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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
Basic Husqvarna Viking FREE software and app
Now called CREATIVATE: Explore what you can access FREE to go with your HV embroidery machine. The first half hour of class we will take the time to download the app and/or computer software. You will need to bring a laptop computer and/or phone or tablet.
Cost: $ 20.00
Now called CREATIVATE: Explore what you can access FREE to go with your HV embroidery machine. The first half hour of class we will take the time to download the app and/or computer software. You will need to bring a laptop computer and/or phone or tablet.
Cost: $ 20.00
Kid's Sew March
We have to get the next generation sewing! Bring your 7-12 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 7-12 year old kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews… whoever… to Kids Sew for a fun project.
Cost: $ 50.00
Tuesday Tips and Techniques
Each month will have a different topic. Some months may include a pattern. See store or facebook for topic of the month. We will try to vary with quilting and general. January is interfacings, February binding, March stabilizers.
Cost: $ FREE
Each month will have a different topic. Some months may include a pattern. See store or facebook for topic of the month. We will try to vary with quilting and general. January is interfacings, February binding, March stabilizers.
Cost: $ FREE
Basic Sewing - Pull on pants
If you know how to thread and run your sewing machine, take this into to pattern and garment class. Pants are pull up with elastic waist.
Cost: $ 30.00
If you know how to thread and run your sewing machine, take this into to pattern and garment class. Pants are pull up with elastic waist.
Cost: $ 30.00
Harper Hold All Bag
This hold-all bag is both beautiful and functional! Suitable for beginners, but need to have completed Sewing fundamentals or similar class
Cost: $ 45.00
This hold-all bag is both beautiful and functional! Suitable for beginners, but need to have completed Sewing fundamentals or similar class
Cost: $ 45.00
Intro to Garment Sewing - Bondi Top
New to garment sewing? This class is for you! Join Fran 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 Fran 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
Repurpose Jeans - Bag
Bring in an old pair pf jeans to transform into a bag - Need to not have holes in top part of jeans to about knees.
Cost: $ 20.00
Bring in an old pair pf jeans to transform into a bag - Need to not have holes in top part of jeans to about knees.
Cost: $ 20.00
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
Zip it Up bag
Advanced 3 Scissors Instructor: Wanda Duchesne One class split in two session. 3/6/26 10-1 and 3/20 10-12 This versatile organizer comes in two sizes. Small 8.5” x10” x1” or 11.5 “ x 14” x 1” . The front and back have large zippered pockets. The inside has a large zippered pocket and 2 smaller zippered pockets. They can be done in mesh or vinyl or both. There is a full zippered closure around the outside and opens flat for ease of access. Grab and go handle on the top. Perfect for quilt, artistic or writing projects. byAnnie.com Zip It Up 2.0 pattern ordered separately Don’t forget to get The Preparations Sheet when you are selecting fabrics.
Cost: $ 50.00
Advanced 3 Scissors Instructor: Wanda Duchesne One class split in two session. 3/6/26 10-1 and 3/20 10-12 This versatile organizer comes in two sizes. Small 8.5” x10” x1” or 11.5 “ x 14” x 1” . The front and back have large zippered pockets. The inside has a large zippered pocket and 2 smaller zippered pockets. They can be done in mesh or vinyl or both. There is a full zippered closure around the outside and opens flat for ease of access. Grab and go handle on the top. Perfect for quilt, artistic or writing projects. byAnnie.com Zip It Up 2.0 pattern ordered separately Don’t forget to get The Preparations Sheet when you are selecting fabrics.
Cost: $ 50.00
2026 Embroidery Club
Our 2026 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: $ 20.00
Our 2026 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: $ 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: $ 30.00
Use your embroidery machine to create all over quilting that looks like it was done on a long arm machine.
