Classes & Clubs
FOR ANYONE NEW TO SEWING:
SEWING MACHINE FUNDAMENTALS
Bring that sewing machine you haven’t taken out of the box or is collecting dust to our crash course on: what’s a presser foot, where’s the tension, do you feed the feed dogs and more. You will go home with a simple stash bag made while building skills! One session, $35 includes all supplies, (Fran Kertesz) Monday, January 9, 6 -8:30 pm, or Friday, January 13, 9 am – noon, or Wednesday, January 25, 6 – 9 pm, or Monday March 5, 6-9 pm
BASIC SEWING 101
This 6 week class takes you from planning your project and getting a pattern or measurements to cutting and sewing. Projects can include garments for yourself or child, curtains, duvet covers, pillows, purses and more. Many techniques and ideas will be highlighted as each class member works on a project of their choice. You may also choose to bring in garments to be altered. 6 weeks $85. Project supplies will be chosen in first class and are not included in fee. Monday, January 16 – February 20, 6-8:30pm, or Friday, January 20 – February 24, 9-11:30 am, or Monday, March 12 – April 16, 6 – 8:30 pm, or Friday, March 9 – April 20, 9 – 11:30 am
BASIC SEWING 201 (Intermediate sewing)
For students who have completed Basic Sewing 101 or have experience sewing. Expand your sewing skills. Try a technique you are afraid to tackle on your own. With more than 35 years sewing experience including custom sewing and alterations, Fran can help you tackle the tough patterns and create a custom made look. $85 Thursday January 12 – February 16, 6 – 8:30 pm, or March 8 – April 11, 6 – 8:30 pm.
SEWING STUDIO
If you have a project you want to tackle but think you might need a little help – Sewing Studio is for you! Are those UFO’s still lying around the house but you can’t seem to find the time, space or encouragement to complete them – Sewing Studio is for you! We will have both a quilt instructor and a fashion/home decorating teacher to assist you in finishing your project or help you through a step you are "stuck" on. 1 - 4 pm, Second and Fourth Tuesday and 12 – 3 PM, second Saturday. One price whether you stay 15 minutes or three hours. $5 if materials purchased at Sewing Circle, $15 if materials in project were purchased elsewhere. Preregistration not required but helpful.
SEW INSPIRED- (Modern Quilting and sewing community)
Do you love modern quilting and sewing techniques, fabrics, and patterns? Are you looking to become part of a community of sewers who love what you love? Then Sew Inspired is for you! We will demonstrate a modern quilt block technique and a modern sewing technique each class. The rest of the time will be spent sharing projects, ideas, websites, patterns, and inspirations!
No fee. Tuesday, January 24, February 21, March 20. 6-8pm (Andrea Anderson and others)
QUILTING
PAPER PIECING BLOCK OF THE MONTH
Join Andrea to learn to make a paper pieced block each month. This will be a lecture/demo of how to piece the block together. For this BOM you choose your own fabrics. You need not be present to pick up the paper foundations. Cost includes the paper foundations to make one 12” block. Third Tuesday at 10:00 am. $7, Each time, present or not. (Andrea Anderson
BEGINNING QUILTING - Yellow Brick Road
- Beginning Quilting
Choose a theme for your quilt by color or purpose (baby, boy, girl, etc.) and let us help you choose the fabrics before the first class. Using acclaimed quilter Harriet Hargrave’s precision quilting techniques, you will be guided through the correct way to cut, piece, bind and quilt a lap size quilt. All you need from beginning to completion. 4 classes, Tuesday, October 18 – November 8, 6 - 8:30pm. $55 additional supplies needed. ($75 if fabrics not purchased at Fran’s Sewing Circle (Mary Ann Contri/Andrea Anderson)
SMALL TO TALL WALLHANGING
A great beginner appliqué quilt with large pieces and easy to stitch around. Make this fun growth chart for your own child or grandchild or an excellent gift. Saturday, January 28, 11 am – 2 pm. $23 plus pattern and fabric. (Mary Ann Contri)
MACHINE QUILTING
Join Andrea to try several methods of machine quilting including stitch in the ditch, grid sewing, free motion and stippling. Andrea will share products and techniques to make machine quilting easier. $25, Tuesday, March 13 9:30am – 12:30 pm, or Tuesday March 27, 6- 8:30 pm (Andrea Anderson)
BREAKFAST AT THE BEACH
