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AAA Sewing and Fabric Sew Fast
Sew Fun
Sew Easy
SERVING THE SOUTH BAY OVER 39 YEARS BABY LOCK · BERNINA · BROTHER · PFAFF · VIKING SINGER · KOALA · HORN · SEBO
CLASS SCHEDULE April — June 2016 Tue — Fri 9:30a to 6:00p Sat — 9:30a to 5:00p Closed Sun & Mon
Sip & Sew Party AND Cutting Edge Social 3 Day Event $149 Before April 15th $179 After April 16th
Sip & Sew Party 2 Day Event $99 Before April 15th $129 After April 16th
Day 1: Embroidery Techniques Day 2: Sewing Techniques
1 Day Event $49
Sip & Sew Party Saturday & Sunday May 14 and 15 Time: 9a—5p both days
Sip & Sew Party Fee includes Lunch, Snacks, Fabric Kit & use of Top of Line Machines! Cutting Edge Social includes Lunch, Snacks and FUN!
Cutting Edge Social Friday May 13 OR Monday May 16
Cutting Edge Social
Register by April 15 for Sip & Sew Party and Receive “Romancing Your Embroidery & Project CD Value $350 Register by April 15 for Cutting Edge Social and Receive Attendee Gift Value $200
2365 Pacific Coast Hwy • Lomita, CA 90717 • (310) 257-1744 www.aaasewingandfabric.com
Machine Basics
Pfaff Basics
Get to know the basic operations of your new Pfaff sewing machine. Instructor: Rita Gomez Baby Lock Serger Learn the basic operation of FEE: $300 (Free for AAA Sewing your new Baby Lock serger. Purchasers) Tues, April 12 (10a—1p) You will learn how to do Baby Lock Wed, May 18 (2p — 5p) starts and stops, turn Brother Basics Thurs, June 23 (6p — 9p) corners, and roll hem. Learn the basics of using your Instructor: Robin Keller new Baby Lock or Brother FEE: $300 (Free for AAA Sewing Pfaff Embroidery sewing machine! Learn how to use your Purchasers ) embroidery machine Instructor: Rita Gomez Overlock Operation FEE: $300 (Free for AAA Sewing Thurs, April 21 (6p - 9p) including hooping and Purchasers) Thurs, May 5 (6p - 9p) customizing your designs. Thurs, April 21 (6p – 9p) Thurs, June 9 (6p - 9p) Instructor: Rita Gomez Tues, May 3 (10a - 1p) FEE: $300 (Free for AAA Sewing Thurs, June 9 (2p — 5p) Cover Stitch Basics Purchasers) (10a - 1p) Thurs, May 19 (6p - 8p) Tues, April 19 Baby Lock/Brother Wed, May 25 (2p — 5p) Thurs, June 30 (6p — 9p) Embroidery BERNINA Basics In this class you will learn features of using your Baby Lock or Brother embroidery machine! Instructor: Rita Gomez FEE: $300 (Free for AAA Sewing Purchasers) Thurs, April 28 (6p - 9p) Tues, May 10 (10a - 1p) Thurs, June 16 (2p — 5p)
Baby Lock Destiny-Ellisimo/Brother Dream-Quattro Join Rita as she teaches you all the exciting features of this wonderful machine. The snowman, camera and tablet will be featured. Instructor: Rita Gomez FEE: $300 (Free for AAA Sewing Purchasers) Tues, May 17 (10a - 1p)
Designed for all BERNINA sewing machines, this class is a must for new owners. Learn what you need to know about the basic operation of your new machine in this informative, fun class. Instructor: Lynn Rose FEE: $300 (Free for AAA Sewing Purchasers) Thurs, April 14 (6p - 9p) Tues, May 10 (2p — 5p) Sat, June 25 (2p — 5p)
BERNINA Embroidery Join Lynn as she teaches you the embroidery machine from the basics of hooping to customizing designs, you’ll discover all you need to get the most from your embroidery system. Instructor: Lynn Rose FEE: $300 (Free for AAA Sewing Purchasers) Sat, April 23 (2p — 5p) Tues, May 17 (2p — 5p)
Cutting Edge Social
Register by April 15 for Cutting Edge Social and Receive Attendee Gift Value $200
Viking Basics Come learn the basics of your new Viking sewing machine. Instructor: Rita Gomez FEE: $300 (Free for AAA Sewing Purchasers) Tues, April 12 (2p – 5p) Wed, May 18 (10a —1p) Thurs, June 9 (6p – 9p)
Viking Embroidery Come join Rita as she shows you the ins and outs of using your new embroidery system. Instructor: Rita Gomez FEE: $300 (Free for AAA Sewing ) Tues, April 19 (2p — 5p) Wed, May 25 (10a – 1p) Thurs, June 16 (6p – 9p)
Viking Epic/Royale Learn all the special and unique features of these machines. Precise positioning, shaping color sorting will be featured. FEE: $300 (Free for AAA Sewing) Tues, April 26 (2p — 5p)
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Enjoy an entire day learning to use Electronic Die Cutting Machines—such as the Brother Scan N’Cut. Design a trendy project start to finish using innovative techniques with cutting edge materials. Learn to cut appliqué embroidery designs, heat transfer vinyl, paper and etch glass in this fun workshop for everyone no matter the craft. All are welcome whether you own a die cutter or want to “try before you buy”! Registration includes Lunch, Snacks, Door Prizes and Loads of Fun!
