Classes
PHONE the store (704-525-9022) to find and reserve a time slot. Learn all the features of the machine that you purchased from the Charlotte Sewing Center. These lessons are open ONLY for machines that you BOUGHT FROM CHARLOTTE SEWING CENTER. These are one-on-one lessons; most are 2 hours long. Offered most Thursdays, many Saturdays and some Tuesdays. Other days by special arrangement.
Cost: $ FREE
Pfaff Creative Icon/Icon2, Performance Icon and Creative Performance 950 owners...share experiences, projects and sewing adventures. Get questions answered. Machine feature demonstrations. Club meets in the store's classroom and is open to those who purchase a listed machine from Charlotte Sewing Center.
Series of free Tutorial Videos created by Charlotte Sewing Center Educator, Susan Nelson.
March 18. Get organized and streamline packing with these handy zippered bags. These are like having drawers in your suitcase. Also great for home storage, organizing sewing projects and more. Makes a great gift. Made of stabilized fabric, light weight mesh and a sturdy zipper. No batting or foam to add unnecessary bulk. Click on the title or picture for more information and to REGISTER for class.
Cost: $ 50.00
This class will explore beginning sewing terms, supplies and some notions. You will learn to plan and complete simple sewing projects. You will learn basic sewing information and techniques and will sew projects to practice and reinforce them. We begin with very basic sewing knowledge. I assume you have no idea about anything having to do with sewing or sewing machines. Click on the picture for a full description of the class. All students must be 18 years old or older. Registration is on line. Total for the class is $200 . Click on the picture for full class description, information, calendar, and to register for class.
Cost: $ 250.00
Beginner One is a prerequisite for this class. This class is designed for you to build on your basic sewing skills and knowledge. This class is not for a first-time sewer. We will be building on many of the skills learned in the Beginner Sewing 1 class and much of the information from Beginner 1 is not specifically covered in this class but it is necessary knowledge for successful completion of this class. All students must be 18 years or older.
Cost: $ 250.00
This class is designed to grow your knowledge and experience in techniques used in constructing garments. It will expand your ability to understand and use commercial patterns in your sewing projects. You will learn lots of "little tips" and learn new ways to accomplish your sewing tasks. Beginner 1 is a prerequisite for this class. All students must be 18 years or older. Registration is on line. Tuition for the class is $250 . Click on the picture for full class description, information, calendar, and to register for class.
Cost: $ 250.00
Beginner One is a prerequisite for attending these classes. Bring your sewing projects for help. You may bring projects that are new and just getting started, projects you need help finishing, repairs or hemming. Whatever sewing I can help you with we will give it attention. It is a great time to make those gifts you need through out the year. I am excited to see what you are all sewing! Come Sew is a per session class. You may sign up for one session, multiple sessions, or by the month. Each session is $30.00 with a $5.00 per session discount for monthly sign up. Click on the picture for more class information and for complete HOW TO REGISTER instructions and discount codes. All students must be 18 years or older.
Cost: $ 30.00
We close for these Holidays: New Year's Day, Jan. 1st; Memorial Day in May; Independence Day, July 4th; Labor Day in September; Thanksgiving in November and Christmas in December.
How much do you know about needles and about thread? Did you know that just changing the type or size of needle you are using could make a profound improvement in your stitching? Confounded by all the threads available; not sure what to use, when and for what? Polyester,cotton, rayon, nylon, thick thread, thin thread, invisible thread, fusible thread, even water soluble thread! So much confusion. Fear no more; help is here! Answers to so many of those questions. Click the picture or title for more information, for customer reviews, and to register for the class.
Cost: $ 20.00
Required Prerequisite - Swirling Lone Star Quilt class. This is an optional follow-up class to the Swirling Lone Star Quilt class. In this class we will learn to quilt the background of the Swirling Lone Star quilt on an embroidery machine. Minimum embroidery hoop size is 130x130mm (5 in. x7 in.). Click on the title or picture for more information about the class and to REGISTER for class.
Cost: $ 45.00
Learn to quilt. All the basics, including fabric preparation, accurate cutting with a rotary cutter, piecing, how to sew accurate seams, adding borders, batting choices, making a quilt sandwich, quilt it all together and add the binding. Five 4 hour class sessions. Click the picture or the class title for more information and to register for the class.
Cost: $ 150.00
This class builds on skills learned in Learn to Quilt 1. In Learn to Quilt 2 we will tackle some tricky techniques; half-square-triangles, flippy-corners, curves, Y-seams and aligned-centers. Six 3+ hour class sessions. Click the picture or the class title for more information and to register for the class. It is best to have taken a basic, beginner class, such as my Learn to Quilt 1 class, before tackling this class.
Cost: $ 175.00
Paper piecing is a fairly easy way to accurately piece together a quilt top, ready for quilting. In this class we use the paper piecing method but with a little difference in how it is done, so we don't have the tedium of tearing out the paper after stitching. Sound interesting? Click on the title or picture for more information and to REGISTER for class.
