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Oakland Gardens Class Schedule: April 2013 – December 2013
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Clothing & General Sewing
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Machine I (daytime)
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Learn the fundamentals of using a sewing machine while making a simple throw pillow. No sewing experience is necessary. Sewing machines available or bring your own, start on the right foot.
Wed. May 15 11 am – 1:30 pm
FEE: $30 plus supplies for each class
Instructor: Renee
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Machine I (evening)
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Learn the fundamentals of using a sewing machine while making a simple throw pillow. No sewing experience is necessary. Sewing machines available or bring your own, start on the right foot.Choose from the following dates.
Wed. May 15 6 pm – 8:30 pm
OR Wed. June 19 6 pm – 8:30 pm
OR Wed. July 17 6 pm – 8:30 pm
OR Wed. Aug 21 6 pm – 8:30 pm
OR Wed. Sept 18 6 pm – 8:30 pm
OR Wed. Oct 16 6 pm – 8:30 pm
OR Wed. Nov 20 6 pm – 8:30 pm
OR Wed. Dec 18 6 pm – 8:30 pm
FEE: $30 plus supplies for each class
Instructor: Barbara K
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Basic Sewing 1
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Learn how to layout a pattern, read a pattern and sew a simple skirt and top in this basic sewing class. Machine 1 is a prerequisite. This is a 10 hour class divided into three sessions. Supply list required.
Choose from these dates. Each class group total 10 hours of instruction.
The first two sessions in each group are from 10:30am-1:30pm, the last session in each group is from 10:30am – 2:30pm.
May 18, 25 and June 8
OR July 27, Aug 3 and Aug 10
OR Sept 21, Oct 5 and Oct 12
OR Oct 19, Oct 26 and Nov 2
Class is $100 plus supplies
Instructor: Barbara K
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Intermediate Sewing
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Choose from the following dates. Basic Sewing 1 is a prerequisite. Bring in a pattern of your choice for approval of the instructor and then work on your custom project with the instructor’s help. Explore zipper insertion, button holes, and set in sleeves.
The first two sessions in each group are from 10:30am-1:30pm, the last session in each group is from 10:30am-2:30pm.
Class is $100 plus supplies. Fabric and notions need to be purchase in store.
June 15, 22, and 29
OR Aug 17, 31, and Sept 7
Instructor: Barbara K
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Kids Sewing Camp
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This is a kids class for those interested in learning to sew. Open to ages 10 to 15 yrs.
Class is 12 hours of instruction and includes fabric kits. Machine 1 is a prerequisite. Basic sewing supplies, (scissors, pins, fabric markers, etc) are the responsibility of each student.
Fee $200 - plus supplies needed to complete the project.
July 1, 2, 3, and 5th (10:30 am –1:30 pm)
OR Aug 19, 20, 21, and 23rd (10:30 am –1:30 pm)
Instructor: Barbara K
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Barbados Tote Bag
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Make this fat quarter friendly tote bag with lots of pockets including one for your cell phone. It even has an easy zipper top closure.
FEE $50
Wed. Oct. 23 and Oct. 30 (6 – 8:30pm)
Instructor: Barbara K
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Quilting
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Around The Block Pillow
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QUICK AND EASY - WITH THE PFAFF CIRCULAR ATTACHMENT
Use the new circular attachment to make this quick and easy pillow top.
FEE – $ 35
Wed. June 26 (6 – 8:30 pm}
Instructor: Barbara K
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Hoopsisters BOM – Feathered Stars 2013
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Hoopsisters Feathered Star Embroidery Block of the Month. Use your embroidery machine to make an entire quilt in your 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 inch hoop. The quilting was digitized by Master Quilter, Sharon Schamber. Quilt can be a Lap up to a King size bed.
Optional Border CD has additional quilt designs.
Take a look at the quilts at www.hoopsisters.com website.
Requirements: Embroidery Machine with a 5 x 7 or larger hoop
Dates:
Wednesdays: 2/13, 3/13, 4/24, 5/22, 6/12, 7/10, 8/14, 9/11, 10/9, 11/13
( 6:00 – 9:00pm)
Fee - $125 includes all embroidery designs and instructions
Instructor: Barbara K
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New Pieced Block of the Month – Quilt Blocks On Point
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This BOM program will have the beginner and the intermediate quilter piecing beautiful blocks to conclude in a beautiful diamond or on-point presentation. This is a real stunner. Choose your options below.
• $20 a month includes pattern and classroom instruction.
• $10 a month includes pattern and written instructions
– no hands on classroom instruction.
Class dates are as follows:
1/28, 2/18, 3/11, 4/29, 5/27, 6/17, 7/8, 8/12, 9/9, 10/21, 11/18
Instructor: Barbara K
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Stitcher’s Garden #2 – Quilt
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Make this quilt measuring 61” x83” while learning various techniques using different feet that are available for your sewing machine. Make use of those beautiful built in stitches to embellish easy appliqued blocks. This is a 6 month program and includes the patterns and directions.
Fee - $30 per month class
Dates: Mondays: 3/25, 4/15, 5/20, 6/24, 7/22 and 8/19
(6:00 – 9:00pm)
Instructor: Barbara K
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Long Arm Quilting
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Take this orientation class to get acquainted with our Pfaff Power Quilter 3. After taking the orientation class you can sign up for rental time to quilt your own quilts.
Fee - $65 gives you one free hour rental time.
Class Dates: Mon. April 29 11:00 am – 1 pm
Tues. May 7 11:00 am – 1 pm
Mon. June 3 11:00 am – 1 pm
Mon. July 8 11:00 am – 1 pm
Mon. Aug. 12 11:00 am – 1 pm
Instructor: Barbara K
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Free Motion Quilting Exercise
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Learn the art of stitching free motion on your sewing machine to quilt or embellish fabric. You will create a pretty applique square using a large floral print fabric as the fussy cut fused applique, then thread paint the flowers for embellishment, layer with batting and then free motion quilt.
FEE $50
Wed. July 31 and Aug. 7 (6 – 8:30pm)
Instrcutor: Barbara K
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Creative Sensation
Owner's Class
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Engineered Excellence – Learn how to use the fantastic features in your machine to create a small trapunto cushion designed completely in the machine on the screen. Stitch it out in class and complete the cushion at home. Small Kit fee will apply. Your machine with embroidery arm must be brought to class with two spools of contrasting thread.
Mon. June 3 (6 – 8:30 pm )
Instructor: Barbara K
FREE to those who purchased their machine at Sewtime.
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Software
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5D Software Classes
Each month we will be covering a unique skill in the 5D Suite Embroidery software: Classes are $18 a class.
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May 13 6 – 8 pm Color Blending - Gradient Fills
July 15 6 – 8 pm Using Stitch Editor+ – Modifying Designs
Sept 16 6 – 8 pm Put Your Monograms on the Map
Nov 11 6 – 8 pm The Art of Designing Stitches
Instructor: Barbara K
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TruEmbroidery for Mac
If you have purchased TruEmbroidery software for Mac from us at Sewtime you are entitled to two free lessons on getting started with the software. Sign up for the classes at right.
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Mon. June 10 6 – 8 pm
Mon. Aug 5 6 – 8 pm
Mon. Oct 14 6 – 8 pm
Instructor: Barbara K
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