Cost: $ 30.00
Hoop it Up February - Garden Party
This class will feature 3 Kimberbell Classic designs. You can choose which you do and if you want to place it on a premade item or make it into something once finished. Two of the designs incorporate applique. Ideas are create a pillow, mug rug, tote etc. 5x7 hoop, beginner friendly
Cost: $ 25.00
This class will feature 3 Kimberbell Classic designs. You can choose which you do and if you want to place it on a premade item or make it into something once finished. Two of the designs incorporate applique. Ideas are create a pillow, mug rug, tote etc. 5x7 hoop, beginner friendly
Cost: $ 25.00
Hoop it Up! Kimberbell Home Sewn
Start your adventure with Kimberbell Home Sewn monthly tile scenes. We will begin working on the April tile scene, enough that you will do some applique and see how to piece together. Kimberbell Home Sewn Volume one required purchased from Fran's
Cost: $ 10.00
Start your adventure with Kimberbell Home Sewn monthly tile scenes. We will begin working on the April tile scene, enough that you will do some applique and see how to piece together. Kimberbell Home Sewn Volume one required purchased from Fran's
Cost: $ 10.00
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 Just Add Butter
Everything’s better when you Just Add Butter! At Kimberbell’s one-day machine embroidery event, you’ll make three functional projects with a cottage feel: the Meals & Memories Clock, the Just Add Butter Cinch Sack, and a Mason Jar Bouquet Apron with roomy pockets! With a variety of fresh techniques, Just Add Butter is your recipe for fun.
Cost: $ 130.00
Everything’s better when you Just Add Butter! At Kimberbell’s one-day machine embroidery event, you’ll make three functional projects with a cottage feel: the Meals & Memories Clock, the Just Add Butter Cinch Sack, and a Mason Jar Bouquet Apron with roomy pockets! With a variety of fresh techniques, Just Add Butter is your recipe for fun.
Cost: $ 130.00
Kid's Sew February - Valentine's chain
We have to get the next generation sewing! Bring your 7-12 year old kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews… whoever… to Kids Sew for a fun project.
Cost: $ 40.00
We have to get the next generation sewing! Bring your 7-12 year old kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews… whoever… to Kids Sew for a fun project.
Cost: $ 40.00
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
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
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
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
Beginning Quilting 101 Cherish Quilt
In making this lap size quilt you will learn cutting, piecing, adding a border, layering, quilting and binding.
Cost: $ 120.00
In making this lap size quilt you will learn cutting, piecing, adding a border, layering, quilting and binding.
Cost: $ 120.00
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
Beginning Quilting 401
You will learn an easy, accurate way to make half square triangles; improve your skills to make square-in-a-square blocks; learn to sew a quilt on point and lastly, how to miter borders.
Cost: $ 80.00
You will learn an easy, accurate way to make half square triangles; improve your skills to make square-in-a-square blocks; learn to sew a quilt on point and lastly, how to miter borders.
Cost: $ 80.00
Explore Curved Piecing - Chic Diamonds
Make a small sample and see how easy curved piecing can be. Quick Curve Ruler required for class. Other supplies will be sent before class.
Cost: $ 30.00
Make a small sample and see how easy curved piecing can be. Quick Curve Ruler required for class. Other supplies will be sent before class.
Cost: $ 30.00
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: $ 30.00
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: $ 30.00
Quiltworx/ Judy Neimeir workshop Haystack Cookies tablerunner.
Learn the fine points of creating beautiful paper pieced projects in this two day workshop. Presneted by Vida Anderson a Quiltworx Certified instructor. You will work on the Haystack Cookies in a beautiful blue batik colorway. Price include kit and pre Homework is required.
Cost: $ 119.00
Learn the fine points of creating beautiful paper pieced projects in this two day workshop. Presneted by Vida Anderson a Quiltworx Certified instructor. You will work on the Haystack Cookies in a beautiful blue batik colorway. Price include kit and pre Homework is required.
Cost: $ 119.00
Table Topper of the Month - Berry-licious
Each month, try new techniques as you make a table runner, often themed for the month. No club to join, just come to the ones you are interested in.
Cost: $ 25.00
Each month, try new techniques as you make a table runner, often themed for the month. No club to join, just come to the ones you are interested in.
Cost: $ 25.00
Table Topper of the Month - Erin
Each month, try new techniques as you make a table runner, often themed for the month.
Cost: $ 20.00
Each month, try new techniques as you make a table runner, often themed for the month.
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)
