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Ellicott City Sew Vac
Sew What's New
May 2024
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It's here! Spring Sew Fair May 2nd, 3rd, and 4th! Doors open at 9:00AM on Thursday and Friday, and at 9:30AM on Saturday. Click here to see the schedule - call today to reserve your spot:
410-465-6366! Don’t Miss Out!
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Reversible Drawstring bag kit! Little origami gift bag? Snack bag? Scrap bin? Your choice! All we know is that it's easy to make and really cute and comes in many color variations! Kit with instructions, fabric and stabilizer makes one bag for just $19.95.
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Did you miss Joyce Hughes' classes last month?
Well, mark your calendars! She's coming back in September with two more classes for us!
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Thread Painting for Beginners – Butterfly on Sunflower –
with Joyce Hughes
Tuesday and Wednesday, September 17th and 18th, 10:30am-4:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Fee: $250 (includes thread/fabric kit)
Learn the basics of Dimensional thread Painting and Embellishment on a beautiful panel of a Monarch butterfly on a Mexican Sunflower! Sew and layer thread to add shading, highlighting, and texture. Using zig zag and straight stitching, you will see your creation come to life!
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Thread Painting Techniques, Techniques and More Techniques!
with Joyce Hughes
Thursday and Friday, April 23rd-24th, 10:30am-4:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Fee: $275 (includes thread/fabric kit)
In this class, 8 Techniques will be covered and applied to a beautiful panel. You will learn step by step basic instructions for: 1) Free Motion Quilting, 2) Dimensional Thread Painting, 3) Trapunto, 4) application of multiple Overlays, 5) various 3D Layering, 6) Bobbin Work, 7) Blocking and Squaring a quilt and of course, 8) applying Crystals! More importantly, you will learn the proper steps of creating these numerous techniques, why and when to apply them to a quilt, and leave with a beautiful creation!
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Pants Class with Pattie Otto
(Maui or Long Island Pants)
Friday, May 10th, 10:30am-4:30pm.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Fee: $60
Pants can be so easy to sew. Let Pattie Otto show you how along with some expert fitting advice. Knit or woven fabric? The choice is yours. Great Copy Maui Pants is a full leg pant or capri designed for lightweight woven fabrics, while the Long Island Pant is a slim leg pant for light to mid weight stable knits. Both patterns have pull-on elastic waists and slit pocket options. Pattie will have try-ons of all sizes to aid in obtaining a great fit. After pattern adjustments, layout and cutting, Pattie will help with construction including pockets, hemming and elastic waistband techniques.
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Knit Pullover
with Pattie Otto
(For Serger or Sewing Machine!)
Friday, May 17th,
10:30am-4:30pm
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Fee: $60
With experienced instructor Pattie Otto, you’ll learn techniques for a knit pullover that will become a wardrobe staple! She will show you how to cut and stabilize, serge and hem knit fabrics with your serger. Choose from three Great Copy patterns: #2550 Savannah Tee, #2660 LaBelle Tunic, or #2840 Charlotte Dress and Pullover. All have sleeve options and sizing from XX-Small to XXX-Large. There are also style options such as extending the LaBelle into a dress! Pattie will help you work through any alterations and will have all sizes available as try-ons to help in selecting your size.
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Sewing with Rayon Challis
with Pattie Otto
Friday, June 14th,
10:30am-4:30pm
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Fee: $60
Pattie just loves creating summer garments with Rayon challis - a soft, drapey fabric made with a cellulose fiber that keeps you as cool as linen! Don't be afraid of the drape - let Pattie show you how it's done! Choose any of these Great Copy patterns and you're on your way - #2680 St Croix, #2850 Malibu Top, #2800 Sonoma Tee, #2870 Cozumel Tee, #2620 Maui Pants, or #2460 Sedona Skirt.
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NEW CLASS!
Pleated Bucket Bag with Cheryl McLeod
Thursday, June 20th, 10:30am-4:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Fee: $50
Learn how to make twisted pleats while making this beautiful, pleated bucket bag. Cheryl leads you in making a lined bag with twisted pleats, a casing to pull the bucket closed and even adding some bling to your work! Top stitching gives your bag that professional finish.
