Tatum

FEBRUARY and MARCH 2011 Classes

Viking Sewing Gallery

21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Inside JoAnn’s

Phoenix, AZ 85050

480-419-7749

vikingphoenix225@earthlink.net

MACHINE NEW-OWNERS CLASSES

If you purchased a sewing machine or serger from a Viking Sewing Gallery anywhere in the USA, your owner’s classes are complimentary. If you did not purchase at our store location, please bring your receipt. (If you obtained it elsewhere—online, garage sale, inheritance, gift, etc., there is a $30.00 fee.)

You are to bring your own machine, its accessories, user’s manual, scissors, and paper and pen for notes to each class. Additional supplies for each class are listed below. Since our class area often gets chilly, you might also want to bring a sweater.

SEWING MACHINE OWNERS

Class 1 - Basics of how to use your sewing machine and its features

Supplies: Good sewing thread.

Mon., Feb. 6 from 5:00-7:00

Wed., Feb. 8 from 5:00-7:00

Fri., Feb. 10 from 2:00-4:00

Tues., Feb. 14 from 11:00-1:00

Sun., Feb. 19 from 2:00-4:00

Fri., Feb. 24 from 11:00-1:00

Mon., Feb. 27 from 5:00-7:00

Tues., Mar. 6 from 6:00-8:00

Fri., Mar. 9 from 5:00-7:00

Mon., Mar. 19 from 5:00-7:00

Sat., Mar. 24 from 10:00-12:00

Tues., Mar. 27 from 6:00-8:00

Class 2—Decorative Stitches & Appliqué on your sewing machine

You will be making a flanged pillow in class, using your decorative stitches and make a sample of machine appliqué.

Supplies: Good all-purpose sewing thread, disappearing fabric marking pen or chalk marker, ½ yard cotton fabric or 2 fat quarters (for the pillow), matching all-purpose sewing thread, sewing pins, and 1 to 6 colors of 40 wt. rayon embroidery thread (for decorative stitching on the pillow).

Tues., Feb. 7 from 6:00-8:00

Mon., Feb. 13 from 5:00-7:00

Fri., Feb. 17 from 1:30-3:30

Tues., Feb. 21 from 11:00-1:00

Sat., Feb. 25 from 10:00-12:00

Sun., Feb. 26 from 2:00-4:00

Tues., Feb. 28 from 6:00-8:00

Wed., Feb. 29 from 5:00-7:00

Fri., Mar. 2 from 1:30-3:30

Mon., Mar. 5 from 5:00-7:00

Tues., March 13 from 6:00-8:00

Fri., Mar. 23 from 5:00-7:00

Mon., Mar. 26 from 5:00-7:00

Sat., Mar. 31 from 10:00-12:00

Class 3—Programming/Memory (Viking Emerald 183/203, Sapphires, and Designers only)

Supplies: Good all-purpose sewing thread

Wed., Feb.15 from 5:00-7:00

Mon., Feb. 20 from 5:00-7:00

Sat., Mar. 3 from 10:00-12:00

Sun., Mar. 4 from 2:00-4:00

Mon., Mar. 12 from 5:00-7:00

Class 3 for Singer Futura and Viking H-Class 500E and 600E only Learn Your Machine’s Embroidery Function

Supplies: Embroidery unit for your machine, USB cable, both hoops that came with your machine, laptop loaded you’re your machine’s software, 3-4 spools of 40-wt. rayon embroidery thread, a bobbin wound with bobbin thread and embroidery scissors

Sat., Feb. 11 from 9:30-11:30

Tues., Mar. 20 from 10:30-1:30

Class 4—Embroidery (Viking Designers only)

Supplies: Embroidery unit, Sampler Book (the one showing embroidery designs that come with your machine), 2-4 colors of 40 wt. embroidery thread, a bobbin filled with embroidery bobbin thread, embroidery scissors, 100 X 100 or 120 X 120 embroidery hoop, and USB stick, embroidery cards, or floppy disks (It depends on which machine you have as to where your designs are stored.)

