Viking Embroidery Machine Owners Class 1

In this class you will learn the basics of your new Husqvarna Viking Embroidery machine.

Bring only your machine and all the feet etc… that it came with. Do NOT bring embroidery unit till class 3

serger Owners Class 3

In this class you will learn the cover stitch and chain with a serge for everyday sewing

S-21 and S-25 only

Serger Owners Class 2

This class is for the S21 and S25 ONLY.  We will learn some of the stitches your machine is capable of ,their applications and how to thread for the different stitches

Beginers Software Class 1

This class is open to 6D Embroidery, 6D Extra AND 6D Premiere owners.

Bring your laptop with your software loaded and bring your dongle (hasp)

Learn the basics of how to set up your software and how to maneuver thru your new 6D Software

Beginners 6D Software Class 3

We will continue to explore all the wonderful things you can do in your 6D Software.

DONT FORGET YOUR LAPTOP AND DONGLE

Viking Machine Owners Class 4

Embroidery machines only. Final class in the Machine owners class. In this class you will learn propper hooping and how to load and stitch a design

Viking Machine Owners Class 3

This is the final class in the series for non embroidery machines.

Embroidery machines have 1 more class.

You will learn to program your machine and save to your favorites folder in this class

Viking Machine Owners Class 2

In this class you will be using some of the feet that came with your machine and some new ones that are available for your machine, while exploring some of the decorative stitches and applications your machine is capable of

Viking Machine Owners Class 1

In this class you will learn the basics of how to use your new Husqvarna Viking sewing machine.

You must attend class 1 to move on to class 2

Tour 6D Premier Software–Let Your Imagination Run Wild!

If you have not seen what the 6D Premier Embroidery Software can do, then come and see!  This is a free class to let you explore how your imagination is your only limitation with this software.

 

Supply List

Pen and paper for notes

 

 

Creative Software: Beyond the Basics–Learn How to Applique’

You took the owner’s class for your software, but do you still need more help?  This class will go a step farther to help you to be able to use your software to develop applique-in-the-hoop designs for your embroidery machine.

Supply List

  • Laptop
  • Dongle
  • Mouse
  • Pen and paper for notes

 

Learn to Sew 3 – Part 2 Log Cabin Quilt Throw

In this class you will:

Be finishing the piecing of your squares and then joining your squares to each other.

Why it is important to iron your squares and why seams get pressed in different directions.

We will discuss Log Cabin Quilt part 3 class at the end of class so you will have everything ready for  your 3rd class.

 

Student is responsible for: 

Bringing  their work in progress , thread, reading glasses

Computer 101: How to Set Up Your Embroidery Library Files

If have MANY embroidery designs, and  are they scattered all over the place in a jumble on your computer?  Learn how to organize them so that you can find them when you want to use them.  This class is for you!

Supply List

  • Laptop
  • External hard drive
  • Dongle
  • Paper and pen for notes

Please arrive a few minutes early to have time to set up.  We have people who have fragrance sensitivity, so please do not wear colognes or perfumes to class.  Thank you.

 

Connecting Your Machine to a Computer–Viking Owner #4

If you have one of these Husqvarna Viking  Designers–the Diamond Royale, Diamond deLuxe, Diamond, Ruby deLuxe, Ruby, Topaz 50, 30, 25 and 20, or an SE, you have the capability of connecting your machine to a computer or a USB stick to transfer embroidery designs.  Claudia will teach you how to do this in this class.

 

Prerequisite:  You must be able to perform the basic operations of your machine to be able to take the class.  If you cannot, please complete the Machine Basics–Viking Owner’s Class #1 and Embroidery Basics–Viking Owner’s Class #3 prior to registering.

 

NOTE: Students should install HUSQVARNA VIKING® 6D™ Organizer and Communication Software on their laptops before coming to class.  Files are found at:

 www.husqvarnaviking.com Look for Embroidery Machines Support and download the software. You will be asked to enter a code; the code (9200) is the one located in your User’s Guide.

