Classes
Our renovations are complete and classes are now our focus. Classes are added on an on-going basis so keep your eyes posted to this page. Any questions, call us at 652-6031.
What you need to know regarding classes at The Sewing Machine Store:
- Payment is required at Registration, at which time you will receive the materials list for that class
- Registration is available over the phone by Visa or Mastercard
- Machines are available for your use, if required
- Should a class not go because of insufficient interest, it will be cancelled one week prior to the start date with a full refund coming to you. We recommend not purchasing your materials until you know the class will run.
- Should you need to withdraw from the class, a full refund will be provided if you advise us at least one week prior to the start date of that class. If you need to withdraw within the week prior to the start date and a replacement can be found, you will get a full refund. If there is no replacement, your tuition is forfeited.
Saskatoon Classes
It's always time for a NOTION COMMOTION
We are extremely lucky to have Cathy Maclean from Edmonton to share her knowledge of fun, fascinating, and sometimes funky notions. Come for an entertaining afternoon of new notions, and terrific sewing tips from an Expert. No charge, but please register early. Space is limited. (This will be the first seminar after our renovations. Come and let us know what you think of the new store layout...we're really happy with it!)
Date:
Mar 01 1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Phone: 306-652-6031
Instructor: Cathy Maclean
Cost: No Charge...but register early
"Sew Exciting" Sulky Seminar
Based on the newest 104-page book by Joyce Drexler, "Fun with Sulky Blendables and Solid Cotton Threads" this is a fun-filled 2 1/2 hour program of tips, techniques, step-by-step projects and beautiful samples. This seminar has maximum emphasis on the 12 wt. and 30 wt. Sulky threads. There is a wonderful array of original and exciting projects including quilting, home dec, wearables, free-motion work, corded projects, lots of serger projects, hand work, and some truly amazing Designer Art Projects that will knock your socks off! Cathy Maclean from Edmonton is the presenter. Cathy is always welcome with her vast repetoire of tips and techniques and her entertaining presentation. Registration for this session includes a sample kit of Sulky products (value $30.00).
Date:
Mar 01 6:30 pm
to
9:00 pm
Phone: 306-652-6031
Instructor: Cathy Maclean
Cost: $25.00
Goose Tracks
Come and join in the HoopSisters excitement! Goose Tracks is an embroidered quilt done completely in the hoop. Hoopsisters pack a ton of information for embroidery quilters in their projects. Lots of fun with impressive results. Check out hoopsisters.com for more info. (Choosing your fabrics will be easier than it looks!)
The group will meet once a month to get instructions for the next set of blocks. We are fasttracking so will complete the quilt in about four months. This is a great project for getting to know the abilities of your embroidery machine (and of you)! As long as your machine can do a 5" square, you can take part. We will meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, starting in March and ending in June.
This is our Goose Tracks quilt, in progress. We are almost done! Drop in the Saskatoon store to see the completed project.
Date:
Mar 13 6:30 am
to
8:00 am
Phone: 652-6031
Instructor: Kathy Kennedy
Cost: Block of the Month - $100.00
Learn To Quilt
You will make a delightful 20" cushion cover while learning the four steps of quilting-cutting, piecing, quilting, and binding. Use our machines or yours. Choose fabrics to suit your decor. Three sessions in total for the class starting March 22, ending April 5
Date:
Mar 22 6:30 pm
to
9:00 pm
Phone: 652-6031
Instructor: Kathy Kennedy
Cost: $75.00 - plus materials
Bra-Making Boob Camp
Did you know? 80% of women are wearing the wr
ong size bra! With a proper fitting bra, you can avoid the problems of no support and sagging, squishing at the centre front, overspill, underarm bulge and wrinkling. Here's your chance to make a bra for your body type.
Noreen Nizinkevich will guide you through fitting and construction with the end result being a beautiful, feminine bra just right for you! In this weekend (7.5 hours each Saturday and Sunday) "Boob Camp", you will complete one bra and be well onto the next. Classes are kept small so you will get personalized attention from Noreen.
And your instructor is one of the best in Canada...Noreen earned the title of Professional Bra-maker & Certified Instructor of the Beverly Johnson fitting and construction method. She is an active member of the Western Bra Makers Association.
ong size bra! With a proper fitting bra, you can avoid the problems of no support and sagging, squishing at the centre front, overspill, underarm bulge and wrinkling. Here's your chance to make a bra for your body type.
Noreen Nizinkevich will guide you through fitting and construction with the end result being a beautiful, feminine bra just right for you! In this weekend (7.5 hours each Saturday and Sunday) "Boob Camp", you will complete one bra and be well onto the next. Classes are kept small so you will get personalized attention from Noreen.
And your instructor is one of the best in Canada...Noreen earned the title of Professional Bra-maker & Certified Instructor of the Beverly Johnson fitting and construction method. She is an active member of the Western Bra Makers Association.
Date:
Mar 24 9:00 am
to
4:30 pm
Phone: 306-652-6031
Instructor: Noreen Nizinkevich
Cost: $210.00 (includes material kit)
Owner's Class - Pfaff Quilt Expression 4.0 and Creative 2.0
In this class, you will get a good understanding of the ability for creativity of these phenomenal machines. (The Creative 2.0 is the Quilt Expression with embroidery.) The class is a complete overview of the sewing features with emphasis on freemotion quilting, manipulating stitches, memories, buttonholes, maintenance, and much more! Hands on.
Date:
Mar 27 6:30 pm
to
9:30 pm
Phone: 306-652-6031
Instructor: Kathy Kennedy
Cost: No Charge if machine purchased from us (otherwise $25.00)
Serger Techniques-The Basics
While making a workbook specific to your machine, you will learn the theory of tension, turning corners, rolled hem, differential feed, flatlock, using the different stitches - 4, 3, and 2 thread, and more. This class will unlock the mystery of your serger and minimize those hair-pulling frustrations sergers cause. These two evenings will give you the confidence to try new techniques with your serger.
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Date:
Apr 24 6:30 am
to
9:00 am
Phone: 306-652-6031
Instructor: Kathy Kennedy
Cost: $48.00
North Battleford Classes
Janome Horizon 7700 Owner's Class
It's always wonderful to get a new sewing machine. Especially one of the new generation of machines! The Horizon is in this category and has some very impressive features. Whether you are a quilter or a garment sewer, we will cover all the important features of this machine. It's hands-on, so you must bring your machine.
Date:
Feb 29 1:30 am
to
4:30 am
Phone: 445-3715
Instructor: Kathy Kennedy
Cost: No Charge, if you purchased the machine from us (otherwise $25.00)
Pfaff Quilt Expression 4.0/Creative 2.0 Owner's Class
Come and get to know some of the intricacies of these phenomenal machines. The Creative 2.0 is Quilt Expression machine with an embroidery attachment. This is a complete overview of thesewing features of these machines with emphasis on freemotion quilting, manipulating stitches, memories, buttonholes, maintenance and much more! The more you know about your new machine, the more you will love it!
Date:
Mar 28 1:30 pm
to
4:30 pm
Phone: 306-445-3715
Instructor: Kathy Kennedy
Cost: No Charge if you purchase your machine from us (otherwise $25.00)
