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Registration Policies
You can now register for classes three ways: online at franssewingcircle.com, over the phone at (910) 397-9399, or in the store.
All classes are open to anyone with any machine. You are welcome to bring your machine or reserve one of ours free of charge a few days prior to class. We require you to have basic working knowledge on how to operate a sewing machine; if you do not, please take our Sewing Machine Fundamentals or Basic Sewing 101 course first.
Class fees do not include materials unless otherwise stated. To keep our class fees low, we encourage you to buy class materials from Fran’s Sewing Circle for 15% off. Classes fill quickly, so please register as soon as you plan to take a class. Class enrollment is only confirmed when payment is received. All classes have a minimum of participants. No refunds will be given 3 business days before class or less*, unless Fran’s Sewing Circle cancels the class. Please understand, these guidelines help ensure teacher's payment for their time in preparation as well as class time.
*Kimberbell events and special events with guest teachers: No refund if canceled 14 days or less before class is scheduled. If we can fill your seat, we will issue a store credit of 1⁄2 the fee.
All classes are open to anyone with any machine. You are welcome to bring your machine or reserve one of ours free of charge a few days prior to class. We require you to have basic working knowledge on how to operate a sewing machine; if you do not, please take our Sewing Machine Fundamentals or Basic Sewing 101 course first.
Class fees do not include materials unless otherwise stated. To keep our class fees low, we encourage you to buy class materials from Fran’s Sewing Circle for 15% off. Classes fill quickly, so please register as soon as you plan to take a class. Class enrollment is only confirmed when payment is received. All classes have a minimum of participants. No refunds will be given 3 business days before class or less*, unless Fran’s Sewing Circle cancels the class. Please understand, these guidelines help ensure teacher's payment for their time in preparation as well as class time.
*Kimberbell events and special events with guest teachers: No refund if canceled 14 days or less before class is scheduled. If we can fill your seat, we will issue a store credit of 1⁄2 the fee.
Basic supplies for all classes: Fabric scissors, seam ripper, seam gauge or ruler, marking tools, pins, sewing machine in good working order (or reserve one of ours in advance)
Quilting Classes: Rotary cutter, ruler, and cutting mat, along with supplies listed above.
Class Procedures
- Please park around back upon arrival for your class and you will see a door with clearly marked signage. For night classes, please park out front. Doors will open at 5:50pm for night classes.
- Our maximum enrollment for regular classes is 6 students.
- We ask that you bring your own tools and supplies when possible.
- If specific project supplies must be purchased before class starts, you will receive an email from your instructor prior to class.
- Purchasing a class will reserve your spot. We are unable to reserve spots without payment. If a class is full, you may add yourself to the waitlist. If a seat becomes available, those on the waitlist will be notified on a first come, first serve basis.
Classes
Kimberbell DDD Mystery Quilt
Monthly clues (designs) to build a quilt using machine embroidery.
Cost: $ 60.00
Monthly clues (designs) to build a quilt using machine embroidery.
Cost: $ 60.00
Kimberbell Hello Pumpkin! One Day Machine Embroidery Event
With a variety of new techniques, Hello Pumpkin is where machine embroiderers gather for friendship and fun!
Cost: $ 119.00
With a variety of new techniques, Hello Pumpkin is where machine embroiderers gather for friendship and fun!
Cost: $ 119.00
Intro to Garment Sewing - Bondi Top
New to garment sewing? This class is for you! Join Summer as she guides you through choosing a correct size, cutting out pattern pieces, and following a sewing pattern to make a beautifully constructed garment.
Cost: $ 50.00
New to garment sewing? This class is for you! Join Summer as she guides you through choosing a correct size, cutting out pattern pieces, and following a sewing pattern to make a beautifully constructed garment.
Cost: $ 50.00
Natalie Bag
This stylish and versatile bag from Sallie Tomato has a detachable crossbody strap with a shoulder strap. Zipper closure on top. A zipper pocket on the front. Inside is a zipper pocket and slip pocket. Join Wanda in the classroom to learn her tips and tricks to make bag-making a breeze!
Cost: $ 40.00
This stylish and versatile bag from Sallie Tomato has a detachable crossbody strap with a shoulder strap. Zipper closure on top. A zipper pocket on the front. Inside is a zipper pocket and slip pocket. Join Wanda in the classroom to learn her tips and tricks to make bag-making a breeze!
Cost: $ 40.00
Pants Fitting Workshop
Join Claudia Hughes for her Pants Fitting Workshop where you will construct pants using Butterick 6845.
Cost: $ 140.00
Join Claudia Hughes for her Pants Fitting Workshop where you will construct pants using Butterick 6845.
Cost: $ 140.00
Reversible Apron
All supplies included, just bring yourself to this class! Join Fran in the classroom and sew up an adorable apron using the Prym Vario creative tool: an innovative, multi-functional tool that punches holes, attaches snaps, and applies eyelets and rivets
Cost: $ 60.00
All supplies included, just bring yourself to this class! Join Fran in the classroom and sew up an adorable apron using the Prym Vario creative tool: an innovative, multi-functional tool that punches holes, attaches snaps, and applies eyelets and rivets
Cost: $ 60.00
Rope Bowls
Have you heard? Rope bowls are all the rage right now. Link up with Andrea to learn how to make a scrappy rope bowl or basket using Fran's cotton braiding. Expect to make a couple!
