Pfaff Creative Vision 2-day Retreat!! Join us for 2 days of non-stop sewing and fun on your Pfaff Creative Vision machine. Precise Positioning, Tapering, Stitch Building, Stitch creator, Embroidery, Sewing – everything but the kitchen sink will be included. You’ll leave with a creative, unique TushKush to organize your sewing supplies when you attend future classes! On the outside – lots of techniques to embellish your TushKush. Inside – lots of pockets and storage for all your most needed supplies. Folds for easy carrying – opens to make those rock-hard classroom chairs comfy to sit in! Dates: Fri. Nov. 5th, & Sat. Nov. 6th. 1 hour lunch break each day. Fee: $200.00

Our Pfaff Creative Vision BOM class continues with Block #2!  Attend just one or every month of our monthly classes to learn different techniques on your Pfaff CV – some using the embroidery unit and some without!  We will complete 9 blocks.  Once the final block is complete, you’ll have the choice to attend our FREE class to put it all together into and Attic Windows Wall Hanging or use your individual blocks in projects of your choice…framed, table-toppers, pillow…the possibilities are endless.

If you haven’t yet attended our CV classes, we hope you find the time to join us…we know you’ll have a great time and learn things you didn’t know your machine could do!  For those of you who are unable to attend all classes, the printed patterns/instructions will be available for purchase from Ashby’s for $9.95.

Dates:

Fri. Aug. 27th, 2-5pm

Sat. Aug. 28th, 10-1pm

Fri. Sept. 24th, 2-5pm

Sat. Sept. 25th, 10-1pm

Fri. Oct. 22nd, 2-5pm

Sat. Oct. 23rd, 10-1pm

Instructor:  Kim Fillmore

Class Fee: $25.00

Making purses are so popular these days – we could not sit back and miss an opportunity to schedule one for you this quarter.  We have picked a design that will dazzle you and your friends.  With so many wonderful fabrics to choose from – making it purse-sonal will be easy!

Date: Sat. Oct. 30th, 10:30-3:30pm

Instructor:  Sarah Sorenson

Class Fee: $35.00 + supplies

Learn sewing techniques such as seam allowances, grain lines, pinning and ironing for future sewing projects.  Master how to sew curves and corners, pivot, and different seam finishes.  Experience sewing a blind hem as well as sewing a machine made buttonhole.  This class is packed with many basic tips to get you started in your creative sewing

Adventure.

Date: Tues. Aug. 10th, OR Wed. Sept. 1st, OR Wed. Oct. 13th, 10-12pm

Instructor: Melissa Whitlatch

Class Fee: $25.00

Date: Mon. Aug. 9th, OR Mon. Sept. 13th, OR Mon. Oct. 4th, 6-8pm

Instructor:  Kathy Gingras

Class Fee: $25.00

Kit Fee: $5.00

Easy to make and reminds you or your Grandma’s apron but cute and sassy for today’s woman.  Don’t pass up the chance to make your own custom made apron. Date: Wed. Aug. 4th, OR Wed. Sept. 8th, OR Thur. Oct. 7th, 10-12pm.

Instructor: Melissa Whitlatch

Class Fee: $35.00 + supplies

Are you environmentally conscious?  Well learn how to make your own eco friendly grocery bags, instead of using paper or plastic these reusable bags are a great way to help our planet…

Date: Tues. Aug. 3rd, OR Thurs. Sept. 9th, OR Wed. Oct. 6th, 10-12pm.

Instructor: Melissa Whitlatch

Class Fee: $35.00 + supplies

This hands-on class is for the newbie who has never used a sewing machine or has not sewn in a long time.  This class gives you the “nudge” to take the “plunge!’  Learn the parts of your sewing machine as well as sewing terms.  Learn how to thread your machine and wind a bobbin. Find out how and when to adjust machine tension, change needles, sew a straight line, trouble shoot common machine sewing problems, and how to care for your machine for many years of sewing fun.

Date: Mon. Aug. 2nd, OR Mon. Oct. 11th, 10-12pm.

Instructor: Melissa Whitlatch

Class Fee: $25.00

Date: Mon. Aug. 23rd, OR Mon. Sept. 27th, OR Mon. Oct. 11th, 6-8pm

Instructor:  Kathy Gingras

Class Fee: $25.00

Is someone you know expecting a bundle of joy.  Why not make a bib and burp pad from Grand Ma or Auntie to give to that special child.
Date: Tues. & Thur. Sept. 28th, & 30th, 11-1pm

Instructor: Liz Jakob

Class Fee: $40.00

Kit Fee: $4.00

Many of you have asked for a repeat of this workshop so here it is! All 2170/44/40 owners who want to refresh their sewing and embroidery skills will not want to miss this in-depth review.  In this two-day workshop we begin with sewing basics and then move to embroidery.  We will review the main menus but also go beyond the basics.  We will look at every icon to have an understanding of what it does.  Whether its advancing directly to a particular stitch number in a design or saving a design in mid-stitch out and learning how to retrieve it – we’ll cover it all and much more.

