Class Rating System
Sewing Classes
Beginning Sewing 
 Have fun and learn to sew! We'll make starting to sew (again!) an exciting and relaxing experience. In these classes you will make a garment while learning all about new sewing methods, how to read a pattern, how to alter one, how to cut correctly and much more. We'll introduce you to all the essential notions that will make your new skill even easier. All this under the guidance of knowledgeable instructors, in a pleasant and friendly atmosphere. Because of the huge demand for these classes, we suggest you register early. Supply list at registration. Sewing machines provided. Fee includes pattern.
Fee: $135.00 12 hrs
Instructor: Nancie Voegele
Saturdays, Feb. 25, Mar. 10, 17, 31, 9:30am -12:30pm
Mondays, Mar. 12, 19, 26, April 2, 6pm - 9pm
Mondays, May 7, 14, 21, June 4, 6pm - 9pm
 Pursenickity
Make this incredibly cool purse with dazzling colors and patterns. Use texture magic to enhance the look of your purse with cool texture detail. The stunning bow detail makes this the perfect medium size bag. Supply list available at registration. Pattern included (a $10.99 value).
Fee: $ 45.00 3 hrs
Instructor: Cindy Bradford
Fridays, May 4 & 18, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Foot Book
This class will explore the various feet that either came with your sewing machine or you've purchased with the best intensions but never got around to using. In addition to learning how to use these feet, we will explore embellishment techniques that will jazz up your sewing projects.  As a reference for the use of feet and embellishments you will create a book showcasing what you learn. Each session will provide two ideas for projects that will incorporate the use of techniques learned in class. Supply list available at registration.
Fee: $ 25.00
Instructor: Louise Brown
Fri. Feb. 24, 1pm - 4pm
Fri. Mar. 16, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Fri. April 6, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Fri. May 18, 10:30am - 1:30pm
 Collared Shirt
Step up your shirt-making skills! Learn how to use specialized feet and new techniques to make your next collared shirt more refined. Use decorative stitching to dress up the front band, get tips on making collar points extra sharp, fine tune your edge stitching, learn a better way to construct the collar and collar band and use flat felled seams for a truly custom shirt. Supply list available at registration. Pattern included (a $10.99 value).
Fee: $ 75.00
Instructor: Juliette Kimes
Saturdays, Mar. 3 & 10, 1pm - 5pm
 Ironing Board Cover
Believe it or not with covers as beautiful as these you won't mind ironing and you'll want to leave your ironing board out all the time. Why hide it? Make it part of your decor! Practice cutting and piecing techniques while creating this fun cover. Supply list available at registration. Pattern included (a $9.99 value).
Fee: $ 25.00
Instructor: Linda Rogers
Wed. Mar. 14, 10:30am - 1:30pm
 AppliquÉ Adventure
Have you heard? Applique is all the rage! Join this class as we discover a variety of applique methods. The class will cover basic applique, reverse applique, free motion applique and a variety of creative ideas for everyone. Unleash your creativity; you will be amazed at how easy it is to applique! Supply list available at registration.
Fee: $ 25.00
Instructor: Leslie Rutland
Fri. Mar. 30, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Tue. April 24, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Rope Basket
 Wrap, wind and sew fabric strips into fantastic containers! Create purses, baskets and bowls in an endless variety of shapes, sizes and colors. Add your own embellishments such as beads, buttons and dimensional flowers to create your own unique work of art. Supply list available at registration.
Fee: $ 35.00
Instructor: Linda Rogers
Saturday, April 14, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Embroidery Classes
 Wildflower Quilt
Create your own garden of wildflowers using this embroidery design pack from Smith Street Designs. This beautiful quilt is sure to be a showpiece in your home for years to come. Diane will show you all the tips and tricks for making this wonderful applique quilt on the embroidery machine. She will also show you how to construct the pieced blocks using only 2" strips. Supply list available at registration. Design Pack included (a $33.99 value).
Fee: $ 85.00 6 hrs
Instructor: Diane Null
Sundays, Mar. 11 & 18, 1pm - 4pm
 Fancy Embroidered Cutwork Bag
This is a great beginner's class for any embroidery machine owner who's eager to try embroidered cutwork. Learn about stabilizing, proper placement and the "how-to" steps to create a beautiful heirloom cutwork embellishment on a drawstring bag that makes a great gift for any occasion. You'll also learn how to stabilize and position cutwork designs on the corner of linen napkins. Supply list available at registration. Design Pack included (a $59.99 value).
Fee: $ 35.00 3.5 hrs
Instructor: Laura O'Connor
Thurs. Mar. 29, 6pm - 9:30pm
Thurs. May 17, 10am - 1:30pm
Serger Classes
 Baby Lock Serger Table Runner
If you're ready to learn new techniques on your serger, then make sure to sign up for this class. We will be making a table runner that utilizes many different serger techniques including serger crochet, metallic flat locking, cool gathered strips and a textured block. The table runner has a very easy lining technique all done on the serger. You MUST have taken the Baby Lock Evolution/Evolve training prior to signing up for this class. Supply list available at registration.
