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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
Cape Fear Modern Quilt Guild
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
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
Box Bag
Another beginner friendly bag. A cute little boxed zipper bag for all your "essentials" . All seams enclosed.
Cost: $ 25.00
Another beginner friendly bag. A cute little boxed zipper bag for all your "essentials" . All seams enclosed.
Cost: $ 25.00
Cubical Collective
This byAnnie pattern offers a Rectangle and Square bag. Each bag comes in three different sizes, large, Medium and Small. Plus, Instructions for Snap Bags from leftover fabric!! These bags are so versatile. They can be used to hold Fat Quarters, Charm Packs and Fabric for your current project. Great for sewing notions and thread. Pack up your Yarn for knitting or crocheting. Also, a wonderful travel accessory.
Cost: $ 40.00
This byAnnie pattern offers a Rectangle and Square bag. Each bag comes in three different sizes, large, Medium and Small. Plus, Instructions for Snap Bags from leftover fabric!! These bags are so versatile. They can be used to hold Fat Quarters, Charm Packs and Fabric for your current project. Great for sewing notions and thread. Pack up your Yarn for knitting or crocheting. Also, a wonderful travel accessory.
Cost: $ 40.00
Hand Embroidery Basics
Interested in learning how to create beautiful hand embroidery stitches? In this quick class, you will pick up tips and tricks to incorporate hand embroidery into your crafting projects. All supplies included!
Cost: $ 20.00
Interested in learning how to create beautiful hand embroidery stitches? In this quick class, you will pick up tips and tricks to incorporate hand embroidery into your crafting projects. All supplies included!
Cost: $ 20.00
Intro to Jelly Roll Placemats & Rugs
This is a great introduction to getting the essential skills for learning how to create a jelly roll rugs, placemats, and any other projects requiring fabric tubes. All required materials for class can be found at Fran's Sewing Circle prior to start date. Materials required for class: Clover Fabric Tube Maker, 2.25" batting strips, 2.5" fabric strips
Cost: $ 20.00
This is a great introduction to getting the essential skills for learning how to create a jelly roll rugs, placemats, and any other projects requiring fabric tubes. All required materials for class can be found at Fran's Sewing Circle prior to start date. Materials required for class: Clover Fabric Tube Maker, 2.25" batting strips, 2.5" fabric strips
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
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
Hoop it up Personalized Scissor case
This totally made in the hoop design can be personized with an initial. Fully lined and made in two hoopings. Available for 4x4 hoop and 5x7
Cost: $ 20.00
This totally made in the hoop design can be personized with an initial. Fully lined and made in two hoopings. Available for 4x4 hoop and 5x7
Cost: $ 20.00
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 event - Mrs Clauses Bakery
At Kimberbell’s one-day machine embroidery event, you’ll make jolly projects for gifts and decor. Stitch the dimensional Dip & Sip Holiday Cookie Holder with Shape Form Interfacing, a clear shaker window, and a sparkly dollop of whipped cream, then slip a cookie inside!* The North Pole Sweets Tea Towel is topped with a Santa hat and features a gingerbread applique and peppermint-striped ruffle, while the Sprinkles on Top Gift Tag is a clear cookie jar perfect for neighbor treats. With a flexible class schedule and a variety of merry techniques, Mrs. Claus’ Bakery is a tasteful touch for your Christmas kitchen!
Cost: $ 129.00
At Kimberbell’s one-day machine embroidery event, you’ll make jolly projects for gifts and decor. Stitch the dimensional Dip & Sip Holiday Cookie Holder with Shape Form Interfacing, a clear shaker window, and a sparkly dollop of whipped cream, then slip a cookie inside!* The North Pole Sweets Tea Towel is topped with a Santa hat and features a gingerbread applique and peppermint-striped ruffle, while the Sprinkles on Top Gift Tag is a clear cookie jar perfect for neighbor treats. With a flexible class schedule and a variety of merry techniques, Mrs. Claus’ Bakery is a tasteful touch for your Christmas kitchen!
Cost: $ 129.00
The Stitching Hour - A Kimberbell event
At Kimberbell’s two-day machine embroidery event, you’ll make three feature projects and five fa-boo-lous ornaments for the included tabletop tree.
Cost: $ 189.00
At Kimberbell’s two-day machine embroidery event, you’ll make three feature projects and five fa-boo-lous ornaments for the included tabletop tree.
Cost: $ 189.00
2026 Sew Creative Camp - Garden Party
~ 2026 Sew Creative Summer Sewing Camp ~ Ages 9 and up Join us for Garden Party filled with sewing, creativity, and plenty of fun -- where your imagination blooms and your skills take flight! We will stitch a teacup purse, make a bouquet of button flowers and a flower pillow. The week will finish with a garden party!
Cost: $ 200.00
~ 2026 Sew Creative Summer Sewing Camp ~ Ages 9 and up Join us for Garden Party filled with sewing, creativity, and plenty of fun -- where your imagination blooms and your skills take flight! We will stitch a teacup purse, make a bouquet of button flowers and a flower pillow. The week will finish with a garden party!
Cost: $ 200.00
2026 Sew Creative Camp - Garment Sewing - Jumper/Sun Dress
~ 2026 Sew Creative Summer Sewing Camp ~ Ages 9-15 This class is perfect for anyone who wants to know how to follow a pattern and make their own clothes. We'll practice reading & sewing patterns while learning sewing terminology and new skills. At the end of the week, you'll have your very own dress, made by YOU!
Cost: $ 200.00
~ 2026 Sew Creative Summer Sewing Camp ~ Ages 9-15 This class is perfect for anyone who wants to know how to follow a pattern and make their own clothes. We'll practice reading & sewing patterns while learning sewing terminology and new skills. At the end of the week, you'll have your very own dress, made by YOU!
Cost: $ 200.00
2026 Sew Creative Camp - Learn to Quilt - Pieced Quilt
~ 2026 Sew Creative Summer Sewing Camp ~ Ages 9-15 Spend the week stitching up your very own lap size 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 is entirely made by YOU! * Prior sewing experience and basic machine knowledge is required.*
Cost: $ 200.00
~ 2026 Sew Creative Summer Sewing Camp ~ Ages 9-15 Spend the week stitching up your very own lap size 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 is entirely made by YOU! * Prior sewing experience and basic machine knowledge is required.*
Cost: $ 200.00
2026 Sew Creative Camp - Room Upgrade
~ 2026 Sew Creative Summer Sewing Camp ~ Ages 7 and up Add some new Pazzazz to your room with fun room accessories. Some of the projects will be a Name Banner, Hit record pillow from a favorite T-Shirt, and a changeable fabric chain.
Cost: $ 200.00
~ 2026 Sew Creative Summer Sewing Camp ~ Ages 7 and up Add some new Pazzazz to your room with fun room accessories. Some of the projects will be a Name Banner, Hit record pillow from a favorite T-Shirt, and a changeable fabric chain.
Cost: $ 200.00
2026 Sew Creative Camp - STUFFIES!
~ 2026 Sew Creative Summer Sewing Camp ~ Ages 7 and up Make your very own Stuffies! Starting with something simple and bringing your new skills to test with a bigger stuffie.
Cost: $ 120.00
~ 2026 Sew Creative Summer Sewing Camp ~ Ages 7 and up Make your very own Stuffies! Starting with something simple and bringing your new skills to test with a bigger stuffie.
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
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
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
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)
