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Sewing Machine Obedience I Serger Basics
Sewing Machine Obedience II Serger Workshop

Sewing Machine Obedience III- Computer Models

Embroidery Sewing Machine Obedience
Sewing Machine Obedience IV Embroidery Machine Basics
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Baby Lock
Elna

Sewing Machine Obedience I 
Two hours of training for operator and machine. Learn the proper way to wind a bobbin, thread your machine, and discuss needles, threads and basic presser feet. Student will do basic straight and overcast stitching, decorative stitching, appliqué and learn to care for their machine. Student brings own machine and scissors. Free with purchase of a sewing machine from The Creative Needle.
6 pm to 8 pm Mon Apr 14
9 am to 11 am Sat Apr 26
6 pm to 8 pm Tues May 6
9 am to 11 am Thur May 15
6 pm to 8 pm Mon June 2
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Sewing Machine Obedience II 
An informative demonstration of what you can do with your new or old sewing machine, from sewing on buttons and mending to quilting and buttonholes. “Well worth watching a second time” was overheard in class. Bring a notebook. Free with purchase of a sewing machine from The Creative Needle.
6 pm to 8 pm Mon Apr 21

6 pm to 8 pm Tues May 13
9 am to 11 am Thur May 22

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Sewing Machine Obedience III - Computer Models
A session for all computer models. Hands-on help with memories and special effects. Student brings own machine and scissors. Free with purchase of a sewing machine from The Creative Needle.
6 pm to 8 pm Tue Apr 15
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Fri Apr 18
6 pm to 8 pm Mon May 12
9 am to 11 am Thur May 26
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Sewing Machine Obedience IV
Learn how to use specialty presser feet on your machine. We will demonstrate the looping foot, piping foot, braiding foot, heirloom sewing and more. You are also welcome to bring feet you cannot identify in your attachment box. Bring a notebook. Free with purchase of a sewing machine from The Creative Needle.
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Fri Apr 11
6 pm to 8 pm Tue Apr 22
6 pm to 8 pm Mon May 19
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Serger Basics
Learn to Love your serger. We will cover threading and setting tensions for sewing seams. Bring your serger and all accessories. Free with purchase from The Creative Needle. Private class available for all makes of machines.
Pre-requisite: None
Skill Level: Beginner
Teacher: Sheryl
12 pm to 2 pm Sat Apr 12
1 pm to 3 pm Mon May 19
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Serger Workshop
Bring your serger-any model-to learn rolled hems, flat lock, chain stitch and cover hem. Free with purchase from The Creative Needle.
Pre-requisite: Serger Basics
Skill Level: Beginner
Teacher: Sheryl
12 pm to 2 pm Sat Apr 26
1 pm to 3 pm Mon June 2
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Embroidery Machine Obedience
We will help you with hooping, editing and aligning designs, with an open forum time for your questions. Students need to bring machine and all accessories. Free with purchase from The Creative Needle.
Pre-requisite:
None
Skill Level: Beginner
Teacher: Sheryl
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Embroidery Machine Basics
A demonstration of hooping, stabilizing and reading your embroidery cards. Free with purchase of a Sewing Machine from The Creative Needle.
1 pm to 3 pm Tue Apr 22
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If you have purchased an Elna or Babylock Serger from The Creative Needle and you have not taken your free classes, please call Marge or Sheryl and set up a time that is convenient.

We also provide Private Serger Instruction.
Our serger experts are available for one on one serger instruction to go beyond basic serger classes. $60 per hour. Call for an appointment. 303-794-7312 


Class Policies:
Since most of our classes include all supplies, a final decision to hold a class is made 72 hours prior to the class. No refunds will be made after this time. If you need to cancel you may find an alternate student to take your place. 

All classes are 2 hours unless otherwise specified. If you find a class that is not on the current schedule, please call or stop by and fill out a class request slip. We use our request slips to schedule future classes. 

 

Notable Events

Every Tues.
Thread Day-buy 4 spools or skeins and get 1 free

Why buy your next sewing machine, 
serger or press from
The Creative Needle?

  • Free sewing machine or serger instruction with every machine sold for as long as your family owns the machine. Pass it down to a granddaughter and send her in for classes. 
  • We carry a full line of Elna and Babylock sewing machines, sergers and presses from beginner models at around $250 to top computer and embroidery machines. 
  • Woman owned and operated for over 26 years. 
  • Open 7 days a week plus 2 nights until 8 for your convenience. 
  • Factory trained machine specialist on site. 
  • Largest stock of accessories for all brands of machines. 
  • Daily sewing and stitching instructional shows on PBS are supported by
    The Creative Needle. 
  • Current models of machines in stock at all times.