Fee: $65 3 hrs
Instructor: Barbara Goldkorn
Tuesdays, April 17, 24, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Quilting Classes
Beginning Quilting
Learn the basics of quilting while making a pretty wall quilt using the traditional nine-patch configuration to make five easy blocks. This class will cover rotary cutting, strip piecing, streamlined assembly methods, border, machine quilting, and easy binding. The finished wall quilt is 34" square. Basic knowledge of your machine is a prerequisite. Supply list at registration.
Fee: $135 12 hrs
Instructor: Nancie Voegele
Mondays, Feb. 6, 13, 27 & Mar. 5, 6pm - 9pm
Saturdays, April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 9:30am - 12:30pm
 Lasagna Quilt
Use one Jelly Roll to make this fantastic, simple, quick and easy quilt which a beginner or expert is sure to enjoy. Whether you are a beginner or experienced quilter you'll love this easy project. Lap size, no fuss picking out colors or patterns, the Jelly Roll does it all. Supply list available at registration.
Fee: $35.00 4 hrs
Instructor: Cindy Bradford
Fri. Mar. 2, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Tue. April 10, 5pm - 9pm
 Strings Attached Pot Holder
Join Malka Dubrawsky in this hands-on class and make the Strings Attached Pot Holder which appears in her book "Fresh Quilting". Explore Improvisational piecing, one of Malka's favorite topics, along with free motion machine quilting and new binding techniques. Supply list available at registration.
Fee: $ 45.00 3 hrs.
Instructor: Malka Dubrawsky
Fri. Feb. 17, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Training Classes
BERNINA Mastery
Attend this two-session class to master the basics of your machine and sew much more. You will learn about basic machine maintenance as well as how to utilize the many stitches your machine is capable of sewing. Supply list available at registration.
Fee: FREE if purchased from Sew Much More; others $120.00 6 hrs
Instructor: Diane Null
Thursdays, Feb 2 &16, 10:30am-1:30pm
Floriani Embroidery Suite Software Training
We'll share the ins and outs of Floriani's industry leading, machine embroidery software. This is your opportunity to take advantage of all the features of your Floriani software. You must have the software loaded on your computer prior to class start.
Fee: FREE if purchased from Sew Much More, others $120 3 hrs
Instructor: Janis Thompson
Saturdays, Feb 4 & 11, 10:30-1:30
Wednesdays, April 4 & 18, 10:30am - 1:30pm
BABY LOCK EVOLUTION/EVOLVE traiing
Bring your Baby Lock Evolve/Evolution Wave and learn threading, maintenance, and the uses of the various stitch configurations in this beginner's class. Students must bring their own serger, cord and foot control, accessories, workbook (if available), pen, scissors and thread. Supply list at registration.
Free if serger purchased at Sew Much More, others $120.00 (6 hrs.)
Instructor: Diane Null Fee:
Tuesdays, Feb 7 & 14, 10:30am-1:30pm
Tuesdays, Mar 13 & 20, 1:30pm - 4:30pml
Tuesdays, April 10 & 17, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Wednesdays, May 16 & 30, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
BERNINA EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE VERSION 6
Come to this class and learn all the new and exciting features of BERNINA'S new Version 6. In this hands-on class you will learn digitizing, appliqué, word art and the new Corel Draw features. You must bring your computer to class with the software loaded.
Instructor: Katie Gray Fee: Free if purchased from Sew Much More, others $55 (6 hrs.)
Fridays: Jan. 6 & 13, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
BERNINA 830 Training
Your BERNINA 830E is an extraordinary machine! Now learn to use it to its full potential. In this class you'll learn how to use your BERNINA 830 to make effortless buttonholes, decorative stitches and popular multi-directional stitches. And you'll become familiar with BERNINA's amazing dual feed feature to ensure that your sewing is always perfect. Embroider a beautiful pillow using built in designs and accent it with the BERNINA Stitch Regulator. Supply list available at registration.
Fee: Free if purchased at Sew Much More, others $120 (6 hrs.)
Instructors: Barbara Goldkorn and Katie Gray
Mondays, Mar 19 & 26, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Saturdays, May 5 & 12, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
BERNINA Artista Embroidery Mastery
Explore the wonders of machine embroidery in this class designed especially for your particular machine. Learn how to manipulate, resize, combine designs and do lettering. We will explore various stabilizers as well as how to embroider on a t-shirt and towel. Supply list available at registration.
