The Sewing Center

THE SEWING CENTER www.thesewingcenterwichita.com [email protected] 316-832-0819 CLASS DESCRIPTIONS (PAGE 1) ALERT!ALERT!ALERT! You are not automatically enrolled in ANY of the machine classes even if you have purchased your machine from The Sewing Center. YOU MUST PRE-ENROLL ONE WEEK BEFORE CLASS IN ORDER TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!!!! GET TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE Sewing Machine Classes are offered by special appointment to persons who have purchased a sewing machine from The Sewing Center. This class includes the basics of machine operation and the best methods for using all the accessories of your machine. Bring your machine with all the attachments and we’ll show you how to use it. For others needing a date with their machine, the cost is $50.00 per lesson, and is 2 to 3 hours long. Serger Classes are offered by special appointment to persons who have purchased a serger from The Sewing Center. For those that didn’t purchase their machine from The Sewing Center, it is $50.00 per class. Bring your serger and accessories and learn all that it can do and learn to do it efficiently.

TIME & TALENT/CHARITY PROJECTS Alzheimer Quilt Charity Sew: Donate your time and talent to help sew a lap quilt for a person with Alzheimer’s disease. The local Alzheimer’s Association is the organization of choice for The Sewing Center and we devote our time and talent to creating an item of comfort and therapy for someone who has little or no contact with loved ones or friends. We have precut the quilt kits; you provide the time and talent to put them together. As always, many hands make the task easier and more fun, so join us for an afternoon or evening of sewing, friends and fun! Please call if you plan to attend. SEWING TECHNIQUES CLASSES Adult Basic Sew: 4 sessions, $50.00 includes book, supplies extra. This class is designed to teach the novice or to reacquaint the reluctant sewer with basic clothing construction. Sewing projects are individually geared to each student’s skills and desires. You will learn many speed tips and correct measuring techniques of the pattern and body for a more accurate fit. Come sew with us.

QUILTING TECHNIQUE CLASSES Techniques of Quilting: NEW SESSION BEGINS OCTOBER 7, 2010!!! $100.00 plus supplies. This class will meet approximately 15 times during the 4th quarter 2010 and 1st and 2nd quarter of 2011. This class is not machine specific. We will cover precision techniques for machine piecing for basic various blocks. Quilting and the specifics of producing a quality quilted product will also be addressed. This is a great sequence of classes with a huge amount of information and skill building offered at a great price (only $6.66 per class)!

Elna 7200/7300 Class: Free for those who purchased their machine from The Sewing Center. For those that didn’t purchase their machine from The Sewing Center, it is $50.00 per class.  Basic Quilting introduces the machine quilting features and capabilities of the Elna 7200/7300.  Creative Quilting Techniques takes the basic quilting features of the Elna 7200/7300 a couple of steps further! Attendance at Basic Quilting is required.  Applique Techniques introduces the appliqué stitches and features of the Elna 7200/7300. THE SEWING CENTER www.thesewingcenterwichita.com [email protected] 316-832-0819 CLASS DESCRIPTIONS (PAGE 2) QUILT PROJECTS Adoration Quilt (Nativity Scene): $50.00 book included, supplies extra, 3 sessions. The nativity scene is an appliqué design that can be adapted for a wall hanging, quilt, mantel cover, or tree skirt. Attic Window: $35.00, book included, supplies extra, 2 sessions. This block design allows for showcasing novelty prints, panels, photos on fabric or embroidery designs with the perspective of a window. This can be a wall hanging or a whole quilt.

Card Trick: $35.00, book included, supplies extra, two sessions. This is an old favorite accomplished with easy strip piecing which makes it a fun and no stress project. It may be done as a scrappy or themed design. Fun to Quilt Potholders: $35.00, book included, supplies extra, one session. These make great last minute gifts. All of the popular piecing techniques and block designs are represented. Some kits are available.