We are at the completion part of the Beach walk Quilt. January 24 will be piecing and beginning to stitch down appliqués, (Note a change to Monday) February 20 will be quilting the backgrounds, March 26 will be completion and binding. Class is $10, 9-11:30 am. (Fran Kertesz)
EQUAL RIGHT QUILT
Triangles triangles and a few surprise triangles. 60 degree triangles in 8 prints and an accent make up this unique quilt. A fun quilt to assemble. Tuesday February 7, 6 – 8:30 pm. $20. Fabric and pattern required. Precutting of fabric required before class. (Andrea Anderson)
STRIP SEARCH QUILT
A jelly roll makes this quilt fast and easy. We have several in the store to show the variety using different fabrics. Wednesday, February 8, 1:30 – 4 pm, $20, pattern and fabric required (Anne Watson)
SALAD BAR TABLE RUNNER
Salad bars are all about choices! This table runner is just four blocks you can arrange vertically or horizontally, ascending and descending. Your choice. Wednesday, February 22, 10 am – 2 pm. $30 pattern and materials required (Andrea Anderson)
TWIST THE NIGHT AWAY
– Enjoy making continuous pinwheels using the Big Twister tool. It’s fun, fast and easy with endless possibilities! Some cutting and piecing is required before the first class. Tuesday, January 31, 6 – 9 pm $25, plus Big Twister Template and fabric. (Mary Ann Contri
BIG TEN QUILT
A perfect design for big prints or to show off a favorite collection. This is a quick pattern to make a large size quilt that has “10 rating” for impact. Ppicture is of part of quilt. This is a queen size quilt. Thursday, February 23 and March 1, 10 am – 12:30 pm, $38, plus pattern and material. (Mary Ann Contri)
EQ 6&7
Get your questions answered during this hands on class. You will learn the fundamentals of this fantastic quilting software so that you can design your own blocks and quilts. Tuesday, November 8, 9-11:00 am, $20 (Andrea Anderson).
HAND QUILTING
- Learn Basic quilting stitches on a sampler piece. You will work with a 18 x 22 inch piece which you can keep as a practice or make into a cabinet topper. Saturday, February 18, 10 am – Noon. $15, Materials Needed: 2 fat quarters, metal thimble, 14 – 18” wooden hoop, thread. (Mary Ann Contri)
HAND APPLIQUE
- Learn how to needle turn appliqué a butterfly on a sampler piece. You will work with a 12X12 inch piece of background fabric, which you can keep as a practice or make into a pillow. Saturday March 3, 12 – 3 pm. $25, Materials Needed: Piece of fabric 12X12”, Small scrap of black fabric and two coordinating scraps for the wings, thread to match. (Mary Ann Contri)
CLOTHING, PURSES, AND MORE
PLAY DATE GIRLS TOP
Ruffles and yoke and so much personality in this just girly enough top. Let Sharon show you short cuts to the pattern designers construction. Thursday, February 2, 10 am – 2 pm. $30 plus pattern and supplies. (Sharon Donnarumma)
“SEWN” – GO ANYWHERE DRESS
This flattering sheath dress is easy to make with half princess lines. Wednesday, February 29, 10 am – 4 pm $45 plus pattern and material. Pattern needs to be sized and cut before class. (Barbara Whitfield)
KWIK SEW CARDIGAN
Kwik sew knit patterns and easy to use and Jean will share ideas to make your project uniquely you. The perfect coverup for when there is just a little chill. Monday, February 6, 1-4 pm. Pattern and material required $25 plus pattern and supplies. (Jean Werling)
VALORIE WELLS KNIT (or woven) SKIRT
One tiny pattern is all you need to make a skirt for a girl or adult. Techniques for making a knit skirt are used although you can also make this skirt with woven fabric. No serger required. Wednesday, March 14, 1- 4 pm $25, plus pattern and materials. (Barbara Whitfield)
Doll Making
Anne will guide you step by step on how to create your doll, sew her together, make her clothes, and give her that sassy personality. Wednesday, January 18, the body, February 15, the face, March 21, dressing, 2 - 4 pm. $15 each month (Anne Watson)
BOY’S EASY ‘LINEN’ SHIRT
Sewing for boys can be fun and fashionable. This beginner level shirt is a great start to sewing for your little man. Monday, March 19, 9 am – noon, $25 plus Sewing for Boys book and fabric. (Jean Werling)
TOTALLY TOTES
Flip Flap Purse - This cross the body purse is filled with pockets – even hidden ones. Fat quarter friendly with a finished size of 8in x 10in x 1-1/2in. Thursday, January 26, 10 am – 2 pm, $30 Sharon Donnarumma
