HERE COMES OUR FALL AND WINTER LINEUP OF CLASSES!
Classes are added on an on-going basis so visit this page often. To register or to ask questions please call 306 652-6031.
What you need to know regarding classes at The Sewing Machine Store:
Payment is required to hold your space in the class.
Registration is available in person or over the phone.
A machine is available for your use if desired
If a class is cancelled you will receive a full refund.
Should you need to withdraw from the class please advise us as early as possible so we can fill your spot. Store credit will be issued as long as the class has sufficient registration to run.
SEPTEMBER
Quilting Adventures Trunk Show and Student Showcase Quilted Pictures
Thursday, September 26, 2024
1 - 3 pm
Facilitator: Dyanne Christensen
Come see what our students have done in the last Landscape Art Quilting class. They are works of art!
Dyanne and her students have so many projects to show you. They will talk about sources of inspiration and the creative process. If you are ready for something new, sign up for the next class.
$10.00 Registrants receive a $10.00 gift certificate
To Register Call 306 -652-6031
OCTOBER
Beginnings I Absolute Beginner Learn to Sew
Wednesday, October 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2024
6 - 8:30 pm
4 sessions
Instructor: Tammy Krueckl
Do you want to join the sewing world and have support to begin the journey? This class is perfect for the beginner sewist or those who want to refresh their basic sewing skills. Join Tammy to get to know your tools and materials. Learn about pattern use, cutting, marking, seam sewing and finishing. Practice many sewing techniques that are the foundation for all sewing. Create three fun projects - a pin cushion, a potholder, and an apron.
$105.00 plus materials
To Register Call 306 -652-6031
Learn to Quilt Friendship Star Table Runner
Tuesday, October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2024
4 sessions
6 - 9 pm
Instructor: Kathy Kennedy
Quilting is a craft that can become addicting, in a good way! It's never too late to join the fun. In this class, you will make a three block table runner that gives the opportunity to learn more than just the basics. You will complete the runner in class ... that means the cutting, piecing, quilting, and binding. Learn and practice the essential half-square triangle. This is a no pressure class. Work at your own speed and have the bonus of the company of others learning a new skill with you.
$120.00 plus materials
To Register Call 306 -652-6031
"To Hoop or Not to Hoop" Hooping Difficult Fabric
Saturday, October 5, 2024
1 - 3 pm
Instructor: Brianna Flynn
You've got a new goal! Embroider almost everything but some items seem too awkward or bulky. Brianna will help. Learn the hooping process for various items and fabrics, discover indispensible materials like sticky stabilizer, and see how your machine can help you get fantastic results. Get all your hooping questions answered in this discussion and demonstration class.
$35.00
To Register Call 306 -652-6031
Beginner Landscape Art Quilting
Thursday, October 10, 17, 24, & 31, 2024
1 - 4 pm
4 sessions
Instructor: Dyanne Christensen
Try landscape art quilting. Explore simple techniques using commercial fabric, raw edge applique, and stitching to create original quilted pictures. Learn how to make a pattern from your chosen picture. Experiment with fabric in order to create your one of a kind project.
$120.00 plus materials
To Register Call 306 -652-6031
Bewitching Cropped Ruffle Jacket
Saturday, October 19 & 26, 2024
10 am - 2:30 pm
Instructor: Tara Akin
Spice up any outfit with this bewitching cropped sleeveless jacket. The pattern is designed by Lia Vaall Costumes and is inspired by the ghastly fashions of the ladies from the Addams family and Beetlejuice.
Work with crisp taffeta and sheer voile. Perfect ruffle making, make a collar with a stand, and get practice making buttonholes. To individualize your project change the fabric colour, jacket length or the number of ruffles.
This piece can be used throughout the year or styled just to get you Halloween ready.
Bring your lunch for more uninterrupted sewing time.
$110.00 plus materials Pattern is included.
To Register Call 306 -652-6031
Your Next Step Garment Sewing
Thursday, October 24 & 31, and November 7 & 14, 2024
4 sessions
6 - 9 pm
Instructor: Kathy Kennedy
You've started sewing and you love it! Now you're ready for the next step. Choose a top or shirt pattern that's suitable for woven fabric. We can help with that. Learn about fit, pattern layout cutting, seams and seam finishes, collars or facings, buttonholes and hems. Kathy will share construction secrets that will catapult you to the next level. If you can make a shirt, you can make almost anything. Suitable for beginners and beyond.
$120.00 plus materials
To Register Call 306 -652-6031
NOVEMBER
Beginnings II Absolute Beginner Learn to Sew
Wednesday, November 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2024
6 - 8:30 pm
4 sessions
Instructor: Tammy Krueckl
Do you want to join the sewing world and have support to begin the journey? This class is perfect for the beginner sewist or those who want to refresh their basic sewing skills. Join Tammy to get to know your tools and materials. Learn about pattern use, cutting, marking, seam sewing and seam finishing. Practice many sewing techniques that are the foundation for all sewing. Create three fun projects - a make up bag, a roll up brush holder, and a boho reversible bag.
$105.00 plus materials
To Register Call 306 -652-6031
Embroidery Magic Free Standing Lace
Saturday, November 16, 2024
1 - 3 pm
Instructor: Kathy Kennedy
Expand your machine embroidery know how in this demo/discussion session. Learn the ins and outs of free standing lace - from download to completed project. Brianna will suggest embroidery libraries and describe how to navigate that world. She will discuss materials and finishing techniques. Discover ways to take your project to the next level. The possibilities of free standing lace are endless.
$35.00
To Register Call 306 -652-6031
"Applicat or Dog" Learn to Applique
Monday, November 18 & 25 and December 2, 2024
3 sessions
1 - 4 pm
Instructor: Kathy Kennedy
If you're an animal lover or just want to create a fun project that will brighten any room, you're going to love this applique pillow. Learn order of assembly which is important in machine applique. Discover the different stitches that can be used for applique. Use the features of your machine to the max. Apply your new skill anywhere - home decor, clothing, fashion accessories, or funky repairs.
$95.00 plus materials
To Register Call 306 -652-6031
Serger 101 Basic Serger Techniques
Thursday, November 21 & 28, 2024
2 sessions
6 - 9 pm
Instructor: Kathy Kennedy
After this six hour class, you will have made friends with your serger. Learn how a serger works by focusing on basic theory which includes understanding tensions and choosing correct stitches. Practice basic techniques - rolled hem, using differential feed, turning corners, flatlock, attaching elastic, and using heavy thread. To ingrain your new skills, you'll make a cover for your machine. Come for tons of tips with lots of laughs thrown in.
$65.00 plus some materials
To Register Call 306 -652-6031