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 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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Sergers Owners Class #1

Serger Basics

This class is an introduction to your new serger. Learn the basic features of your machine including basic serger stitches. Please bring your machine, accessories, machine owner’s manual, and serger thread.  Don’t forget paper and pen to take notes.

 

Includes the following machines:

Singer ProFinish

Husqvarna Viking® H|Class™ 200S

Husqvarna Viking® Huskylock™ s21

Husqvarna Viking® Huskylock™ s25

 

There is no charge for this class if the machine was purchased from a Viking Sewing Gallery.  Need to bring your machine, power cord, foot control, and book to class.

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 6D 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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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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Owners Class #4 – Advanced Embroidery

Connectivity and Advanced Embroidery

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 (Diamond Royal and Ruby). Or save on your USB stick. 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.

There is no charge for this class if the machine was purchased from a Viking Sewing Gallery. You need to bring your machine, embroidery arm, power cord, foot control, and book to class.

Space is limited.

You will receive a 15% discount on anything you purchase the day of class. (excludes machines and software).

PLEASE CALL 225-293-1158 TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT IN THIS CLASS.

 

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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Creative Pot Holders

Ladies, are your pot holders beginning to look tired and worn? Do you need a easy gift for those Chefs in your life? This class will show you how to make quick and easy pot holders.

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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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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Owner’s Class 3 (Embroidery) , September 8, 2 pm

 

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 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.

 

 

SOFTWARE CLUB AUGUST 20

SORRY, THIS CLASS IS SOLD OUT

Learn to make easy Applique designs with our software. This class is for 5D Extra or 5DPro, or 6D Extra or 6D Premier.

Bring your computer, dongle and USB stick for your embroidery machine.

No charge for this class if your software was purchase at this store.

AMERICAN GIRL SEWING CLASS

{b0834f76-37da-470b-9066-4f1570c56a66}_am-girl-1Reserve your spot today!  Bring your child or grandchild for a fun, hands-on sewing class featuring an exclusive American Girl project.  Space is limited.  2 hour Class Fee $49  includes limited Edition American Girl Kit.

Let’s get those SERGERS rolling!

Make a scarf using the rolled hem stitch on your serger. This project is great for gift giving!

Supplies:

Your serger
1/2 yard of a lightweight fabric like Simply Silky
1 spool of coordinating serger thread
2 spools of coordinating bulky nylon serger thread
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Mesquite Embroidery Club – August 2014

Purse 2014Join us for an exciting embroidery project on the second Saturday of each month. Learn different techniques to get the most from your embroidery machine. Call or come by to reserve your seat. Space is limited.

Accessory Bag

Supplies:
 HUSQVARNA VIKING® Clear Open Toe Foot
 HUSQVARNA VIKING® Quilters ¼” Piecing Foot
 HUSQVARNA VIKING® Closed Toe Free Motion Spring Foot
 HUSQVARNA VIKING® Narrow Zipper Foot
 INSPIRA® Tear Away Stabilizer 12” wide
 Fabric A – outside pieces – ¼ yard
 Fabric B – decorative strip and zipper ends – scrap 8” x 4”
 Fabric C – lining and decorative piece on front – ¼” yard
 Cotton Batting – 11½” by 16”
 12” nylon zipper
 Sewing thread to coordinate with fabric
 Robison Anton 40wt. rayon embroidery thread in 2 colors to coordinate with fabric
 Bobbin thread
 Rotary cutter, mat and ruler
 Iron and pressing surface
 Scissors
 pins

Block of the Month Park Bench Quilt

This block of the month features 8 unique blocks all created with the Sidekick and Hex N More Rulers. There are no pesky Y seams. This project lends itself to  fat quarters and fat eights (what’s in your stash).

Join us for this monthly get together. Each session will spend time cutting and piecing.

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Call 734-975-4525 to sign up for this class.

Embroidery Basics

This class is just the beginning of the wonderful world of Husqvarna Viking embroidery! It gives you basic instructions on how to achieve beautiful embroidery using your new Husqvarna Viking embroidery machine.

