Fun To Sew
Classes
Please check back periodically. New
classes are added as information becomes available.
To sign up for classes, please call
(405) 794-6900
Click the links for more information, photos, and supply
lists (if available):
Fun To Sew's New Owner Class is a series of three sessions
designed
to teach you all about your new PFAFF sewing machine. The class is
included with the purchase of your sewing machine from Fun To Sew.
The New Owner class series is offered monthly. We want you to get the most out of your sewing or
embroidery machine, so if you need a refresher, you are welcome to repeat
the New Owner class if space is available.
Call
(405) 794-6900 to sign
up.
Session #1: - Learn about the controls,
accessories, and feet included with your machine. - Learn how to thread the machine, change needles, wind bobbins, etc. - Learn cleaning and maintenance tips to keep your machine running well.
- Buttons & Buttonholes
Session #2: - Learn sewing techniques as you experiment with various
feet, including: Overcasting, Blindhem, Gathering, Appliqué & Free
Motion Quilting,
- General information about needles,
thread, and other basics. - Sequencing and Tapering.
Session #3: (Embroidery Machines only) - Learn embroidery techniques including hooping, threads, and stabilizers. - Stitch out an embroidery design. - Learn how to connect your embroidery machine to your computer.
This is the beginning of your sewing adventure! As you learn basic sewing techniques, you'll be
constructing a pajama top and pants - learning how to read and lay out the pattern, cut and sew
seams, put in an elastic waist, overcast seams, and sew the hem. The final two sessions will cover additional
sewing techniques and finishing touches.
Sew With Confidence! - Basic Sewing is a 6-class series (20 class
hours)
Tuition: $25 per session - six sessions
Requires separate purchase of pattern and Sew with Confidence
book & DVD set.
Or, get special pricing if you prepay in full:
$175 for all six classes, the pattern, and the book/DVD set.
Supply List: - Sewing Machine with power cord and foot pedal.
(If you don't have a sewing machine, we can provide one to use in
class.)
- Basic sewing supplies (scissors, marking & measuring tools, pins)
Next Session:
- January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20 at 6 p.m.
Learn the basic tools and techniques of using your Serger - threading,
adjusting, serging, and troubleshooting.
Class Fee: Free with purchase of a serger from Fun To Sew.
Supply List:
- Serger/Overlock machine with pedal and power cord.
- Serger manual - so you have all the threading charts.
- Bring the accessory box that came with the serger - tweezers, threader, and
any other
accessories.
- 5 spools of serger thread - we recommend using a different color for
each looper or needle to help you clearly see how the stitches are
formed and how tension adjustments change the stitch. (TIP: Match the
thread colors to the colors used on the tension dials so you can easily
tell which dial to adjust.)
- Fabric scraps to practice on - long strips are great.
- Small scissors / thread snips.
- Extra serger needles - your manual will specify what type of needle
you need.
- Pen & Paper to take notes.
Next Session:
This class is scheduled periodically throughout the year.
Please call (405) 794-6900 to see when the next session
begins, or to get on the waiting list.
This 3-part class will review the basic tools and techniques of using your Serger - threading,
adjusting, serging, and troubleshooting, then proceed to threading the
serger for various techniques: overlock, rolled edge, flatlock, coverstitch, and other stitch
combinations. The course tuition includes the Serge With Confidence
book and DVD set so you have instructions to refer to later. The book
includes instructions for 14 projects to reinforce your skills. Please
be sure your serger has been serviced recently and is in good working order.
Serge With Confidence! is a 3-class series (9 class hours)
Tuition: $90.00, includes Serge with Confidence
book & DVD set.
Supply List:
- Serger/Overlock machine with pedal, power cord, tweezers and
accessories.
- Serger manual - so you have all the threading charts.
- 5 spools of serger thread - any color.
- Fabric scraps to practice on - long strips are great.
- Extra serger needles.
- Small scissors / Thread snips
- Pen & Paper to take notes.
Learn how to get the most from
your PFAFF 5D Software
Software Savvy is a monthly
series of lessons taught by Phil Carlton & Don Lusk.
Each month’s lesson will utilize
the various tools and features from the different modules in the 5D
Embroidery Suite. We also utilize various hoops, accessory feet, and
embroidery techniques.