 

SUPPLY LIST

  • Sewing machine and all of its accessories, power cord, and foot control
  • User’s Guide
  • Embroidery Sampler Booklet (The book that shows the designs that came with your machine.)
  • Laptop computer loaded with the communication software that came with your machine
  • USB Cable if one came with your machine
  • USB stick that came with your machine
  • Quick Reference Guide/s
  • Paper and pen/pencil for notes
  • eye glasses (if you need them)

 

There is limited seating, so reserve your spot early.   You MUST sign up for this class if you expect to attend.  If you signed up for this class but later find that you will be unable to come, please let us know well in advance so that we can call a person on our waiting list to take your place.  If there are too few to sign up, we reserve the right to cancel the class.   Also, please be kind to those with fragrance sensitivity by refraining from wearing colognes and perfumes.  Thank you.

 

In order for us to start class on time, please arrive 5-10 minutes before class is to begin to allow you to have time to set up.

 

Learn to Sew 3 – Part 3 Log Cabin Quilt Throw

In this class you will be finishing your quilt.

Student is responsible for: 

Bringing  their finished  Quilt top pinned and ready to be quilted , sewing machine thread for quilting.

Owners’ Class Three – Embroidery Basics

This class is just the beginning of the wonderful world of Husqvarna Viking® embroidery!  It gives basic instructions on how to achieve beautiful embroidery using your new Husqvarna Viking® embroidery machine. Please bring your machine, embroidery unit, USB stick with designs, design book, bobbin filled with bobbin fill, and embroidery thread.

 

Includes the following machines:

  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Topaz™ 20
  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Topaz™ 30
  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Ruby deluxe™
  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Diamond deluxe™

 

Having attended Machine Introduction and Decorative Stitches is helpful, but not necessary.

 

No charge for class.

Learn to Sew 3 – Part 1 Log Cabin Quilt Throw

In this class you will be learning not only how to create a log cabin square but one of the fastest ways to create a throw quilt.

You will be  learning how to get the perfect 1/4″ seam and why it is one of the most important things about quilting.

You will learn how to square up your blocks as they grow in size.

We will discuss pattern layout possibilities.

We will discuss Log Cabin Quilt part 2 and part 3 at the end of class so you will have everything ready for  your other classes.

Student is responsible for: Bringing  their cut fabric, duel/duty thread for piecing, long pins with round ball end, stitch rippers, and good reading glasses.  Signing up and paying class fee before the day of class to hold your seat and picking up your supply list. There will be a class scheduled on how to cut your fabric with a rotary cutter before this class is held. Rotary cutting class is free to you for signing up to this log Cabin Class. The date of the rotary class is to be announced and will be relayed to you.

 

Owners’ Class Three- Embroidery Basics

This class is just the beginning of the wonderful world of Husqvarna Viking® embroidery!  It gives basic instructions on how to achieve beautiful embroidery using your new Husqvarna Viking® embroidery machine. Please bring your machine, embroidery unit, USB stick with designs, design book, bobbin filled with bobbin fill, and embroidery thread.

 

Includes the following machines:

  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Topaz™ 20
  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Topaz™ 30
  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Ruby deluxe™
  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Diamond deluxe™

 

Having attended Machine Introduction and Decorative Stitches is helpful, but not necessary.

 

No charge for class.

Owners’ Class Two – Decorative Sewing

Learn to use your machine’s decorative stitches and how to program on your new machine.  Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control, machine user’s guide, and sewing thread.

 

Includes the following machines:

  • All Husqvarna Viking® Models

 

Having attended Machine Introduction is helpful, but not necessary.

 

No charge for this class.

Learn to Sew 1 – Part 2 Pajama Bottoms

100q_stitchesIn this class you will learn: How and why different stitches are used to sew a garment together, How to line up the front and back of your pants and sew them, How to make a casing and run elastic, How to hem your pants, We will discuss Learning to Sew 2 at the end of class for those interested

Student is responsible for:  Bringing their pattern instructions Pattern cut out and still attached to their cut out fabric Thread to match fabric Elastic for waist

Learn to Sew 2 – Part 2 Pillows

100q_stitchesIn this class you will learn:

How to make a Flange Pillow, how to make button holes, and sew on buttons with your machine, and how to top stitch.

For those that get done early and what to learn how to sew an invisible zipper , you will need to provide the invisible zipper and we will have fabric available for you to use.

 

 

 

Student is responsible for: purchasing and bringing the supplies on the list they received in class one, Fabric, thread, and buttons. 

Showing up 10 minutes early to get set up.

Learn to Sew 2 – Part 1 Pillows

pillow caseIn this class you will learn:

 

How to make a pillow case, you will learn how to attach an accent piece of fabric so that the seam is concealed. You will also learn how to finish off your seams.

