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Things to do at Sew Amazing

Fall / Winter Fashion Show
This is the best free show in town!  Come see what's new in fall fabrics and looks.  Garments are sewn and modeled by the amazing staff of Sew Amazing.  This semi-annual show has been a popular event for many years and the seats fill fast, so don't hesitate to call the store to reserve yours.  The show lasts about 30-40 minutes.  Seating is limited to 65 per show.  Call 952-884-7321 to reserve.

Thursday, September 18, 6:30 pm
Friday, September 19, 10:00 am
Saturday, September 20, 10:00 am


Monthly Clubs

I Love to Sew Club
Sign up for I Love to Sew Club! $50 for 6 months

Our I LOVE TO SEW club is a fun class that will give you new fashion ideas, sewing tips and inspiration every month. We have been meeting for over 30 years! As a member of Club, you will be the first to know about sales, new products and you will receive a 10% discount on all of your fabric purchases and many patterns, in addition to monthly club specials. At only $50.00 per six month session, this class is a bargain. There are eight times available to meet the needs of busy sewers with varying schedules. Sign up today!

Second Monday........................ 5:00 pm
Second Tuesday....................... 6:30 pm
Second Wednesday.................10:00 am
Second Wednesday..................6:30 pm
Second Friday..........................10:00 am
Second Saturday..................... 10:00 am
Third Tuesday.......................... 10:00 am
Third Thursday .........................12:30 pm

Serger Club $45 for 6 months
Sewing Level - All Teacher - Kristin

Come join us each month to learn how to maximize your serger's capabilities, explore techniques and learn about products that will create great looking garments and other projects. Each month we'll feature a project that uses a variety of serger features. Whether it is the use of a specialty thread, setting, or specialty foot, you'll learn something every time!

First Saturday of the Month..................................10:00 - 11:00 am
First Monday of the Month......................................6:30 - 7:30 pm

Embroidery Club $45 for 6 months
Sewing Level - All Teacher - Lisa

If you want to learn more about machine embroidery techniques, designs, and see interesting project ideas every month, this club is a must. You'll learn about new designs, stabilizers, techniques, and software to enhance your machine embroidery, plus you'll learn from each other! This is a great group for beginners and those with more experience in embroidery. You'll receive a discount on many embroidery supplies and design software as a registered member of this club. Sign up today!

Third Thursday of the Month.....................................10:00 - 11:00 am
Third Monday of the Month .........................................6:30 - 7:30 pm

Embellish This! Free/ $7.50 per session
Sewing level - all Teacher - Lisa

Needle felting is a wonderful way to express your creativity and experiment with fiber art. Owners of the Baby Lock embellisher and others are invited to attend this group designed to share ideas and inspiration. Embellisher owners who have purchased their machines at this store may attend for free - others are invited to join for a minimal monthly fee. Bring your projects to share and ideas to inspire!

Fourth Tuesday of the Month.................................................6:30 pm

Mastering Master Works Free/$10 per session
Sewing Level - All Teacher - Lisa

This class will explore the details of working with your Master Works digitizing software to turn your artwork into stitch files. We will be learning from DVDs, lessons and each other. Bring your laptop to class with software installed. Class is free to individuals who have purchased their software at Sew Amazing. All others may attend for $10 per session.

Fourth Monday of the Month........................................6:00 - 8:00 pm

Youth Sewing

Kids Can Sew Too! Introductory Class (ages 9 - 14) $25
Sewing level - Beginner Teacher - Barb

Learn basic sewing and machine skills and have fun, too! We will cover sewing safety, care and use of the sewing machine, stitching seams, seam allowances, seam finishes and pressing to complete a pillow case! We recommend our beginning youth students to take this class before registering for any of our other classes. Pick up a supply list upon registration.

Saturday, August 23........................................................1:00 - 4:00 pm


Kids Can Sew Too! Summer Skirt $25
Sewing Level - Beginner Teacher - Debbie

Have fun creating this "summery" skirt and increase your basic sewing skills. We will learn how to put in an elastic waistband and a machine stitched hem that will result in a skirt you can wear anywhere!

