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SEW CONTEMPO CLASS SCHEDULE MAY - AUGUST 2014 SEWING CLASSES LEARN TO SEW (#343) Instructor: Ruth Droll This class introduces beginners to the basics of sewing: using the sewing machine, sewing terms, cutting, marking, pressing and using tools and notions. Projects include: placemats, napkins, aprons, and tote bags. Six 3-hour classes. $75 Mondays, Jun 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Jul 7 5:30 – 8:30pm
INTERMEDIATE SEWING – PAJAMA PANTS & PILLOWCASE (#409) Instructor: Ruth Droll Learn basic sewing techniques while constructing a pair of Pajama pants with an elastic waistband. You will learn how to take body measurements, choose your correct pattern size, read a pattern, choose fabric, lay out the pattern and assemble a simple garment. Also, learn a quick technique to make a great looking pillowcase. Prerequisite: Beginning Sewing. Three 3-hour classes. $55 Wednesdays, May 14, 21, 28 9:30am – 12:30pm
BEGINNING SMOCKING (#84) Instructor: Cathy Tiemann Learn the basic smocking stitches on a pleated sample and apply what you learn to a cute little sundress. We will cover how to read smocking plates and designs and apply the information to this first project. You will receive a pleated sample, practice floss, and your dress will be pleated for free. Two 3-hour classes. $65 Mondays, Jul 28, Aug 4 9:30am – 12:30pm
THE SMOCKED BISHOP (#204) Instructor: Cathy Tiemann Come learn how to make a smocked bishop dress. You will be provided with a pattern for an 18” doll. If you would prefer to smock a bishop dress for a child, you will need to purchase a pattern such as the Chery Williams pattern. Two 3-hour classes. $45 Tuesdays, Jul 29, Aug 12 9:30am-12:30pm
HANDY WHO PINCUSHION & NOTIONS HOLDER (#473) Instructor: Joan Wroblewski Learn how to make this adorable sewing buddy. Great for your home sewing room or as a gift for all your sewing or crafting friends. 4-inch scissors fit behind his beak to create his glasses. Joan has “tweeked” the pattern to make it go together more easily. Basic sewing skill required. One 5-hour class. $50. Friday, Jun 20 10am-3:30pm
QUILTING CLASSES LEARN TO QUILT (#10) Instructor: Sharon Smith This very popular beginning level quilt-making class is for those just learning to quilt or refreshing their skills. We will explore color, fabric selection, rotary cutting, machine piecing, binding, quilt care and more. During this six week course you will make a nine-block sampler lap quilt; however, instructions are provided for those who wish to enlarge their quilt. Six 2-1/2 hour classes. $85 (includes pattern book.) Mondays, Jun 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Jul 7 6 – 8:30pm
INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE APPLIQUE (#433) Instructor: Liza Harrison Create a beautiful little quilt as you learn the basics of machine appliqué. This quick and easy method uses fusible web and raw edge appliqué. You will learn several stitching options as well as lots of tips and techniques to make machine appliqué fast and fun. Be sure to get a supply list when you sign up. Check out the sample at Sew Contempo for help with choosing your fabric colors. One 7-hour class. $48 Thursday, Jun 5 10am-5pm
LOLLYPOP TREES QUILT (#475) Instructor: Liza Harrison If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to machine applique, this is the perfect quilt! It’s bright and fun and very scrappy. You can use lots of those multi-colored Kaffe Fassett fabrics, or it’s a great way to use up tons of scraps from your own stash! Be sure to pick up a supply list when you sign up. Four 7-hour classes. $85. Saturdays, May 31, Jun 7, Jul 26, Aug 30 10am – 5pm
www.sewcontempo.com 281-333-5322 18203 Egret Bay Blvd, Houston, Tx 77058
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SEW CONTEMPO CLASS SCHEDULE MAY - AUGUST 2014 CRANBERRY CHUTNEY (#493) Instructor: Tonda Helm Have fun slicing and dicing and then reassembling this fun quilt. One 4-1/2 hour class. $45 Saturday, Aug 2 12:30 - 5pm
INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE QUILTING (#376) Instructor: Liza Harrison Learn to quilt your own quilts on your conventional sewing machine. This class introduces beginners to the basics of machine quilting, including setting up your machine and preparing your quilt top. You will also learn several simple free motion designs that build upon each other to create a beautiful custom look for your quilts. One 5-hour class. $55 Thursday, Jul 17 10am – 3pm
MACHINE EMBROIDERY CLASSES
THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX WITH MACHINE EMBROIDERY (#477) Instructor: Chis Klun Ever had a hard time deciding on what color to use or what to even embroider on for a gift? You want your finished product to be fantastic and like no other! Let me help you to think outside the box…I will help you realize a new potential for embroidery and realize there are very few limits. One 2-hour class. $35 Monday, May 19 9:30-11:30am OR Thursday, Aug 14 9:30-11:30am
DON’T BE INTIMIDATED…MACHINE EMBROIDERY WITH CONFIDENCE (#494) Instructor: Kathy Mooney This is the What, When & Why on machine embroidery basics. Kathy will cover needle types and sizes and when to use them; different types of materials that can be used; types of stabilizers, backings and toppers as well as hooping placement. This is a basic embroidery class for beginners. It is not machine specific. Please note: This is not a machine guide class. Kathy will not be able to show you how to use your machine. Lecture/Demo. One 4-hour class. $45 Saturday, Jun 28 10am – 2pm
SOFTWARE CLASSES
BEGINNING COMPUTER (#346) Instructor: Penny Muncaster-Jewell This class focuses on how to use your computer. If you have computer embroidery software (such as Artista, PE-Design, BES, or Viking software) this is the class for you. Please take this before attending the other embroidery software class. You will learn how to find designs, load them onto your computer and write them to a USB stick to take designs to your machines or how to write design to the reader/writer box. You will also learn how to organize your designs and pictures using the Windows Explorer; create folders, and dragging and dropping files; how to create shortcuts for your favorite software; and how to scan images and save them for use with your embroidery software. One 4-hour class. $40 Tuesday, May 6 1-5pm OR Saturday, Aug 2 10am - 2pm
SPLITTING AND ALIGNMENT (#297) Instructor: Penny Muncaster-Jewell In this class Penny shows how to create embroidery designs that are too big for your hoop, so that they sew out perfectly! First you will see how the stitch out goes - that’s when you really get it! Next Penny shows how to create the whole thing, and then how to split it and add in the alignment lines to help it go back together. Penny uses PE-Design to show this, but this technique can be used in most embroidery/digitizing software. This is not a hands-on class but samples will be provided for you to try this at home. One 4-hour class. $40. Saturday, May 3 1-5pm OR Tuesday, Aug 19 10am-2pm
CREATE YOUR OWN CUTWORK DESIGNS (#382) Instructor: Penny Muncaster-Jewell This is a hands-on software class, showing you how to create cutwork designs in PE-Design software. Many great ideas for doing other digitized designs. Learn how to create a plan and then follow it. Learn how to add Richlieu bars and other accents such as wing needle work and manual punch outlines to make your cutwork spectacular. You will also get a free cutwork design in this class. Also, how to use the new cutwork blades now available for many sewing machines. One 4-hour class. $40. Friday, Jun 13 10am-2pm OR Friday, Jul 18 10am – 2pm
www.sewcontempo.com 281-333-5322 18203 Egret Bay Blvd, Houston, Tx 77058
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SEW CONTEMPO CLASS SCHEDULE MAY - AUGUST 2014 APPLIQUÉ THE PENNY WAY! (#311) Instructor Penny Muncaster-Jewell This is a hands-on software class, showing you how to create appliqué designs in PE-Design software. Several different approaches will be shown as well as how to convert an existing design to incorporate appliqué. You will need to bring your laptop with your PE-Design loaded and a working mouse if you prefer to use one. One 4-hour class. $40 Friday, Jun 20 10am-2pm
OTHER CLASSES SCAN n CUT PROJECT CLASSES Instructor: Sharon Smith Come learn different features of your machine while working on a project. Each month will be a different project. Hours for class vary depending on project. Kit fees may apply depending on project. Class fee $25. Fabric Cutting (Applique): Thursday, May 22 6-9pm OR Saturday, May 24 10am -1pm (#495) Vinyl Projects (kit fee $10): Thursday, Jun 19 6-8pm OR Saturday, Jun 21 10am-12pm (#496) Fabric Cutting (Quilt Blocks): Thursday, Jul 24 6-9pm OR Saturday, Jul 26 10am-1pm (#497) Using Deep Cut Blade/SNC Canvas Website: Thursday, Aug 14 6-9pm OR Saturday, Aug 16 10am-1pm (#498)
www.sewcontempo.com 281-333-5322 18203 Egret Bay Blvd, Houston, Tx 77058
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SEW CONTEMPO CLASS SCHEDULE MAY - AUGUST 2014 MACHINE/SOFTWARE GUIDE CLASSES In these classes you will learn everything about how to use your new machine or software to its fullest potential! (Free with machine or software purchased at Sew Contempo, otherwise $25 per-hour, unless noted differently)