For the first night You will need: 

Choose  2 coordinating fabrics, one for the cuff and the other for the body of your pillowcase.

Cuff:  cut 1 piece 11 ½”  by  45”  ( all cuff are the same size )

Body of the Pillowcase:

Standard Pillow   cut 1 piece 45” by 27”  ( for a pillow 20” by 26” )

Queen Pillow       cut 1 piece 45” by 32”  (for a pillow 20” by 30”)

King Pillow           cut 1 piece   45” by 38”  (for a pillow 20” by 36”)

You will also need coordinating thread.

We will discuss what you need for night two and give you a list then of the supplies you need for the Flange Pillow and if you would like help picking out your fabric we will be available.

You will be given a pattern  and get a refresher on laying out your pattern on fabric for next class.

In the second class we will be making a flange pillow.

Student is responsible for: 

Signing up before day of class with class fee, picking up your supply list when signing up, purchasing a fabric and matching thread, and coming to class 15 minutes before class is scheduled to start.

 

Learn to Sew 1 – Part 1 Pajama Bottoms

100q_stitchesIn this class you will learn:

How to use a sewing machines,

What stitches are used for what purposes,

How to pick a pattern,

How to measure yourself to locate the right size pattern,

How to read a pattern,

How to lay out your pattern on fabric before you cut it out.

In Class Two: you will learn how to make your Pajama Bottoms.

Student is responsible for: 

Signing up before day of class with class fee,

Purchasing a pattern, matching thread and elastic during class, and pins discussed in class

Can Cozy

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Creative Serging–Serger Foot Bag

Learn how to use 6 different presser feet for your serger when you make this unique bag.  Optional:  You can also (if you wish and if there is time) learn how to install a top zipper gusset so you can keep your bag closed.  The extra feet used are:

  • gathering foot
  • elastic foot
  • taping foot
  • piping foot
  • blindhem foot
  • beading foot

To take this class, you should have already taken the Serger Basics owner’s class.  You MUST be able to thread your serger, adjust tensions, and remove/insert needles.

Supply List

  • Serger, its accessories, manual, power cord, and foot control
  • You will need the following feet for your serger.  We have these in our Viking Sewing Gallery for the Huskylock H-Class 200S, S-21, and S-25 and the Singer 14CG754 only.  If you have an older model or another brand, we do not have feet to fit your serger.   If you want to test drive a foot that you do not own to see if you want to purchase it, you may.
  •        gathering foot*
  •        elastic foot*
  •        taping foot*
  •        piping foot*
  •        blindhem foot*
  •        beading foot*
  • 4 cones of Metler serger thread*
  • 1/4 yd. of six coordinating print fabrics
  • 2/3 yard fabric for lining, handles, and pocket
  • 10″ piece of 1/4″ or 1/2″ elastic
  • 1 yard 4mm strung craft pearls
  • 1 yd. 1/4″ wide ribbon
  • 1 yd. packaged piping to compliment your fabric
  • 1 yd. 1″ wide flat lace, embroidered insertion, or lace hem tape
  • 2 yds. 1/4″ or 1/2″ wide fusible web*
  • 22″ zipper
  • Rotary cutter and ruler
  • 1/2 yd. fusible quilt batting*
  • hand sewing needle
  • Basic sewing kit
  • If you decide to do the zipper insert, you will also need a sewing machine.

*These items are available for purchase in our Viking Sewing Gallery.

Serger Foot Bag

Serger Owner’s Class – 8/10

 Due to circumstances beyond our control, online class registration is not working properly. 

Please call 904-645-5155 to sign up for class. 

Serger Owner’s Class

 

Please bring your serger, power cord, owner’s manual and 4 spools of different colored thread.

Singer XL-400 Embroidery Class 8/17

 Due to circumstances beyond our control, online class registration is not working properly. 

Please call 904-645-5155 to sign up for class.

This class is for owners of the Singer XL-400 embroidery machine and will focus on the software portion of your machine.  Please bring your software loaded on your laptop and your machine.

6D GPS – Navigating your way through 6D – 8/14 3pm – 5pm

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 Due to circumstances beyond our control, online class registration is not working properly. 

Please call 904-645-5155 to sign up for class. 

Join us for an introduction to your new 6D Embroidery Software.