Patchwork Table Runners: $45.00, book included, supplies extra, 2 sessions. This is an opportunity to try some different piecing and embellishment techniques on a smaller project. There is even one to button together to make your runner to the length needed.

Squares and Triangles: $35.00, book included, supplies extra, 3 sessions. This is a unique pattern that looks complicated but is made easy through the cutting and piecing techniques. This design is great for using up those scraps that you have been saving. Unfinished Project Work Day: This day is for those who are taking any of the above listed quilting project classes. Please call to let us know your are attending. MACHINE EMBROIDERY Elna 8300/8600, 9500/9600: Free for those who have purchased their machine from The Sewing Center. For those that didn’t purchase their machine from The Sewing Center, it is $50.00 per class. A fee of $15.00 PER CLASS will apply to all students who purchased their machines from The Sewing Center prior to 2009 to cover the kit prices. YOU MUST CALL OR EMAIL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT IN THIS CLASS BY THE THURSDAY PRECEDING CLASS! KITS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO SHOW UP FOR CLASS AND DO NOT RSVP, NO EXCEPTIONS!  October: Lettering and monogramming features on the various machines. Samples will be created demonstrating size changes, fonts and placement techniques.  November: On-screen design editing features on the various machines. Placement, color editing, color sorting, sizing, etc.  December: Quilting with your embroidery machine. Even if you don’t have the top of the line machine, quilting is still an option!

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Embroidery Club: $15.00 per month PLUS kit. YOU MUST CALL OR EMAIL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT IN THIS CLASS BY THE THURSDAY PRECEDING CLASS! KITS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO SHOW UP FOR CLASS AND DO NOT RSVP, NO EXCEPTIONS! This is a machine embroidery project club that is not machine specific. All that is required is that you know how to operate your embroidery machine. A complete kit with instructions will be available each month for the project. There will always be machine embroidery involved and possibly some machine sewing to complete the item.  October: Journal Cover – This is an opportunity to use machine embroidery, decorative stitches and embellishments to create a journal cover that really says YOU! Also makes a great gift idea. This will require regular machine sewing to finish.

 November: Lace Christmas Tree – This is a table top size tree constructed from free standing machine embroidered lace and Christmas tree trims. Are you trying to decorate in a small space? This is the tree for you. It also does not require an attic to store it in! No regular machine sewing required.  December: Perpetual Calendar – A 12-month calendar with almost all of the pieces created on your embroidery machine! In the hoop techniques and appliqué with the embroidery machine and some regular machine sewing to finish.

CLASS POLICIES

PRE-ENROLLMENT: Required for ALL classes. A class will not be held if there are fewer than two students. REFUNDS: If you cancel one week prior to class you will receive a full refund. If you cancel within 6 days of class you will receive credit towards another class or store merchandise only. CLASS ATTENDANCE ISSUES: Please be mindful of starting class times. The stated class time means you have your machine and supplies ready so the instructor can start the class. Arriving late or unprepared with regards to machine, accessories, etc. means a delay for everyone attending the class. Unpreparedness or tardiness turns a two hour class into a three hour class that many did not schedule themselves for including the instructor. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early so your questions and issues may be addressed and you can set up your sewing space prior to the start of class. Thank you. CELL PHONES: Please be respectful of others around you. If you must be available via cell phone during class, please excuse yourself from the classroom during lectures and demonstrations BASIC SEWING/QUILTING KIT: Bring scissors, pins, tape measure, fabric markers, rotary cutters, mat, safety pins. USE OF SEWING CENTER EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES: There will be an additional charge of $5.00 to use our machines and/or supplies. CHILDREN: Please do not bring your children with you without permission from the instructor prior to class. CANCELLATIONS OR INCLEMENT WEATHER: If we cancel or postpone a class, you will have the choice of receiving a full refund on the class fee or full credit. Classes will be cancelled if road conditions are hazardous. If you are not sure if class will be held, PLEASE CALL.