BERNINA GUIDE CLASSES 780/830/880 (Two 6-hour classes) (#404) Friday/Saturday, Aug 22, 23 10am-4pm BERNINA Sewing Guide Classes (Two 4-hour classes) (#499) For all current BERNINA models except for 780/830/880 Wednesdays, Jun 4, 11 5-9pm 560/580/750 Embroidery (One 4-hour class) (#465) Note: if you have the embroidery unit for these machines, you will need to sign up for this class separate from sewing guide class above. Wednesday, Jun 18 5-9pm
ARTISTA SOFTWARE GUIDE CLASSES Artista Designer Plus/Editor Plus (Four 3-hour classes) (#19) Wednesdays, Aug 20, 27, Sept 3, 10 10am-1pm
SERGER GUIDE CLASSES All Bernina/Brother/Elna Sergers (#431) (4-thread sergers – Two 3-hour classes; 5-thread sergers – Three 3hour classes) Wednesdays, Aug 20, 27, Sep 3 (5-thread sergers only) 6-9pm
BROTHER GUIDE CLASSES 6000/6700/6750 (Four 4-hour classes) (#351) Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 28, Jun 4 12-4pm OR Wednesdays, Jul 9, 16, 23, 30 5-9pm NX2000/VQ3000/VQ2400 (Two 3-hour classes) (#483) Thursdays, May 8, 15 5-8pm OR Fridays, Jul 11, 18, 10am-1pm OR Thursdays, Aug 21, 28 5-8pm 1500/2800/4750/5100/2200/6200 (Three 4-hour classes) (#484) Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 28 5-9pm OR Wednesdays, Jun 25, Jul 2, 9 12-4pm OR Wednesdays, Aug 13, 20, 27 5-9pm 1250/950/780/SB7500 (Two 3-hour classes, 780 attends 1st class only) (#290) Fridays, May 30, Jun 6 10am-1pm OR Tuesdays, Jul 22, 29 5-8pm NS80/NS85e/NX250/SB4138/NX570Q/NX450Q (One 4-hour class) (#485) Thursday, May 15 5-9pm OR Thursday, Jul 24 1-5pm PR1000 (One 5-hour class) (#435) Thursday, May 22 10am-3pm PR650 (One 5-hour class) (#436) Thursday, May 29 10am-3pm
BROTHER SOFTWARE GUIDE CLASSES BROTHER BES EMBROIDERY LETTERING SYSTEM (#288) Instructor: Penny Muncaster-Jewell This is a class focused on how to use your BES (Brother Embroidery Lettering System). You will learn how to find and bring in existing designs (any format.) You will also learn how to use the many features of the BES software. You will be amazed at what this software can do! It is way more than a lettering system- you get lots of free built in designs that can be used in a variety of ways. One 4-hour class. Free with purchase of software from Sew Contempo. Friday, May 9 10am - 2pm OR Friday, Jul 11 10am - 2pm OR Friday, Aug 15 10am – 2pm
BROTHER PE DESIGN NEXT SOFTWARE (#317) Instructor: Penny Muncaster-Jewell Come and learn how to use your PE-Design software in these hands-on classes. This 2-part class will focus on reusing and manipulating existing designs by adding text, re-sizing, rotating, flipping, etc. in the first session. In the second session we will explore the auto-digitizing aspects of PE-Design (autopunch, photostitch, and design center) and then the tools available for creating designs from scratch. Great tips for getting better results. This class will help jump start you in using your PED Next! NOTE: It is strongly recommended if you have difficulty in using your computer (such as navigating to find a design), that you take the Beginning Computer Class before attending this class. Two 4-hour classes. Free with purchase of software from Sew Contempo. Saturdays, May 10, 17 1-5pm OR Saturdays, Jun 14, 21 1-5pm OR Tuesdays, Jul 15, 22 10am - 2pm OR Saturdays, Aug 9, 16 1-5pm
www.sewcontempo.com 281-333-5322 18203 Egret Bay Blvd, Houston, Tx 77058
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SEW CONTEMPO CLASS SCHEDULE MAY - AUGUST 2014 BROTHER PE DESIGN PLUS SOFTWARE (#362) Instructor: Penny Muncaster-Jewell Come and learn how to use your PE-Design Plus software in this hands-on class. This class will focus on reusing and manipulating existing designs, by adding text, resizing, rotating flipping, etc.. We will explore the auto-digitizing aspects of PE-Design Plus (autopunch and photostitch) This class will help jump start you in using your PED Plus! NOTE: It is strongly recommended if you have difficulty in using your computer (such as navigating to find a design) that you take the Beginning Computer Class before attending this class. One 4-hour class. Free with purchase of software from Sew Contempo. Friday, May 16 10am-2pm OR Saturday, Jul 19 1- 5pm OR Tuesday, Aug 26 10am – 2pm
CLUBS/EVENTS Our clubs are a great way to learn a new technique or pattern as well as join other sewers for a few hours of fellowship! Bring your projects to show off and see what others are working on...lots of great ideas and inspiration! Clubs are not machine specific unless otherwise noted. Special events are non-refundable unless we are able to fill your spot prior to the event.