Friday May 13 OR Monday May 16 10a — 4p Fee: $49
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Club News All About M.E. All About M.E. is actually about YOU and Machine Embroidery! Join us each time as we delve into the wonderful world of machine embroidery. It is a lecture/demo event where a new theme and techniques will be presented each time. Open to any make or brand of embroidery system. Director: Lynn Rose FEE: $89 (prorated) 1st Thursday (4p — 6p)
BabyLock/Brother Club Do you own the amazing Destiny or the Dream machine? How about the Ellisimo or the Quattro machine? Join Salima in this hands on club where you will delve further in learning all the features of these machines. With some modifications, most of the projects can be completed by Ellisimo and Quattro owners. Director: Salima Jaffer FEE: $89 (prorated) 2nd Wednesday (10a —1p)
BBB (Bernina Beyond the Basics)
Viking Club
If you want to use your Viking machine to its full potential, NEW! this is the place to be. We Monthly Foot Club explore techniques, feet, tools and supplies as we work on a We have feet that came with variety of projects. Projects are our machines and others we designed to take advantage of have purchased for our the features available on the wonderful sewing machines. Designer SE and above, but Why not come in and learn what we can use them for and with some modifications most get our creative juices flowing. could be completed on almost Each month we will list the 3-4 any Viking model. feet we will be using. This is a Director: Jacki Breisacher Fee: $89 (prorated) lecture/demo club, but you (2p — 5p) may bring your machine along 2nd Friday if you want. Director: Rita Scan N’Cut Bench Gomez Pillow/Table Runner FEE: $79 for 8 meetings 1st Fri of the Month (2p — 5p) BOM Club We will use the Kimberbell Premier Plus bench pillow patterns different one each month. We Software Club will have the opportunity to Join us as we dive into and use the Brother Scan N’Cut at learn the new hottest embroidery software to hit the a whole new level. There will be fabric kits available for market! Each month we will purchase. There is also the discover new techniques and modules in this hands on club, opportunity to purchase from embroidery, to crystals to embroidery designs as well. Director: Leni Herman monograms, to appliqué. FEE: $109 + Pattern each Director: Rita Gomez month. For AAA Sewing FEE: $89 (prorated) for AAA Purchasers . Club runs from Sewing Purchasers 1st Friday (10a — 1p) Jan—Dec 3rd Saturday (2p - 5p)
Software Inspirations V7 BERNINA Software owners will work through exercises designed to plumb the depths of this amazing program. Bring your laptop to class. Lessons feature Designer Plus level exercises. Editor Plus level owners are welcome, but may not be able to complete all exercises.
This monthly hands on club will explore the wonderful features of these amazing machines. The club will explore built in features, specialized feet and explore with design packs enhancing them with our built in features. Directors: Salima Jaffer & Lynn Rose Director: Lynn Rose FEE: $89 (prorated) FEE: $89 (prorated) 4th Saturday (10a –1p) 1st Saturday (2p — 5p) Please check our website for possible date changes for club meetings.
