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Owner’s Serger Class 09/05/14 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!

Owners 1 – Machine Fundamentals – Saturday 7/5

Owners 1 – Machine Fundamentals

This class is an introduction to your new Husqvarna Viking® or Singer® sewing machine. Learn the basic features of your machine.

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SUPPLY LIST:

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

 

If you purchased your machine from a Viking Sewing Gallery there is no charge for this class.

Please arrive early to class to set up.  Class begins promptly at the time shown on the calendar with no late arrivals.

Out of courtesy for your fellow students and teachers anyone arriving late will be asked to take the class at another time.

If you are unable to make a class at the time it is scheduled or if you are running late, please call so we can reschedule you.

6D® Premier Club – Friday 9/12

6D® Premier Club

Expand your possibilities with the 6D® Premier Software Club and learn EVERYTHING you can do (and more!) with embroidery software.

Please bring Laptop, Dongle, Flash drive,  External mouse, pen and paper please label all of your items in case things get mixed up.

NOTE: This is an intermediate to advanced class and has a prerequisite of knowledge as to not hold the class up. You must know how to comfortably navigate the 6D system and Window 7 or 8. We cover more advanced techniques in this class so we move fairly quickly. If you are not comfortable you are welcome to look over a fellow students shoulder. We will cover file manipulation and digitizing in almost every class.  You must also know what all your buttons mean and have a basic understanding of what they do.

Please arrive early to class to set up.  Class begins promptly at the time shown on the calendar with no late arrivals.

Out of courtesy for your fellow students and teachers anyone arriving late will be asked to take the class at another time.

If you are unable to make a class at the time it is scheduled or if you are running late, please call so we can reschedule you.

Owners 3 – Zippers and Buttons – Wednesday 8/6

Owners 3 – Zippers and Buttons

This class is the next step in the introduction to your new Husqvarna Viking® or Singer® sewing machine. Learn the basics of zippers and buttons on your machine.

In this class you will learn the easiest ways to put in a regular zipper and even an invisible zipper!  In addition you will learn how to make buttonholes on your machine and how to sew a button onto your project using your machine. 

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Supply list:

Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control, machine user’s guide, and sewing thread, a 7” regular zipper, a 7” invisible zipper.

 

Includes the following machines:

All Husqvarna Viking® Models

All Singer® Models

 

If you purchased your machine from a Viking Sewing Gallery there is no charge for this class.

Please arrive early to class to set up.  Class begins promptly at the time shown on the calendar with no late arrivals.

Out of courtesy for your fellow students and teachers anyone arriving late will be asked to take the class at another time.

If you are unable to make a class at the time it is scheduled or if you are running late, please call so we can reschedule you.

Me Time (sewing social) – Saturday 6/21

Me Time 

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Its back! Come in, work on whatever you would like. This is not a guided class but we are available to answer questions. This is a time for you to work on a project with someone to chat with and keep you company. Space is limited so please reserve your spot.

Software Club/ 6 D

This month you will learn how to create an endless embroidery using the built-in fonts and SuperDesigns, and also learn what a gap is and how to use it. The class has been split for 6 D this session and 5 D this evening. We feel this will be less confusing for all, and you will be able to see how the 6 D is different/improved from 5 D. Bring your lap top fully updated  (software and computer) and ready for class.

Software Club/ 5 D

This month you will learn how to create an endless embroidery using the built-in fonts and SuperDesigns, and also learn what a gap is and how to use it. The class has been split for 5 D this session and 6 D earlier in the day. We feel this will be less confusing for all, and you will still be able to see how the 6 D is different/improved from 5 D. Bring your lap top fully updated  (software and computer) and ready for class.

Owners Class #3 Embroidery Basics for Husqvarna Viking Embroidery

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.  Don’t forget paper and pen to take notes.

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™

Having attended Basic Operation and Decorative Stitches is helpful, but not necessary.

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

Owners Class #2 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.  Also bring paper and pen to take notes.

Includes the following machines that have decorative stitches:

  • All Husqvarna Viking®Embroidery  Models 
  • All Singer® Models

Having attended Machine Introduction is helpful, but not necessary.

There is no charge for this class if the machine was purchased from a Viking Sewing Gallery.

