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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.
9 am to 11 am Fri July 25
6 pm to 8 pm Tues Aug 5
9 am to 11 am Thur Aug 7
6 pm to 8 pm Mon Aug 25
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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.
9 am to 11 am Thur Aug 14
6 pm to 8 pm Tue Aug 26
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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.
9 am to 11 am Thur Aug 28
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Gathers,
Ruffles & Pleating
Use your sewing machine and accessories to easily gather your next dust
ruffle or add a pleated insert to that decorator pillow. Bring your machine,
accessories and empty bobbin. Any machine that does a straight stitch.is
welscome. $10 class fee, $5 kit fee.
Teacher: Marge
Pre-requisite: Sewing Machine Obed. 1 & 2
11:30 am to 1:30 pm Thur Aug 28
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Fun
with Decorative Stitches
Learn fun and easy ways to use some of the decorative stitches in your
sewing machine, even if your machine is a basic model. Bring your machine,
accessories and empty bobbin. Any machine with more than zig-zag stitches
is welcome.. $10
class fee, $7.50 kit fee.
Teacher: Marge
Pre-requisite:
Sewing Machine Obed. 1
6 pm to 8 pm Tue Sept
9
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Twin
Needles for Fun and Practical Use
Learn to use your machine to hem knits, do decorative stitchin, pin tucks
and more. Bring your machine, accessories and empty bobbin. Almost any
machine that does a zig-zag is welcome. $10 class fee, $10 kit fee.
Teacher: Marge
Pre-requisite: Sewing Machine Obed. 1
6 pm to 8 pm Tue Sept 16
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Wing
Needle Stitching
Call it wing needle entredeux, hemstitching or heirloom stitching—it is
beautiful for clothing or home decorating. Bring your machine, accessories
and empty bobbin. Machine must have triple straight stitch.
$10 class fee, $10 kit fee
Teacher: Marge
Pre-requisite:
Sewing Machine Obed. 1 & 2
6 pm to 8 pm Mon Sept
22
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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
10:30 am to 12:30 pm Fri Aug 15
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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
6 pm to 8 pm Mon July 28
10:30 am to 12:30 pm Fri Aug 29
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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
2 pm to 4 pm Sat July 26
1 pm to 3 pm Tue Aug 26
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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.
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Fri Aug 15
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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
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.
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.