First, a mini fashion show for inspiration. Next, a basic straight skirt with a simple vent and elastic waistband is the perfect blank canvas upon which to determine basic ease, construction, and the most flattering skirt lengths for you. The basic skirt then evolves in steps to encompass more th VIEW MORE...

Let’s face it - hooping is not at the top of anyone’s list of why they embroider. However, proper hooping is vital to successful embroidery outcomes! The perfect combination of stabilizer and fabric for the design is pointless if not hooped correctly. Hooping does not have to be tedio VIEW MORE...

Unlock a treasure box of Pattie's tips and tricks for garment sewing – okay, maybe not a million, but enough to elevate your garment sewing game! Gain the confidence to conquer both woven and knit projects as you dive into the world of professionally finished shirt pockets and collars, VIEW MORE...

The secret is out! A great bag does not just happen, it takes research, engineering, and planning to succeed. Pam has done all the research and is going to share her discoveries with you. She will help you determine the best stabilizers, zippers, and hardware for your bag, as well as demonstrate VIEW MORE...

Are you an embroidery designer at heart? If you like to personalize embroidery designs through editing, then digitizing is your next creative step. This one-of-a-kind Introduction to Digitizing class promises an exciting interactive lecture-demo with Floriani FTCU and Fusion software. Learn how t VIEW MORE...

Do you find that commercial patterns are created with one body shape in mind, and that shape is never yours? In this creative and interactive workshop, Joe Vecchiarelli, professional designer to the stars, will demonstrate how to alter patterns and redesign on a body form. Students will work in a VIEW MORE...

Trapunto—what is it? Trapunto is an excellent way to add interest and dimension to your works of art, everyday quilt projects and wall hangings by using batting to build height to an otherwise flat project. Explore the various ways this can be achieved and discover how you can create even m VIEW MORE...

Join us for a hands-on experience where you'll learn to design, paint, and finish your very own 2x2 ft outdoor barn quilt in just 4 hours. 

Led by our skilled instructor, this workshop provides everything you need to create a stunning barn quilt. Choose from 9 VIEW MORE...

With a lovely waterfall collar, tapered sleeves, back yoke and inverted tuck as well as a shaped hemline, it is hard to believe that you can draft your own pattern (using only neck and shoulder measurements), create with multiple techniques and you can wear your finished garment out of class. Ass VIEW MORE...

Pro-Stitcher is an intuitive computer-guided quilting system designed especially for use with Handi Quilter longarm quilting machines. Whether finishing your own quilts or considering business opportunities, come see the elegant and precise quilting you can accomplish with this incredible program VIEW MORE...

Take your Walking Foot Quilting to the next level with organic curves and super spirals. Elevate your technique with beautiful organic curves. Learn how to execute sharp turns and make accurate straight line polygon spirals. Have fun with designs inspired by string art before rounding out the wor VIEW MORE...

If you are curious about machine embroidery, you have to try this popular trend. Give a regular sweatshirt a bit of flair with an applique bow that creatively opens the side seams, fitting perfectly at your hips. Expert Tamara Evans will begin with the basics of machine embroidery. Lear VIEW MORE...

Join us as we turn everyday dish-drying mats into a beautiful tote! Our goal is to make sewing accessible to everyone, regardless of budget constraints. This is a hands-on class that will teach you basic bag construction while discussing the use of unconventional items that can be used for sewing VIEW MORE...

Elastic waistbands, the ultimate in comfort for skirts, pants and shorts can be sewn with professional results every time. This class will show fool proof tips for casing, insertion and hidden applications that eliminates bulk. Pattie will discuss the appropriate elastic types, show you how to me VIEW MORE...

Do you want a serger but are afraid of choosing the wrong one? Or is the serger you already purchased still waiting in the box? Take heart because you are about to fall in love with this amazing machine. Designer and author, Pam Damour, knows all the Serger Secrets!

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Floriani is the name that means beautiful embroidery. We’ll start by reviewing file sizes and stitch counts to select quality embroidery designs, then share stabilizing solutions for a variety of fabrics with steps to prevent puckering. By examining stitches from the back side of the hoop, VIEW MORE...

Learn everything there is to know about clothesline projects. In an hour we will explore Nancy's journey from creating wrapped clothesline bowls and hats, to designing square-center based trivets, coasters, purses, boxes and much, much more. Don't miss this awesome trunk show and techniqu VIEW MORE...

You've figured out how to use the stitches on your overlock but what about all those accessory feet that are available for the machine?  Join us for this lecture/demo where we will talk about all of the different feet and show you how to use them.  Many of them have multiple techniq VIEW MORE...

In this class, you'll see demonstrations of how to identify posture issues and alter patterns using the Seam Method to accommodate a variety of common posture issues, ensuring your garments fit and flatter your unique body shape. Whether you're dealing with forward shoulders, a rounded up VIEW MORE...

Unlock the magic of zipper installation with Linda as your guide! Discover the versatility of zippers in garments, pockets, pillows, and handbags. Linda will demystify the process, showing you how to effortlessly insert zippers in various applications. Learn essential skills such as adjusting zip VIEW MORE...

Water soluble stabilizers can be useful in many ways! Explore a variety of applications, including free-motion quilting, 3-D applique, machine embroidery, paper piecing, making designer scarves and much, much more. Learn the "ins and outs" of proper storage, printing on a stabilizer and VIEW MORE...

Frustrated by pants fit? Do you want to Try Before You Buy or sew? Join Pattie from Great Copy Patterns as she brings try-ons for her popular pants patterns. Her Maui Pants are for light to mid-weight woven fabrics from challis and cotton to flannel and feature a straight leg. The Long Island Pan VIEW MORE...

In this class we will be making the Peek-A-Boo Beauty Bag by More Me Know. We will learn bulk reduction techniques as well as zipper installation.

A printed pattern will be provided and all materials will be precut.

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Zippers can be installed flawlessly on an embroidery machine. It's like Magic! Designer Shanna Neylon, of GlitterBugFairy, has made the process incredibly simple and completely fun. You will love having this skill - and you'll want to add zippers to everything.

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This modern Pyramid pattern uses different size triangles to create the Pyramids. Triangles are hard to create but this class uses a specialty ruler to create the units (ruler included in class fee) that will be put together to create the blocks. You can use scrap fabrics or color-coordinated fab VIEW MORE...