Date:  Tues. Sept. 14th, & Wed. Sept. 15th, 2-6:30pm

Instructor:  Sarah Sorenson

Class Fee: $100.00

Organize your sewing room, become fabric savvy, learn to read a pattern, know the tools you will need. Lay out and

sew a project.  Project will be a pillow and apron.

Dates: Thur. Sept 2nd, Fri. Sept 3rd, Mon. Sept.13th, & Thur. Sept. 16th

11:00-1:00

Instructor:  Liz Jakob

Class Fee: $80.00

Do any of these statements fit you?  You’ve given up sewing because you could not understand the guide sheet; you’re in retirement looking for something to do; maybe you are feeling disconnected from sewing longer than you care to admit or you’d simply like the wearable to fit properly.  If some of these have been your sewing dilemmas, we have the solution!

If you’ve been disconnected from sewing longer than you care to admit or just looking to sew for fun and express your creativity, then come sew with me in Fashion Sewing 101.  In this 6 week class you’ll learn how to plan your outfit, choose the right fabric and color, how to add the perfect embellishment, learn various seam types, how to cut and press properly and much more.

If you do not know how to fully use your machine, sign up for the Beginning Machine Basics first.  Fashion Sewing 101 is a prerequisite for other Fashion

Note: This is a 6 day course.

Date: Tues. Aug 10th, Aug. 24th, Aug. 31st, Sept. 7th, Sept. 14th, Sept. 28th, 6:30-8:30pm

Instructor:  Suzanne Murfee

Class Fee: $75.00

This is the smocking everyone loves but it is not as quick as basic geometric smocking.  During this class you will smock a pleated insert while learning to stack cables. You must have taken Beginning Smocking prior to taking this class. This is two 2 hours classes.
Date: Tues. Aug. 24th, & Tues. Aug. 31st, 10-12pm

Instructor: Linda Hargis

Class Fee: $35.00

Kit Fee: $15.00 Includes hand-outs, 2 inserts & design plate.

Bring in your smocked insert and you will learn how to sew it into a child’s garment.  You choose the pattern you want to use for this class.
Date: Wed. Sept. 15th, 10-1pm

Instructor: Linda Hargis

Class Fee: $20.00

Learn the most commonly used smocking stitches: the cable stitch, stem stitch, basic waves while completing a little girl’s nightgown. Three 2 hour sessions.
Date: Tues. Oct. 12th, Tues. Oct. 19th, & Tues. Oct. 26th, 10-12pm

Instructor: Linda Hargis

Class Fee: $40.00

Kit Fee: $22.00

In this class you will build on what you learned from Beginning Serger Basics, by making an easy sew apron on your serger!

Date: Thur. Aug. 12th, OR Wed. Oct. 20th, 10-1pm.

Instructor: Melissa Whitlatch

Class Fee: $30.00

Learn the basics of using your serger, how to thread, control and understand tensions and sewing.  Practice corners, curves and rolled hems, plus using decorative/specialty threads.

Date: Wed. Aug. 11th, OR Tues. Sept. 7th, 10-12pm

Instructor: Melissa Whitlatch

Class Fee: $50.00

If you have made the tree skirt, it’s the perfect time to add a matching stocking and if not, join us in learning the how-to’s.
Date: Mon. & Thur. Oct. 25th, & 28th, 11-1pm

Instructor: Liz Jakob

Class Fee: $40.00

Kit Fee: $2.00 pattern

Adorn your Christmas tree with an original you’ve made.

During class you’ll learn sewing and patchwork techniques needed to complete a one of a kind project.

Dates: Mon. & Tue. & Friday

Oct. 4th, 5th, 8th, 11:00 -1:00

Instructor:  Liz Jakob

Class Fee $ 60.00

Kit Fee:  $2.00

Going “Green” doesn’t have to be boring and is the perfect opportunity to use many of those presser feet you seldom use!  From the most basic machine to the most advanced, techniques abound in our patchwork, quilted tote bag.  Perfect for shopping or as your favorite casual handbag, our tote will teach you bunches of presser foot techniques to apply to this and future projects.  Bring your machine, your lunch and plan on a day of creative fun.  Class fee includes step-by-step printed instructions.