Please bring our 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 25
Husqvarna Viking Designer Topaz 30
Husqvarna Viking Designer Topaz 50
Husqvarna Viking Designer Ruby deLuxe

Husqvarna Viking Designer Diamond deLuxe
Husqvarna Viking Designer Diamond Royale

Embroidery Basics

This class is just the beginning of the wonderful world of Husqvarna Viking embroidery! It gives you basic instructions on how to achieve beautiful embroidery using your new Husqvarna Viking embroidery machine.

Please bring our 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 25
Husqvarna Viking Designer Topaz 30
Husqvarna Viking Designer Topaz 50
Husqvarna Viking Designer Ruby deLuxe

Husqvarna Viking Designer Diamond deLuxe
Husqvarna Viking Designer Diamond Royale

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. Having attended New Owner’s class is helpful, but not necessary.

No charge for this class.

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. Having attended New Owner’s class is helpful, but not necessary.

No charge for this class.

New Owner’s Class

Join us with your new sewing machine and a spool of thread to learn all the benefits of the features and accessories you have.

New Owner’s Class

Join us with your new sewing machine and a spool of thread to learn all the benefits of the features and accessories you have.

Sew-port Group

Do you need support or advice with an embroidery or sewing project? Join us for Sew-port Group!
Let us help you get the most out of your Singer or Viking machine. Meet other Singer/Viking owners, share tips and get inspired! Call to reserve your seat–space is limited.

Sew-port Group

Do you need support or advice with an embroidery or sewing project? Join us for Sew-port Group!
Let us help you get the most out of your Singer or Viking machine. Meet other Singer/Viking owners, share tips and get inspired! Call to reserve your seat–space is limited.

Sew-port Group

Do you need support or advice with an embroidery or sewing project? Join us for Sew-port Group!
Let us help you get the most out of your Singer or Viking machine. Meet other Singer/Viking owners, share tips and get inspired! Call to reserve your seat–space is limited.

Sew-port Group

Do you need support or advice with an embroidery or sewing project? Join us for Sew-port Group!
Let us help you get the most out of your Singer or Viking machine. Meet other Singer/Viking owners, share tips and get inspired! Call to reserve your seat–space is limited.

Creative Classes- “Quilting Square” Demo

Class introducing customers to the world Husqvarna Viking sewing machines! You will actually complete a quilting square with instructions on how to complete the quilt at home. All materials included.

$10

American Girl Sewing Class

Join us for a special sewing class inspired by Isabelle- American Girl’s Girl of the Year. Bring your fashionable young designer (8years+) and her doll too! Enjoy this special class where you will both learn how to make a cute fabric bracelet and how to use your sewing machine to creatively embellish items you may have at home. Supply list provided when you sign up. Come in today!!

$25

Embroidery- Owner’s Class #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.

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Decorative Stitching- Owner’s Class #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.

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Futura Owner’s Class

This class is just the beginning of the wonderful world of Husqvarna Viking® and Singer embroidery!  It gives basic instructions on how to achieve beautiful embroidery using your new  Singer XL-420 embroidery machine. Please bring your machine, embroidery unit, USB stick with designs, design book, bobbin filled with bobbin fill, and embroidery thread.

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6D Software-Owner’s Class #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. Bringing your laptop is optional.

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.

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Machine Intro-Owner’s Class #1

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™ 20Husqvarna Viking® Designer Topaz™ 30Husqvarna 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.

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Machine Intro-Owner’s Class #1

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™ 20Husqvarna Viking® Designer Topaz™ 30Husqvarna 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.

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Serger Owner’s Class #2

 

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.

Singer Owners Class Aug 21

Class One includes all Singer® 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.

Student Supply List:

Sewing machine/Power cord/Foot control

Accessories included with machine

User’s Guide

Quick Guide (if applicable)

Scissors

Thread

American Girl Project-Isabelle Embellished Denim Skirt

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Join us for a fun filled mother/daughter, grandmother/granddaughter, aunt/niece, friend/friend sewing event! Encourage a child’s creativity and foster a love for sewing by attending this American Girl Sewing Class. The $49 class fee includes an American Girl book and a number of trims and embellishments to decorate a purchased or premade skirt. Enroll soon – space is limited!

Supplies needed:

Denim Skirt*

Your Choice of Color Cotton Thread*

Lace, Trim or Other Embellishments
You Would Like to Add*

Ruler

Chalk Marker or Fabric Marking Pen

Straight Pins or Fusible Adhesive

Tear-Away Stabilizer (optional)

Hand Sewing Needle (optional)

*These items are not supplied. Attendee(s) will need to bring to class.