Wed., Feb. 1 from 2:00-4:00

Sat., Feb. 4 from 1:00-3:00

Tues., Mar. 6 from 12:00-2:00

Sat., Mar. 10 from 10:00-12:00

Class 5—Connectivity (Viking Designer SE, Ruby, and Diamonds only)

Supplies: Embroidery unit, laptop computer, Sampler Book (the one showing embroidery designs that come with your machine), 40 wt. embroidery thread, (2-4 colors), a bobbin filled with embroidery bobbin thread, embroidery scissors, 100 X 100 or 120 X 120 embroidery hoop, USB stick, embroidery cards, or floppy disks (It depends on which machine you have as to where your designs are stored.), and USB cable

Sat., Feb. 18 from 10:00-12:00

Tues., Mar. 13 from 12:00-2:00

Sat., Mar. 17 from 10:00-12:00

SERGER OWNERS

Class 1—Serger Basics: Threading, Tensions, and Maintenance

Supplies: 4 different colors of thread (preferably to correspond with the colors on the tension dials—it can be either sewing thread or serger cone thread)

Thurs., Feb. 9 from 1:00-3:00

Sat., Feb. 11 from 3:00-5:00

Wed., Mar. 7 from 11:00-1:00

Class 2—Decorative Serging, Rolled Hem, and Flatlocking--(Before taking this class, you need to be able to thread your serger, adjust tensions, and change needles from Class 1.)

Supplies: 4 different colors of thread and 1 decorative thread—options: jeans thread, Robison Antron rayon thread, 12-wt. or 30-wt. cotton thread, tatting thread, Pearl Crown Rayon thread, decorative sewing thread

Thurs., Feb. 16 from 1:00-3:00

Sat., Feb. 18 from 2:00-4:00

Wed., Mar. 14 from 11:00-1:00

Class 3—Coverstitch and Chainstitching (Only for sergers with these features)

Supplies: 4 or 5 spools of thread—one for each thread spindle of your serger (preferably to correspond with the colors on the tension dials), all of the extra attachments necessary for coverstitching—look in your manual.

Thurs., Feb. 2 from 1:00-3:00

Sat., Feb. 4 from 10:00-12:00

Thurs., Feb. 23 from 1:00-3:00

Sat., Feb. 25 from 2:00-4:00

Sat., Mar., 10 from 2:00-4:00

Wed., Mar. 21 from 11:00-1:00

SOFTWARE OWNERS

Supplies: Dongle and laptop computer with software loaded

4D™/5D™ Basics, Configure and Organizer

Sun., Feb. 5 from 2:00-4:00

Sun., Mar. 11 from 2:00-4:00

4D™/5D™ Embroidery and 4D™/5D™ Embroidery Extra

Sun., Feb. 12 from 2:00-4:00

Sun., Mar. 18 from 2:00-4:00

Additional software classes—by appointment; please call.

CLUBS and Creative Classes—Participants must have a machine that is in good operating condition, and they must know the basics of how to use it. It is assumed that you have already taken your owner’s classes.

CLUBS (The cost is $5/class.)

Embroidery/Software Club—For Viking Embroidery Machine and 4D/5D™ Software Owners

Thurs., Feb. 9 from 6:00-8:00

How to make your own thread velvet design with 5D™ Software

Thurs., Mar. 1 from 6:00-8:00

Creating Monograms with 4D/5D™ Embroidery Software

Supplies: Dongle and laptop with 4D/5D™ Embroidery Software loaded on it

Thurs., Mar. 1 from 6:00-8:00

Creating Monograms with 4D/5D™ Embroidery Software

Thurs., Mar. 15 from 2:00-4:00 OR

Thurs., Mar. 15 from 6:00-8:00

Compute and Sew—Make a teardrop shaped bag with drawsting top using Gradient Fill on the 5D™ Professional Embroidery Software.

Call or stop by the store in late Feb. or early March for a supply list.

Foot Club Block of the Month Club—If you participate each month, by the end of the year you will have had the opportunity to test drive practically every Viking foot that can be used on your Viking machine. You will also have blocks completed for a beautiful quilt. We previously completed two blocks in 2011. If you need a “catch up” class, we will schedule one later this year.

Learn how to use the Fancy Trim Foot, Chenille Stitching Foot, and Clear 2-3 Embellishment Foot.

Supplies: Fancy Trim Foot, Chenille Stitching Foot, Clear 2-3 Embellishment Foot, Tear-A-Way Light Stabilizer, quilting needle, 9 X 9 square of cotton, approximately 1 yd. each of 4 different trims and cords, 40-wt. rayon embroidery thread, bobbin thread, invisible thread (optional), pictogram pen, seal sealant (Fray Check or Fray Block)

Thurs., Feb. 16 from 6:00-8:00

Learn how to use the Yarn Couching Feet Set

Supplies: Yarn Couching feet Set, quilting needles, 13” X 17” piece of cotton #3, 13” X 17” piece of cotton batting, 9” X 9” piece of scrap cotton, 9” X 9” piece of scrap cotton batting, green yarn, 40-wt. rayon embroidery thread, bobbin thread, invisible thread (optional) pictogram pen

Thurs., Mar. 22 from 6:00-8:00

Keep the World Sewing Club—For owners of any brand sewing machine! We assume that your machine is in good working order and that you know the basics of how to use it. If not, please take an OWNER’s BASICS class first.