Viking EPIC Club This is a club to explore the new Viking EPIC machine. We will touch on all the features of this amazing machine including, embroidery sewing and feet. We will explore new techniques that only the EPIC can do! Director: Leni Herman FEE: $89 (prorated) For AAA Sewing Purchasers 3rd Saturday (10a — 1p)
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Classes
Fancy Finished Sundress
This is an easy to make Create your own one of a kind sundress than can be made in bag that is perfect for travel or any size. It can also be worn 30 Degree everyday use. It is large enough as a top with tights or capris as Decorative Pillow to carry an I-Pad or kindle with your child grows. Although it is sleeveless you can add a room for your wallet and Quick and easy accent pillow coordinating T-Shirt so that it for your home. Serger phone. can be worn in cooler weather. techniques include easy serger Instructor: Ellen Kruer I think that once you make one FEE: $45 piecing, blind hem and quick construction. This project only Friday, April 15 (10a – 4p) you will decide it’s so much fun you will want to make at looks complicated. Requires 4 least one more. thread Baby Lock Serger. Butterfly Blooms Instructor: Diane Miller Instructor: Robin Keller FEE: $40 A lovely new approach to a FEE: $40 Wed, April 6 (2p — 5p) strip quilt design. It can be Thursday, April 7 (6p — 9p) made in throw, twin or king. Try using a dark background instead of traditional light. It could also be made in a monochromatic color palate. The units go together in a fast, PSB Designs Workshop efficient way. You will want to make several of these. This workshop is designed for all those who have taken our Instructor: Bonnie Hutchins Pink Sand Beach Design Bags FEE: $40 Thursday, April 14 (2p — 6p) Classes and want a bit of assistance in finishing the projects. Come join Ellen as she Diane’s Amish Style helps you finish your bag. Food Carrier Instructor: Ellen Kruer This handy food carrier can FEE: $45 be made in one four hour Friday, June 17 (10a – 4p) class. It provides a perfect way to transport your Balinesia Table favorite dish to and from a potluck or dinner at a Runner friend’s house. It Is a unique Make this quick and attractive Chopsticks design that allows you to table runner for your next Large and small triangles have both hands free while family event. It is fat quarter weave together in a carrying your food. Choose friendly and easy to assemble. seemingly complex pattern, one of our “food friendly” This pattern may become your but there is no set in or the fabrics to personalize your next go-to gift idea. dreaded Y seams to deal with carrier. Instructor: Bonnie Hutchins here. The blocks go together Instructor: Diane Miller FEE: $35 very quickly and the theme FEE: $40 Wed, May 4 (2p — 5p) would be your choice of Friday, May 20 (10a — 1p) fabric. Instructor: Ellen Kruer Our Class Policy is FEE: $45 on our website Thurs, June 2 (10a — 2p)
Barbados Bag
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Classes
Pop Goes The…..
Fat quarter pop-up fever is sweeping the nation (at least the sewing nation!), so get on the Pop-Up Bandwagon! This cool little pop-up bin is great Happy Hoopers: for taking to classes to corral Spa Neck Wrap your snips and scraps as a The Spa Neck Wrap is Craft N’Cut car trash bin and much handcrafted to provide more. See how fun and easy Software By Floriani aromatherapy when used it is to make one (or several) Come join Salima as she shows hot or cold adapting to your for yourself. They also make you the newest software for body. Learn something new great gifts for all your sewing your automatic cutters like the or refresh your (and non-sewing) friends and Brother Scan N’Cut. This new embellishment skills with family — get a jump on software has the same feel as slotted seams perfectly holiday gifts FTC-U but designed specifically placed horizontally across Instructor: Jacki Breisacher for the automatic cutters. It the back. Show off your FEE: $40 saves and exports artwork to favorite decorative stitch and Wed, April 13 (2p — 5p) the cutters. It has an appliqué texture and a bit of elegance tool for creating appliqué, a tool to your day and finish it off Scan N’Cut for crystals. and much, much with a scented filler and more! you’re ready to curl up with Techniques Class Instructor: Salima Jaffer Come join Lynn for this fun a good book! FEE: $10 After attending the and informative class for your Instructor: Leni Herman class you will receive a $10 Scan N’Cut. In this hands on FEE: $45, Fee includes the AAA Sewing Gift Certificate