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 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 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 Deck the Palms
Deck the Palms! You will create three fun and festive projects on your embroidery machine. (These are perfect for neighbor gifts and stocking stuffers!)
Cost: $ 119.00
Deck the Palms! You will create three fun and festive projects on your embroidery machine. (These are perfect for neighbor gifts and stocking stuffers!)
Cost: $ 119.00
Amethyst Project Bag Open Help Session
Are you trying to tackle the Amethyst Project Bag? Join Wanda for some tips and tricks!
Cost: $ 15.00
Are you trying to tackle the Amethyst Project Bag? Join Wanda for some tips and tricks!
Cost: $ 15.00
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
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
Hoop it up! December: Bring a project! Test your limits.
Lets Hoop it UP and reach new levels with your embroidery machine! Lets bring a project! Test your limits.
Cost: $ 10.00
Lets Hoop it UP and reach new levels with your embroidery machine! Lets bring a project! Test your limits.
Cost: $ 10.00
Hoop it Up! November: Kimberbell Nativity Bench Pillow
Lets Hoop it UP and reach new levels with your embroidery machine! Lets make a Kimberbell Nativity Bench Pillow
Cost: $ 10.00
Lets Hoop it UP and reach new levels with your embroidery machine! Lets make a Kimberbell Nativity Bench Pillow
Cost: $ 10.00
Hoop it Up! October: Windowed Zipper Pouch
Lets Hoop it UP and reach new levels with your embroidery machine! Lets make a windowed zipper pouch.
Cost: $ 15.00
Lets Hoop it UP and reach new levels with your embroidery machine! Lets make a windowed zipper pouch.
Cost: $ 15.00
Kimberbell Club Digital Download FULL YEAR
Kimberbell Club Digital Download full year purchase
Cost: $ 60.00
Kimberbell Club Digital Download full year purchase
Cost: $ 60.00
Kid's Sew November: Christmas Ornaments
We have to get the next generation sewing! Bring your 8-14 year old kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews? whoever? to Kids Sew for a fun project. Includes all materials. Drop off only!
Cost: $ 40.00
We have to get the next generation sewing! Bring your 8-14 year old kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews? whoever? to Kids Sew for a fun project. Includes all materials. Drop off only!
Cost: $ 40.00
Kid's Sew October: Boxy Zipper Pouch
We have to get the next generation sewing! Bring your 8-14 year old kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews? whoever? to Kids Sew for a fun project. Includes all materials. Drop off only!
Cost: $ 40.00
We have to get the next generation sewing! Bring your 8-14 year old kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews? whoever? to Kids Sew for a fun project. Includes all materials. Drop off only!
Cost: $ 40.00
Basic Sewing 101 Beginning Sewing
If you have completed Sewing Fundamentals or have basic machine knowledge, 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 or have basic machine knowledge, 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 201 Intermediate Sewing
For students who have completed Basic Sewing 101 or have experience using basic 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 basic sewing patterns. Expand your sewing skills and try a technique you are afraid to tackle on your own.
Cost: $ 100.00
Sewing Machine 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
Basic Machine Care & Feeding
Preventative sewing machine maintenance can save you time and money!
Cost: $ 20.00
Preventative sewing machine maintenance can save you time and money!
Cost: $ 20.00
Brother/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
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 Decorative
Just beyond the basics - explore stitches for applique, heirloom, and quilting
Cost: $ 40.00
Just beyond the basics - explore stitches for applique, heirloom, and quilting
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
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
Beginning Quilting 201
Have you taken Beginning Quilting and want to take the next step to becoming a more confident quilter? This class is for you!
Cost: $ 60.00
Have you taken Beginning Quilting and want to take the next step to becoming a more confident quilter? This class is for you!
Cost: $ 60.00
Fabric Collage: Pet Portrait
Join Chris, our resident collage expert as she guides you on how to turn a photo of your beloved furry friend into a piece of quilted artwork.
Cost: $ 50.00
Join Chris, our resident collage expert as she guides you on how to turn a photo of your beloved furry friend into a piece of quilted artwork.
Cost: $ 50.00
Introduction to Fabric Collage
Are you completely new to fabric collage? Summer will guide you from the beginning as you go through the various steps of brainstorming, tracing, choosing fabrics, placement and sew much more as you create a new masterpiece.
Cost: $ 50.00
Are you completely new to fabric collage? Summer will guide you from the beginning as you go through the various steps of brainstorming, tracing, choosing fabrics, placement and sew much more as you create a new masterpiece.
Cost: $ 50.00
Introduction to Paper Piecing
Foundation paper piecing is a popular technique in making quilts but can seem incredibly intimidating if you have not tried it. Join Andrea in the classroom and learn the basics!
Cost: $ 20.00
Foundation paper piecing is a popular technique in making quilts but can seem incredibly intimidating if you have not tried it. Join Andrea in the classroom and learn the basics!
Cost: $ 20.00
Machine Quilting
Join us to try several methods of machine quilting including stitch in the ditch grid sewing free motion and stippling. We will share products and techniques to make machine quilting easier.
Cost: $ 25.00
Join us to try several methods of machine quilting including stitch in the ditch grid sewing free motion and stippling. We will share products and techniques to make machine quilting easier.
Cost: $ 25.00
Quilt Binding Demonstration
If binding a quilt sounds intimidating, this is the class for you!
Cost: $ 20.00
If binding a quilt sounds intimidating, this is the class for you!
Cost: $ 20.00
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
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)