Cost: $ 20.00
Have you heard? Rope bowls are all the rage right now. Link up with Andrea to learn how to make a scrappy rope bowl or basket using Fran's cotton braiding. Expect to make a couple!
Cost: $ 20.00
2025 Embroidery Club
Our 2025 lecture/demo embroidery club begins in January and will be the Second Saturday of each month at 11:00. Learn something new without having to haul in your machine
Cost: $ 25.00
Our 2025 lecture/demo embroidery club begins in January and will be the Second Saturday of each month at 11:00. Learn something new without having to haul in your machine
Cost: $ 25.00
Hoop it Up! May: Needle Minder
Lets Hoop it UP and reach new levels with your embroidery machine!
Cost: $ 20.00
Lets Hoop it UP and reach new levels with your embroidery machine!
Cost: $ 20.00
Kid's Sew April: Strawberry Pouch
We have to get the next generation sewing! Bring your 8-12 year old kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews… whoever… to Kids Sew for a fun project.
Cost: $ 50.00
We have to get the next generation sewing! Bring your 8-12 year old kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews… whoever… to Kids Sew for a fun project.
Cost: $ 50.00
Sew & Sparkle Summer Camps: Learn to Sew
If you’re completely new to sewing, this class is for you! We will go over sewing machine basics and share some tips and tricks to get you sewing like a pro in no time! We will make a pillowcase, drawstring bag, and a tote.
Cost: $ 120.00
If you’re completely new to sewing, this class is for you! We will go over sewing machine basics and share some tips and tricks to get you sewing like a pro in no time! We will make a pillowcase, drawstring bag, and a tote.
Cost: $ 120.00
Sew & Sparkle Summer Camps: Slumber Party
Creativity meets comfort! Cozy up and get ready to snooze in your very own handmade pajama pants! We’ll embellish a blanket with your name, and make a matching sleep mask.
Cost: $ 200.00
Creativity meets comfort! Cozy up and get ready to snooze in your very own handmade pajama pants! We’ll embellish a blanket with your name, and make a matching sleep mask.
Cost: $ 200.00
Sew & Sparkle Summer Sewing Camp: Swiftie Week
Are you ready for it?? Get ready for a week of pop-star filled fun as we whip up some Taylor themed projects. We’ll make a guitar pillow, matching microphone pillow, and an embellished lyric wall hanging. And of course, we’ll make some friendship bracelets while we’re jamming out!
Cost: $ 200.00
Are you ready for it?? Get ready for a week of pop-star filled fun as we whip up some Taylor themed projects. We’ll make a guitar pillow, matching microphone pillow, and an embellished lyric wall hanging. And of course, we’ll make some friendship bracelets while we’re jamming out!
Cost: $ 200.00
Sew & Sparkle Summer Sewing Camps: Garden Party
Join us for a Garden Party filled with sewing, creativity, and plenty of fun—where your imagination blooms and your skills take flight! We’ll stitch up a pair of butterfly wings, an elastic waistband skirt, and some adorable flower hair accessories.
Cost: $ 120.00
Join us for a Garden Party filled with sewing, creativity, and plenty of fun—where your imagination blooms and your skills take flight! We’ll stitch up a pair of butterfly wings, an elastic waistband skirt, and some adorable flower hair accessories.
Cost: $ 120.00
Sew & Sparkle Summer Sewing Camps: Learn to Quilt
Spend the week stitching up your very own lap sized tshirt quilt! We will sew together a quilt top, attach batting to it, and stitch it all together so you end up with a cozy, cuddly quilt that was made entirely by you! *Students will need to supply 6-8 Tshirt options for their quilt to cut and sew.
Cost: $ 200.00
Spend the week stitching up your very own lap sized tshirt quilt! We will sew together a quilt top, attach batting to it, and stitch it all together so you end up with a cozy, cuddly quilt that was made entirely by you! *Students will need to supply 6-8 Tshirt options for their quilt to cut and sew.
Cost: $ 200.00
Sew & Sparkle Summer Sewing Camps: Starry Stitchers
Blast off into space with these intergalactic themed projects! We’ll stitch up a rocket pillow, star wand, and tie dye our own galaxy fabric for a tote bag.
Cost: $ 120.00
Blast off into space with these intergalactic themed projects! We’ll stitch up a rocket pillow, star wand, and tie dye our own galaxy fabric for a tote bag.
Cost: $ 120.00
Basic Sewing 101 Beginning Sewing
If you have completed Sewing Fundamentals, this course is your next step! We will complete a pair of elasticized PJ pants with pockets, along with a coordinating collared PJ shirt with button holes
Cost: $ 120.00
If you have completed Sewing Fundamentals, this course is your next step! We will complete a pair of elasticized PJ pants with pockets, along with a coordinating collared PJ shirt with button holes
Cost: $ 120.00
Basic Sewing 101 Mini Session
This 3 week class is the same as the 6 week class except there will not be time for additional projects.