embroidery design, fabric kit and class, we will cover using the Fri, April 22 (10a - 1p) draw function on fabric to instructions on a CD Fri, April 8 (10a —1p) create our own fabric, cut FMQ Reloaded fabric for appliqué, and cut Take your FMQ to another level templates for crystals. Lynn with new and exciting modern will provide the designs. This designs. Learn how to apply to is strictly a Scan N’Cut borders as well as pieced units. techniques class, not a Remember, it’s not a quilt until software class. it is quilted. Instructor: Lynn Rose Modern Leaves Instructor: Frances Moore Quiet and calm describe this FEE: $40 for AAA Purchasers FEE: $40 leaf pattern from the Modern Plus Lab Fee $7 Sat, June 25 (10a —1p) Quilt Workshop. It is fast Sat, April 23 (10a — 1p) curve sewing using freezer Long May She Wave paper templates. Come Silk Boudoir Pillow How wonderful to celebrate explore the vast design Let’s create a beautiful, our national holidays, fly your possibilities. Leave rested romantic silk boudoir pillow, own quilted version of the flag. and with lots of blocks. while using decorative stitches You will be ready for Memorial Instructor: Frances Moore on your machine. Our Day, the Fourth of July and FEE: $40 grandmothers and greatLabor Day all in one. Like Thurs, May 19 (10a — 1p) grandmothers created theirs Betsy Ross, you can create a by hand, we have our personal symbol of America. machines to make ours. Class This is unique, fast and easy. Fee includes Fabric and Lace. Instructor: Bonnie Instructor: Rita Gomez Hutchins Go to www.aaasewingandfabric.com FEE: $40 FEE: $40 (2p — 6p) Click on the Picture of the Wed, June 15 Butterfly To download designs Wed, May 11 4 (10a — 2p)
Classes Beg. Sewing Series: Invisible Zipper Pillow Flange pillows are very easy to make and add a Garment Sewing decorative touch to your decor. You will be With Knits learning how to install Revolutionize the way you an invisible zipper to sew. With the FITNICE give it that professional System, you build your perfect size pattern once and look. Instructor: Terry Madison use it for all your wardrobe Fee: $45 needs. Begin with Judy Fri, June 24 (10a – 2p) Kessinger’s basic pattern. Perfect your pattern fit while sewing your first top. Finally Tuffet Pin Cushion use your perfected personal Add a cute little jewel to pattern coupled with Judy’s your sewing notions. Pick variation instructions to fabric that makes you create a wardrobe of custom happy—add a button and fit garments. If you are hard you are on your way. Kit to fit or desire a personal needed for the project. fit—this system is for you! Be wise and buy two. Basic Knit Top: These make great gifts! It all begins here. Create your Instructor: Frances Moore personal pattern. In class, FEE: $40 we will measure, draft the Sat, April 30 (10a — 1p) pattern, check the fit, tweak as necessary and use this personal pattern to create your first top. Instructor: Robin Keller (Certified FITNICE System Instructor) Strip Club FEE: $55 Come join our “strip club” Sat, April 9 & 30 (2p—5p) where we will give you a presentation, a pattern, an UFO inspiration and a good Join us for a day of time! This class will feature uninterrupted sewing time. a pattern which uses 2 1/2” Bring your machine, meet your strips of fabric. If you friends, enjoy an afternoon of attend the class, you will sewing, good food and lots of receive the featured laughter! Bring a potluck dish pattern at no charge. to serve four. Class Fee is only $5. Fee: $15 Lecture/Demo. Sunday, April 17 (11a — 4p) Instructor: Ellen Kruer Sunday, June 12 (11a — 4p) Saturday, April 9 (10a —11a) Saturday, June 11 (10a —11a)
Kids Summer Sewing Camp Camp Dates: July 25 — July 29 9:30a—12:30p Instructor: Terry Madison Kids’ Camp is designed for everyone aged 9—teens. This week long camp permits the campers to work at their own pace. They will learn the fundamentals of sewing from fabric selection all the way through the completed project. During the week, they will be constructing a pillowcase, pajama pants, and a cute little purse. Campers will learn sewing basics and make projects they’ll be proud to show their family and friends! Camp concludes with a fashion show on Friday. Camp Fee: Option 1: (Most Popular) $399 which includes 15 hours of sewing camp, fabric, supplies needed for the entire week AND a NE W Sewing Machine that each child gets to take home with them after the camp is finished. In addition a FREE class on how to use the new sewing machine. Option 2: $299 which includes 15 hours of sewing camp, fabric, supplies needed for the entire week.