BERNINA SOFTWARE SAMPLER CLUB (#309) If you have Bernina Embroidery Software V6 or V7, this class is for you. From beginner on up, this is a great opportunity to expand your knowledge of the software at any skill level. This hands-on class will meet once a month. You will receive a CD of the lesson with the project information. $10.00/session or $55.00/year. Fridays, May 9, Jun 13, Aug 15 10am–12pm (No club in July)
CRABAPPLE HILL HAND EMBROIDERY CLUB (#387) Do you enjoy hand embroidery? Come join us each month and work on a project of your choosing. New to hand embroidery? Tonda Helm will be available to help you with any instruction. We carry several hand embroidery patterns as well if you need a new project to work on. $40/year. Saturdays, May 10, Jun 14, Jul 12, Aug 9 1-3pm
FLORIANI SOFTWARE CLUB (#450) Do you own the Floriani Total Control Professional or Floriani Embroidery Suite Software? If so, join us in this club that will help you learn to use your software while working on a project. You will bring your laptop with your software loaded. $10 per month. Thursdays, May 8, Jun 12, Jul 10, Aug 14 10am – 1pm
PE DESIGN CLUB (#3) This club is a lecture/demo of new techniques/ideas for using your PE Design software to its fullest! $35/year. Saturdays, May 17, Jun 21, Jul 19, Aug 16 10am-12pm
BUCK-A-BLOCK (#420) Come join in this block-of-the-month club where each month’s block is only $1! How it works: sign up for a meeting time, come to the meeting at your time and pay only $1 each month. If you can’t make your meeting time, pay only $3 for your block that month. Meeting times: 1st Saturday of each month @ 10am or 11:30am May 3, Jun 7(pick-up only; no meeting), Jul 5, Aug 2 1st Tuesday following the 1st Saturday @ 10am May 6, Jun 10, Jul 8, Aug 5
LAKEVIEW QUILT GUILD BEE Meets 1st Monday of each month at Sew Contempo. Contact Lakeview Quilt Guild for more information. May 5, Jun 2, Jul 7, Aug 4 9:30am – 12pm
SIT & STITCH Come bring your own project and join others for a day of sewing away from the hustle & bustle of life! Come and stay as long as you can. Free to attend – must bring your own tools, machine, etc. May 6, 13, 20, 27 9:30am – 5pm Jun 3, 10, 17, 24 9:30am – 5pm (10th starts at 11am) Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 9:30am – 5pm Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 9:30am – 5pm
SCISSOR SHARPENING Jim from Texas Edge Scissor Sharpening will be here to sharpen scissors. Can drop off items any time and he will pick them on the following days. May 6 10am – 2pm Jun 3 10am – 2pm Jul 1 10am – 2pm Aug 5 10am – 2pm
www.sewcontempo.com 281-333-5322 18203 Egret Bay Blvd, Houston, Tx 77058
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SEW CONTEMPO CLASS SCHEDULE MAY - AUGUST 2014 CLASS/EVENT POLICIES RESERVATIONS You must pre-register for all classes. Classes are reserved on a first-come basis. Only payment in full of a class will reserve a spot in the class for you. You may call the store and register for classes over the phone with a credit card or come into the store to register in person. It helps the classes make if you sign up as early as possible. MAGIC NUMBERS We will cancel a class if less than the minimum number of students required is not met five (5) days prior to the beginning of class. If we must cancel, you can choose to either: (a) receive a refund of your class fee, (b) apply the amount towards another class, or (c) receive a store credit. REFUNDS Your class fee is refundable or transferable up to seven (7) days prior to the first time the class meets. No refunds on special events unless we are able to fill your spot prior to day of event. SUPPLIES We would appreciate it if you purchase your class supplies from Sew Contempo. To encourage this, we offer a 15% discount on class supplies. This discount remains valid as long as the class is meeting. Please ask for your class supply list when registering for classes. VISITORS/CHILDREN/CELL PHONES Please do not bring visitors or children (under 18) to class. As a courtesy to the teacher and the other students in class, please keep your cell phone off or put it on vibrate. You may always give the store number to anyone needing to reach you in case of emergency. MARK YOUR CALENDARS Make note on your calendars of all classes you signed up for. It is at the teacher’s discretion whether they make a reminder call prior to class. If there is a change or the class is cancelled, we will make every attempt to contact you. EQUIPMENT Most sewing/quilting classes require a sewing machine. Please make sure your machine is in good working order and you are familiar with the machine prior to class. Remember to bring your power cord, foot control, accessories, and owner’s manual. We do offer machine rentals if you can’t bring a machine to class. Please inquire when registering for class. For software/guide classes requiring a laptop, please be familiar with your laptop and have the required class software loaded and functioning prior to classes. Remember your power cord and security device (dongle) if needed to run the software. BE ON-TIME Classes will start promptly – please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to class to set up and be ready to go when class starts.
