Sewing, Quilting and Embroidery News, Classes and Events

Sewing and Quilting Newsletter
September 25th, 2016
We recognize that with Hancocks now closed, the weekend sewing community has nowhere to get that spool of thread to finish their project. We want to help fill that need so, Sew Central will now be open on Sunday, Noon to 4pm, starting October 2nd.  Watch for more weekend classes as well.

Our Babes on the Beach Quilting Retreat is already over half full, and the regional / national ads have not run yet.  Secure your spot now!  January 20th - 22nd.  Don't forget to sign up!

Designs in Machinery Embroidery Event (DIME) will bring a National Instructor from DIME to teach five of their most popular embroidery hooping techniques.  This 4hrs event is only $29, includes lunch, and you walk away with over $200 in embroidery gifts.  Sign up early and receive the Block Party Alphabet designs!
Garments - Sloper Drafting Workshop
Six Class Series
Starting Friday,  Sept 30th, 10am - 3pm


Back by popular demand is Jane's Sloper Drafting class!  In this class, you will learn to correctly measure yourself and make your very own personal sloper.  With your very own personal sloper, your fitting problems will be solved and each garment you make will fit.

This is a six class series, meeting weekly
Instructor: Jane
Cost:  $350.00

Sorry - this class is sold out, but please call the store to be notified about the next class.
Fabulous Fabric Collage
Saturday, October 1st, 2pm to 4pm and October 15th, 10-4

Fresh, new, and fabulous are these beautiful fabric collages.  Pick your favorite, the Seahorse, Flamingo, Elephant, or any of Laura Heine's patterns.  Visiting instructor Ingrid Bischoff will walk us through how to choose and prepare fabrics in the first class and then in the second class she will help us build our lovely collages!

Visiting Instructor:  Ingred Bischoff
Cost:  $50.00

Sign up online:  Fabulous Fabric Collage or call (321) 338-2959
Garments - Adult Sewing 101
Four Class Series
Tuesdays, starting Oct 4th, 1pm to 4pm


Need to learn to sew all over again or start from the beginning? Sew Central's Adult Sewing 101 is a structured class series where students learn proper sewing techniques that can be applied to all sewing projects.  Students will complete two projects:  Pajama bottoms and a gored skirt.

During the first class, students will learn about fabrics, patterns, and tools of the trade.  During the second, third and fourth classes, students will make pajama bottoms and a gored skirt.

Instructor:  Jane
Cost:  $99.00

Sign up online:  Adult Sewing 101 or call (321) 338-2959
Accessories - The Bucket Hat
Saturday, Oct 8th, 10am to 1pm


Look at this! Isn't it cute? It's a Bucket Hat!  Everyone needs a Bucket Hat or maybe two.  

Come! Join the Sew Central staff as we make our very own personalized Bucket Hats!

Instructor:  Nancy
Cost:  $25.00

Sign up online:  Bucket Hat or call (321) 338-2959
Garments - Becky's Jacket
Monday, Oct 10th and 17th, 10am to 3pm


Get ready for fall (or a Florida winter) with this detailed jacket from Silhouettes Patterns.  What a fun jacket this can be with just the right fabric choices - or keep it sophisticated and classic.  This is a two class series, with the second class on Oct 17th

Instructor:  Jane
Cost:  $35.00

Sign up online:  Becky's Jacket Class or call (321) 338-2959
Quilting - English Paper Piecing
Tuesday, Oct 11th and 25th, 10am to 1pm


English Paper Piecing!  It's the latest rage in hand sewing and Sew Central has the perfect project for you to learn this time honored pastime.  You'll make four embellished placemats using your newly learned English Paper Piecing technique.  A great portable project.  This is a two class series, with the second class on Oct 25th.

Instructor:  Nancy
Cost:  $35.00

Sign up online:  English Paper Piecing or call (321) 338-2959
Quilting - Ellen's Scrap Basket Wall Hanging / Table Topper
Thursday, Oct 13th, 10am to 1pm


Got Scraps?  Let's do something with them!  Sew Central has the perfect project - Ellen's Scrap Basket Wall Hanging.  It is so fun to make and will use up all those scraps you've got piled up in your sewing space.

Let's do this!  Bring a friend - it'll be fun!

Instructor:  Ellen
Cost:  $25.00

Sign up online:  Scrap Basket Quilt or call (321) 338-2959
Breakfast Strip Club
Saturday, October 15th, 9am


Have you heard about it yet?  It's the Breakfast Strip Club - Sew Central's newest quilting club!  Best of all - lecture and demo is free to attendees.  There will be special pricing at each club meeting - 3rd Saturday of each month.  There is a quilt associated with each month's strip set but you'll need to attend to see it revealed.

Instructor:  Ellen
Cost:  Free.

Sign up online:  Breakfast Strip Club or call (321) 338-2959
Bags and Totes Class
Wednesday, Oct 19th, 10am to 3pm


When Chris uses her hobo bag, someone always stops to ask her about it, and it holds a ton.  The Bailey's Island Hobo Bag is going to be Sew Central's best bag class ever!  We can't wait!

Sign up early, seats are limited.

Instructor:  Chris
Cost:  $25.00

Sign up online:  Bags and Totes or call (321) 338-2959
Quilting - Quilts Without Corners
Thursday, Oct 20th and 27th, 10am to 3pm


Circle quilts have many uses.  They can be used as tree skirts, baby quilts or tablecloths.  Come, join us at Sew Central and learn to make a gorgeous quilts.  This class is back by popular demand.

Instructor:  Pat
Cost:  $35.00

Sign up online:  Quilts Without Corners or call (321) 338-2959
Embroidery Software Lab with Glenda

Thursday, Oct 20th, 10am to Noon
Saturday, Oct 22nd, 10am to Noon 

Learn to make the most out of your embroidery software. Improving basic computer skills while demonstrating specific embroidery applications.

Instructor:  Glenda
Cost:  $20.00

Sign up online:  Embroidery Software or call (321) 338-2959
I Want You To SERGE
Serger Boot Camp - Beginners
Saturday, Oct 22nd, 10am to 3pm 

Do you own a Serger but don't use it?  Learn to use your Serger to the best of its ability.

The Serger Boot Camp teaches you to use the features and functions of your Serger.  All models of sergers are welcomed but owner's manuals must be available.

Instructor:  Marti
Cost:  $30.00

Sign up online:  Serger Boot Camp or call (321) 338-2959

Quilting - Christmas Exchange Quilt
Saturday, Oct 29nd, 10am to 3pm 

Come with a sense of adventure and fun as we exchange fabrics to make a lovely Christmas throw-size quilt.  Each participant will bring four each 1 yard pieces of quality cotton quilting fabric cut into 2 1/2" strips.  During class, you will trade your fabric with all the other students. Your "jellyroll quilt"  top will then be completed in class.

Instructor:  Marti and Ellen

Sign up online:  Christmas Exchange or call (321) 338-2959
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