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Sew Fun
Sew Easy
SERVING THE SOUTH BAY OVER 39 YEARS BABY LOCK · BERNINA · BROTHER · PFAFF · VIKING SINGER · KOALA · HORN · SEBO
CLASS SCHEDULE April — June 2016 Tue — Fri 9:30a to 6:00p Sat — 9:30a to 5:00p Closed Sun & Mon
Sip & Sew Party AND Cutting Edge Social 3 Day Event $149 Before April 15th $179 After April 16th
Sip & Sew Party 2 Day Event $99 Before April 15th $129 After April 16th
Day 1: Embroidery Techniques Day 2: Sewing Techniques
1 Day Event $49
Sip & Sew Party Saturday & Sunday May 14 and 15 Time: 9a—5p both days
Sip & Sew Party Fee includes Lunch, Snacks, Fabric Kit & use of Top of Line Machines! Cutting Edge Social includes Lunch, Snacks and FUN!
Cutting Edge Social Friday May 13 OR Monday May 16
Cutting Edge Social
Register by April 15 for Sip & Sew Party and Receive “Romancing Your Embroidery & Project CD Value $350 Register by April 15 for Cutting Edge Social and Receive Attendee Gift Value $200
2365 Pacific Coast Hwy • Lomita, CA 90717 • (310) 257-1744 www.aaasewingandfabric.com
Machine Basics
Pfaff Basics
Get to know the basic operations of your new Pfaff sewing machine. Instructor: Rita Gomez Baby Lock Serger Learn the basic operation of FEE: $300 (Free for AAA Sewing your new Baby Lock serger. Purchasers) Tues, April 12 (10a—1p) You will learn how to do Baby Lock Wed, May 18 (2p — 5p) starts and stops, turn Brother Basics Thurs, June 23 (6p — 9p) corners, and roll hem. Learn the basics of using your Instructor: Robin Keller new Baby Lock or Brother FEE: $300 (Free for AAA Sewing Pfaff Embroidery sewing machine! Learn how to use your Purchasers ) embroidery machine Instructor: Rita Gomez Overlock Operation FEE: $300 (Free for AAA Sewing Thurs, April 21 (6p - 9p) including hooping and Purchasers) Thurs, May 5 (6p - 9p) customizing your designs. Thurs, April 21 (6p – 9p) Thurs, June 9 (6p - 9p) Instructor: Rita Gomez Tues, May 3 (10a - 1p) FEE: $300 (Free for AAA Sewing Thurs, June 9 (2p — 5p) Cover Stitch Basics Purchasers) (10a - 1p) Thurs, May 19 (6p - 8p) Tues, April 19 Baby Lock/Brother Wed, May 25 (2p — 5p) Thurs, June 30 (6p — 9p) Embroidery BERNINA Basics In this class you will learn features of using your Baby Lock or Brother embroidery machine! Instructor: Rita Gomez FEE: $300 (Free for AAA Sewing Purchasers) Thurs, April 28 (6p - 9p) Tues, May 10 (10a - 1p) Thurs, June 16 (2p — 5p)
Baby Lock Destiny-Ellisimo/Brother Dream-Quattro Join Rita as she teaches you all the exciting features of this wonderful machine. The snowman, camera and tablet will be featured. Instructor: Rita Gomez FEE: $300 (Free for AAA Sewing Purchasers) Tues, May 17 (10a - 1p)
Designed for all BERNINA sewing machines, this class is a must for new owners. Learn what you need to know about the basic operation of your new machine in this informative, fun class. Instructor: Lynn Rose FEE: $300 (Free for AAA Sewing Purchasers) Thurs, April 14 (6p - 9p) Tues, May 10 (2p — 5p) Sat, June 25 (2p — 5p)
BERNINA Embroidery Join Lynn as she teaches you the embroidery machine from the basics of hooping to customizing designs, you’ll discover all you need to get the most from your embroidery system. Instructor: Lynn Rose FEE: $300 (Free for AAA Sewing Purchasers) Sat, April 23 (2p — 5p) Tues, May 17 (2p — 5p)
Cutting Edge Social
Register by April 15 for Cutting Edge Social and Receive Attendee Gift Value $200
Viking Basics Come learn the basics of your new Viking sewing machine. Instructor: Rita Gomez FEE: $300 (Free for AAA Sewing Purchasers) Tues, April 12 (2p – 5p) Wed, May 18 (10a —1p) Thurs, June 9 (6p – 9p)
Viking Embroidery Come join Rita as she shows you the ins and outs of using your new embroidery system. Instructor: Rita Gomez FEE: $300 (Free for AAA Sewing ) Tues, April 19 (2p — 5p) Wed, May 25 (10a – 1p) Thurs, June 16 (6p – 9p)
Viking Epic/Royale Learn all the special and unique features of these machines. Precise positioning, shaping color sorting will be featured. FEE: $300 (Free for AAA Sewing) Tues, April 26 (2p — 5p)
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Enjoy an entire day learning to use Electronic Die Cutting Machines—such as the Brother Scan N’Cut. Design a trendy project start to finish using innovative techniques with cutting edge materials. Learn to cut appliqué embroidery designs, heat transfer vinyl, paper and etch glass in this fun workshop for everyone no matter the craft. All are welcome whether you own a die cutter or want to “try before you buy”! Registration includes Lunch, Snacks, Door Prizes and Loads of Fun!