Lots of policies, but this helps to make the classes more enjoyable to the students and the teachers. We look forward to seeing you in class!
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INTERMEDIATE SEWING – PAJAMA PANTS & PILLOWCASE (#409) Instructor: Ruth Droll Learn basic sewing techniques while constructing a pair of Pajama pants with an elastic waistband. You will learn how to take body measurements, choose your correct pattern size, read a pattern, choose fabric, lay out the pattern and assemble a simple garment. Also, learn a quick technique to make a great looking pillowcase. Prerequisite: Beginning Sewing. Three 3-hour classes. $55 Wednesdays, May 14, 21, 28 9:30am – 12:30pm
BEGINNING SMOCKING (#84) Instructor: Cathy Tiemann Learn the basic smocking stitches on a pleated sample and apply what you learn to a cute little sundress. We will cover how to read smocking plates and designs and apply the information to this first project. You will receive a pleated sample, practice floss, and your dress will be pleated for free. Two 3-hour classes. $65 Mondays, Jul 28, Aug 4 9:30am – 12:30pm
THE SMOCKED BISHOP (#204) Instructor: Cathy Tiemann Come learn how to make a smocked bishop dress. You will be provided with a pattern for an 18” doll. If you would prefer to smock a bishop dress for a child, you will need to purchase a pattern such as the Chery Williams pattern. Two 3-hour classes. $45 Tuesdays, Jul 29, Aug 12 9:30am-12:30pm
HANDY WHO PINCUSHION & NOTIONS HOLDER (#473) Instructor: Joan Wroblewski Learn how to make this adorable sewing buddy. Great for your home sewing room or as a gift for all your sewing or crafting friends. 4-inch scissors fit behind his beak to create his glasses. Joan has “tweeked” the pattern to make it go together more easily. Basic sewing skill required. One 5-hour class. $50. Friday, Jun 20 10am-3:30pm
QUILTING CLASSES LEARN TO QUILT (#10) Instructor: Sharon Smith This very popular beginning level quilt-making class is for those just learning to quilt or refreshing their skills. We will explore color, fabric selection, rotary cutting, machine piecing, binding, quilt care and more. During this six week course you will make a nine-block sampler lap quilt; however, instructions are provided for those who wish to enlarge their quilt. Six 2-1/2 hour classes. $85 (includes pattern book.) Mondays, Jun 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Jul 7 6 – 8:30pm
INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE APPLIQUE (#433) Instructor: Liza Harrison Create a beautiful little quilt as you learn the basics of machine appliqué. This quick and easy method uses fusible web and raw edge appliqué. You will learn several stitching options as well as lots of tips and techniques to make machine appliqué fast and fun. Be sure to get a supply list when you sign up. Check out the sample at Sew Contempo for help with choosing your fabric colors. One 7-hour class. $48 Thursday, Jun 5 10am-5pm
LOLLYPOP TREES QUILT (#475) Instructor: Liza Harrison If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to machine applique, this is the perfect quilt! It’s bright and fun and very scrappy. You can use lots of those multi-colored Kaffe Fassett fabrics, or it’s a great way to use up tons of scraps from your own stash! Be sure to pick up a supply list when you sign up. Four 7-hour classes. $85. Saturdays, May 31, Jun 7, Jul 26, Aug 30 10am – 5pm
www.sewcontempo.com 281-333-5322 18203 Egret Bay Blvd, Houston, Tx 77058
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SEW CONTEMPO CLASS SCHEDULE MAY - AUGUST 2014 CRANBERRY CHUTNEY (#493) Instructor: Tonda Helm Have fun slicing and dicing and then reassembling this fun quilt. One 4-1/2 hour class. $45 Saturday, Aug 2 12:30 - 5pm
INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE QUILTING (#376) Instructor: Liza Harrison Learn to quilt your own quilts on your conventional sewing machine. This class introduces beginners to the basics of machine quilting, including setting up your machine and preparing your quilt top. You will also learn several simple free motion designs that build upon each other to create a beautiful custom look for your quilts. One 5-hour class. $55 Thursday, Jul 17 10am – 3pm
MACHINE EMBROIDERY CLASSES
THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX WITH MACHINE EMBROIDERY (#477) Instructor: Chis Klun Ever had a hard time deciding on what color to use or what to even embroider on for a gift? You want your finished product to be fantastic and like no other! Let me help you to think outside the box…I will help you realize a new potential for embroidery and realize there are very few limits. One 2-hour class. $35 Monday, May 19 9:30-11:30am OR Thursday, Aug 14 9:30-11:30am