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.

6D Embroidery Software Class 2

This class is for 6D Owners of all levels.

Covered in this session

  1. 6D Embroidery – Menu Overview
  2. Explorer Functions
  3. 6D Card Shop – (Extra and Premier Owners)

Come learn how to use your new 6D Embroidery, 6D Embroidery Extra, and 6D Premier Software.

You will need to have your machine software or  6D loaded on your laptop computer and bring your computer and dongle to class.  Don’t forget paper and pen to take notes.

No internet connection available in the store.

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

6D Embroidery Software Class

This class is for all Viking Embroidery Machine Owners as well as 6D Owners of all levels.

Covered in this session

  1. Configure
  2. Explorer Plug-In
  3. Lettering – Quick fonts

Come learn how to use your new 6D Embroidery, 6D Embroidery Extra, and 6D Premier Software.

You will need to have your machine software or  6D loaded on your laptop computer and bring your computer and dongle to class.  Don’t forget paper and pen to take notes.

No internet connection available in the store.

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

6D Embroidery Software Class

This class is for all Viking Embroidery Machine Owners as well as 6D Owners of all levels.

Covered in this session

  1. Configure
  2. Explorer Plug-In
  3. Lettering – Quick fonts

Come learn how to use your new 6D Embroidery, 6D Embroidery Extra, and 6D Premier Software.

You will need to have your machine software or  6D loaded on your laptop computer and bring your computer and dongle to class.  Don’t forget paper and pen to take notes.

No internet connection available in the store.

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

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Viking HClass 600E / Singer XL-400 Embroidery Owners Class

Viking HClass 600E / Singer XL-400 Embroidery Owners Class

Learn how to use your H Class 600 E  and Singer Futura XL400 Embroidery/Sewing Machine.

There is no charge for this class if the machine was purchased from a Viking Sewing Gallery.

Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control, machine user’s guide, and sewing thread.  Don’t fortget paper and pen to take notes.

Having attended Machine Introduction is helpful, but not necessary.

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.

Owners Class #3 Embroidery Basics for Husqvarna Viking Embroidery

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.  Don’t forget paper and pen to take notes.

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™

Having attended Basic Operation and Decorative Stitches is helpful, but not necessary.

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

Owners Class #3 Embroidery Basics for Husqvarna Viking Embroidery

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.  Don’t forget paper and pen to take notes.

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™

Having attended Basic Operation and Decorative Stitches is helpful, but not necessary.

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

Owners Class #3 Embroidery Basics for Husqvarna Viking Embroidery

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.  Don’t forget paper and pen to take notes.

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™

Having attended Basic Operation and Decorative Stitches is helpful, but not necessary.

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

Owners Class #3 Embroidery Basics for Husqvarna Viking Embroidery

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.  Don’t forget paper and pen to take notes.

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™

Having attended Basic Operation and Decorative Stitches is helpful, but not necessary.

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

Owners Class 1 – Basic Operation

Machine Introduction

This class is an introduction to your new  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.  Don’t forget pen and paper to take notes.

Includes the following machines:

  • All Husqvarna Viking® Models
  • All Singer® Models

Need to bring your machine, power cord, foot control, and book to class.

There is no charge for this class if the machine was purchased from a Viking Sewing Gallery.

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

Owners Class #2 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.  Also bring paper and pen to take notes.

Includes the following machines that have decorative stitches:

  • All Husqvarna Viking®Embroidery  Models 
  • All Singer® Models

Having attended Machine Introduction is helpful, but not necessary.

There is no charge for this class if the machine was purchased from a Viking Sewing Gallery.

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.

Owners Class #2 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.  Also bring paper and pen to take notes.

Includes the following machines that have decorative stitches:

  • All Husqvarna Viking®Embroidery  Models 
  • All Singer® Models

Having attended Machine Introduction is helpful, but not necessary.

There is no charge for this class if the machine was purchased from a Viking Sewing Gallery.

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.

Owners Class #2 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.  Also bring paper and pen to take notes.

Includes the following machines that have decorative stitches:

  • All Husqvarna Viking®Embroidery  Models 
  • All Singer® Models

Having attended Machine Introduction is helpful, but not necessary.