Required software is the PFAFF
5D Suite or the Husqvarna Viking 5D Professional software. Our classes
utilize the latest features, so your software should have the latest
updates installed.
The goal of Software Savvy is to help you learn the features of
your 5D Software so you'll feel comfortable combining and editing
purchased designs or even digitizing your own original designs. Students
will need a laptop computer with the PFAFF 5D Suite or Viking 5D
Professional software installed with all the current updates.
We offer three Software Savvy
classes each month:
- 3rd Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m.
- 4th Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m.
- 4th Tuesday of the month at 5 p.m. - (this session is recommended for
software beginners.)
Software
Savvy - January 2012
30 From 1 -
Edit Existing Designs to Make New Ones
For
Software Savvy class in January, we'll explore using 5D Stitch Editor to
chop up and reassemble pieces of the border design to the right to
create many coordinating pieces from one design.
The design that we will be using is from an
older Viking design collection called Mega Borders. If you
already own this design set, that is fantastic - if not, you will need
it in purchase the design from myembroideries.com in order to follow
along during class.
We have never required the purchase of anything additional for a
Software Savvy class before, but think this is a fantastic lesson. The
design (#211705) is available through myembroideries.com. Keep an eye
out for MyEmbroideries discount codes on the PFAFF web site.
February's class will feature several short
mini-lessons to give you practice with different software features.
Instructors: Phil
Carlton & Don Lusk
Classes:
Saturday, February 18 - 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, February 28 - 2 p.m.
Tuesday, February 28 - 5 p.m.
Class Fee: $20
(Required Software: PFAFF 5D Embroidery Suite w/
the 9.41 update)
File & Folder
Management
Have
you ever saved a file to your computer, and then struggled to find it
later?
In this class, we will talk
about folder structure, organizing files, and copying and moving files.
We'll also touch on using CDs and USB sticks, as well as Internet
downloads.
Instructors: Phil
Carlton
Classes:
Saturday, January 28 - 10:30 a.m.
Class Fee: $25
Supplies to bring:
Laptop computer with power cord.
External mouse
USB Stick (if you don't have one,
we'll have a few that can be borrowed for class)
Learn the Cotton Theory, a patented method that allows you to quilt
individual pieces, and then assemble them into reversible
quilts with interesting folded seams and decorative stitching. In this
workshop, you will create a reversible placemat while learning all of
the Cotton Theory techniques required
to build larger quilts.
(Seating is limited.)
Instructor: Don Lusk
Class:
Wednesday, February 25, 2012 - 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Class Fee: $35 - includes pattern.
Supplies to bring: The
supply list includes some Cotton Theory-branded notions, along
with suitable substitutes you may already have
on hand. I've also noted several optional tools & recommended
supplies, and provided information to help with fabric selection:
If you're a machine embroidery
beginner, or you've always wanted to try out some fancy embroidery
techniques, but weren't sure how to begin, this Hands-on Workshop will
be perfect for you! This class will take you step-by-step through
several fun and fascinating embroidery techniques to teach you the
skills and give you the confidence to tackle more ambitious projects.
We'll start with a quick
refresher on stabilizers, hooping, and basting, then jump in and try out
four different embroidery techniques:
- Appliqué -
insert appliqué fabric behind the stitches.
- Freestanding Lace - sewn
on water-soluble stabilizer then rinsed away to create lace.
- Cutwork - this will be
traditional Cutwork but we will discuss the new Cutwork Needle
Accessory.
- Towel - learn the
proper hooping and stabilizer techniques so your towels come out
great.
Instructor: Don Lusk & Phil Carlton
Date: Saturday, April 7 - 10:30 a.m.
Class Fee: $35.00
(Class fee includes
embroidery designs, towel, and specialty stabilizers.)
Supplies to bring:
Embroidery machine - with hoop big
enough to accommodate a 100mm x 100mm (4"x4") design.
Foot pedal, power cords, feet, hoops,
embroidery unit, etc.
Basic sewing/embroidery tools -
various scissors (embroidery thread snips, appliqué scissors),
tweezers, extra needles, etc.