Fee: $60.00 (Free if BERNINA purchased at Sew Much More)
Instructor: Janis Thompson
Thur. Mar 1, 10:30am - 1:30pm
BABY LOCK ELLEGANTE & ELLISIMO training
Learn the basics of your machine in this class as well as many of its utility stitches (i.e. buttonhole, sewing on buttons, blind hems, etc.) We will also review many of the decorative stitches including using the memory function on your machine to create your own stitch combinations. In the second and third sessions we'll cover machine embroidery and appliqué and recommend which stabilizer to use and when to use it. We'll be personalizing a t-shirt and towel and we will also explore continuous borders and combining embroidery designs. Expect to be wowed with all the new upgrade features now available for your machine! Supply list at registration.
Fee: Free if purchased at Sew Much More, others $180 (9 hrs.)
Tuesdays, Feb. 21, 28 & Mar. 6, 10:30am - 1:30pm Instructor: Katie Gray
Thursdays, Mar. 15 & 22 & 29 10:30am - 1:30pm Instructor: Katie Gray
Tuesdays, Mar. 20, 27 & April 3, 6:30pm - 9:30pm Instructor: Diane Null
Tuesdays, May 15, 22 & 29, 6:30pm - 9:30pm Instructor: Diane Null
BABY LOCK ELLURE, ELLURE PLUS & Sofia Training
In this class you will learn the basics of your machine as well as many of the utility stitches (i.e., buttonhole, sewing on buttons, blind hems, etc.). We will also explore many of the decorative stitches and how to use the memory function on your machine to create your own stitch combinations. We will also cover machine embroidery and stabilizers in the second session and you will learn to do an appliqué on the embroidery machine as well as personalize a t-shirt and towel. Supply list available at registration.
Free if purchased at Sew Much More, others $120 (6hrs.)
Instructor: Danica McCracken
Tue. Jan. 24 & 31, 10:30am - 1:30 pm
Wed. Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Mondays, Feb 13 & 20, 10:30am-1:30pm
Mondays, Mar. 5 & 12, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Wednesdays, April 18 & 25, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesdays, May 8 & 15, 10:30am - 1:30 pm
Designer's Gallery Letterworks
In this hands-on class you will learn all about using your Letterworks software, including the great features and exciting possibilities that make this software so much fun to learn and use. From monogramming, applique, circular text and more, Diane will show you how to make the most of your Letterworks software.
* * * You MUST bring your computer to class with the software loaded.* * *
$60.00 (Free if software purchased at Sew Much More)
Instructor: Diane Null
Wed. Mar. 14, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Baby Lock Evolution/Evolve Feet
Now that you have mastered the basics of your Baby Lock Evolve/ Evolution serger, it's time to learn even more. You will be using the different feet and attachments available and see exactly how they work. You must have previously taken the basic hands-on Evolve/ Evolution training. Students must bring their own serger, cord and foot control, accessories, workbook (if available), pen, scissors and thread. Supply list at registration.
$ 60.00 (Free if Baby Lock purchased at Sew Much More) 3 hrs.
Instructor: Barbara Goldkorn
Tue. Mar. 13, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Seminars
Quilt Tips
Join one of our most popular quilting teachers and pick up some useful, fun and easy techniques to make your quilts even more spectacular! In this lecture demonstration class we'll explore beginner and advanced techniques for curved piecing. And for just the right finishing touch, you'll learn all about mitered binding, square binding and scalloped binding. Cindy is also going to demonstrate how to use the BERNINA stitch regulator. We think it's a revolution in machine quilting!
Fee: $ 10.00 2 hrs.
Instructor: Cindy Bradford
Sat. April 28, 2pm - 4pm
Demystifying Color and Pattern
"How does she put those vibrant colors and patterns together so successfully?" If you've looked at Malka Dubrawsky's fabrics and designs and wondered just that, now is your chance to find out. In this lecture/demonstration Malka will share her process for getting the perfect harmony of color and pattern. She'll cover lots of basics, improvisational piecing and highlights from her book.
Fee: $ 15.00 3 hrs.
Instructor: Malka Dubrawsky
Sat. Feb. 18, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Hands-on Clubs
 BERNINA Club
 Join the fun at our BERNINA Club! We will be exploring a wealth of new patterns and techniques with BERNINA sewing machines and accessories. We'll maximize your creativity and fun while working on our projects together. This is a hands-on program, so bring your BERNINA sewing/embroidery machine. Register early to ensure your space. Supply list available at registration. Meets 6 times per year.
Fee: $25.00 3 hrs
Instructor: Katie Gray
Thurs. Mar. 1, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Fri. Mar. 9, 1pm - 4pm
Tue. May 22, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Thur. May 31, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
 Floriani Club
Take this opportunity to learn all about your Floriani software. We will digitize designs from scratch, create appliques, letters, and in-the-hoop projects. Join us and get the most out of this powerful software tool.