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Beginner Garment Sewing - Sonoma Tee
with Pattie Otto
Saturday, June 22nd, 10:30am-3:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Fee: $50
The Sonoma Tee is a simple pullover and perfect for beginners who want to expand their sewing knowledge while creating their own garment. We will cover basic fabric and pattern knowledge, how to measure and select the correct size, interfacing, seam finish basics, and hemming. Students must have a working knowledge of their sewing machine.
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Jelly Roll Beach Tote
with Lisa Cowan
Friday, July 12th, 10:30am-4:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Fee: $60
This fabulous beach tote comes together in a snap using precut fabric. This tote is extra large for all your beach accessories and features generous handles to keep it all together! Students will learn about zig-zag stitching, layout and basic bag construction.
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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Rope Bowls with Cheryl McLeod
Wednesday, July 31st, 10:30am-1:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Fee: $30
This introduction to creating with rope will "bowl you over"! While completing two small trinket bowls, you'll learn about different types of rope and many embellishments available, such as fabric wrapping, painting, and embroidering! So, grab your machine - you'll need a zigzag stitch - and join Cheryl for a fun morning!
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Jelly Roll Bowl
with Lisa Cowan
Monday, August 5th, 10:30am-4:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Fee: $50
This cheerful bowl is so much fun to create using precut fabric. Just 10 strips and batting to make a bowl for any season, to match any decor! Lisa will teach you about working with fabric strips and basic bowl construction.
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Organizer Bag
with Pat Brousil
Wednesday, August 7th,
10:30am-3:30pm
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Class Fee: $50
This very popular bag will become a staple of your wardrobe. You'll be amazed at how much this little bag can hold with its many pockets. Make it from cork, quilting cottons, denim and more. You'll want one to match every outfit! Pat’s bag pattern will be available in class.
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Tilda Doll
with Lisa Cowan
Monday, August 19th,
10:30am-4:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Fee: $50
Isn't she ready for the summer in her cute sundress and flower sandals? Choose Tilda fabrics or your favorite print! Experienced dollmaker Lisa walks you through creating the doll from "braids to bloomers"!
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Knit Pullover
with Pattie Otto
(For Serger or Sewing Machine!)
Friday, May 17th,
10:30am-4:30pm
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Fee: $60
With experienced instructor Pattie Otto, you’ll learn techniques for a knit pullover that will become a wardrobe staple! She will show you how to cut and stabilize, serge and hem knit fabrics with your serger. Choose from three Great Copy patterns: #2550 Savannah Tee, #2660 LaBelle Tunic, or #2840 Charlotte Dress and Pullover. All have sleeve options and sizing from XX-Small to XXX-Large. There are also style options such as extending the LaBelle into a dress! Pattie will help you work through any alterations and will have all sizes available as try-ons to help in selecting your size.
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Serger Beehive with Lisa Cowan
Friday, July 26th, 10:30am-4:30pm
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Class Fee: $50
Beehive! No, not the hairstyle, just a clever little centerpiece for your next picnic..... Or it's a pincushion! Lisa show you how to use basic overlock stitches and accessory feet to make the beehive on your serger!! Note: our monthly Serger Club on July 20th will cover working with cording on a serger and would be useful to take if you have never done this technique.
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“Just Piecing” series with Pat Brousil
Every month a new type of block to make, each offering you a basic technique (or two) along the way! If you want a gentle start to quilting, or to acquire more comprehensive skills, then this is the series for you!
Some experience using a rotary cutter and a working knowledge of your sewing machine are recommended. If you are uncertain, please ask!
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“Just Piecing” #4 Quarter Square Triangles
with Pat Brousil
Monday, June 3rd, 10:30am-1:00pm
Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $25
Quarter-square triangles are another great sewing technique and the foundation for many fun blocks. Now that you've mastered half square triangles, add these to your repertoire!
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“Just Piecing” #5 Flying Geese
with Pat Brousil
Monday, July 1st, 10:30am-1:00pm
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Class Fee: $25
Don't let those geese get your gander! Pat shares her experience so yours will be fun and flawless.
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“Just Piecing” #6 Square in a Square
with Pat Brousil
Monday, August 12th, 10:30am-1:00pm
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Class Fee: $25
By duplicating this technique all over a quilt, you will have something impressive that looks a lot harder than it is - just like your favorite recipe!