Please bring your laptop loaded with 6D software, power cords, mouse and activated dongle.

New owners class for 14 yrs and under

Owl BuddiesThis class is for our 14 and under customers that are eager to learn how to sew . They will be learning the basics of sewing . They will learn how to thread their machine and bobbin , while learning to toggle through their stitches . Bring machine and all accessories.

Software Club – Beyond the Basics – 6D Cross Stitcher 8/21

 Due to circumstances beyond our control, online class registration is not working properly. 

Please call 904-645-5155 to sign up for class. 

August Software Club

Beyond the Basics

6D Cross Stitcher is available in 6D Premier

or as a module that can be purchased with 6D Extra.

This class does not pertain to 6D Basic.

Connectivity and Advanced Embroidery – Owner’s Class Four 8/23

 Due to circumstances beyond our control, online class registration is not working properly. 

Please call 904-645-5155 to sign up for class. 

This class is for owners of Designer Diamond Royale, Designer Diamond Deluxe, Designer Ruby Deluxe and Designer Topaz Embroidery Machines.  We will cover  6D Explorer, 6D Configure and 6D QuickFont.

There is no charge for this class for machines purchased in the Viking Sewing Gallery.

Please bring  Machine, Laptop (already loaded with your software), Power cord, Dongle (if you purchased 6D Software), Flash drive,  External mouse, pen and paper

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Please arrive 15 minutes early to class to set up.  Class begins promptly at the time shown on the calendar with no late arrivals.

Out of courtesy for your fellow students and teachers anyone arriving late will be asked to take the class at another time.

If you are unable to make a class at the time it is scheduled or if you are running late, please call so we can reschedule you.

Machine Introduction & Decorative Sewing – Owner’s Class One & Two 8/9

 Due to circumstances beyond our control, online class registration is not working properly. 

Please call 904-645-5155 to sign up for class. 

This class includes Classes One and Two in one 3 hr session.  Learn the basic features of your new Husqvarna Viking or Singer Sewing machine including how to create buttonholes and do a blind hem.  We will also learn to use your machine’s decorative stitches and how to program on your new machine  Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control, machine user’s guide and sewing thread.

Includes the following machines:

  • All Husqvarna Viking Models
  • All Singer Models

There is no charge for this class for machines purchased in the Viking Sewing Gallery .

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Please arrive 15 minutes early to class to set up.  Class begins promptly at the time shown on the calendar with no late arrivals.

Out of courtesy for your fellow students and teachers anyone arriving late will be asked to take the class at another time.

If you are unable to make a class at the time it is scheduled or if you are running late, please call so we can reschedule you.

 

Machine Introduction & Decorative Sewing – Owner’s Class One & Two 8/2

 Due to circumstances beyond our control, online class registration is not working properly. 

Please call 904-645-5155 to sign up for class. 

This class includes Classes One and Two in one 3 hr session.  Learn the basic features of your new Husqvarna Viking or Singer Sewing machine including how to create buttonholes and do a blind hem.  We will also learn to use your machine’s decorative stitches and how to program on your new machine  Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control, machine user’s guide and sewing thread.

Includes the following machines:

  • All Husqvarna Viking Models
  • All Singer Models

There is no charge for this class for machines purchased in the Viking Sewing Gallery .

Opal 670

 

Please arrive 15 minutes early to class to set up.  Class begins promptly at the time shown on the calendar with no late arrivals.

Out of courtesy for your fellow students and teachers anyone arriving late will be asked to take the class at another time.

If you are unable to make a class at the time it is scheduled or if you are running late, please call so we can reschedule you.

 

Machine Introduction & Decorative Sewing – Owner’s Class One & Two 8/22

 Due to circumstances beyond our control, online class registration is not working properly. 

Please call 904-645-5155 to sign up for class. 

This class includes Classes One and Two in one 3 hr session.  Learn the basic features of your new Husqvarna Viking or Singer Sewing machine including how to create buttonholes and do a blind hem.  We will also learn to use your machine’s decorative stitches and how to program on your new machine  Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control, machine user’s guide and sewing thread.

Includes the following machines:

  • All Husqvarna Viking Models
  • All Singer Models

There is no charge for this class for machines purchased in the Viking Sewing Gallery .

Opal 670

 

Please arrive 15 minutes early to class to set up.  Class begins promptly at the time shown on the calendar with no late arrivals.