Saturday, August 9............................................................1:00 - 4:00 pm

Adult Sewing Classes

Basic Sewing I (Adults)$50
Sewing Level - Beginner Teacher - Debbie

This class will cover the basic skills you need for garment sewing. We'll teach you to read a pattern, choose the right fabric, cut out and construct a garment. This class introduces basic skills and machine sewing techniques, as well as constructing a tee shirt to practice these new skills. You'll need a sewing machine in good working order for class. If you do not have a machine, you may reserve a store machine for class. Supply list available at sign up.

Wednesdays, September 3, 17, and 24...............................6:00 - 8:00 pm


Get to Know Your Serger (Serge a Tee Shirt)
Sewing Level - All Teacher - Debbie/Lisa/Kristin

Are you a sewer that only uses the serger to overcast seams? Are you aware of the many techniques a serger can do for you but find it all a little intimidating? Then this class is for you! In two evening sessions you will complete a totally serged tee shirt (hem will be done with regular sewing machine if you do not have a cover stitch). Your shirt will rival ready-to-wear. Sign up now and gain the skills and confidence to use your serger for all your projects. Class is $10.00 with purchase of pattern, fabric, and thread at Sew Amazing. Class is for Baby Lock sergers with jet-air threading!
Tuesdays, Sept. 16 and 30th................................................6:00 - 8:00 pm


Friday Helps! $10/hour
Any age - any sewing level

Come to the store and get help, suggestions, or wisdom from the staff at Sew Amazing. We will help you select fabric, notions, and patterns as well as guide you with sewing techniques. If you have a fitting concern, please call the store for an appointment during the session time so we will be sure to have the appropriate staff members at the store.

Every Friday 1:00 - 4:00

Machine Instruction

Our pledge: we will teach you to use any machine you purchase from us - if there is not a class on the schedule for your machine, just ask! We will arrange a convenient time for your lesson.

Serger Instruction - Imagine and Imagine Wave Owners__ _Free/$40
Beginner Class Teacher - Lisa

This is an introductory class for new owners who have purchased their Baby Lock Imagine or Imagine Wave (3/4-thread) serger from our store. If you purchased your machine elsewhere, there is a $40 fee for this workshop. Class will cover the basic stitches, threading techniques, and accessories that come with your machine. Bring your machine to class, plus the accessories, foot control, thread and a pair of scissors. Please call to schedule your lesson.

Serger Introduction - Evolve and Evolve Wave Owners Free/$75
Beginner Class Teacher - Lisa

This class is an introductory class for new owners who have purchased their Baby Lock Evolve or Evolve Wave (8-thread) serger from our store. Those who have purchased elsewhere may attend for a $75 fee. This two-part workshop will cover the serging capabilities and cover stitching capabilities of your machine. Bring your machine to class, plus the accessories, foot control, thread, and a pair of scissors. Please call Lisa to schedule your lesson.

Intro to Your Embroidery Machine -Free/$40

Instruction is offered to all Baby Lock embroidery machine owners to get acquainted with your machines. Class will be devoted to the embroidery function of your machine, including hooping techniques, bringing up your designs, and editing functions. Class is free for those who've purchased their embroidery machines from our store.

Baby Lock Ellure, Esante, Ellageo, Ellegante By Appt-Please call Lisa to schedule

Tailored Pant Fitting Class $100
Sewing Level - Intermediate Teacher - Laurel

Learn how to fit tailored pants with a zipper made from woven, non stretch fabric in four sessions. In the first hour class you will learn about pant fit, patterns, fabric and basic pant fitting techniques. The next 3 sessions are two hours in length and cover constructing a muslin, fine tuning your muslin and fit critique of final garment. A supply list is available upon registration.

Thursdays, Sept. 25 (one hour), Oct. 2, 9, and 16..............1:00- 3:00 pm

Class Policies
-Fabric for class projects must be purchased at this store; you will receive a 20% discount on your fabric.
-To receive a credit or refund, you must cancel 7 days prior to class.
-We reserve the right to cancel classes if fewer than 3 people register.

 
   
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Phone: 952-884-7321 | Fax: 952-884-0104 | Email: lisa@sew-amazing.com
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