General Information About Classes


All of our sew-in classes are hands-on classes.
►When you bring a machine to class, please make sure that your machine is in good working order, OR you may borrow a machine from us. Please let us know in advance.
►If you do not see a class or topics you would like us to offer, please contact us at 503-393-0132 and we will  try to design a class for you.
►All classes are held for two hours unless otherwise specified.


CLASS KEY: L/D = Lecture/Demo S/I = Sew In H/O = Hands On
SKILL LEVEL: ▲ = Learn to Sew ▲▲ = Basic Sewing Skills ▲▲▲ = Advanced Sewing Skills

Classes


Continuous Education

Art Canvas

The Art Canvas portion of the BERNINA Designer Plus software can enhance your creativity. See how powerful this section is and how it can easy it is to use.

Cost: $ 40.00
Cutwork Club

Cut work Club is for everyone, even if you do not have the Cutwork tool. Come find out why you want it.

Cost: $ FREE
Sewing Magic & M.E.

Part of our continuous education program. Sewing Magic is an 11 month class but can be attended as as single class. Sewing Magic and ME (machine embroidery) is giving pointers on placement, stabilizers, threads and such so that your finished project is perfect without a lot of work, also using different feet to create great projects without a lot of work. This includes garments, craft items, and quilting projects. Make friends with your machine and see how much more you can accomplish, with a little amount of work, and a great lot of fun. New ideas each month.

Cost: $ 100.00
Software Magic

Part of our continuous education program. Software Magic is an 11 month education process but may be attended per session as well. Monthly classes designed to feature special projects and improve your skills in embroidery and software. Each month we do a different project that covers different tools and aspects of the BERNINA Designer Software V6. This software will work for all brands of embroidery machines and can convert all formats to the one that your machine needs. To the right is a picture formed using the mirror merge tools. Great fun.

Cost: $ 100.00
Software Sampler #1

Software Sampler is taught by a BERNINA educator using the webinar technique. We are able hear her and ask questions. Sign up for a year (10 sessions) or a single one.

Cost: $ 85.00

Craft Classes

Blanket in a Bag

For a quilt that not only keeps you warm or holds your place at the park, but also helps tote your goodies to the game or picnic.

Cost: $ 18.00
Charming Apron done with a Serger

In a hurry, have a serger? Quick, beautiful and easy to do. Great gift or keep for yourself.

Cost: $ 20.00
Denim Sunflower Placemats



Cost: $ 18.00
Easy Table Runner

Create this table runner using your serger. Fast,fun and easy.

Cost: $ 18.00
Fold Over Sewing Caddy

Do you like to do hand work while watching TV, visiting with friends, traveling in the car? This is just the tool for you.

Cost: $ 18.00
How to use the Circular Emb tool & cording guide.

Two wonderful tools and all that you can do with them.

Cost: $ 18.00
My First Pillowcase- learn to sew

Sewing a pillowcase is the best way to make friends with a sewing machine. Mistakes are not seen when your eyes are closed.

Cost: $ 18.00
Potholder Set

These are great for the kitchen or to give as a gift. One class lecture/demo.

Cost: $ 18.00
Quilted Carry-alls (small suitcase)

Fabric suitcases are very easy to make and can stand a beating and carry a ton. They are great on airplanes, in trunks (you can squish them) and they are washable.

Cost: $ 18.00
Slouchy Bags

Learn how to make a slouchy bag, popular with all ages. You will be amazed at the ease of the project.

Cost: $ 18.00
Table top Tool Belt

I do not know about you, but I am always loosing my scissors, ruler, tweezers, marking pen and more. This Table Top Tool Belt will be a life saver. Everything at your finger tips.

Cost: $ 18.00
Tablecloth with scalloped edge

It is easy to make a scalloped edge on an existing tablecloth or make your own.

Cost: $ 18.00

Embroidery Techniques

Embroider Outside of the Hoop

Do you want to enlarge your designs, are they too large for the hoop? Learn the easy way to accomplish your design projects! Two classes, H/O. Bring your computer, software, dongle, sewing machine and embroidery module. Supplies included. ▲▲

Cost: $ 25.00
From Picture to embroidery

Have you ever had a sketch or picture that you would like to turn into machine embroidery? It is really easy to do with designer software. Do not have BERNINA Designer software you say! You can take this class and then use our computer and software and save the finished project to a stick which you then can use on your machine.

Cost: $ 18.00
Piece in the Hoop Fleur de lys Applique

Combining techniques always adds a new dimension to any project.

Cost: $ 18.00

Fun Events

Experience the 830 make a market tote

Make a Black tote bag, great for shopping. It has a beautiful embroidery design, and your initials.

