any issues you’ve been having.

 

Includes the following machines:

  • Husqvarna   Viking® Designer Topaz™ 20
  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Topaz™ 30
  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Ruby deLuxe™
  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Diamond deLuxe™

 

 

No charge for class.

Viking Machine Emboidery Basics

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

This class is the beginning class for embroidery.  It gives basic instructions on how to achieve beautiful embroidery starting with using the right stabilizer and proper hooping.  We’ll also teach you how to choose, adjust and save your designs.

Please bring your machine, embroidery unit, USB stick with designs, sampler book, bobbins filled with bobbin- fill, and embroidery threads in several colors.

Includes the  following machines:

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

 

 

 

No charge for   class.

 

Advanced Machine Embroidery

Having attended Machine Introduction, Decorative Stitches and Embroidery Basics are helpful, but not necessary.

During this Connectivity and Advanced Embroidery Class, you will customize designs and learn how to transfer designs to and/ or  from your computer to your embroidery machine.

 

Do Not bring your embroidery machine.

All you need is your laptop with your software installed. (Do not worry if your software is on a computer that is not portable, we can gather around the store’s computer.
This is a great time for questions or trouble-shooting about any issues you’ve been having.

 

Includes the following machines:

  • Husqvarna   Viking® Designer Topaz™ 20
  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Topaz™ 30
  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Ruby deLuxe™
  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Diamond deLuxe™

 

No charge for class.

Viking Machine Emboidery Basics

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

This class is the beginning class for embroidery.  It gives basic instructions on how to achieve beautiful embroidery starting with using the right stabilizer and proper hooping.  We’ll also teach you how to choose, adjust and save your designs.

Please bring your machine, embroidery unit, USB stick with designs, sampler book, bobbins filled with bobbin- fill, and embroidery threads in several colors.

Includes the  following machines:

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

 

 

 

No charge for   class.

 

Viking machine owners class 2

Having attended Machine Introduction is helpful, but not necessary.

Learn to use your machine’s decorative stitches. Have some fun with appliques techniques and even try some free motion sewing. The last part of the class will be teaching you how to program on your new machine. Those who have machines that do not have this ability may leave early, or stay and watch.

Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control, machine user’s guide, and several colors of thread.

Includes the following machines:

  • All Husqvarna Viking® Models

 

 

 

No charge for this class.

Singer Machine Owners

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/or paper for taking notes.  You will need to bring sewing thread and scissors, but we will provide the fabric to play with.

 

Includes the following machines:

All   Singer® Models

 

No charge for   this class.

Singer Machine Owners

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/or paper for taking notes.  You will need to bring sewing thread and scissors, but we will provide the fabric to play with.

 

Includes the following machines:

All   Singer® Models

 

No charge for   this class.

Viking Machine Owners Class 1

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/or paper for taking notes.  You will need to bring sewing thread and scissors, but we will provide the fabric to play with.

 

Includes the   following machines:

  •   All   Husqvarna Viking® Models

 

No charge for   this class.

Viking Machine Owners Class 1

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/or paper for taking notes.  You will need to bring sewing thread and scissors, but we will provide the fabric to play with.

 

Includes the   following machines:

  •   All   Husqvarna Viking® Models

 

No charge for   this class.

Viking Club Does Applique – Class 2 of 2

Class 2 of 2
Applique a pair of Flip Flops onto background fabric using stitch witchery or heat and bond. Class will include the satin stitch and decorative stitches to complete binding. Also, included you will learn how to use the Quick Easy Mitered Binding Tool. Feet used for this project will be the 1/4 piecing foot and the open toe foot. You will need the Sew Biz Calendar Parade Summer pattern. Class Price $10.00 and will consist of two session, June 3rd and June 10th Please bring your sewing machine, scissors, pins, stitch witchery or heat and bond, thread, and the above mentioned feet. You will need two different coordinating fat quarters for the sandals, 1/3 yd tonal background fabric, 1/2 yd backing fabric, 1/2″ ribbon, two buttons, jumbo rick rack for side borders, 13×14 inches of low loft or Pellon 987 craft batting. (Please note: should be cotton fabric)

Viking Club Does Applique – Class 1 of 2

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Applique a pair of Flip Flops onto background fabric using stitch witchery or heat and bond. Class will include the satin stitch and decorative stitches to complete binding. Also, included you will learn how to use the Quick Easy Mitered Binding Tool. Feet used for this project will be the 1/4 piecing foot and the open toe foot. You will need the Sew Biz Calendar Parade Summer pattern. Class Price $10.00 and will consist of two session, June 3rd and June 10th Please bring your sewing machine, scissors, pins, stitch witchery or heat and bond, thread, and the above mentioned feet. You will need two different coordinating fat quarters for the sandals, 1/3 yd tonal background fabric, 1/2 yd backing fabric, 1/2″ ribbon, two buttons, jumbo rick rack for side borders, 13×14 inches of low loft or Pellon 987 craft batting. (Please note: should be cotton fabric)

Sewing machine Introduction Owners Class One June 6

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  if you purchased your machine at this location.

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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Sewing machine Introduction Owners Class One June 29

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  if you purchased your machine at this location.

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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Owners Class II Decorative Sewing June 22

Class Two includes HUSQVARNA VIKING® EMERALD™  HCLASS™ 600E, SAPPHIRE™ , and DESIGNER™ series sewing machine models.

Explore your creative stitches, applique, heirloom, twin needle, writing & more with your new sewing machine.

Class is free of charge if you purchased your machine at this location.

 

Student Supply List:

Sewing machine/Power cord/Foot control

Accessories included with machine

User’s Guide

Quick Guide (if applicable)

Scissors

Pastel sewing thread

Rayon embroidery threads 40 wt.