Cost: $ 50.00
By any name this glorious quilt pattern has captivated quilters for generations… Quilters have been entranced by stars for as long as they have been putting needle to fabric. A Swirling Lone Star is even more exciting. Join me in making your version of this captivating quilt design. Click on the picture or the title to learn more and to register for the class
Cost: $ 150.00
February - Dutchman Puzzle A different technique each month for 11 months. Make one block or all blocks. Fun way to learn and practice different piecing and quilting techniques. Sample blocks are on display at the store. All blocks are Quilt-As-You-Go. Techniques include traditional piecing, paper piecing, various applique techniques, foundation piecing, picture-piecing Pam Bono style and more. Click on the picture or the title to learn more and to register.
Cost: $ 25.00
March - Raw Edge and Madeira Applique A different technique each month for 11 months. Make one block or all blocks. Fun way to learn and practice different piecing and quilting techniques. Sample blocks are on display at the store. All blocks are Quilt-As-You-Go. Techniques include traditional piecing, paper piecing, various applique techniques, foundation piecing, picture-piecing Pam Bono style and more. Click on the picture or the title to learn more and to register.
Cost: $ 25.00
June - Hunters Star Foundation Paper Piecing A different technique each month for 11 months. Make one block or all blocks. Fun way to learn and practice different piecing and quilting techniques. Sample blocks are on display at the store. All blocks are Quilt-As-You-Go. Techniques include traditional piecing, paper piecing, various applique techniques, foundation piecing, picture-piecing Pam Bono style and more. Click on the picture or the title to learn more and to register.
Cost: $ 25.00
July - Dresden Plate turned-edge applique A different technique each month for 11 months. Make one block or all blocks. Fun way to learn and practice different piecing and quilting techniques. Sample blocks are on display at the store. All blocks are Quilt-As-You-Go. Techniques include traditional piecing, paper piecing, various applique techniques, foundation piecing, picture-piecing Pam Bono style and more. Click on the picture or the title to learn more and to register.
Cost: $ 25.00
October - Stained Glass applique A different technique each month for 11 months. Make one block or all blocks. Fun way to learn and practice different piecing and quilting techniques. Sample blocks are on display at the store. All blocks are Quilt-As-You-Go. Techniques include traditional piecing, paper piecing, various applique techniques, foundation piecing, picture-piecing Pam Bono style and more. Click on the picture or the title to learn more and to register.
Cost: $ 25.00
Sew like a pro. Learn many of the finer points of shirtmaking to make construction easier than you may have experienced in the past. Collect tidbits of information that often are not included in typical pattern instructions. The class draws upon ‘bespoke’ shirtmaking methods, industrial construction methods and experience-acquired techniques. The class project is a CLASSIC LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT. A classic shirt has the following elements: a one-piece back; a double yoke; two front sections that overlap; flat-felled seams; one-piece (long) sleeves with plackets and cuffs; a collar on a collar stand, and a rolled hem. Often a pocket is included as well as darts for fit or just personal preference. Our project shirt will incorporate these classic elements. The pictured shirt is on display at the Charlotte Sewing Center. Click on the title or picture to learn more about the class and to REGISTER for the class.
Cost: $ 200.00
This series of tutorial videos shows how to bind a quilt completely by machine; NO hand sewing!
Any sewing machine that has a zigzag stitch can sew a button onto fabric. Click the class title or the photo for more information and the link to the video.
A blind hem is virtually invisible on the outside of a skirt, pants, curtain or whatever the hemmed project may be. Most sewing machines, even very basic mechanical machines. have a built-in blind hem stitch. Click the class title or the photo for more information and the link to the video.
Sewing knits on a regular sewing machine can be a bit challenging. Click the class title or the photo for more information and the link to the video.
Helpful Embroidery 'How-to' Information that you can print and use:
How to Print an Embroidery Design Template
How to Create and Use an Embroidery Design Placement Template
Susan's Stabilizer Decision Guide
Class Policies: We look forward to seeing you in classes and wish to make the experience enjoyable as well as educational. Please read our Class Policies below.
To reserve your place in a class, payment is required when you register. Registration is on-line for most classes and payable with a credit or debit card. You must provide a valid email address as the instructors communicate with registrants via email.
Supplies are not included in the class fee unless so stated. Supply lists are provided by the instructors, usually via e-mail. Please purchase your supplies and complete all pre-work prior to the class.
If you register then find you cannot attend, please call or e-mail the INSTRUCTOR to cancel. Cancellations must be received at least one week (7 days) prior to the start of a class for a refund to be given. We are happy to transfer you to another class or issue a credit or refund if we are notified at least one week (7 days) prior to the starting date.
Instructors reserve the right to cancel a class if the minimum attendance requirements are not met. A full refund will be given for any class canceled by an instructor.
Class schedules are subject to change. From time to time personal situations arise that require an instructor to alter a class's scheduled dates and/or times. When such situations arise the instructor will notify those enrolled in the class to work out an adjusted schedule.
Mastery* Classes - These are ‘Owner Mastery’ classes which are free to those who purchased the machine, software, etc. from the Charlotte Sewing Center. All other classes are fee based classes; fees vary depending upon the class.
If you have questions about a particular class, please contact the class instructor….
- Regina Lee by e–mail at SEWREBL@gmail.com or phone - cell 704-282-6461
- Susan Nelson by e-mail at debonair2@bellsouth.net or phone - cell 704-674-4391