Fabric - two 10" squares of good
quality cotton (enough
for two hoopings). Muslin, solids, or prints are fine.
One scrap of cotton fabric for the
heart appliqué - a 5" square is plenty.
Tear-Away stabilizer (enough for two hoopings).
Rayon Embroidery Thread in various
colors (you'll need a red or pink for the appliqué heart, three
coordinated colors for the cutwork (just pick three colors you like
together), and one color for the monogram
on a tan-colored towel.)
Bobbins with lightweight embroidery bobbin thread.
One spool of 30-weight cotton
embroidery thread - any color - (plus an extra empty bobbin)
(Fun To Sew carries Mettler 30-weight solid colors in the 200m size / Sulky Blendables 30-weight
thread works well also.)
Tapering & Shaping
Workshop
For
Creative Sensation and Creative Vision embroidery machines...
Learn
to manipulate stitches directly on the PFAFF Creative Sensation or
Creative Vison’s touchscreen. We’ll explore Stitch Tapering and
Shaping to
create complex stitch designs that can be stitched out in the hoop. In
addition to creating the design shown, we will also create a quilt label
with a decorative satin border on the embroidery machine screen.
(We will be sewing out some stitch combinations
in sewing mode, but will not sew the embroidery block in class, so you
don't need to bring your embroidery unit.)
Instructor: Phil Carlton
Date:
Saturday, March 3 - 10:30 p.m.
Class Fee: $25.00 - no kit
Supplies to bring:
Creative Sensation or Creative Vision embroidery machine - (you don't
need to bring the embroidery unit)
Foot pedal, power cord, feet, etc.
Fabric - one 6-inch square plus additional
scraps of fabric for testing stitches.
Tearaway stabilizer - one 6-inch square,
plus scraps of stabilizer for testing stitches.
Thread for decorative stitches -
40-weight rayon embroidery thread
(be sure thread contrasts with the fabric so you can see the
stitches)
Bobbins with lightweight bobbin thread.
Basic sewing tools - scissors, tweezers,
extra needles, etc.
In this workshop you'll get hands-on practice
with PFAFF Precise Positioning. We'll start with several quick exercises to
learn how Precise Positioning works. Next, we will stitch several
repeats of a design - positioning and stitching each one separately. Finally, we'll stitch out an embroidery design with
appliqué, then rehoop the fabric and use Precise Positioning to line up
a second appliqué design exactly where we want it.
Instructor:
Phil Carlton
Dates:
We will schedule another
session for Creative Sensation, Creative Vision
or Creative 4.0 embroidery machines if there is enough interest. Call
(405) 794-6900 to get on the waiting list.
Class Fee: $25.00 - no kit
Supplies to bring:
creative sensation, creative vision or creative 4.0 embroidery
machine
embroidery unit, hoops, foot pedal, power
cord, feet, etc.
CS, CV or Creative 4.0 machines - we'll use either the Master Hoop (240x150)
or the Elite Hoop (260x200)
cotton fabric - enough for two hoopings.
Bring a neutral fabric color so you can see the thread.
tear-away stabilizer - enough for two hoopings.
embroidery thread in colors to
contrast with your fabric.
bobbins with lightweight embroidery bobbin thread.
fabric marking pen - pick your favorite -
water-soluble, air-soluble, chalk, etc.
Basic sewing/embroidery tools - scissors (embroidery thread snips, appliqué scissors), tweezers, extra needles, etc.
Sensational Techniques: Triple Appliqué Luggage Tag
In this workshop you'll get hands-on practice
with the Creative Sensation's built-in appliqué and shaping tools. We'll
use the CS's Stitch Creator and Shape Creator to build the luggage tag
with three appliqués and decorative candlewick stitches. The project
will be constructed completely in the hoop.
Instructor:
Phil Carlton
Dates:
February 4 - 10:30 a.m.
Class Fee: $25.00 - no kit
Supplies to bring:
creative sensation embroidery
machine
embroidery unit, hoops, foot pedal, power
cord, feet, etc.
120 x 120 hoop
Cotton Fabric - you'll need four
6-inch squares of fabric - one for the back of the tag, one for the
front base fabric, one for the accent appliqué, and one for the
letter appliqué.