Date: Sat. Oct. 2nd, 10am-6pm w/1 hour lunch break

Instructor: Kim Fillmore

Class Fee: $50.00

New this year, we are offering a quilting retreat program. It will be the 3rd Friday of every month.

Day session will be 10-4pm and the evening session will start at 6:30pm.  The cost of the retreat will be $35.00 per month.  If you take a day and evening session on the same day you will save $10.00 and the cost for both sessions, on the same day, will be $60.00.

Dates: Fridays Aug. 20th, Sept.  17th, & Oct. 15th.

Our first focal quilt kit is “The Queen and Her Court”.

Second focal quilt kit is “American Beauty” color choices in black kit or white kit.

Third focal quilt kit is “Back to Nature Tonga Batiks”.

A great time to learn new techniques and new ideas for your quilt.

Call Sylvia Davis @770-241-3617 or email her at quilts@thesewingattic.com for all the details and to sign up and reserve your spot.

The retreat will be a wonderful time to learn and have fun.  We are very excited about this new program.  Sign up for your monthly therapy today!!

Can you really create instant appliqué in one step?  Yes..but only if you have a single shape with no details!  This class will teach you the basic steps to creating “real world” appliqué, appliqué with multiple shapes that overlap and details that need to be added.  Join us to learn the ins and outs of creating appliqué using Pfaff 4D design Creator!

Date: Fri. Oct. 22nd, 10-1pm OR Sat. Oct. 23rd, 2-5pm

Instructor: Kim Fillmore

Class Fee: $25.00

This workshop teaches the basics of raw edge appliqué and helps you discover different stitch options of your machine.  We will practice stitching techniques, discuss stabilizers, fusible products, threads, and machine needles in the morning then break for lunch.  In the afternoon we will put our techniques to the test and begin on our project.  Learn to make wonderful gifts by adding appliqué to tea towels, pillows, garments, or other items.

Date:  Thur. Oct. 14th, 10:30-3:30pm

Instructor: Sarah Sorenson

Class Fee: $35.00

Kit Fee: $10.00

Open to all machine owners.  You’ll love the creative possibilities you’ll see when you’ve mastered this simple, but effective free-motion technique.  Join us for 3 hours of fun and learning!  A few simple supplies are all that’s needed to create your own one-of-a-kind floral “painting”.

Date: Sat. Sept. 11th, 2-5pm OR Fri. Sept. 24th, 10-1pm

Instructor: Kim Fillmore

Class Fee: $25.00

This class we will concentrate on creating and making adjustments to TEXT using the Path, Vertical and Circle Text Tools.  We will also work with individual letters by moving, resizing, rotating and adjusting the letters.

Date: Thur. Oct. 14th, 6:30-8:30pm

Instructor: Karen Duncan

Class Fee: $25.00

What do you do with straight and zigzag stitches?  Learn free-motion embroidery!  This is a true beginner class – for any machine owner.  You’ll learn the basics of setup and practice various free-motion techniques to create a practice panel that you can include in a favorite project.

Date: Sat. Aug. 28th, 2-5pm

Instructor: Kim Fillmore

Class Fee: $25.00

Is your machine basic with just straight stitch, zigzag and a few construction & decorative stitches – or a top-of-the-line embroidery/sewing machine?  Whatever machine you own…you can create amazing, one-of-a-kind art using nothing but straight and zigzag stitches and your favorite photos!  Basic techniques including shading, fills and more!  Join us for 3 hours of free-motion embroidery fun!  You’ll create a simple panel that you can turn into a throw pillow, table-topper or just frame and admire.  You’ll be amazed at how artistic and talented you really are once you learn the basics of free-motion machine embroidery!

Date: Fri. Aug. 27th, 10-1pm OR

Fri. Sept. 10th, 2-5pm

Instructor: Kim Fillmore

Class Fee: $25.00

Kit Fee: $3.00

Wow! A class using a jumbo hoop (6 x 10) and another one-of-a-kind gift!  This project is a cleverly designed memo holder with pockets.  Never again will you be searching your purse for something to write on.  We’ll be taking it step by step so by the end of class; you’ll feel confident enough to do the next one on your own…. And trust me… many of your friends will be asking for one!

Date: Thur. Aug. 26th, 10:30-2:30pm

Instructor:  Sarah Sorenson

Class Fee: $25.00 + supplies

And closing the quarter, October’s project will be an embroidered Candy Cup.  This is a smaller version of the elegant embroidered bowls that you may have seen.

