Together we will solve the mystery of the twin needle!  You will also learn how to use the Pin Tuck Foot along with the twin needle to create textured fabric.  Bring you Husqvarna Viking sewing machine or Singer sewing machine along with basic sewing accessories.

Make a pretty ruffled apron from the pattern furnished in class by the teacher.  By making this apron, you will learn how to:

• Make a 1/4″ turned and topstitched hem.
• Gather and sew ruffles.
• Make a D-ring adjustable neck tie.
• Make apron ties.

Supply List

• ¾ yd. main apron fabric
• ¼ yd. of fabric for ruffle (DO NOT buy a fat quarter—get ¼ yd. of fabric that is cut at the cut counter.)
• ¼ yd. of fabric for straps (DO NOT buy a fat quarter—get ¼ yd. of fabric that is cut at the cut counter.)
• 2 – 1” D-rings (for neck strap)
• All-purpose sewing thread
• Sewing machine with all of its attachments if you are bringing your own
• Size 15J bobbin if you are using our machine
• Gathering foot (optional)
• Basic Sewing Kit

Ever wonder how to free motion quilt?  It is time to drop the feed dogs and let your hair down!  Bring in your Husqvarna Viking sewing machine or Singer sewing machine with your free motion presser foot or darning foot and we will show you how easy and fun free motion can be.

Join us with your daughter or grand daughter for this fun class.  She will have a chance to sew like the new American Girl Doll Isabelle!

Learn about the different types of stabilizers used for fabrics and towels.  You will also be instructed on how to properly hoop your fabric and will sew out a design in class.  Please bring your embroidery machine, hoops, accessories and your embroidery arm to class.

Learn to use your organizer and communications software that you received free with the purchase of your embroidery machine.  Call our store to let us know you signed up for this class and to get a list of supplies you need to bring (614) 866-4240.

Come learn the basics on how to use your new Singer sewing machine.  Please bring your machine, power cord and foot pedal to class.

Supplies:  Computer, dongle, pen and notepad. Please have software installed on laptop prior to class.

Learn how to use the 6D Embroidery Software for use with our Embroidery machines. You will learn how to configure your software to assure proper installation and about explorer plug-in (a new feature).Part I of class is for owners of:

All 6D™ software packages, and machine only 6D™ Explorer Plug-In (download from http://www.6dembroiderysystem.com/en/Downloads/6D-Software-Downloads) owners.

Part II of class is for owners of:

6D™ Embroidery

6D™ Extra

6D™ Premier

Part III of class is for owners of:

6D™ Premier

6D™ Embroidery (who has purchased add-ons)

6D™ Extra (who has purchased add-ons)

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!

Supplies:  Computer, dongle, pen and notepad. Please have software installed on laptop prior to class.

Learn how to use the 6D Embroidery Software for use with our Embroidery machines. You will learn how to configure your software to assure proper installation and about explorer plug-in (a new feature).Part I of class is for owners of:

All 6D™ software packages, and machine only 6D™ Explorer Plug-In (download from http://www.6dembroiderysystem.com/en/Downloads/6D-Software-Downloads) owners.

Part II of class is for owners of:

6D™ Embroidery

6D™ Extra

6D™ Premier

Part III of class is for owners of:

6D™ Premier

6D™ Embroidery (who has purchased add-ons)

6D™ Extra (who has purchased add-ons)

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!

Supplies:  Computer, dongle, pen and notepad. Please have software installed on laptop prior to class.

Learn how to use the 6D Embroidery Software for use with our Embroidery machines. You will learn how to configure your software to assure proper installation and about explorer plug-in (a new feature).Part I of class is for owners of:

All 6D™ software packages, and machine only 6D™ Explorer Plug-In (download from http://www.6dembroiderysystem.com/en/Downloads/6D-Software-Downloads) owners.

Part II of class is for owners of:

6D™ Embroidery

6D™ Extra

6D™ Premier

Part III of class is for owners of:

6D™ Premier

6D™ Embroidery (who has purchased add-ons)

6D™ Extra (who has purchased add-ons)

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!

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

Please Bring 4 different colors of serger thread, and your 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!

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

Please Bring 4 different colors of serger thread, and your 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!

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

Please Bring 4 different colors of serger thread, and your 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!

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

Learn to use your machine’s decorative stitches, techniques to embellish. Get a taste of heirloom and the use of specialty needles.  It is not necessary to have taken New Owner’s class 1. Bring your machine, accessories, and thread.

This class is an introduction to y our new Husqvarna Viking or Siner 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 users’ guide, and sewing thread.

Includes the following machines:
All Husqvarna Viking Models
All Singer Models

No charge for this class.

This class is an introduction to y our new Husqvarna Viking or Siner 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 users’ guide, and sewing thread.