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Learn to quilt!
Easy Quilt Project in a Day
with Pat Brousil
Wednesday, June 5th, 10:30am-4:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Fee: $80 (includes kit with all fabric and batting)
This is a great class for those who have not quilted before, or if you have created a top (or several) and aren't sure what to do next! Take the mystery out of the quilting process. Pat will lead you through making a simple pieced block, quilting it, and then binding it. You'll leave with a pretty holiday table topper you'll be proud to show off as your first project - or as a gift!
A kit with all necessary fabrics is included in the class fee.
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NEW CLASS!
Rag Quilting with Pat Brousil
Monday, June 24th AND Thursday June 27th, 10:30am-1:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Fee: $60
Did you know - pioneer women were upcycling back in the 1700's! Rag quilts were made out of worn clothing to keep you warm in the days before central heating. A rag quilt is a quick and easy way to make a comfy, cozy quilt for either kids or adults. With exposed seams that fray when washed, a simple pattern, and soft fabrics like worn denim or flannel, rag quilts are not exactly like other types of quilts! They're also great for beginners as well as more experienced quilters looking for something a bit different.
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Shenandoah Wall Hanging
with Lisa Cowan
Monday, September 16th,
10:30am-4:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Fee: $50
What do you see when you look out your window? Dragons? Soaring eagles? A colorful garden? Any panel can become a trompe l’oeil “window” on a world of your imagination! Join Lisa to create this impressive wall hanging.
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NEW CLASS!
Kimberbell Embroidered Rope Bowl with Cheryl McLeod
Wednesday, June 12th, 10:30am-4:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Fee: $50
Combine your embroidery skills with making a rope bowl to create a beautiful masterpiece for your home! We will make an embroidered bottom using the Kimberbell “Happy Place Embroidery Projects” design suite. You will learn how to attach the bottom to a rope to make the sides with a wrapped decorative stripe. And then we add handles for your rope bowl! Finish with an embroidered leather tag and loop for that professional look!
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“Seasonal Mini Quilts” with Terri Miller
These cleverly designed projects with simple piecing take all the fuss out of placement. All designs fit in a 6" X 10" hoop. Just hoop stabilizer, stitch the placement guides, and the rest fall in line beautifully! You'll be proud of how great the birds on branches and treehouses look, for example! Choose any or all of these classes, but the first class will have more explanation of the technique to make them all easier. Each Seasons panel has three quilted elements, a piece-in-the-hoop 6" quilt block, a coordinating left panel, and the arched banner across the top. Slip the finished block over the Arch Quilt Stand and enjoy!
Class Fee: $50 each or *SPECIAL!* --
BUY 3 GET 1 FREE - take all 4 for just $150!
Kit Fee, special deal: $40 - includes fabric and quilt stand; covers all four classes (an $80 value!)
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NEW SERIES!
Seasonal Mini Quilt #1 - SUMMER
with Terri Miller
Friday, June 7th, 10:30am-4:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $50
The first in our new embroidery series will introduce the placement technique and use of the panel to make a panel
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NEW SERIES!
Seasonal Mini Quilt #2 - FALL
with Terri Miller
Friday, June 21st, 10:30am-4:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $50
Make a tabletop display with "AUTUMN" branches overhead.
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NEW SERIES!
Seasonal Mini Quilt #3 - WINTER
with Terri Miller
Friday, July 19th, 10:30am-4:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $50
Snowman in a snowy landscape!
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NEW SERIES!
Seasonal Mini Quilt #4 - SPRING
with Terri Miller
Friday, August 2nd, 10:30am-4:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $50
Get a jump on Spring 2025 with cute little tweety birds on this panel. You'll be an expert by this final session - it will look just like the picture!
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New Baby Lock Machine Owner Classes | |
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Know Your Baby Lock Machine!
We are committed to helping you learn your new Baby Lock machine. These hands-on, 2-hour classes are designed to help you get acquainted with your Baby Lock machine. Bring your machine, power cord, manual, feet, accessories and thread. Each session is FREE for machines purchased from Sew Vac.
