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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
Husqvarna Viking Educator Event
Join us for an exclusive sewing event! Create a one of a kind project on the Designer Epic 3 with a Husqvarna Viking educator. You do not need a machine for this event.
Cost: $ 70.00
Join us for an exclusive sewing event! Create a one of a kind project on the Designer Epic 3 with a Husqvarna Viking educator. You do not need a machine for this event.
Cost: $ 70.00
Kimberbell Gingerbread Christmas Event
Create A HEARTWARMING HOLIDAY VIGNETTE IN JUST ONE DAY!
Cost: $ 139.00
Create A HEARTWARMING HOLIDAY VIGNETTE IN JUST ONE DAY!
Cost: $ 139.00
Quilt Raffle Ticket
Full Bloom Quilt Raffle: all proceeds will go to the Domestic Violence Shelter and Services Inc of Wilmington NC
Cost: $ 5.00
Full Bloom Quilt Raffle: all proceeds will go to the Domestic Violence Shelter and Services Inc of Wilmington NC
Cost: $ 5.00
Explorer Tote
Are you in need of a new tote for a quick weekend trip? This is the perfect bag for you!
Cost: $ 45.00
Are you in need of a new tote for a quick weekend trip? This is the perfect bag for you!
Cost: $ 45.00
Fur Coat or Vest
Ready to dive into a new fabric type? Sewing with fur is easier than it looks.
Cost: $ 35.00
Ready to dive into a new fabric type? Sewing with fur is easier than it looks.
Cost: $ 35.00
Holiday Reversible Apron
All supplies included, just bring yourself to this class! Join Fran in the classroom and sew up a holiday 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 a holiday 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
Introduction to Knit Fabrics: Rio Top
Knit fabrics don’t have to be intimidating! Join Summer and construct the True Bias Rio tee while she shares all of the ins and outs of sewing with knit fabrics. The Rio tee is a semi fitted t-shirt with a crew neckline and short sleeves- the perfect wardrobe staple!
Cost: $ 50.00
Knit fabrics don’t have to be intimidating! Join Summer and construct the True Bias Rio tee while she shares all of the ins and outs of sewing with knit fabrics. The Rio tee is a semi fitted t-shirt with a crew neckline and short sleeves- the perfect wardrobe staple!
Cost: $ 50.00
Pants Fitting Workshop
Join Claudia Hughes for her Pants Fitting Workshop where you will construct pants using Butterick 6845.
Cost: $ 125.00
Join Claudia Hughes for her Pants Fitting Workshop where you will construct pants using Butterick 6845.
Cost: $ 125.00
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
2024 Embroidery Club
Our 2024 lecture/demo embroidery club begins in January and will be the Second Saturday of each month at 11. Learn something new without having to haul in your machine!
Cost: $ 20.00
Our 2024 lecture/demo embroidery club begins in January and will be the Second Saturday of each month at 11. Learn something new without having to haul in your machine!
Cost: $ 20.00
Edge to Edge Quilting
Use your embroidery machine to create all over quilting that looks like it was done on a long arm machine.
Cost: $ 40.00
Use your embroidery machine to create all over quilting that looks like it was done on a long arm machine.
Cost: $ 40.00
Hoop it Up! December 2024: Wardrobe Upcycle
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
Hoop it Up! November 2024: Lace Gingerbread House Ornament
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
Hoop it Up! October 2024: Swing Design on Screening
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
Kimberbell Club Digital Download FULL YEAR (2024)
2024 Kimberbell Club Digital Download full year purchase
Cost: $ 60.00
2024 Kimberbell Club Digital Download full year purchase
Cost: $ 60.00
Kimberbell Digital Download: November 2024
Christmas Joy Lace Gift Stocking (digital file purchase)
Cost: $ 5.00
Christmas Joy Lace Gift Stocking (digital file purchase)
Cost: $ 5.00
Kimberbell Digital Download: October 2024
Official Cookie Tester Mug Rug (Digital file purchase)
Cost: $ 5.00
Official Cookie Tester Mug Rug (Digital file purchase)
Cost: $ 5.00
Kid's Sew December: Christmas Ornaments
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. Includes all materials. Drop off only!
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. Includes all materials. Drop off only!
Cost: $ 50.00
Kid's Sew November: Fabric Jewelry & Hair Accessories
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: $ 45.00
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: $ 45.00
Kids Sew October: Ghost Pillow
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
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
Basic Sewing 201 Mini
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: $ 60.00
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: $ 60.00
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 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
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
2024 Block of the Month: Saturday
Block of the Month program that runs March 2024- February 2025
Cost: $ 25.00
Block of the Month program that runs March 2024- February 2025
Cost: $ 25.00
2024 Block of the Month: Tuesday
Block of the Month program that runs March 2024- February 2025
Cost: $ 25.00
Block of the Month program that runs March 2024- February 2025
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
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
Color Theory
Do you struggle to pick out the colors going in your next quilting project? Fortunately having an eye for color is not just something you are born with. It is something you can develop!
Cost: $ 20.00
Do you struggle to pick out the colors going in your next quilting project? Fortunately having an eye for color is not just something you are born with. It is something you can develop!
Cost: $ 20.00
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 Summer 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 Summer in the classroom and learn the basics!
Cost: $ 20.00
Electric Quilt 8
Electric quilt has released their newest software, the eight edition! Unleash your creativity by learning how to design your own quilt at its actual size. Draw block patterns, import your fabric to see your quilt before cutting, calculate yardage, print your patterns, and even export images.
Cost: $ 20.00
Electric quilt has released their newest software, the eight edition! Unleash your creativity by learning how to design your own quilt at its actual size. Draw block patterns, import your fabric to see your quilt before cutting, calculate yardage, print your patterns, and even export images.
Cost: $ 20.00
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)