DON’T BE INTIMIDATED…MACHINE EMBROIDERY WITH CONFIDENCE (#494) Instructor: Kathy Mooney This is the What, When & Why on machine embroidery basics. Kathy will cover needle types and sizes and when to use them; different types of materials that can be used; types of stabilizers, backings and toppers as well as hooping placement. This is a basic embroidery class for beginners. It is not machine specific. Please note: This is not a machine guide class. Kathy will not be able to show you how to use your machine. Lecture/Demo. One 4-hour class. $45 Saturday, Jun 28 10am – 2pm
SOFTWARE CLASSES
BEGINNING COMPUTER (#346) Instructor: Penny Muncaster-Jewell This class focuses on how to use your computer. If you have computer embroidery software (such as Artista, PE-Design, BES, or Viking software) this is the class for you. Please take this before attending the other embroidery software class. You will learn how to find designs, load them onto your computer and write them to a USB stick to take designs to your machines or how to write design to the reader/writer box. You will also learn how to organize your designs and pictures using the Windows Explorer; create folders, and dragging and dropping files; how to create shortcuts for your favorite software; and how to scan images and save them for use with your embroidery software. One 4-hour class. $40 Tuesday, May 6 1-5pm OR Saturday, Aug 2 10am - 2pm
SPLITTING AND ALIGNMENT (#297) Instructor: Penny Muncaster-Jewell In this class Penny shows how to create embroidery designs that are too big for your hoop, so that they sew out perfectly! First you will see how the stitch out goes - that’s when you really get it! Next Penny shows how to create the whole thing, and then how to split it and add in the alignment lines to help it go back together. Penny uses PE-Design to show this, but this technique can be used in most embroidery/digitizing software. This is not a hands-on class but samples will be provided for you to try this at home. One 4-hour class. $40. Saturday, May 3 1-5pm OR Tuesday, Aug 19 10am-2pm
CREATE YOUR OWN CUTWORK DESIGNS (#382) Instructor: Penny Muncaster-Jewell This is a hands-on software class, showing you how to create cutwork designs in PE-Design software. Many great ideas for doing other digitized designs. Learn how to create a plan and then follow it. Learn how to add Richlieu bars and other accents such as wing needle work and manual punch outlines to make your cutwork spectacular. You will also get a free cutwork design in this class. Also, how to use the new cutwork blades now available for many sewing machines. One 4-hour class. $40. Friday, Jun 13 10am-2pm OR Friday, Jul 18 10am – 2pm
www.sewcontempo.com 281-333-5322 18203 Egret Bay Blvd, Houston, Tx 77058
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SEW CONTEMPO CLASS SCHEDULE MAY - AUGUST 2014 APPLIQUÉ THE PENNY WAY! (#311) Instructor Penny Muncaster-Jewell This is a hands-on software class, showing you how to create appliqué designs in PE-Design software. Several different approaches will be shown as well as how to convert an existing design to incorporate appliqué. You will need to bring your laptop with your PE-Design loaded and a working mouse if you prefer to use one. One 4-hour class. $40 Friday, Jun 20 10am-2pm
OTHER CLASSES SCAN n CUT PROJECT CLASSES Instructor: Sharon Smith Come learn different features of your machine while working on a project. Each month will be a different project. Hours for class vary depending on project. Kit fees may apply depending on project. Class fee $25. Fabric Cutting (Applique): Thursday, May 22 6-9pm OR Saturday, May 24 10am -1pm (#495) Vinyl Projects (kit fee $10): Thursday, Jun 19 6-8pm OR Saturday, Jun 21 10am-12pm (#496) Fabric Cutting (Quilt Blocks): Thursday, Jul 24 6-9pm OR Saturday, Jul 26 10am-1pm (#497) Using Deep Cut Blade/SNC Canvas Website: Thursday, Aug 14 6-9pm OR Saturday, Aug 16 10am-1pm (#498)
www.sewcontempo.com 281-333-5322 18203 Egret Bay Blvd, Houston, Tx 77058
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SEW CONTEMPO CLASS SCHEDULE MAY - AUGUST 2014 MACHINE/SOFTWARE GUIDE CLASSES In these classes you will learn everything about how to use your new machine or software to its fullest potential! (Free with machine or software purchased at Sew Contempo, otherwise $25 per-hour, unless noted differently)