Out of courtesy for your fellow students and teachers anyone arriving late will be asked to take the class at another time.

If you are unable to make a class at the time it is scheduled or if you are running late, please call so we can reschedule you.

 

Embroidery Basics – Owner’s Class Three 8/16

 Due to circumstances beyond our control, online class registration is not working properly. 

Please call 904-645-5155 to sign up for class. 

This class is just the beginning of the wonderful world of Husqvarna Viking embroidery!  It gives the basic introduction on how to achieve beautiful embroidery using your new Husqvarna Viking embroidery machine.  Please bring your machine, embroidery unit, USB stick with designs, design book, bobbin filled with bobbin fill and embroidery thread.

Includes the following machines:

  • Husqvarna Viking Designer Diamond Royale
  • Husqvarna Viking Designer Ruby Deluxe
  • Husqvarna Viking Designer Topaz 50
  • Husqvarna Viking Designer Topaz 30
  • Husqvarna Viking Designer Designer Topaz 20

There is no charge for this class for machines purchased in the Viking Sewing Gallery.

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Please arrive 15 minutes early to class to set up.  Class begins promptly at the time shown on the calendar with no late arrivals.

Out of courtesy for your fellow students and teachers anyone arriving late will be asked to take the class at another time.

If you are unable to make a class at the time it is scheduled or if you are running late, please call so we can reschedule you.

New Owners 2 (Ditty Bag)

heirloom bagThis is a continuation of Owners 1 . You learn how to apply your stitches that you learned in your first owners class. Bring machine , accessories and 1/8″ ribbon .

6D GPS – Navigating your way through 6D – 8/14 6pm – 8pm

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 Due to circumstances beyond our control, online class registration is not working properly. 

Please call 904-645-5155 to sign up for class. 

Join us for an introduction to your new 6D Embroidery Software.

Please bring your laptop loaded with 6D software, power cords, mouse and activated dongle.

Connectivity and Advanced Embroidery – Owner’s Class Four 8/26

 Due to circumstances beyond our control, online class registration is not working properly. 

Please call 904-645-5155 to sign up for class. 

This class is for owners of Designer Diamond Royale, Designer Diamond Deluxe, Designer Ruby Deluxe and Designer Topaz Embroidery Machines.  We will cover  6D Explorer, 6D Configure and 6D QuickFont.

There is no charge for this class for machines purchased in the Viking Sewing Gallery.

Please bring  Machine, Laptop (already loaded with your software), Power cord, Dongle (if you purchased 6D Software), Flash drive,  External mouse, pen and paper

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Please arrive 15 minutes early to class to set up.  Class begins promptly at the time shown on the calendar with no late arrivals.

Out of courtesy for your fellow students and teachers anyone arriving late will be asked to take the class at another time.

If you are unable to make a class at the time it is scheduled or if you are running late, please call so we can reschedule you.

Embroidery Basics – Owner’s Class Three 8/19

 Due to circumstances beyond our control, online class registration is not working properly. 

Please call 904-645-5155 to sign up for class. 

This class is just the beginning of the wonderful world of Husqvarna Viking embroidery!  It gives the basic introduction on how to achieve beautiful embroidery using your new Husqvarna Viking embroidery machine.  Please bring your machine, embroidery unit, USB stick with designs, design book, bobbin filled with bobbin fill and embroidery thread.

Includes the following machines:

  • Husqvarna Viking Designer Diamond Royale
  • Husqvarna Viking Designer Ruby Deluxe
  • Husqvarna Viking Designer Topaz 50
  • Husqvarna Viking Designer Topaz 30
  • Husqvarna Viking Designer Designer Topaz 20

There is no charge for this class for machines purchased in the Viking Sewing Gallery.

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Please arrive 15 minutes early to class to set up.  Class begins promptly at the time shown on the calendar with no late arrivals.

Out of courtesy for your fellow students and teachers anyone arriving late will be asked to take the class at another time.

If you are unable to make a class at the time it is scheduled or if you are running late, please call so we can reschedule you.

Decorative Sewing – Owner’s Class Two 8/12

 Due to circumstances beyond our control, online class registration is not working properly. 

Please call 904-645-5155 to sign up for class. 

Prerequisite: Owner’s Class One

Learn to use your machine’s decorative stitches and how to program  your new machine.  Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control, machine user’s guide and sewing thread.