There is no charge for this class if the machine was purchased from a Viking Sewing Gallery.

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.

Owners Class 1 – Basic Operation

Machine Introduction

This class is an introduction to your new  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.  Don’t forget pen and paper to take notes.

Includes the following machines:

  • All Husqvarna Viking® Models
  • All Singer® Models

Need to bring your machine, power cord, foot control, and book to class.

There is no charge for this class if the machine was purchased from a Viking Sewing Gallery.

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

Owners Class 1 – Basic Operation

Machine Introduction

This class is an introduction to your new  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.  Don’t forget pen and paper to take notes.

Includes the following machines:

  • All Husqvarna Viking® Models
  • All Singer® Models

Need to bring your machine, power cord, foot control, and book to class.

There is no charge for this class if the machine was purchased from a Viking Sewing Gallery.

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

Owners Class 1 – Basic Operation

Machine Introduction

This class is an introduction to your new  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.  Don’t forget pen and paper to take notes.

Includes the following machines:

  • All Husqvarna Viking® Models
  • All Singer® Models

Need to bring your machine, power cord, foot control, and book to class.

There is no charge for this class if the machine was purchased from a Viking Sewing Gallery.

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

Embroidered Pillow Case

PILLOWMake this beautiful pillowcase. CALL TO SIGN UP 540-898-7021

The pillowcase has three parts: a body, an accent strip and a cuff. Choose a
fabric for each.  Please cut fabric before coming to class.

All fabrics
are cut across the fabric’s crosswise grain — from selvage to selvage. Use
fabrics that are 42″ – 44″ wide; slight differences in width aren’t a problem,
because you’ll trim everything to match later.
Pillowcase body: 27″ x full
fabric width

Pillowcase cuff: 9″ x full fabric width

Pillowcase
accent: 2″ x full fabric width

You will need to purchase Pretty Posies design package, bring your sewing machine and embroidery arm, your DESIGNER DIAMOND majestic hoop, embroidery thread of your choice ( one color).  Sewing thread to match the
body of your pillowcase and straight pins.  You will also need cutaway
stabilizer.

Instructor: Janice

 

Beatle Bag

Need a storage/travel bag? This pattern (available in our store) comes with the plastic zippered inserts. I will show you how to customize the bag for your own needs.

Class Fee $35

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 Pants

Here’s the same pattern as July’s class but this time we will make the pants. The fastest pants you will ever make!

Class Fee $25

Instructor Sue Ingrassia

 

 

Create Zipper Bag

Create this great accessory bag using the HUSQVARNA VIKING® DESIGNER sewing and embroidery machine combined sewing machine. You will make this multi- use bag. The bag can be used for sewing supplies, computer cords, make-up, pencils and crayons or just about anything!! You will also use the new Closed Free Motion Spring Foot to quilt the lining of your bag.  CALL TO SIGN UP FOR CLASS

Zipper bags

Accessory Bag

Sewing Supplies

HUSQVARNA VIKING® Clear Open Toe Foot 413031945

® Quilters ¼” Piecing Foot 412785545

® Closed Toe Free Motion Spring Foot 413385645

® Narrow Zipper Foot 412565745

® Tear Away Stabilizer 12″ wide 416613304

 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,

From Fabric A

One piece 8″W x 8″L

One piece 8″W x 11½”L

From Fabric B

One piece 1½”W x 8″L

Two pieces 1″ x 2½”

From Fabric C

One piece 3″W x 8″L

One piece 11½”W x 16″L

From batting

One piece 12″W x 17″L

From Stabilizer

One piece 12″W x 14″L

One piece 12″W x 8″L

One piece 1½”W x 8″L

Serger Dress or Top

Here’s a classic wrap dress to make on your serger. choose your favorite knit and make this great summer dress.

Class Fee $30

Instructor Sue Ingrassia

 

 

Serger ‘T’

Make a quick and easy t-shirt on your serger.  Optional: learn to use the cover stitch to hem your shirt and top stitch the neck binding.

Class Fee $25

Instructor Sue Ingrassia

 

 

New Owner’s Class I/ Machine Introduction-Emeralds

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. No charge for this class.