Cost: $ 70.00
This 3 week class is the same as the 6 week class except there will not be time for additional projects.
Cost: $ 70.00
Basic Sewing 201 Intermediate Sewing
For students who have completed Basic Sewing 101 or have experience using sewing patterns. Expand your sewing skills and try a technique you are afraid to tackle on your own.
Cost: $ 100.00
For students who have completed Basic Sewing 101 or have experience using sewing patterns. Expand your sewing skills and try a technique you are afraid to tackle on your own.
Cost: $ 100.00
Sewing Fundamentals
Are you a complete beginner? This is where you start! You will create a simple zippered pouch and tote bag- made while building skills! This course is a three week session and covers the basics of sewing. You will thread your machine, wind a bobbin, and learn basic sewing techniques.
Cost: $ 85.00
Are you a complete beginner? This is where you start! You will create a simple zippered pouch and tote bag- made while building skills! This course is a three week session and covers the basics of sewing. You will thread your machine, wind a bobbin, and learn basic sewing techniques.
Cost: $ 85.00
HV Basics
Use of feet that come with the machines, threading, using basic stitches to your advantage, care of machine.
Cost: $ 40.00
Use of feet that come with the machines, threading, using basic stitches to your advantage, care of machine.
Cost: $ 40.00
HV Embroidery
Learn all the options built into the machine for using your embroidery and also about stabilizers, what and when to use. For Husqvarna Viking machines. Free if machine purchased at Fran's Sewing Circle.
Cost: $ 40.00
Learn all the options built into the machine for using your embroidery and also about stabilizers, what and when to use. For Husqvarna Viking machines. Free if machine purchased at Fran's Sewing Circle.
Cost: $ 40.00
Singer Basics
Use of feet that come with the machines, threading, using basic stitches to your advantage, care of machine.
Cost: $ 40.00
Use of feet that come with the machines, threading, using basic stitches to your advantage, care of machine.
Cost: $ 40.00
2025 Block of the Month: Saturday
Block of the Month program that runs March 2025- February 2026
Cost: $ 25.00
Block of the Month program that runs March 2025- February 2026
Cost: $ 25.00
2025 Block of the Month: Tuesday
Block of the Month program that runs March 2025- February 2026
Cost: $ 25.00
Block of the Month program that runs March 2025- February 2026
Cost: $ 25.00
Beginning Quilting 101 Cherish Quilt
In making this lap size quilt you will learn cutting, piecing, adding a border, layering, quilting and binding.
Cost: $ 100.00
In making this lap size quilt you will learn cutting, piecing, adding a border, layering, quilting and binding.
Cost: $ 100.00
Modern Improv Quilting
Let’s play with fabrics and geometric designs to make blocks for an improv quilt. We will use techniques based on the book, ‘Modern Improv Quilting’ by Laura Veenema
Cost: $ 50.00
Let’s play with fabrics and geometric designs to make blocks for an improv quilt. We will use techniques based on the book, ‘Modern Improv Quilting’ by Laura Veenema
Cost: $ 50.00
Paper Piece Nature Blocks
Want to learn how to paper piece or try more challenging blocks? Lets use the book Paper-Pieced Quilt Blocks by Liza Taylor and make a moth and flowers. Andrea will show her techniques on how to help simplify paper piecing.
Cost: $ 30.00
Want to learn how to paper piece or try more challenging blocks? Lets use the book Paper-Pieced Quilt Blocks by Liza Taylor and make a moth and flowers. Andrea will show her techniques on how to help simplify paper piecing.
Cost: $ 30.00
Serger Basics
Get to know your serger, how to thread, adjust tension, length, gathering and more.
Cost: $ 40.00
Get to know your serger, how to thread, adjust tension, length, gathering and more.
Cost: $ 40.00
MySewNet APP (All purchased Levels)
Embroidery Software from mySewnet delivers a wide range of editing and lettering capabilities for your embroideries, digitizing and so much more. In this class, Fran focuses on the Mysewnet app
Cost: $ 10.00
Embroidery Software from mySewnet delivers a wide range of editing and lettering capabilities for your embroideries, digitizing and so much more. In this class, Fran focuses on the Mysewnet app
Cost: $ 10.00
New 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 Fran’s Sewing Circle and vary in price otherwise. They are identified by colored type on the calendar. Please check calendar for the dates and times these classes are offered. HV = Husqvarna Viking BRO= Brother
- Machine Basics: Use of feet that come with the machines, threading, using basic stitches to your advantage, care of machine – offered for Husqvarna Viking and Brother at different times. ($40)
- Machine Decorative: Just beyond the basics - explore stitches for appliqué, heirloom and quilting- offered for Husqvarna Viking and Brother at different times. ($40)
- Machine Embroidery: Learn all of the options built into your embroidery machine. Learn the tricks of the trade, and when and where to use different stabilizers. Husqvarna Viking or Brother machines with embroidery. ($40)