Whisper-Web stabilizer (polyester
cut-away mesh stabilizer - has to be polyester because we'll be
using a heat tool to melt away the excess stabilizer).
Rayon embroidery thread in colors to
complement or contrast with your fabrics. (You must use Rayon
threads so they don't melt when we use the heat tool to remove the
stabilizer.)
bobbins with lightweight embroidery bobbin thread.
Appliqué scissors
Basic sewing/embroidery tools -
scissors, embroidery thread snips, tweezers, marking tools, extra needles, etc.
On
March 16th, join Simon Haskins for a hands-on workshop creating the
beautiful Heart Applique Table Runner. Anyone can embroider a 'place and
plonk' embroidery design, but making it special is a skill. Simon's
Technique Table Runner teaches you how to do just that!
Then on March 17th, join us for Simon's inspiring and informative trunk
show. Simon will share his secrets for getting beautiful embroidery
results!
Simon is Jenny's son and business partner in her company Unique Creative
Opportunities Pty Limited which started in 1999. They produce and
publish original embroidery design collections, quilts, books and
magazines. Simon has a degree in Economics, Social Science and
Psychology from Sydney University, one of Australia's most prestigious
campuses, having won the math and art award in his final year of high
school, it is no wonder that after receiving his degree that he wanted
to explore his creative side!
Instructor:
Simon Haskins Dates: March 16th
Table-Runner workshop - $175.00
(price includes the kit and lunch.)
March 17th
Trunk Show - $35.00
- Sign up for both days and save $25.00 -
The table runner utilizes
many embroidery techniques, including multi-layer applique, decorative
stitching, ribbon weaving and applique, ribbon insertion, shadow
applique, tassels and instruction in using various specialty stabilizers
and tools
This
cute Valentine's Mail Pouch hangs on a chair back and will give your
special loved ones a place to receive and store their Valentine's cards
and special notes. Learn basic appliqué techniques, working with fusible
web, buttonholes, and decorative stitching.
Celebrations is a monthly class featuring
projects that can be created on any sewing machine.
Instructor:
Connie Cude
Dates:
February 2 - 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Class Fee: $25.00
Kit Fee: $15.00
- Kit includes fabric, lining fabric, fusible craft interfacing, fusible
web and buttons.
Supplies to bring:
Sewing machine with power cord and
foot pedal
Basic sewing supplies (including
scissors (basic scissors and appliqué or small sharp scissors),
marking and measuring tools, pins, extra machine needles and hand
sewing needles.
Celebrations - March 2012
A Tisket A
Tasket - A Liner For My Basket
Learn
to make a pattern to sew a liner for your favorite basket. Bring a
medium sized basket (any shape) and we will create a pattern and then
create a decorative liner for your basket. In addition to learning to
create a pattern, you will learn to make a casing, place buttonholes,
how to do gathering, and making a matching drawstring.
Celebrations is a monthly class featuring
projects that can be created on any sewing machine.
Instructor:
Connie Cude
Dates:
March 15 - 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Class Fee: $25.00
Kit Fee: $10.00
- Kit includes fabric for liner and tissue paper for pattern.
Please stop in a pick out the fabric that you would like to use for your
basket liner.
Supplies to bring:
Sewing machine, power cord, foot pedal
and feet.
Basic sewing supplies (including
scissors, marking and measuring tools, pins, extra machine needles
and hand sewing needles.
Join us for GooseTracks, the
latest quilt-in-the-hoop project from Hoopsisters.
Create the amazing GooseTracks
appliqué quilt blocks completely in the hoop. There are endless creative
options with choices of fabrics, threads and the optional border blocks.
The blocks can be made in 5-inch or 8-inch size depending on your
embroidery hoop size.
We're repeating this
popular class on a
fast-track so you'll complete the GooseTracks quilt in four months!
There are four class sessions. Each class will be held from 1 to 4 p.m.
Class size is limited to six students.
Instructor: Annette Myers
Dates: Class #1 - Thursday, January 12 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Class #2 - Thursday, February 9 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Class #3 - Thursday, March 8 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Class #4 - Thursday, April 12 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Class Fee: $40.00 per month -
includes the embroidery designs and instructions for each month.