Date: Sat. Oct. 9th, 10:30-1:30pm

Instructor:  Sarah Sorenson

Class Fee: $25.00 + supplies

September we celebrate back-to-school with beautiful, free standing lace bookmarks; a perfect gift to include with a card or a package that says “I’m thinking of you”. Date: Sat. Sept. 11th, 10:30-1:30pm

Instructor:  Sarah Sorenson

Class Fee: $25.00 + supplies

This is a NEW project and not a repeat of any prior purse/case class.  We will be working with clear vinyl and zippers.

Date: Sat. Aug. 14th, 10:30-1:30pm

Instructor:  Sarah Sorenson

Class Fee: $25.00 + supplies

Come and join us as we learn how to best utilize the features of this new embroidery monogramming software program from brother.  In this class you will learn the BASIC of setting up the workspace, along with creating lettering and monograms using the Normal text and Monogram Text Tools.

Date: Thur. Sept. 9th, 6:30-8:30pm

Instructor: Karen Duncan

Class Fee: $25.00

The 5D Embroidery software System represents the highest achievement in innovative and creative embroidery software.  Building on the 4D embroidery software, the 5D embroidery system brings you a new dimension of exciting features including intelligent tool tips, multicolor gradient fills, realistic metallic and multi-color thread views, the ability to create lettering and watch it “snap” around your selected design and so much more!  Join us to learn what’s new in Pfaff 5D embroidery system. Date:  Sat. Aug. 14th, 2-5pm

Instructor:  Kim Fillmore

Class Fee: $FREE

Must Register for Class!!

The Martha Pullen “Gift of the Month” club consists of various hands on projects which are created during the class.  Each class teaches a specific technique – and every month is different.  Since we don’t get these projects from Martha Pullen until the first part of each month, we don’t know in advance what the class or technique will be.  Check in at the store often – Cheri always creates a sample so you can see what the next class will be.  Sometimes the project itself is not something you would use, but the aim is to teach you a new technique – which you can then apply to projects of your own choosing.

You can purchase the design and the instruction ONLY, by coming to the store after the scheduled class date and bring a USB Thumb drive, to download the info for $5.00.

Dates: Sat. Aug. 21st, Sept. 18th, & Oct. 16th, 10:30pm – 1:30pm

Class Fee: $25.00 per class + Kit Fee

This workshop teaches the basics of raw edge appliqué and helps you discover different stitch options of your machine.  We will practice stitching techniques,

discuss stabilizers, fusible products, threads, and machine needles in the morning then break for lunch.  In the afternoon we will put our techniques to the test and begin on our project.  Learn to make wonderful gifts by adding appliqué to tea towels, pillows, garments, or other items.

Date:  Thur. Oct. 14th, 10:30-3:30pm

Instructor: Sarah Sorenson

Class Fee: $35.00

Kit Fee: $10.00

Open to all machine owners.  You’ll love the creative possibilities you’ll see when you’ve mastered this simple, but effective free-motion technique.  Join us for 3 hours of fun and learning!  A few simple supplies are all that’s needed to create your own one-of-a-kind floral “painting”.

Date: Sat. Sept. 11th, 2-5pm OR Fri. Sept. 24th, 10-1pm

Instructor: Kim Fillmore

Class Fee: $25.00

This class we will concentrate on creating and making adjustments to TEXT using the Path, Vertical and Circle Text Tools.  We will also work with individual letters by moving, resizing, rotating and adjusting the letters.

Date: Thur. Oct. 14th, 6:30-8:30pm

Instructor: Karen Duncan

Class Fee: $25.00

If you missed this class previously, you have another chance to make this adorable

snap top case.  The designs include several styles plus a blank making it easy to personalize.

Date: Tues. Oct. 26th, 6-8pm

Instructor:  Sarah Sorenson

Class Fee: $15.00 + supplies

For those that could not attend the embroidery club last quarter, you have another chance to learn how to stitch 3D designs.  We’ll be keeping cool while stitching fabulous 3D snowflakes

Date: Wed. Oct. 20th, 6-8pm

Instructor: Sarah Sorenson

Class Fee: $15.00 + supplies

Appliqué with the embroidery machine is another technique many of our customers ask, “How do I?”  We’ll take you step by step and place a seasonal design on a tea towel.  If you love learning something new and love classes where you can go home with a finished project ready to use – sign up for this one!

Date: Tues. Sept. 21st, 6-8pm

Instructor:  Sarah Sorenson

Class Fee: $15.00 + supplies

Keep your scissors protected, always convenient and show off your stitching skills at the same time.  Bring your embroidery machine and join us to create a beautiful heirloom Scissor Keeper.  This class is open to any brand embroidery machine owner, but you must already know the basics of using your embroidery features.

Date: Fri. Sept. 10th, 10-1pm OR Sat. Sept. 25th, 2-5pm

Instructor: Kim Fillmore

Class Fee: $25.00