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Introduction to your Baby Lock Sewing Machine
This class will focus on basic machine operations, what the various icons allow the user to do, and identifying the basic feet. Part 2 will focus in on stitch selection, stitch editing and identifying the basic feet and their purpose.
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Introduction to your Baby Lock Sewing Machine: | |
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On the Jubilant:
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Saturday, MAY 25th, 1:30pm - 3:30pm OR
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Saturday, JUNE 15th, 1:30pm - 3:30pm OR
- Saturday, JULY 20th, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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Introduction to your Baby Lock Sewing Machine, PART 1: | |
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On the Aventura, Vesta, Brilliant, Lyric, Soprano, Presto, Verve, Bloom, Aurora, or Accord
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Tuesday, JUNE 4th, 10:30am - 12:30pm OR
- Tuesday, JULY 16th, 10:30am - 12:30pm
On the Aerial, Altair, Aria, Ballad, Chorus, Crescendo, Destiny, or Solaris
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Tuesday, JUNE 11th, 10:30am - 12:30pm OR
- Thursday, JULY 18th, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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Introduction to your Baby Lock Sewing Machine, PART 2: | |
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On the Aventura, Vesta, Brilliant, Lyric, Soprano, Presto, Verve, Bloom, Aurora, or Accord
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Tuesday, MAY 21st, 10:30am - 12:30pm OR
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Tuesday, JUNE 4th, 1:30pm - 3:30pm OR
- Tuesday, JULY 16th, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
On the Aerial, Altair, Aria, Ballad, Chorus, Crescendo, Destiny, or Solaris
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Thursday, MAY 23rd, 10:30am - 12:30pm OR
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Tuesday, JUNE 11th, 1:30pm - 3:30pm OR
- Thursday, JULY 18th, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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Introduction to your Baby Lock Embroidery Machine
This class will focus on identifying the various embroidery mode icons, hooping, stabilizer basics and more! Part 2 focuses on design placement and editing.
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On the Accord, Aurora, Aventura, Bloom, Flare, Flourish, Verve, or Vesta
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Tuesday, JUNE 18th, 10:30am - 12:30pm OR
- Tuesday, JULY 23rd, 10:30am - 12:30pm
On the Aerial, Altair, Meridian, Pathfinder, Destiny, or Solaris
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Tuesday, JUNE 25th, 10:30am - 12:30pm OR
- Thursday, JULY 25th, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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On the Accord, Aurora, Aventura, Bloom, Flare, Flourish, Verve, or Vesta
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Tuesday, MAY 21st, 1:30pm - 3:30pm OR
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Tuesday, JUNE 18th, 1:30pm - 3:30pm OR
- Tuesday, JULY 23rd, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
On the Aerial, Altair, Meridian, Pathfinder, Destiny, or Solaris
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Thursday, MAY 23rd, 1:30pm - 3:30pm OR
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Tuesday, JUNE 25th, 1:30pm - 3:30pm OR
- Thursday, JULY 25th, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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Foot of the Month Club
with Terri Miller
This sampler class is an exploration of your sewing machine and accessory attachments. While this is presented as an applique sampler quilt, it is so much more! We will be learning about machine features to make our project easier, each month exploring some of the accessory feet and attachments available for your machine, and using decorative stitches for applique and embellishment. Don’t want a quilt? These blocks could be turned into pillows, bags, table or bed runners, etc. Pattern is included in the class fee each month.
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Foot of the month club #3 - May
"Circular Sewing Attachment"
Thursday, May 9th
1:30PM -4:30PM
Club fee: $30
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Foot of the month club #4 - June
"Couching, Braiding, Buttons"
Thursday, June 13th
1:30PM -4:30PM
Club fee: $30
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Foot of the month club #5 - July
"Cording"
Thursday, July 11th
1:30PM -4:30PM
Club fee: $30
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Beginner Free Motion Club with John Anderson
Learn to free motion quilt in this monthly club. Each month features a different technique. Bring your machine and extension table and prepare to learn!