(There is an optional set of border embroidery designs that are
available for an additional $40.)
No Kit - There will be a 15% discount on fabrics and
10% discount on embroidery thread and embroidery supplies.
Embroidery threads to match or
coordinate with fabrics.
Hoopsisters Battilizer - or - batting
and stabilizer
Washaway Thread
bobbins with lightweight embroidery bobbin thread.
Optional:
creative Quilter's Hoop 200 mm x 200 mm (8-inch square) - for PFAFF
J-Series embroidery machines. The convenient size of the Quilter's
Hoop saves batting and stabilizer compared to the 360 x 200 Deluxe
Hoop. (Please order early to be sure the hoop arrives in time for
class.)
Click here for more videos on how the GooseTracks blocks are
stitched.
Inspired
by 1950's styles, this roomy bag combines practical size and a unique
shape. Front pleated pocket with snap closure provides extra storage
with quick easy access.
It's
Tote-Able is a new monthly class taught by Dyanne Bryant. Each month's
class will feature a different purse or bag pattern. You'll learn new
bag construction techniques each month!
Instructor: Dyanne Bryant
Dates: Tuesday, January 17 - 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Class Fee: $25.00
This class will give you hands-on experience
with using the PFAFF Grand Dream Hoop or the Husqvarna Viking Majestic
Hoop. These large multi-part hoops allow you to stitch designs up to 14"
square. After the first half of the design is stitched, you'll turn the
hoop and use Precise Positioning to align the second half of the design
before finishing the embroidery.
This
class is highly recommended if you plan to take the Grand Dream Bed Runner class. It will give
you a chance to practice the skills you will need for that class.
Instructor: Phil
Carlton
Classes:
Tuesday, January 31 - 1 p.m. or 5 p.m.
Class Fee: $25
Supplies to bring:
Basic sewing/embroidery tools - scissors, tweezers, extra needles,
measuring and
marking tools, pins, etc.
Embroidery Machine with embroidery
arm, hoops, power cord, pedal, etc.
120x120 Hoop - with fabric and
stabilizer for one hooping (to be used for practice exercise).
Grand Dream Hoop or Majestic Hoop with
hoop clips.
Cotton fabric (you'll need a piece
large enough to hoop in the Grand Dream Hoop)
Rayon Embroidery Thread - we will be
stitching the design shown above. It calls for two colors - grey and
brown - feel free to pick alternate thread colors to coordinate with
your fabric.
Tear-Away Stabilizer
Whisper-Web Stabilizer (optional, but
recommended if you want to use the stitchout to make a pillow or
something.)
Create
a beautiful Queen-size bed runner using your Grand Dream Hoop (PFAFF) or
Majestic Hoop (Husqvarna Viking). You'll also develop your skills at
Precise Positioning.
We highly
recommend you take the Grand Dream Positioning
class on January 31st to get some practice using the Grand Dream Hoop
before starting this class.
Instructors: Annette Myers and
Connie Cude
Classes:
Class #1 -
Tuesday, February 7 - 1 p.m. or 5 p.m.
Class #2 -
Tuesday, March 6 - 1 p.m. or 5 p.m.
Class Fee: $50 includes
both class sessions,
plus purchase of the embroidery design collection - $25
Kit Fee: $60 Kit includes fabrics and Battilizer - you pick the fabric colors
This is a free event for anyone interested in the Tin Lizzie long-arm machines.
For pre-owners, this two-hour event is
designed to answer your questions about long-arm quilting and the Tin
Lizzie family of long-arm machines.
The event is also for current Tin Lizzie
owners who may be considering adding the Shirley Stitcher quilt
automation package or are interested in other Tin Lizzie accessories.
Date: Date To Be Announced
Class Fee: No charge - please call
(405) 794-6900 to reserve a seat.
If you're ready to go beyond
the basics with your Tin Lizzie, we're offering an in-depth hands-on
retreat for Tin Lizzie Long-arm owners. The retreat will feature 3 days
of instruction - you pick the days you wish
to attend based on your needs.
Session 1: Language of long-arm quilting, batting
choices, types of thread, needles, threading & bobbin winding, basic
maintenance. Spend time with Orin Kimble, our certified technician, who will
explain how to adjust your own hook timing, thread and bobbin tension, and tension dial cleaning.
