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Sewing Concepts Class Policy

  • Payment must be made in advance to hold your spot in class
  • Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance for refund or store credit
  • Full refund or store credit will be given if we cancel classes
  • Students are to bring their own sewing machine and supplies unless arrangements are made in advance

Classes


Join Darlene for this machine applique Dresden pillow! She has taught this several times through out the years but this is her first time for Sewing Concepts! Can be made for any theme or holiday.

Cost: $ 45.00
This would be a great class for beginning applique or brushing up on your skills using your sewing machine. Choose 1 or both patterns for this class. A cute addition to your home for the holiday season. With the bright colors it is not too scary for the little ones!! Go with different colors for a darker side of Halloween.

Cost: $ 30.00
In this beginning quilting class, you will learn all the steps to complete a versatile 38" X 38" wall hanging made up of 3 classic quilting blocks; the 9 patch, half square triangles, and rail fence.

Cost: $ 99.00
Make a great wall hanging/table topper while learning classic quilting techniques including choosing fabric, accurate cutting, reading a pattern, seaming, quilting, and binding.This class is a great way to learn the basics to begin your quilting journey!

Cost: $ 89.00
Give your Christmas decor the wow factor with these oversized poinsettia blooms.

Cost: $ 199.00
This 2 day seminar is designed for Non Owners to try before you buy. Kelley Chain McKenzie is Janome’s Longarm specialist. She will touch on everything you need to know about Longarm quilting in this two day event. Sewing Concepts offers delivery and set up, as well as classes after the sale. If you are ready to see what a Longarm machine can do for you, sign up today!

Cost: $ 100.00
Join Darlene for more beginning quilting skills. In this class you will learn corner triangles and the correct way to attach borders so they don’t wave! Must have had a basic quilting class for terminology and finishing techniques.

Cost: $ 45.00
Make a quilt with pictures as part of the blocks! Add as few or many as you would like!

Cost: $ 35.00 - $ 44.00
The Spellbound Witch Hat Sewing pattern is a pattern for a quilted, lined, wearable Witch's Hat with an optional sash. It offers three different versions (all included with the pattern): Patchwork Quilted Hat Quilted Hat Non-Quilted, Non Patchwork Hat. Finished size 16 inches Tall x 20 inches Wide

Cost: $ 45.00
Great fun & learn the basic skills of sewing with Linda. Some of the techniques you will be learning are cutting, sewing a straight seam with different widths, making buttonholes, attaching buttons, top stitching, and gathering. You will be making a pillow case, apron, & a pillow cover with buttons.

Cost: $ 105.00
Great fun & learn the basic skills of sewing with Jackie. Some of the techniques you will be learning are cutting, sewing a straight seam with different widths, making buttonholes, attaching buttons, & top stitching,. You will be making a pillow case, apron, & a pocket pillow cover with buttons and an optional handle.

Cost: $ 105.00
This beginner class will introduce you to the sewing machine and all the concepts to complete 3 projects. We will focus on threading the machine, learning and adjusting stitches, seam allowances, reading a pattern, and finishing techniques.

Cost: $ 89.00
Join us for Demo and a Snack Night in Woodstock on Friday May 16th

Cost: $ 5.00
No more cork-phobia! Cork is easy to work with, beautiful, and eco-friendly. This bag by Nautipup Designs from Sallie Tomato is for beginner to intermediate sewists Once you have made one cork bag you will want to make more! In this class you will learn how to sew with cork, how to make a boxed bottom, interior pockets and make a tassel The Mackenzie Bag is a perfect size, with crossbody strap and interior pockets. Its multi- paneled design is ideal for embellishment or for featuring different various combinations of prints and solids in cork. The finished size is 11 ¾” wide, 10 ¼” high and 3 ½” deep

Cost: $ 45.00
Join Martha to make interchangeable straps to match your personality, outfit, or destination!

Cost: $ 25.00
Take the skills learned in Beginning Sewing to the next level! Learn how to insert a zipper, simple quilting, sewing on different materials,and other intermediate sewing skills.

Cost: $ 89.00
Open Sew is the perfect time to finish up those UFO's you have lying around the house. Pack up your sewing machine and unfinished projects and join your fellow sewing buddies!

Cost: $ 20.00
Open Sew is the perfect time to finish up those UFO's you have lying around the house. Pack up your sewing machine and unfinished projects and join your fellow sewing buddies!

Cost: $ 20.00
Add a touch of charm to your table with the Point of View Folded Star Table Topper designed by Plum Easy. The center "point of view" features a focal fabric, surrounded by layers of prairie points in coordinating fabrics. You will enjoy making and displaying this eye-catching table topper for your home. Finishes to approximately 17” in diameter.

Cost: $ 25.00 - $ 65.00
Join us on Saturday June 7, in Carpentersville for a special two-part lecture demo with Sarah Maylath from Checker Distributors.

Cost: $ 5.00
Hands on the Janome Skyline S9 with Kelly

Cost: $ 25.00
The even months Kathy will be teaching a block using Studio 180 rulers. The odd months Kelly will be teaching embroidery techniques for the 3 interchangeable parts for each season.

Cost: $ 120.00
Artistic Digitizer Basics. We will be doing a new technique each month.

Cost: $ FREE
Already have the CM17 but want to learn more? All levels are welcome! You can usually learn a tip or trick for your machine!

Cost: $ 5.00