Fee: $25.00 3 hrs
Instructor: Janis Thompson
Wed. Jan. 25, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Thur. Jan. 26, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Sat. Jan 28, 1:30pm-4:30pm
Thur. Mar. 15, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Tue, Mar. 27, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Wed. May 16, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Thurs. May 17, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
 Anita Goodesign Club
Every other month Janis will lead you through a project from the incredible line of designs that have made Anita Goodesign's Diamond Club a favorite among embroiderers. <strong>This is a hands-on club</strong>, so sign up early, as space is limited. Supply list available at registration.
Fee: Free to Diamond & Platinum Club Members, others $25.00 3 hrs
Instructor: Janis Thompson
Wed. Feb. 15, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Tue. Feb. 21, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Thur. April 5, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Wed. April 25, 10:30am - 1:30pm
 BABY LOCK CLUB
Join the fun at our Baby Lock Club! We will be exploring all the latest patterns and techniques which make using your Baby Lock sewing machine and its accessories so much fun. Get the most from your machine while having a great time sewing with friends new and old. This is a hands-on program, so bring your Baby Lock sewing/embroidery machine. Register early to ensure your space. Supply list available at registration. Meets 6 times per year.
Fee: $25.00 3 hrs
Instructor: Katie Gray
Tue. Feb 7, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Tue. Feb 14, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Thur. April 26, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Fri. April 27, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Clubs
Imagine chatting with some of your favorite people, getting inspired and being inspiring! That's what Sew Much More's clubs are all about. When you purchase a machine from Sew Much More you are entitled to a year's free membership in the appropriate club. We have three clubs that you are invited to join: Serger Club, Embroidery Club and Sewing Club. Each is designed to give you a window into the best, most creative and fun projects you can do at home. All the while enjoying the fellowship of like-minded sewing enthusiasts. We want you to get the very best out of your sewing time so join us for one or more of these clubs and let's get inspired together!
Sewing Club
 No matter what brand of machine(s) you own, you're welcome. We always share terrific projects with lots of tips and information and have a wonderful time. This is a demo class, and there will be plenty of 'show & tell' projects. Refreshments and door prizes at all meetings. Meets 6 times a year on the second Thursday of odd-numbered months. Call 452-3166 to register. Join for a year for $24.
Fee: $ 4.00 (Special in-store discounts on club days)
Instructor: Barbara Goldkorn
Thu., March 8, 2012 10:30, 2:30, or 6:30 pm
Thu., May 10, 2012 10:30, 2:30, or 6:30 pm
Thu., Jul 19, 2012 10:30, 2:30, or 6:30 pm
Thu., Sept 13, 2012 10:30, 2:30, or 6:30 pm
EMBROIDERY CLUB
 Our Embroidery Club has been a great success! You're welcome no matter what brand of machine(s) you own. At each meeting we'll share a terrific project with lots of tips and information, and there will be plenty of 'show & tell' opportunities. Call 452-3166 to register. Embroidery Club meets six times a year, on the second Thursday of even numbered months. Join for a year for $24.
Fee: $4.00 (special in-store discounts on club days)
Instructor: Barbara Goldkorn
Thu., February 09, 2012 10:30, 2:30, or 6:30 pm
Thu., April 12, 2012 10:30, 2:30, or 6:30 pm
Thu., June 14, 2012 10:30, 2:30, or 6:30 pm
Thu., Aug. 9, 2012 10:30, 2:30, or 6:30 pm
Thu., Oct. 18, 2012 10:30, 2:30, or 6:30 pm
Thu., Dec. 13, 2012 10:30, 2:30, or 6:30 pm
Serger Club
 All are welcome at Sew Much More's Serger Club, regardless of the brand of serger you own or your skill level. Serger Club focuses on new techniques, new products, hints and great tips. You'll also receive comprehensive instruction sheets for all the projects. Always a fun time, with refreshments and door prizes. Meets four times a year. Call 452-3166 to register. Join for a year for $24.
Fee: $6 (Special in-store discounts on club days) 3 hrs
Instructor: Barbara Goldkorn
Thu., February 23, 2012 10:30, 2:30, or 6:30 pm
Thu., May 24, 2012 10:30, 2:30, or 6:30 pm
Thu., Aug 23, 2012 10:30, 2:30, or 6:30 pm
Thu., Nov 8, 2012 10:30, 2:30, or 6:30 pm
Sewing & Embroidery Club
It's time for double the fun! Once a year we bring together our Sewing and Embroidery club members for an all-out sewing extravaganza. This year is no different. Come enjoy this special holiday club event with friends both old and new. Always a fun time, with refreshments and door prizes. Call (512) 452-3166 to register.
Fee: $4 (Special in-store discounts on club days) 3 hrs
Instructor: Barbara Goldkorn
Thu., December 13, 2012 10:30, 2:30, or 6:30 pm
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