Includes the following machines:
All Husqvarna Viking Models
All Singer Models

No charge for this class.

Class Description:

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 denim skirt  and how to use your sewing machine to creatively embellish  items you  may have at home.

An adult is required for this class.

Bring your fashionable  young designer (8+) and her doll too!

Contact your local store for  more details and to sign-up for classes!

Class Description:

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 denim skirt  and how to use your sewing machine to creatively embellish  items you  may have at home.

An adult is required for this class.

Bring your fashionable  young designer (8+) and her doll too!

Contact your local store for  more details and to sign-up for classes!

Class Description:

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 denim skirt  and how to use your sewing machine to creatively embellish  items you  may have at home.

An adult is required for this class.

Bring your fashionable  young designer (8+) and her doll too!

Contact your local store for  more details and to sign-up for classes!

Come join us for a basic class on how to use your new sewing machine.  We will show you how to thread your machine, wind a bobbin, set your machine for straight and stretch stitches and give you an overview of all the feet that come with your machine.  We will make a button hole in class, discuss changing needles and many other basics.  Please let us know you have signed up online by calling our store at 614-866-4240.  Spaces are limited.  Please bring your new machine and accessories with you for this class.

Come join us for a basic class on how to use your new sewing machine.  We will show you how to thread your machine, wind a bobbin, set your machine for straight and stretch stitches and give you an overview of all the feet that came with your machine.  We will make a button hole in class, discuss changing needles and many other basics.  Please let us know you have signed up online by calling our store at 614-866-4240.  Spaces are limited.  Bring your new machine and accessories with you for this class.

This class you will learn the basics. You will learn how to thread your machine and bobbin. You will also, learn how to toggle through your machine . Bring your machine and all accessories.

This class you will learn the basics. You will learn to thread your machine and bobbin. You will also, learn how to toggle through your machine. Bring your machine and all accessories.

We are excited to welcome a guest presenter on, Tuesday, July 15, 2014.  Class scheduled for 10:00 am-2:00 pm or 2:00 pm- 6:00 pm, each class is limited to six participants.   The cost of the class is $15.00 plus supplies.

This awesome pillow looks like a flower when you are finished.  Pick your favorite colors, get piping to match or I will show you how to make your own piping.  If you have not seen the Circular Attachment, it is fun, makes this pillow a breeze.  If you don’t have this attachment there will be a few at the class for you to try.

Come learn how to use the Circular Attachment, invisible zipper foot and the cording foot.

Reserve your spot, and be prepared to have fun while making this great pillow. If you do not have a Viking machine, be our guest. You may use one of the store machines, but you are responsible for all supplies for the class.

 Supply List:

Husqvarna Viking sewing/embroidery machine.

Embroidery thread and bobbin thread

Sewing thread and bobbin thread

Straight pins

Scissors

Rotary cutter

Rotary mat

Ruler

Embroidery needles size 90, sewing needles size 90,

¼ yard of two prints for the petals

½ yard of solid fabric for center and backing

will need cording small it is 59 cents a yard at Joanne’s 5 yards

and extra fabric to cover the cording

14” round pillow form

12” invisible zipper

Inspira In R form batting (sold in the Viking Sewing Gallery) my use a piece of ours

2 packages of maxi piping

Do All Quilter’s Hoop 150 x 150

Tear away stabilizer

Clear piping foot

Circular attachment

Invisible zipper foot

For all little girls and their Mommies . Bring your Dolls . We will learning how to dress up your jean skirts.

Come join us , all machines, for our weekly Sit and Sew . Here you will meet other people with the same hobby . Bring a project that you are working on, and come and join us . Bring your machine and all accessories.

This class you will learn how to thread your new Serger for a 4 thread overlock. Bring your machine and all accessories.

You will be learning how to do cutwork For the holidays. You will need to bring table napkins . Bring your machine , and all accessories.

Come and join us for WebEx . This class you will get a taste of Vantage . All you need to bring is a pen , and notebook.

This class you will be making a accessory bag . You will learn how to put a zipper in and use some of your decorative stitches, with also using your embroidery part of your machine . You will need to bring your machine , embroidery arm and all its accessories. Call for supply list

Come and join us for a sit and sew . This is where you come and join other ladies , with your project and sit and sew . Great way to meet other people with your interests.

This class you will learn the basics of your machine . You will learn how to thread a bobbin and your machine. You must bring your machine and all i6ts accessories.

This class you will learn how to connect from your computer to your embroidery machine .

This class you will learn hoe to care for your machine in between professional cleanings. Bring your machine and all accessories.

This class you will learn the beginning basics of embroidery . You must bring your machine , embroidery arm , and all its accessories.

This Class you will learn the basics. You will learn how to thread a bobbin and your new machine . Bring your machine , and all accessories.