Friday May 13 OR Monday May 16 10a — 4p Fee: $49
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Club News All About M.E. All About M.E. is actually about YOU and Machine Embroidery! Join us each time as we delve into the wonderful world of machine embroidery. It is a lecture/demo event where a new theme and techniques will be presented each time. Open to any make or brand of embroidery system. Director: Lynn Rose FEE: $89 (prorated) 1st Thursday (4p — 6p)
BabyLock/Brother Club Do you own the amazing Destiny or the Dream machine? How about the Ellisimo or the Quattro machine? Join Salima in this hands on club where you will delve further in learning all the features of these machines. With some modifications, most of the projects can be completed by Ellisimo and Quattro owners. Director: Salima Jaffer FEE: $89 (prorated) 2nd Wednesday (10a —1p)
BBB (Bernina Beyond the Basics)
Viking Club
If you want to use your Viking machine to its full potential, NEW! this is the place to be. We Monthly Foot Club explore techniques, feet, tools and supplies as we work on a We have feet that came with variety of projects. Projects are our machines and others we designed to take advantage of have purchased for our the features available on the wonderful sewing machines. Designer SE and above, but Why not come in and learn what we can use them for and with some modifications most get our creative juices flowing. could be completed on almost Each month we will list the 3-4 any Viking model. feet we will be using. This is a Director: Jacki Breisacher Fee: $89 (prorated) lecture/demo club, but you (2p — 5p) may bring your machine along 2nd Friday if you want. Director: Rita Scan N’Cut Bench Gomez Pillow/Table Runner FEE: $79 for 8 meetings 1st Fri of the Month (2p — 5p) BOM Club We will use the Kimberbell Premier Plus bench pillow patterns different one each month. We Software Club will have the opportunity to Join us as we dive into and use the Brother Scan N’Cut at learn the new hottest embroidery software to hit the a whole new level. There will be fabric kits available for market! Each month we will purchase. There is also the discover new techniques and modules in this hands on club, opportunity to purchase from embroidery, to crystals to embroidery designs as well. Director: Leni Herman monograms, to appliqué. FEE: $109 + Pattern each Director: Rita Gomez month. For AAA Sewing FEE: $89 (prorated) for AAA Purchasers . Club runs from Sewing Purchasers 1st Friday (10a — 1p) Jan—Dec 3rd Saturday (2p - 5p)
Software Inspirations V7 BERNINA Software owners will work through exercises designed to plumb the depths of this amazing program. Bring your laptop to class. Lessons feature Designer Plus level exercises. Editor Plus level owners are welcome, but may not be able to complete all exercises.
This monthly hands on club will explore the wonderful features of these amazing machines. The club will explore built in features, specialized feet and explore with design packs enhancing them with our built in features. Directors: Salima Jaffer & Lynn Rose Director: Lynn Rose FEE: $89 (prorated) FEE: $89 (prorated) 4th Saturday (10a –1p) 1st Saturday (2p — 5p) Please check our website for possible date changes for club meetings.