Tahoe Tote - The Tahoe Tote Bag pattern has instructions for a no sag bottom and lots of pockets and finished size is 15 1/2" x 12 1/2" x 4". Sharon will help with right way to stabilize for a fabulous carry all. February 25, 10 am – 2 pm, $30 Sharon Donnarumma
Expandable Zipper Tote - Make this clever tote that unzips to give you more room or zips when you just need a small purse. Friday, March 9, 9 am – noon. $25, pattern, fabric and zipper required. (Jean Werling)
Bermuda Bag - Great project for beginners or intermediate sewers. Easy to sew using jelly roll fabric strips and an easy to sew zipper. Fully lined and lots of pockets make this a great shoulder bag! Finished size: 10" wide x 9" tall x 4" deep. Thursday, March 22, 10 am – 2 pm $30, (Sharon Donnarumma)
SERGER
QUILT AS YOU GO SERGER PLACEMAT
Use your serger to quickly piece a placemat and enjoy with dinner tonight. Thursday, March 8, 10 am – 12 pm. $15, supplies required. (Fran Kertesz
SERGER BASICS
Get to know your serger, how to thread, adjust tension, length, gathering and more. Some trouble shooting tips and how it is different than your sewing machine. $30, free if serger purchased from Fran’s Sewing Circle. Tuesday. January 17, 1-3pm (Fran Kertesz).
SERGER DECORATIVE TECHNIQUES
Adjusting tensions and trying different threads to get decorative stitches from your serger. March 29, 10 am – noon . $15, free if serger purchased from Fran’s Sewing Circle. (Fran Kertesz)
SMOCKING AND HEIRLOOM
BASIC SMOCKING – BISHOP
Begin with a dress that has been cut out and pleated for you and learn the technique of smocking on a curve. The last class will be completing construction of the dress. $65 includes the preparation of the dress. Participants are required to purchase fabric at least one week before class so fabric can be prepared. 4 sessions, Monday, October 17- November 7, 6:30 – 8:30 pm and Wednesday, October 12-November 2, 9:30-11:30 am. (Sharon Tartt)
HEIRLOOM BONNET
Learn all the basic heirloom techniques while making a precious little bonnet. Saturday, March 17, 10 am – 1 pm. $30 includes supplies for one bonnet. (Fran Kertesz)
EMBROIDERY
EMBROIDER THIS!
(A GATHERING OF EMBROIDERY ENTHUSIAST)
Want to learn the latest and greatest in new embroidery techniques, see what others have been working on, and be inspired to take your embroidery skills to the next level? Then Sew What?! Is for you! Open to all Embroidery machine owners whose machine uses a USB input. If your machine does not take a USB input, No Worries! Please contact the store ahead of class time to make arrangements for getting your designs.
Classes will be $15. We supply all stabilizers, you supply additional materials.
First Tuesday of the Month 12 – 3 pm
January: Textured purse with monogram
February: Sunbonnet Sue on kitchen towels or made in the hoop hot pads.
March: Check website or facebook in late January for project.
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SOFTWARE
4D/5D PRO SOFTWARE
Linda Stanley offers a professional software class on the third Thursday of each month 9:30 am Noon. These classes are good for anyone even new owners of the 4D/5D Professional system software. $15 YOU MUST PREREGISTER WITH Fran’s Sewing Circle or Linda Stanley
4D/5D EMBROIDERY BASICS
The very basics of the 4D and 5D software packages. We will take some time to go over how to get designs to your USB stick that you have made or purchased/ (First time attending this class is free with purchase of software at Fran’s Sewing Circle Friday, March 2, 9 am – 11:30 pm. $15 Bring your computer if you have a laptop (Fran Kertesz)
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OWNERS CLASSES:
Classes will help you get the most of your sewing machine or serger. Owner's classes are free if you purchased your machine at Sewing Circle. They are identified by color type on the calendar. Please check calendar for dates and times these classes are offered:
Machine Basics: Use of feet that come with the machines, threading, using basic stitches to your advantage, care of machine - ALL Husqvarna Viking MODELS
Hoop Embroidery: Learn all the options built into the machine for using your embroidery and also about stabilizers, what and when to use. All Husqvarna Viking machines with embroidery unit.
GEMS OF THE DESIGNER DIAMOND and RUBY: All Designer Diamond and RUBY owners. Special features of the Diamond. Call to reserve space and know what to bring for class.
SERGER CLASSES are listed under serger class category
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