BERNINA GUIDE CLASSES 780/830/880 (Two 6-hour classes) (#404) Friday/Saturday, Aug 22, 23 10am-4pm BERNINA Sewing Guide Classes (Two 4-hour classes) (#499) For all current BERNINA models except for 780/830/880 Wednesdays, Jun 4, 11 5-9pm 560/580/750 Embroidery (One 4-hour class) (#465) Note: if you have the embroidery unit for these machines, you will need to sign up for this class separate from sewing guide class above. Wednesday, Jun 18 5-9pm
ARTISTA SOFTWARE GUIDE CLASSES Artista Designer Plus/Editor Plus (Four 3-hour classes) (#19) Wednesdays, Aug 20, 27, Sept 3, 10 10am-1pm
SERGER GUIDE CLASSES All Bernina/Brother/Elna Sergers (#431) (4-thread sergers – Two 3-hour classes; 5-thread sergers – Three 3hour classes) Wednesdays, Aug 20, 27, Sep 3 (5-thread sergers only) 6-9pm
BROTHER GUIDE CLASSES 6000/6700/6750 (Four 4-hour classes) (#351) Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 28, Jun 4 12-4pm OR Wednesdays, Jul 9, 16, 23, 30 5-9pm NX2000/VQ3000/VQ2400 (Two 3-hour classes) (#483) Thursdays, May 8, 15 5-8pm OR Fridays, Jul 11, 18, 10am-1pm OR Thursdays, Aug 21, 28 5-8pm 1500/2800/4750/5100/2200/6200 (Three 4-hour classes) (#484) Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 28 5-9pm OR Wednesdays, Jun 25, Jul 2, 9 12-4pm OR Wednesdays, Aug 13, 20, 27 5-9pm 1250/950/780/SB7500 (Two 3-hour classes, 780 attends 1st class only) (#290) Fridays, May 30, Jun 6 10am-1pm OR Tuesdays, Jul 22, 29 5-8pm NS80/NS85e/NX250/SB4138/NX570Q/NX450Q (One 4-hour class) (#485) Thursday, May 15 5-9pm OR Thursday, Jul 24 1-5pm PR1000 (One 5-hour class) (#435) Thursday, May 22 10am-3pm PR650 (One 5-hour class) (#436) Thursday, May 29 10am-3pm
BROTHER SOFTWARE GUIDE CLASSES BROTHER BES EMBROIDERY LETTERING SYSTEM (#288) Instructor: Penny Muncaster-Jewell This is a class focused on how to use your BES (Brother Embroidery Lettering System). You will learn how to find and bring in existing designs (any format.) You will also learn how to use the many features of the BES software. You will be amazed at what this software can do! It is way more than a lettering system- you get lots of free built in designs that can be used in a variety of ways. One 4-hour class. Free with purchase of software from Sew Contempo. Friday, May 9 10am - 2pm OR Friday, Jul 11 10am - 2pm OR Friday, Aug 15 10am – 2pm
BROTHER PE DESIGN NEXT SOFTWARE (#317) Instructor: Penny Muncaster-Jewell Come and learn how to use your PE-Design software in these hands-on classes. This 2-part class will focus on reusing and manipulating existing designs by adding text, re-sizing, rotating, flipping, etc. in the first session. In the second session we will explore the auto-digitizing aspects of PE-Design (autopunch, photostitch, and design center) and then the tools available for creating designs from scratch. Great tips for getting better results. This class will help jump start you in using your PED Next! NOTE: It is strongly recommended if you have difficulty in using your computer (such as navigating to find a design), that you take the Beginning Computer Class before attending this class. Two 4-hour classes. Free with purchase of software from Sew Contempo. Saturdays, May 10, 17 1-5pm OR Saturdays, Jun 14, 21 1-5pm OR Tuesdays, Jul 15, 22 10am - 2pm OR Saturdays, Aug 9, 16 1-5pm
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SEW CONTEMPO CLASS SCHEDULE MAY - AUGUST 2014 BROTHER PE DESIGN PLUS SOFTWARE (#362) Instructor: Penny Muncaster-Jewell Come and learn how to use your PE-Design Plus software in this hands-on class. This class will focus on reusing and manipulating existing designs, by adding text, resizing, rotating flipping, etc.. We will explore the auto-digitizing aspects of PE-Design Plus (autopunch and photostitch) This class will help jump start you in using your PED Plus! NOTE: It is strongly recommended if you have difficulty in using your computer (such as navigating to find a design) that you take the Beginning Computer Class before attending this class. One 4-hour class. Free with purchase of software from Sew Contempo. Friday, May 16 10am-2pm OR Saturday, Jul 19 1- 5pm OR Tuesday, Aug 26 10am – 2pm
CLUBS/EVENTS Our clubs are a great way to learn a new technique or pattern as well as join other sewers for a few hours of fellowship! Bring your projects to show off and see what others are working on...lots of great ideas and inspiration! Clubs are not machine specific unless otherwise noted. Special events are non-refundable unless we are able to fill your spot prior to the event.