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May Beginner Free Motion:
"Ribbon Candy"
Saturday, May 11th
10:30AM -12:30PM
Club fee: $20
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June Beginner Free Motion:
"Swirling Curves"
Saturday, June 1st
10:30AM -12:30PM
Club fee: $20
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July Beginner Free Motion:
"Feathers"
Saturday, July 6th
10:30AM -12:30PM
Club fee: $20
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Intermediate Free Motion Club with John Anderson
Want to learn something a bit more complex with your free motion quilting? Join John in this club for advanced techniques! Bring your machine and extension table. This club is open to Confident Beginner or Intermediate level quilters.
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May Intermediate Free Motion Club:
"Scrolling Feathers"
Wednesday, May 15th
10:30AM -12:30PM
Club fee: $20
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June Intermediate Free Motion Club:
"Swirling Curves"
Wednesday, June 19th
10:30AM -12:30PM
Club fee: $20
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July Intermediate Free Motion Club:
"Nautilus Shells"
Wednesday, July 17th
10:30AM -12:30PM
Club fee: $20
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Embroidery Club with Terri Miller
Learn about your embroidery machine, stabilizing, design selection, design placement, and embroidery techniques. All embroidery machines welcome!
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May Embroidery Club:
"Embroider on Denim"
Thursday, May 9th
10:30AM -12:30PM
Club fee: $20
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June Embroidery Club:
"Placemat Embroidery"
Thursday, June 13th
10:30AM -12:30PM
Club fee: $20
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July Embroidery Club:
"Embroider on Nylon Screen"
Thursday, July 11th
10:30AM -12:30PM
Club fee: $20
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Solaris Club
with Terri Miller
Learn every facet of your Baby Lock Solaris sewing machine with Terri! Bringing your machine is optional, so grab your notebook and prepare to learn.
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May Solaris Club:
"Custom Decorative Stitches"
Saturday, May 18th
10:30AM -12:30PM
Club fee: $20
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June Solaris Club:
"Tapering Function"
(Also for the Meridian 2 and Altair 2)
Saturday, June 8th
10:30AM -12:30PM
Club fee: $20
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July Solaris Club:
"Multi-Hooping"
Saturday, July 13th
10:30AM -12:30PM
Club fee: $20
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IQ Designer Club
with Terri Miller
Get creative with IQ Designer Club - for all machines with IQ designer capability. Welcome Solaris, Destiny, Altair, Meridian owners. All levels welcome - so many features to explore!
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May IQ Designer Club:
"Embroidery Couching"
//For Solaris, Meridian 2, Altair 2//
Saturday, May 18th
1:30PM -3:30PM
Club Fee: $20
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June IQ Designer Club:
"Signature Flower Design"
Saturday, June 8th
1:30PM -3:30PM
Club Fee: $20
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July IQ Designer Club:
"Door Hanger"
Saturday, July 13th
1:30PM -3:30PM
Club Fee: $20
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Serger Club with Lisa Cowan
Join Lisa as she shows you what your serger can do!
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May Serger Club:
"Teardrop Stitch"
Saturday, May 25th
10:30AM -12:30PM
Club fee: $20
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June Serger Club:
"Belt Loop Binder"
(Requires coverstitch capable machine
Saturday, June 15th
10:30AM -12:30PM
Club fee: $20
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July Serger Club:
"Working With Rope or Cord on a Serger!"
Saturday, July 20th
10:30AM -12:30PM
Club fee: $20
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Floriani Club with Brad Martin
All Skill Levels
Join Brad as he explores all the many things you can do with Floriani Total Control U. Just bring your computer and a USB Drive, he'll take care of the rest.
Monday, May 13th
1:30PM-3:30PM
Club fee: $20
Monday, June 10th
1:30PM-3:30PM
Club fee: $20
Monday, July 8th
1:30PM-3:30PM
Club fee: $20
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Class Policy
Buy your class supplies with us!
Supplies purchased for our classes and clubs receive a 20% discount.
Payment for classes must be received at the time of registration. If you cancel 7 or more days before class you will be issued a store credit. There will be no refunds or credit for cancellations less than 7 days before class. If we have to cancel a class, we will reschedule the class when possible or refund the fee.
For inclement weather, we follow the Howard County School System schedule.
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Store Hours
Monday- Friday 10-6
Saturday 10-4
Sunday CLOSED
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Ellicott City Sew Vac
8480 Baltimore National Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 465-6366
www.sewfair.com
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