Viking EPIC Club This is a club to explore the new Viking EPIC machine. We will touch on all the features of this amazing machine including, embroidery sewing and feet. We will explore new techniques that only the EPIC can do! Director: Leni Herman FEE: $89 (prorated) For AAA Sewing Purchasers 3rd Saturday (10a — 1p)
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Classes
Fancy Finished Sundress
This is an easy to make Create your own one of a kind sundress than can be made in bag that is perfect for travel or any size. It can also be worn 30 Degree everyday use. It is large enough as a top with tights or capris as Decorative Pillow to carry an I-Pad or kindle with your child grows. Although it is sleeveless you can add a room for your wallet and Quick and easy accent pillow coordinating T-Shirt so that it for your home. Serger phone. can be worn in cooler weather. techniques include easy serger Instructor: Ellen Kruer I think that once you make one FEE: $45 piecing, blind hem and quick construction. This project only Friday, April 15 (10a – 4p) you will decide it’s so much fun you will want to make at looks complicated. Requires 4 least one more. thread Baby Lock Serger. Butterfly Blooms Instructor: Diane Miller Instructor: Robin Keller FEE: $40 A lovely new approach to a FEE: $40 Wed, April 6 (2p — 5p) strip quilt design. It can be Thursday, April 7 (6p — 9p) made in throw, twin or king. Try using a dark background instead of traditional light. It could also be made in a monochromatic color palate. The units go together in a fast, PSB Designs Workshop efficient way. You will want to make several of these. This workshop is designed for all those who have taken our Instructor: Bonnie Hutchins Pink Sand Beach Design Bags FEE: $40 Thursday, April 14 (2p — 6p) Classes and want a bit of assistance in finishing the projects. Come join Ellen as she Diane’s Amish Style helps you finish your bag. Food Carrier Instructor: Ellen Kruer This handy food carrier can FEE: $45 be made in one four hour Friday, June 17 (10a – 4p) class. It provides a perfect way to transport your Balinesia Table favorite dish to and from a potluck or dinner at a Runner friend’s house. It Is a unique Make this quick and attractive Chopsticks design that allows you to table runner for your next Large and small triangles have both hands free while family event. It is fat quarter weave together in a carrying your food. Choose friendly and easy to assemble. seemingly complex pattern, one of our “food friendly” This pattern may become your but there is no set in or the fabrics to personalize your next go-to gift idea. dreaded Y seams to deal with carrier. Instructor: Bonnie Hutchins here. The blocks go together Instructor: Diane Miller FEE: $35 very quickly and the theme FEE: $40 Wed, May 4 (2p — 5p) would be your choice of Friday, May 20 (10a — 1p) fabric. Instructor: Ellen Kruer Our Class Policy is FEE: $45 on our website Thurs, June 2 (10a — 2p)
Barbados Bag
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Classes
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Fat quarter pop-up fever is sweeping the nation (at least the sewing nation!), so get on the Pop-Up Bandwagon! This cool little pop-up bin is great Happy Hoopers: for taking to classes to corral Spa Neck Wrap your snips and scraps as a The Spa Neck Wrap is Craft N’Cut car trash bin and much handcrafted to provide more. See how fun and easy Software By Floriani aromatherapy when used it is to make one (or several) Come join Salima as she shows hot or cold adapting to your for yourself. They also make you the newest software for body. Learn something new great gifts for all your sewing your automatic cutters like the or refresh your (and non-sewing) friends and Brother Scan N’Cut. This new embellishment skills with family — get a jump on software has the same feel as slotted seams perfectly holiday gifts FTC-U but designed specifically placed horizontally across Instructor: Jacki Breisacher for the automatic cutters. It the back. Show off your FEE: $40 saves and exports artwork to favorite decorative stitch and Wed, April 13 (2p — 5p) the cutters. It has an appliqué texture and a bit of elegance tool for creating appliqué, a tool to your day and finish it off Scan N’Cut for crystals. and much, much with a scented filler and more! you’re ready to curl up with Techniques Class Instructor: Salima Jaffer Come join Lynn for this fun a good book! FEE: $10 After attending the and informative class for your Instructor: Leni Herman class you will receive a $10 Scan N’Cut. In this hands on FEE: $45, Fee includes the AAA Sewing Gift Certificate embroidery