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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
Activities - special and ongoing
Cape Fear Modern Quilt Group
This group meets monthly on the thrids Tuesday, in a casual group shring ideas and challanging members to try new techniques.
Cost: $ FREE
This group meets monthly on the thrids Tuesday, in a casual group shring ideas and challanging members to try new techniques.
Cost: $ FREE
Creativate FREE software
Do you: embroider? quilt? sew garments? create? If so you can get more with Creativate Free download for Pad or computer. Come experience and explore how to add to your creativity!
Cost: $ FREE
Do you: embroider? quilt? sew garments? create? If so you can get more with Creativate Free download for Pad or computer. Come experience and explore how to add to your creativity!
Cost: $ FREE
Sewing Guild - Fashion emphasis
Want to find a small group of persons with similar interest? This group meets monthly and shares ideas for prjects, tips and techniques. Open to new participants.
Cost: $ FREE
Want to find a small group of persons with similar interest? This group meets monthly and shares ideas for prjects, tips and techniques. Open to new participants.
Cost: $ FREE
Teach the World to Sew Day
No experience needed! Make a Sunglass case! We do the prep work - you just sew! More info coming.
Cost: $ FREE
No experience needed! Make a Sunglass case! We do the prep work - you just sew! More info coming.
Cost: $ FREE
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
You be the Buyer Event
Go behind the scenes to see some of the new MODA July 2026 Catalog Collections, including 2027 Holiday Fabric! (shipping in February / March / April) Vote for what you would like us to get in the shop. Other exclusive opportunities and prizes. Registration fee will be refunded as a gift card.
Cost: $ 5.00
Go behind the scenes to see some of the new MODA July 2026 Catalog Collections, including 2027 Holiday Fabric! (shipping in February / March / April) Vote for what you would like us to get in the shop. Other exclusive opportunities and prizes. Registration fee will be refunded as a gift card.
Cost: $ 5.00
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)