Bobbin thread, white 60 wt wound on bobbin

Wash-away marking pen

 

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Embroidery Basics June 15


Class three includes all HUSQVARNA VIKING
® embroidery machine models.

Learn the fundamentals of embroidering with your Husqvarna.  We will cover stabilizers, threads, needles & more while you enjoy embroidering on your machine.

Class is free of charge if you purchased your machine at this location.

 

 Student Supply List:

Sewing machine

Embroidery Unit

Embroidery Hoops

Power cord

Foot control

Accessories included with machine

User’s Guide

Embroidery Sampler Booklet

USB Embroidery Stick

Quick Guides (if applicable)

Scissors

40 wt. Rayon embroidery threads – assorted colors

60 wt. Bobbin thread, white, wound on bobbin

Some models will require you to bring in your laptop computer

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Connectivity and Advanced Embroidery June 8

HUSQVARNA VIKING® DESIGNER DIAMOND deLuxe™ , DESIGNER RUBY Designer Topaz 30 and 20

During class, you will customize designs & learn how to interface your machine with your computer.  You can then transfer designs to & from your computer directly to your embroidery machine.

class is free if you purchased your machine at this location

Student Supply List:

Sewing machine

Embroidery Unit

Embroidery Hoops

Power cord

Foot control

Accessories included with machine

User’s Guide

Embroidery Sampler Booklet

USB Embroidery Stick

Laptop Computer

Quick Guides (if applicable)

Scissors

40 wt. Rayon embroidery threads – assorted colors

60 wt. Bobbin thread, white, wound on bobbin

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Fun Friday Sewing Club

Join the group to learn a fun and easy quick sewing project.  This week we will be making coasters!

5D Professional – Beginner Class

Come and join our group to learn what 5D Professional is all about.  You’ll be given a handout along with an exercise that we’ll work on together.  Please bring your personal computer & accessories & dongle.

Serger Opperations

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Serger Opps. class- Basic threading and stitch usage. You must sign up to come to this class. No walk in students as space is limited.

Embroidery Club “Free motion ebroidery and quilting on any machine”

Emb. Club is every First Friday of the month and we explore challenging places to emb. and new emb. techniques, hoops, and stich styles. This month we will be working on our free motion techniques. Even when you own a fabulous embroidery machine there’s still good reason to get good at freemotion. The fastet way to get good at freemotion quilting is to practice freemotion embroidery. The last time i offered this class, no one had ever done freemotion and everyone left with an embroidered owl that they loved! so come join the fun!

Class Fee:$20  Times: 12-2pm or 6-8pm

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June Embroidery Club – Tuesday

Endless embroidery is so easy with the right hoop.  Bring your favorite design to class and learn how to make it endless for the pillowcase band. While your designs are stitching out, a demonstration of the quick jelly roll pillowcase technique will be done.

$5.00 for Newington Viking owners, and $15.00 for all others.

Endless design for a pillowcase

Endless design for a pillowcase

June Diamond and Ruby Club

The Ring Bearer’s Pillow is the project for this month.  Did you know you can bring all those beautiful decorative stitches into your embroidery? We will bring buttonholes and decorative stitches into the embroidery hoop for a quick design with metallic threads. Add satin ribbon and you have an heirloom every bride will want to have.   This class is especially designed for Designer Diamond, Designer Diamond Deluxe and Ruby owners.

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Ring Bearer’s Pillow

June Viking Club – Monday

Make a small wall quilt of a watering can and dimensional flowers.  You can use the pop up flowers from May’s Embroidery Club or make cute little yoyo flowers for the quilt. Machine appliqué will also be taught.

$5.00 for Newington Viking owners, and $15.00 for all others.

Calendar Parade Quilt Spring Designs

Calendar Parade Quilt Spring Designs

Calendar Quilt

Calendar Quilt


Machine Introduction Class Three Embroidery Basics

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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.

 

Embroidery Club

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Make a sweet crocheted look shawl, using yarn and your yarn couching foot. Bring your machine, embroidery unit, Aqua Magic stablizer, Yarn Couching Feet set, open Toe Foot, Do All Quilter’s Hoop 150 x 150, Royal Hoop 360 x 200 (talk to Vickie if you have a machine that does not have this hoop.) Skein of yarn (must move easily through hole in foot), Free design from MyEmbroideries.com, Embroidery needles 90/14 and sewing thread to match yarn.

To get the free design for this class, go to www.myembroideries.com and enter HVCLUB261 in the Offer Code window. Type 290261000 into the Product Code window and download the design.

Diamond Club

This month we will be practicing the design postioning technique. Bring machine and embroidery unit, 360 x 200 hoop, fabric, stablizer, and thread. As usual, make sure you have new needles and bobbins ready to go.

Diamond Club

This month we will be practicing the design postioning technique. Bring machine and embroidery unit, 360 x 200 hoop, fabric, stablizer, and thread. As usual, make sure you have new needles and bobbins ready to go.

FUNdamental Sewing

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.

 

FUNdamental Sewing

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.

 

Machine Introduction Class One

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.

Machine Introduction Class Two Decorative Sewing

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.

Machine Introduction – Singer

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.

Machine Introduction – Emerald Models

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

No charge for this class.

Machine Introduction – Emerald Models

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

No charge for this class.

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.

Includes the following machines:

Husqvarna Viking® H|Class™ 200S

Husqvarna Viking® Huskylock™ s21

Husqvarna Viking® Huskylock™ s25

No charge for this class.

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.

Includes the following machines:

Husqvarna Viking® H|Class™ 200S

Husqvarna Viking® Huskylock™ s21

Husqvarna Viking® Huskylock™ s25

No charge for this class.