design, fabric kit and class, we will cover using the Fri, April 22 (10a - 1p) draw function on fabric to instructions on a CD Fri, April 8 (10a —1p) create our own fabric, cut FMQ Reloaded fabric for appliqué, and cut Take your FMQ to another level templates for crystals. Lynn with new and exciting modern will provide the designs. This designs. Learn how to apply to is strictly a Scan N’Cut borders as well as pieced units. techniques class, not a Remember, it’s not a quilt until software class. it is quilted. Instructor: Lynn Rose Modern Leaves Instructor: Frances Moore Quiet and calm describe this FEE: $40 for AAA Purchasers FEE: $40 leaf pattern from the Modern Plus Lab Fee $7 Sat, June 25 (10a —1p) Quilt Workshop. It is fast Sat, April 23 (10a — 1p) curve sewing using freezer Long May She Wave paper templates. Come Silk Boudoir Pillow How wonderful to celebrate explore the vast design Let’s create a beautiful, our national holidays, fly your possibilities. Leave rested romantic silk boudoir pillow, own quilted version of the flag. and with lots of blocks. while using decorative stitches You will be ready for Memorial Instructor: Frances Moore on your machine. Our Day, the Fourth of July and FEE: $40 grandmothers and greatLabor Day all in one. Like Thurs, May 19 (10a — 1p) grandmothers created theirs Betsy Ross, you can create a by hand, we have our personal symbol of America. machines to make ours. Class This is unique, fast and easy. Fee includes Fabric and Lace. Instructor: Bonnie Instructor: Rita Gomez Hutchins Go to www.aaasewingandfabric.com FEE: $40 FEE: $40 (2p — 6p) Click on the Picture of the Wed, June 15 Butterfly To download designs Wed, May 11 4 (10a — 2p)
Classes Beg. Sewing Series: Invisible Zipper Pillow Flange pillows are very easy to make and add a Garment Sewing decorative touch to your decor. You will be With Knits learning how to install Revolutionize the way you an invisible zipper to sew. With the FITNICE give it that professional System, you build your perfect size pattern once and look. Instructor: Terry Madison use it for all your wardrobe Fee: $45 needs. Begin with Judy Fri, June 24 (10a – 2p) Kessinger’s basic pattern. Perfect your pattern fit while sewing your first top. Finally Tuffet Pin Cushion use your perfected personal Add a cute little jewel to pattern coupled with Judy’s your sewing notions. Pick variation instructions to fabric that makes you create a wardrobe of custom happy—add a button and fit garments. If you are hard you are on your way. Kit to fit or desire a personal needed for the project. fit—this system is for you! Be wise and buy two. Basic Knit Top: These make great gifts! It all begins here. Create your Instructor: Frances Moore personal pattern. In class, FEE: $40 we will measure, draft the Sat, April 30 (10a — 1p) pattern, check the fit, tweak as necessary and use this personal pattern to create your first top. Instructor: Robin Keller (Certified FITNICE System Instructor) Strip Club FEE: $55 Come join our “strip club” Sat, April 9 & 30 (2p—5p) where we will give you a presentation, a pattern, an UFO inspiration and a good Join us for a day of time! This class will feature uninterrupted sewing time. a pattern which uses 2 1/2” Bring your machine, meet your strips of fabric. If you friends, enjoy an afternoon of attend the class, you will sewing, good food and lots of receive the featured laughter! Bring a potluck dish pattern at no charge. to serve four. Class Fee is only $5. Fee: $15 Lecture/Demo. Sunday, April 17 (11a — 4p) Instructor: Ellen Kruer Sunday, June 12 (11a — 4p) Saturday, April 9 (10a —11a) Saturday, June 11 (10a —11a)
Kids Summer Sewing Camp Camp Dates: July 25 — July 29 9:30a—12:30p Instructor: Terry Madison Kids’ Camp is designed for everyone aged 9—teens. This week long camp permits the campers to work at their own pace. They will learn the fundamentals of sewing from fabric selection all the way through the completed project. During the week, they will be constructing a pillowcase, pajama pants, and a cute little purse. Campers will learn sewing basics and make projects they’ll be proud to show their family and friends! Camp concludes with a fashion show on Friday. Camp Fee: Option 1: (Most Popular) $399 which includes 15 hours of sewing camp, fabric, supplies needed for the entire week AND a NE W Sewing Machine that each child gets to take home with them after the camp is finished. In addition a FREE class on how to use the new sewing machine. Option 2: $299 which includes 15 hours of sewing camp, fabric, supplies needed for the entire week.
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