Includes the following machines:

  • All Husqvarna Viking Models
  • All Singer Models

There is no charge for this class for machines purchased in any Viking Sewing Gallery nationwide.

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Please arrive early to class to set up.  Class begins promptly at the time shown on the calendar with no late arrivals.

Out of courtesy for your fellow students and teachers anyone arriving late will be asked to take the class at another time.

If you are unable to make a class at the time it is scheduled or if you are running late, please call so we can reschedule you.

 

Machine Introduction – Owner’s Class One 8/5

 Due to circumstances beyond our control, online class registration is not working properly. 

Please call 904-645-5155 to sign up for class. 

This class is an introduction to your new Husqvarna Viking or Singer Sewing machine.  Learn the basic features of your machine including how to create buttonholes and do a blind hem.  Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control, machine user’s guide and sewing thread.

Includes the following machines:

  • All Husqvarna Viking Models
  • All Singer Models

There is no charge for this class for machines purchased in the Viking Sewing Gallery .

Opal 670

 

Please arrive 15 minutes early to class to set up.  Class begins promptly at the time shown on the calendar with no late arrivals.

Out of courtesy for your fellow students and teachers anyone arriving late will be asked to take the class at another time.

If you are unable to make a class at the time it is scheduled or if you are running late, please call so we can reschedule you.

 

FLEECE RAG QUILT–Quilt Class for Kids and Adults

Sew fleece squares together, and cut the seam allowances to make this  cozy quilt.    This is a great Mom and Me class!

Supply List

  • Rag Quilt revival pattern (available in the Viking Sewing Gallery)
  • 1/4 yard each of 9 different fleece fabrics
  • Sewing machine with its accessories (You may borrow ours if you do not have one.  If you do, you will need to bring a 15J bobbin.  We have them in our Viking Sewing Gallery for $.75 each if you need one.)
  • Sharp sewing scissors
  • Rotary Cutter
  • Rotary cutting ruler
  • All-purpose sewing thread and bobbin for the thread (Gutermann or Metler are good quality threads.)
  • Seam gauge
  • Sewing pins
  • Rag Snip scissors
  • Erasable fabric marking pen
  • Your lunch and drink with a screw-on lid

There are only 6 seats available for this class.  Sign up today!

Fleece Rag Quilt

Serger Basics

*We are experiencing difficulties with our site. To sign up for a class, email the gallery at concord@vikingsewinggallery.com. Please include your name, phone number, and date/time of the class you are attending! Thank you!*

Welcome to serger basics! This class is designed for all skill level machine owners, and is highly recommended for first time serger owners or new serger model owners! You will learn:

– proper threading of your machine (4 thread overcast)

-converting to a 3 thread narrow stitch

-converting to a 3 thread rolled hem

We also cover stitch length adjustments, differential feed use, needle replacement, tension adjustments, and basic machine cleaning.

Please bring your serger and all accesories for it, about 1/4 yd of plain cotton or flannel fabric, and 4 different colors of serger thread (just one spool of each color).

Machine Owners Advanced

The Advanced Machine Owners class is for all Viking machines, as well as any electronic Singer machine. We cover many topics in this class including:

One Step Buttonholes

Zipper Insertion

Blind Hems

Free Motion Quilting

Programming

Alphabet Use

Sewing Advisor

Sensor System

You must complete a Owners Basics class before you may take the advanced course.  Supply wise, please bring your sewing machine (and all necessary accessories), about 1/2 yd of plain cotton fabric, a small standard zipper (4-7 in. preferred), a 12″ x 12″ square of batting if you wish to learn the free motion quilting, and of course, thread!

Machine Owner Basics

*We are experiencing difficulties with our site. To sign up for a class, email the gallery at concord@vikingsewinggallery.com. Please include your name, phone number, and date/time of the class you are attending! Thank you!*

The New Machine Owner Basics class is recommended for all first time sewing machine users, as well as all new machine owners! This class will leave you feeling comfortable enough to start tackling projects with your new machine! Topics include:

Accessory Overview

SMA discussion

Needle Types

Bobbin Winding

Proper Threading

Stitch Navigation

Stitch Manipulation

Buttonholes

Please be sure to bring your machine and all the necessary accessories to use it (ie power cord, foot pedal, etc). You will also need about 1/2 yard of muslin, dark thread, scissors and paper and a pen if you would like to take notes.