Singer Design & Sew like Isabelle, Girl of the Year Sewing Class

Help your young designer express her own genuine style!  Join us for a special sewing class inspired by American Girl’s 2014 Girl of the Year, Isabelle.  Enjoy this special class where you’ll both learn how to embellish a tote bag and to use your sewing machine to creatively embellish items you may have at home.  An adult is required for this class.  Bring your fashionable your designer (8+) and her doll too!

Embroidery Club

This month we will be using the circular attachment and making a child’s dress Come into the store to see the project

6D/5D Premier/Pro Software – Photo Stitch

Photo Stitch allows you to create embroideries from photographs. Join us to learn the process, what makes a good photograph, types of decisions you’ll have to make. Outcome of a photo stitch design vs. a regular digitized design. Using this embroidery as art. Stabilizing for this type of project. And if we have time framing.

 

 

 

American Girl Sewing Class

More Details to Follow

This class is geared for moms and daughters, grandmoms and granddaughters, aunts and nieces or any adult sewer with a younger sewer.  It is also open for those young at heart that love the American Girl experience.

The Class fee of $49.00 will include the class fee for two, a book, some sewing supplies and use of a sewing machine.

Other supplies may be needed.  As soon as we receive the kits, we will be able to let you know what additional supplies are needed.

Class is limited to 4 pairs.  Another class will be added if needed.

The first class will be from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.   A second class, if needed, will be from 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

 

 

 

 

American Girl Isabelle Class

 

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Get ready for you and your young designer to create a fun and fashionable tote bag inspired by Isabelle™  Girl of the Year doll and her story of creativity and genuine spirit.

 

This fun and easy class will help both of you practice sewing skills while exploring your creativity. We’ll add fun trims, ruffle and decorative stitches to a tote bag as a way to showcase your own unique style.

 

An adult presents is required for this class.

Bring your daughter or granddaughter (8+).

Registration is required so stop by to pick up your supply list.

 

Please call 847-259-3931 or e-mail      arlingtonheights@vikingsewinggallery.com

American Girl- Create Like Issabelle™ Saturday 9/6

Help Your Young Designer Express Her Own Genuine

Style!

Join us for a special sewing class inspired by Isabelle™ and her story of creativity and spirit.

Bring your fashionable young designer (8+) and her doll too! Enjoy this special class where you will both learn how to make a cute fabric bracelet and how to use your sewing machine to creatively embellish items you may have at home.

Class includes a kit and use of a sewing machine if needed.

A adult is required to accompany the child. Please arrive 15 minute before class to allow time for you to set up. Anyone arriving late will be asked to reschedule. If you can not make the class please call ahead of time so we may give your slot to the next person on the waiting list. Our classes fill up quickly so please sign-up soon.

Viking Club-Foot Of The Month Quilt

This club is our monthly Foot Of The Month Club for 2014. Learn more about your Husqvarna Viking sewing machine and it’s many accessories! A great way to connect with fellow owners while growing your sewing skills, one block at a time!
Each month we will make a different block. When all twelve blocks are done, will be finish the quilt with quilting and binding.
Supply list vary from block to block.
This month we will work on Block 3 of the quilt.
Stop the Viking Sewing Gallery for your supply list.
Feel free to call us with any questions.

Serger Basics 2 – Sept 22, 2014

This class is for Huskylock  S21 and S25 owners. It focuses on Chainstitch, Coverstitch, and 4 & 5 thread safety stitch.

 

Our on-line registration is still on the fritz. Please call 734-975-4525 to reserve your spot.

Sit ‘n Sew /Open sewing

This class offers you the opportunity to come in and sew on a project of your chose or sew one of our featured projects.

All of our sewing and embroidery machines are available for use. Want to try your hand at machine embroidery? Not sure if a serger is for you, Come on in and have a seat!
This week’s featured project is a Jelly Roll quilt. This quilt top is possibly the the fastest quilt top you will ever make.
It uses a “jelly roll” of fabric, which is literally a roll of 2 1/2″ x 44″ strips of fabric. A roll usually has 20-40 strips.
This week we will add batting and backing and start to quilt.