Embroidery Software Class

Let’s get started with the BASICS (5D – 6D)

• Opening the software
• Finding designs
• Hoop selection
• Lettering
• Combining & Saving
• Color sorting
• Save & Export
• Printing your designs
• Save to the stick or send to machine
• Picking a design for Christmas in July
• And go from start to finish

Bring your laptop with software installed or we will help you install it.

Make a pretty ruffled apron from the pattern furnished in class by the teacher.  By making this apron, you will learn how to:

• Make a 1/4″ turned and topstitched hem.
• Gather and sew ruffles.
• Make a D-ring adjustable neck tie.
• Make apron ties.

Supply List

• ¾ yd. main apron fabric
• ¼ yd. of fabric for ruffle (DO NOT buy a fat quarter—get ¼ yd. of fabric that is cut at the cut counter.)
• ¼ yd. of fabric for straps (DO NOT buy a fat quarter—get ¼ yd. of fabric that is cut at the cut counter.)
• 2 – 1” D-rings (for neck strap)
• All-purpose sewing thread
• Sewing machine with all of its attachments if you are bringing your own
• Size 15J bobbin if you are using our machine
• Gathering foot (optional)
• Basic Sewing Kit

Help your young designer express her own genuine style!

Join us for a special 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 both will learn how to make a cute fabric bracelet and how to use your sewing machine to creatively embellish items you may have at home.

Event Information:

$25 per Class

June 27, 2014 at  10:30am at Viking Sewing Gallery Gaithersburg.  Inside JoAnn Fabrics.

2 Bureau Drive,  Gaithersburg, MD

301-519-7440

Gaithersburg@vikingsewinggallery.com

vikingsewinggallery.com

Have you been wanting to learn how to do machine embroidery applique? Then this is the class for you! It’s fun and easy!

During this 4 hour class, you should be able to complete 3 of the the cats and a couple of the side pieces.

For the class you will need the following:

The Cat’s Meow design collection (this needs to be purchased ahead of time to know how much fabric you will need), duck bill/applique scissors, fabrics for cats and side pieces, stabilizer, embroidery machine with embroidery unit, assorted sizes of hoops and embroidery threads.

In this class we will teach you how to maneuver around in  6D. You will learn the basics of 6D Embroidery and the really fun things about 6D Extra, such as the Quilt block wizard and the Express design wizard!

For this class you will need to bring:

A laptop computer with Windows 7 or 8, 6D software installed and a mouse.

Anxious to get started on embroidery but not sure of what to do? Come to our 2 hour owners class and we’ll teach you the correct way to hoop (or in some cases, not to hoop) your fabrics for professional results. You will learn about the different kinds of stabilizers and which ones work best with different fabrics and designs.

For this class you will need to bring:

Your machine and embroidery unit, USB stick that came with your machine, all accessories, embroidery thread, pre-wound bobbin or bobbin thread and empty bobbin, power cord and small curved scissors.

Are you at a loss as to how to use your new serger? Come to our serger owners class and learn the wonderful things you can do with it!

We will take the fear out of using your serger!!!

For this class you will need to bring:

Your serger and all accessories, power cord and foot control, 4 cones of serger thread (4 different light colors) and small scissors.

In this 2 hour class you will learn all the amazing things your new computerized machine can do for you! We will teach you how to access all those wonderful stitches. You’ll learn how to program and save for repeated use. Plus all the basics from basting to zig-zaging.

For this class you will need to bring:

Your machine with all the accessories, power cord and foot control, a light colored thread and small sewing scissors.

In this 2 hour class you will learn all the basic functions of your new sewing machine, from buttonholes to zig-zaging!

For this Class you will need to bring:

Your sewing machine with all the accessories, the power cord and foot control, a light colored thread, an empty bobbin and a small pair of scissors.

This is the continuation class where you finish making a simple skirt or pajamas using a  pattern.

Featured Feet:

5/8′ foot with guide

edge stitching foot

This is a two part class where you will make a simple pajama or a simple skirt using a pattern and learning how to read a pattern.  You will have to buy the amount of fabric that is listed on the pattern.  When you get the pattern you can not go my the size you get at the store for clothing, you have to take your measurements and get the size that is for your measurements.  The   Simplicity pattern 3696 is for a simple pajama.  The easiest patterns are Simplicity.

Feet featured:

5/8′ foot with guide

edge stitching foot

This month will we be learning about applique in the hoop using.  It is so easy and fast to make.  Come join us.   You can do it in a snap.  You will need a basic fabric background about 1/3yd.  Also a can of 505 spray and some cute print fabrics.  Embroidery thread to match and some stabilizer.  For practicing, tear a way is fine, but for using in a project, No show Meas can be left in permantly and you don’t know it is there, great!  Don’t forget your bobbin thread and embroidery needles!