Cost: $ FREE
Make a FREE key chain

Personalize a key chain for yourself lose or some one close. FREE

Cost: $ FREE

Garments Classes

Beaded Neckline Tee

A beaded neckline is a gorgeous addition to any plain T-shirt pattern.

Cost: $ 18.00
Boutique Slippers

Cold feet? Sew up these warm fleece booties and your toes will thank you! One class, L/D. ▲

Cost: $ 18.00
Draped Front T-shirt

This Tee is a fashionable fun option to a T-shirt, with a single layer drape down the front. It is soft and feminine.

Cost: $ 18.00
My First T-shirt

Young or experienced, making a T-shirt is the easiest garment to make. Even if you have had a bad experience in "school", we can help you find happiness & success.

Cost: $ 25.00
Patchwork Shirt

Patchwork shirts are fun to create, either with fabrics or with embroidery designs.

Cost: $ 18.00
Patchwork Vest

Vests are very comfortable and can keep you warm without hindering your movement. Can be casual or dressy.

Cost: $ 18.00
Scarf Neck Tee

Make your own scarf or purchase a ready=make one to coordinate with your TEE. This is a lecture/demo class

Cost: $ 18.00
Serger Jacket

Make this jacket completely on your serger.

Cost: $ 18.00
Sweetheart Shirt

Change that basic crew neck shirt into a dressy modified sweetheart neckline. Class includes neckline instructions. You can even change a purchased shirt. One class, L/D. ▲▲

Cost: $ 18.00
Turn a sweatshirt into a zipper jacket

I do not know about you, but I love the feel of sweatshirt fabric against my skin, but I do not like to pull one over my head. Re-create it, so you love it.

Cost: $ 18.00
Twisted Neck Tee

The inspiration for this neckline came from a blouse that cost $357.00.

Cost: $ 18.00

Informational Classes

Computer Basics

Teaches the basics of Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7. ▲

Cost: $ 10.00

Machine Techniques

Focus on Feet # 1

Understanding the different feet with your Bernina can save you time and make your project more enjoyable.

Cost: $ 18.00
Focus on Feet # 2

Understanding the different feet with your Bernina can save you time and make your project more enjoyable.

Cost: $ 18.00
Focus on Feet #3

Understanding the different feet with your Bernina can save you time and make your project more enjoyable.

Cost: $ 18.00
How to use the bias binder

How to use the bias binder

Cost: $ 18.00

My BERNINA Classes

MY BERNINA Cutwork Software

Three Classes to get you started with your newest tool. You will be surprised at how much time this program will save you and the finished projects will appear to be done by a highly skilled person.

Cost: $ FREE
My BERNINA Part 1

My BERNINA Classes are FREE with machine or product purchase from our store. . Ask about our “adoption program” for Bernina machine and software owners who have not purchased from us.

Cost: $ FREE
My BERNINA Part 2

This My BERNINA class has 2 classes

Cost: $ FREE
My BERNINA Part 3

This My BERNINA class has 2 classes

Cost: $ FREE
My BERNINA Embroidery

My BERNINA Embroidery Workbook

Cost: $ FREE
My BERNINA Serger part 1

My BERNINA Serger Part 1. Do everything on your own serger.

Cost: $ FREE
My BERNINA Serger part 2

This part of the serger training covers the more advanced aspects of the serger and will make your life much easier.

My BERNINA Software

The my BERNINA Software series includes 10 total classes. You work from a workbook and can repeat the class as often as you would like.

Cost: $ FREE

Quilting Techniques

Daily Bread Quilting Club

Come join us and learn to make different blocks and explore aspects of quilt block making. These patterns make small table runners or table toppers unless you chose to make additional blocks to turn your work into quilt.

Cost: $ 80.00
How to Create new quilting motifs for your embroidery unit

How many times have you wanted something special as a design to quilt that certain quilt. Come and have fun.

Cost: $ 18.00
Make your first Quilt

Beginning quilting class covers how to use a rotary ruler and cutter, select fabrics, and assemble a basic rail block. Apply a border and backing and learn easy ways to quilt. We use Alex Anderson’s Start Quilting book as our reference guide. Three classes, S/I, supplies included.▲

Cost: $ 45.00
Quick Nine patch placemat or tablerunner

There is a surprise waiting for you when you create this quick table runner or placemat. Easy to do, only two to three colors.

Cost: $ 18.00
Quilting with your embroidery unit.

Look like a pro, do it the easy way.

Cost: $ 18.00

Webinars

Webinar

BERNINA sponsors FREE monthly webinars featuring BERNINA educators demonstrating features and projects for each of these products.

Cost: $ FREE