(Session 1 is suitable for owners of sit-down models as well as frame
models)
Session 2: (Frame models only) - Loading the quilt,
pinning, clamping, extra backing, proper height, handle placement,
pantographs, nesting, using the laser, dividing the quilt for full
pattern, terminology, rulers, More Language of Quilting.
Session 3: (Frame models only) - Automated quilting with the
Shirley Stitcher, 4D Quilt Design Creator (software to create your own
quilting designs for use with the Shirley Stitcher).
Dates: Dates To Be Announced
For out-of-towners, lodging is available
nearby.
Class Fee: $125 per day. Select
which days you want to attend.
(Each day you attend, you will receive a $25 gift card you can apply
toward any Fun To Sew purchases.)
Class space is limited, so please register early.
Register by
mail, phone (405) 794-6900, email (fun2sew@sbcglobal.net),
or in person with cash, check, or credit card.
Cancellations: If you cancel
one week or more prior to the class start date, you will receive
a store credit.
No credits will be issued past that one week window.
Payment policy: Full payment of the class fee
must accompany your registration in order to reserve your spot.
In the event the class is cancelled by the store due
to weather or lack of sign up, we can either refund your payment,
apply it to another class, or provide you store credit.
Class Supplies Most classes will have a list of supplies you'll need to
bring. Supply lists are usually posted on the web site. (If not, please let us know so we can get you proper list.) The cost of supplies is not included in the
class tuition fee unless otherwise
noted.
We appreciate it when you purchase your class supplies
from Fun to Sew, and
we offer a 10% discount on supplies purchased for class.
Loaner Machines If you need to use one of our machines for a class, just let us
know at the time of sign-up as we have a limited number. This is
a great way of "test driving" a machine if you are thinking of purchasing
a new one.
Please be considerate of the instructor
and your fellow students by:
Not bringing small children to class
or wearing heavy perfume.
Turning cell phones and other devices to Silent,
Vibrate, or OFF.
Arriving on time, and notify us if you are unable to attend so
we know not to wait for you.
Session #1:
Learn the basic tools and techniques of using your Serger - threading,
adjusting, serging, and troubleshooting. 
For
Software Savvy class in January, we'll explore using 5D Stitch Editor to
chop up and reassemble pieces of the border design to the right to
create many coordinating pieces from one design.
Have
you ever saved a file to your computer, and then struggled to find it
later?
The
supply list includes some Cotton Theory-branded notions, along
with suitable substitutes you may already have
on hand. I've also noted several optional tools & recommended
supplies, and provided information to help with fabric selection:
In this workshop you'll get hands-on practice
with the Creative Sensation's built-in appliqué and shaping tools. We'll
use the CS's Stitch Creator and Shape Creator to build the luggage tag
with three appliqués and decorative candlewick stitches. The project
will be constructed completely in the hoop.
On
March 16th, join Simon Haskins for a hands-on workshop creating the
beautiful Heart Applique Table Runner. Anyone can embroider a 'place and
plonk' embroidery design, but making it special is a skill. Simon's
Technique Table Runner teaches you how to do just that!
Learn
to make a pattern to sew a liner for your favorite basket. Bring a
medium sized basket (any shape) and we will create a pattern and then
create a decorative liner for your basket. In addition to learning to
create a pattern, you will learn to make a casing, place buttonholes,
how to do gathering, and making a matching drawstring.
We're repeating this
popular class on a
fast-track so you'll complete the GooseTracks quilt in four months!
Optional:
creative Quilter's Hoop 200 mm x 200 mm (8-inch square) - for PFAFF
J-Series embroidery machines. The convenient size of the Quilter's
Hoop saves batting and stabilizer compared to the 360 x 200 Deluxe
Hoop. (Please order early to be sure the hoop arrives in time for
class.)
This is a free event for anyone interested in the Tin Lizzie long-arm machines.
Session 1: Language of long-arm quilting, batting
choices, types of thread, needles, threading & bobbin winding, basic
maintenance. Spend time with Orin Kimble, our certified technician, who will
explain how to adjust your own hook timing, thread and bobbin tension, and tension dial cleaning.