Valentine’s Table Runner

Supplies: Sewing pins, dual feed foot, ¾ yd. of cotton backing fabric (the red fabric that is used for some strips and the hearts), ½ yd. of cotton fabric (to be used for some strips and the binding), ¼ yd. (or fat quarter) of two other cotton fabrics (to be used for the remaining strips), all-purpose sewing thread, 1 or 2 sheets of Lite Steam A Seam 2 or other lightweight fusible web, and Warm and Natural (You will need a piece approximately 41” X 15”.) We have these available for you to use, but if you want to use your own, also bring: Rotary cutter, rotary cutting mat, quilter’s ruler

Thurs., Feb. 2 from 6:00-8:00

Folded Star Hot Pad

Supplies: Sewing pins, dual feed foot, Stitch in the Ditch foot, 8” circle of cotton fabric for backing, 8” circle of InsulBright or 2 layers of Warm and Natural cotton batting, four 4” squares of cotton fabric, eight 4’ squares of another cotton fabric, and 16 4” squares of another cotton fabric, 1 pkg. extra wide double fold bias tape, all-purpose sewing thread.

Thurs., Mar 8 from 6:00-8:00

Quilt Block of the Month Club

Make a different block each month while learning a different quilt-piecing technique.

Sun., Mar. 25 from 2:00-4:00

Call or stop by the store for a supply list.

Serger Club

Flatlocked Evening Bag

Thurs., Feb. 23 from 6:00-8:00

Supplies:

Serger and its parts

Sewing machine if you want to bring yours. If not, you may use one of ours.

2 pieces (approximately 10” X 8”) of faux leather (Ultrasuede, Pleather, suede knit or lightweight vinyl)

¼ yd. lining

1—9” or 12” zipper to coordinate with the faux leather

Sewing thread to match the outside

Bobbin filled with sewing thread (only if you are bringing your own machine)

2 spools of cone or sewing thread to match your outside fabric

1 spool of decorative thread (for the flatlocking) Suggested threads from which to choose: RA metallic thread, embroidery thread, Candlelight, Décor 6, Pear Crown Rayon, tatting thread

Ruler

Fabric marking pencil or chalk in a color that will show up on your fabric

Scissors

Rotary cutter (optional)

Cutting mat (optional)

If you want to make a strap, you will need threads that coordinate with your fabric and the flatlocking thread color. You can use the remaining decorative thread, your sewing thread, and your serging thread to make your cording strap. I added some metallic thread to give it a little sparkle.

If you want to put a handle on it, you will need to purchase one to your liking and bring it for attaching.

Neck Roll Pillow ($5)

Thurs., Mar. 29 2:00-4:00 OR

Thurs., Mar. 29 from 6:00-8:00

Supplies: ½ yd. main fabric, ½ yd. contrasting fabric, 4 cones of thread to match contrasting fabric, decorative thread (optional), 1 ¼ yd. cord or rat tail to make piping, 1 1/3 yd. ribbon or cord for drawstring, piping foot, gathering foot, and low loft crib size quilt bat (to fill the pillow)

CREATIVE CLASSES

BEGINNING SEWING—One Yard Apron ($25) Make this apron while learning how to measure, cut, edgestitch, attach rick rack, turn a tube, and make a casing.

Wed., Feb. 22 from 3:15-5:45

Supplies:

1 yard of 45” wide cotton or cotton/polyester blend fabric. (Wash and dry ahead of class to preshrink, and press out wrinkles.)

1 pkg. rick rack (optional)

Thread to match fabric

Sewing machine with foot control, power cord, and extra feet/accessories

Sharp sewing scissors

Rotary cutter (optional)

Seam gauge

Sewing pins

pin cushion or Grabbit

Large safety pin or bodkin

Fasturn (optional)

Left edge topstitching foot (optional)

Quilter’s stitching guide (optional)

Fabric marking pen or chalk marker

HOW TO APPLIQUE IN A HOOP ($20)

Tues., Feb. 28 from 6:00-8:00

Call or stop in at the store for a supply list

OPEN SEW—($5/session) For those who just want to sew with somebody else or who may need a little assistance with a sewing problem. This is not intended to be a private sewing class.

Fri., Feb. 3 from 5:00-7:00

Fri., Feb. 17 from 5:00-7:00

Fri., Mar. 2 from 5:00-7:00

Fri., Mar. 16 from 5:00-7:00

Fri., Mar. 30 from 5:00-7:00

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For detailed information about any of our classes or to obtain a supply list, please stop by our store, phone or e-mail.