BERNINA SOFTWARE SAMPLER CLUB (#309) If you have Bernina Embroidery Software V6 or V7, this class is for you. From beginner on up, this is a great opportunity to expand your knowledge of the software at any skill level. This hands-on class will meet once a month. You will receive a CD of the lesson with the project information. $10.00/session or $55.00/year. Fridays, May 9, Jun 13, Aug 15 10am–12pm (No club in July)
CRABAPPLE HILL HAND EMBROIDERY CLUB (#387) Do you enjoy hand embroidery? Come join us each month and work on a project of your choosing. New to hand embroidery? Tonda Helm will be available to help you with any instruction. We carry several hand embroidery patterns as well if you need a new project to work on. $40/year. Saturdays, May 10, Jun 14, Jul 12, Aug 9 1-3pm
FLORIANI SOFTWARE CLUB (#450) Do you own the Floriani Total Control Professional or Floriani Embroidery Suite Software? If so, join us in this club that will help you learn to use your software while working on a project. You will bring your laptop with your software loaded. $10 per month. Thursdays, May 8, Jun 12, Jul 10, Aug 14 10am – 1pm
PE DESIGN CLUB (#3) This club is a lecture/demo of new techniques/ideas for using your PE Design software to its fullest! $35/year. Saturdays, May 17, Jun 21, Jul 19, Aug 16 10am-12pm
BUCK-A-BLOCK (#420) Come join in this block-of-the-month club where each month’s block is only $1! How it works: sign up for a meeting time, come to the meeting at your time and pay only $1 each month. If you can’t make your meeting time, pay only $3 for your block that month. Meeting times: 1st Saturday of each month @ 10am or 11:30am May 3, Jun 7(pick-up only; no meeting), Jul 5, Aug 2 1st Tuesday following the 1st Saturday @ 10am May 6, Jun 10, Jul 8, Aug 5
LAKEVIEW QUILT GUILD BEE Meets 1st Monday of each month at Sew Contempo. Contact Lakeview Quilt Guild for more information. May 5, Jun 2, Jul 7, Aug 4 9:30am – 12pm
SIT & STITCH Come bring your own project and join others for a day of sewing away from the hustle & bustle of life! Come and stay as long as you can. Free to attend – must bring your own tools, machine, etc. May 6, 13, 20, 27 9:30am – 5pm Jun 3, 10, 17, 24 9:30am – 5pm (10th starts at 11am) Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 9:30am – 5pm Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 9:30am – 5pm
SCISSOR SHARPENING Jim from Texas Edge Scissor Sharpening will be here to sharpen scissors. Can drop off items any time and he will pick them on the following days. May 6 10am – 2pm Jun 3 10am – 2pm Jul 1 10am – 2pm Aug 5 10am – 2pm
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SEW CONTEMPO CLASS SCHEDULE MAY - AUGUST 2014 CLASS/EVENT POLICIES RESERVATIONS You must pre-register for all classes. Classes are reserved on a first-come basis. Only payment in full of a class will reserve a spot in the class for you. You may call the store and register for classes over the phone with a credit card or come into the store to register in person. It helps the classes make if you sign up as early as possible. MAGIC NUMBERS We will cancel a class if less than the minimum number of students required is not met five (5) days prior to the beginning of class. If we must cancel, you can choose to either: (a) receive a refund of your class fee, (b) apply the amount towards another class, or (c) receive a store credit. REFUNDS Your class fee is refundable or transferable up to seven (7) days prior to the first time the class meets. No refunds on special events unless we are able to fill your spot prior to day of event. SUPPLIES We would appreciate it if you purchase your class supplies from Sew Contempo. To encourage this, we offer a 15% discount on class supplies. This discount remains valid as long as the class is meeting. Please ask for your class supply list when registering for classes. VISITORS/CHILDREN/CELL PHONES Please do not bring visitors or children (under 18) to class. As a courtesy to the teacher and the other students in class, please keep your cell phone off or put it on vibrate. You may always give the store number to anyone needing to reach you in case of emergency. MARK YOUR CALENDARS Make note on your calendars of all classes you signed up for. It is at the teacher’s discretion whether they make a reminder call prior to class. If there is a change or the class is cancelled, we will make every attempt to contact you. EQUIPMENT Most sewing/quilting classes require a sewing machine. Please make sure your machine is in good working order and you are familiar with the machine prior to class. Remember to bring your power cord, foot control, accessories, and owner’s manual. We do offer machine rentals if you can’t bring a machine to class. Please inquire when registering for class. For software/guide classes requiring a laptop, please be familiar with your laptop and have the required class software loaded and functioning prior to classes. Remember your power cord and security device (dongle) if needed to run the software. BE ON-TIME Classes will start promptly – please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to class to set up and be ready to go when class starts.
Lots of policies, but this helps to make the classes more enjoyable to the students and the teachers. We look forward to seeing you in class!
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