Welcome to our Sewing Classes webpage.
Charlotte Sewing Center is OPEN for in-store group classes again.
Upcoming classes are posted below. We are continuing to do everything we can to protect you the public as well as our staff from COVID-19. To that end, like many other business establishments, we will require that class participants sign a release acknowledging the contagious nature of the virus and the assumption of some exposure risk by attending sewing classes.REGISTER for classes online for most classes. Payment is required at registration.
Please read the Class Policies which are found at the end of the classes list.
Classes
Learn Your Machine
PHONE the store (704-525-9022) to find and reserve a time slot. Remote lessons are now available!! Learn all the features of the machine that you purchased from the Charlotte Sewing Center. One-on-one lessons; most are 2 hours long. Offered most Thursdays and many Tuesdays and Saturdays. Other days by special arrangement.
Cost: $ FREE
PHONE the store (704-525-9022) to find and reserve a time slot. Remote lessons are now available!! Learn all the features of the machine that you purchased from the Charlotte Sewing Center. One-on-one lessons; most are 2 hours long. Offered most Thursdays and many Tuesdays and Saturdays. Other days by special arrangement.
Cost: $ FREE
Monthly Icon Club - Meets virtually via ZOOM until further notice
Pfaff Creative and Performance Icon owners...share experiences, projects and sewing adventures. Get questions answered. Machine feature demonstrations. Each month is different. Club is free to those who purchase a Pfaff Creative Icon or Performance Icon from Charlotte Sewing Center.
Cost: $ FREE
Pfaff Creative and Performance Icon owners...share experiences, projects and sewing adventures. Get questions answered. Machine feature demonstrations. Each month is different. Club is free to those who purchase a Pfaff Creative Icon or Performance Icon from Charlotte Sewing Center.
Cost: $ FREE
Beginner Sewing 1. 2021
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. Registration is on line. Each 6-session class is listed in 2 parts. You MUST purchase both parts and both must be purchased before the first class session. Total for the class is $175 but is payable in two parts of $87.50 each. Click on the picture for more class information and for complete HOW TO REGISTER instructions.
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. Registration is on line. Each 6-session class is listed in 2 parts. You MUST purchase both parts and both must be purchased before the first class session. Total for the class is $175 but is payable in two parts of $87.50 each. Click on the picture for more class information and for complete HOW TO REGISTER instructions.
Beginner Sewing 2 ~ 2021 (Beginner 1 Prerequisite)
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. Each 6-session class is listed in 2 parts. You MUST purchase both parts and both must be purchased before the first class session. Total for the class is $175.00 but is payable in two parts of $87.50 each. Click on the picture for more class information and for complete HOW TO REGISTER instructions.
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. Each 6-session class is listed in 2 parts. You MUST purchase both parts and both must be purchased before the first class session. Total for the class is $175.00 but is payable in two parts of $87.50 each. Click on the picture for more class information and for complete HOW TO REGISTER instructions.
Beginner sewing 3 ~ 2021 (Beginner 1 Prerequisite)
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. Registration is on line. Each 6-session class is listed in 2 parts. You MUST purchase both parts and both must be purchased before the first class session. Total for the class is $175.00 but is payable in two parts of $87.50 each. Click on the picture for more class information and for complete HOW TO REGISTER instructions.
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. Registration is on line. Each 6-session class is listed in 2 parts. You MUST purchase both parts and both must be purchased before the first class session. Total for the class is $175.00 but is payable in two parts of $87.50 each. Click on the picture for more class information and for complete HOW TO REGISTER instructions.
Come Sew 2021 Beginner One is a perquisite for the class.
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.
Cost: $ 30.00
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.
Cost: $ 30.00
Embroidery Techniques - Cutwork Embroidery - April
Stitch this charming bunny on a ready-made table runner or on a length of cotton or linen fabric to be hemmed for a table runner. Learn techniques that work to stitch beautiful cutwork in the embroidery hoop. Click on the picture to learn more.
Cost: $ 25.00
Stitch this charming bunny on a ready-made table runner or on a length of cotton or linen fabric to be hemmed for a table runner. Learn techniques that work to stitch beautiful cutwork in the embroidery hoop. Click on the picture to learn more.
Cost: $ 25.00
Embroidery Techniques - Make It Your Own ITH Mug Rug - May
Mug Rugs made In The Hoop and CUSTOMIZED with YOUR chosen embroidery design. Learn the in-the-hoop technique, keep the mug rug blank designs in 2 sizes and never be at the mercy of only the mug rug designs that are available out there. Choose whatever embroidery design you want to put on the mug rug. Click on the picture for more information.
Cost: $ 25.00
Mug Rugs made In The Hoop and CUSTOMIZED with YOUR chosen embroidery design. Learn the in-the-hoop technique, keep the mug rug blank designs in 2 sizes and never be at the mercy of only the mug rug designs that are available out there. Choose whatever embroidery design you want to put on the mug rug. Click on the picture for more information.
Cost: $ 25.00
Monthly Sampler Quilt Block Series - April
Each month a different technique. Fun way for both beginners and non-beginners to learn and practice piecing and quilting techniques. Come to one, a few, or all of the classes. The April block is the Disappearing Nine Patch. These blocks look intricate and complicated but are surprisingly easy to make. Click on the picture to learn more.
Cost: $ 20.00
Each month a different technique. Fun way for both beginners and non-beginners to learn and practice piecing and quilting techniques. Come to one, a few, or all of the classes. The April block is the Disappearing Nine Patch. These blocks look intricate and complicated but are surprisingly easy to make. Click on the picture to learn more.
Cost: $ 20.00
Monthly Sampler Quilt Block Series - May
Fun way for both beginners and non-beginners to learn and practice piecing and quilting techniques. Come to one, a few, or all of the classes. The May block is the Lone Star. The Lone Star design looks like a lot of intense, precise piecing but it actually begins with strips of fabric and is really pretty easy! Click on the picture to learn more.
Cost: $ 20.00
Fun way for both beginners and non-beginners to learn and practice piecing and quilting techniques. Come to one, a few, or all of the classes. The May block is the Lone Star. The Lone Star design looks like a lot of intense, precise piecing but it actually begins with strips of fabric and is really pretty easy! Click on the picture to learn more.
Cost: $ 20.00
Monthly Sampler Quilt Block Series - June
Each month a different technique. Fun way for both beginners and non-beginners to learn and practice piecing and quilting techniques. Come to one, a few, or all of the classes. The June block, the Dresden Plate, is paper pieced and then appliqued to a background using a turned-edge, easy-to-do, technique. Learn to paper piece without piercing the paper, a technique that can be used for lots of other paper pieced patterns. Never have to tediously and carefully tear away all of that paper from the backside of the quilt! Click on the picture to learn more.
Cost: $ 20.00
Each month a different technique. Fun way for both beginners and non-beginners to learn and practice piecing and quilting techniques. Come to one, a few, or all of the classes. The June block, the Dresden Plate, is paper pieced and then appliqued to a background using a turned-edge, easy-to-do, technique. Learn to paper piece without piercing the paper, a technique that can be used for lots of other paper pieced patterns. Never have to tediously and carefully tear away all of that paper from the backside of the quilt! Click on the picture to learn more.
Cost: $ 20.00
Monthly Sampler Quilt Block Series - July
Each month a different technique. Fun way for both beginners and non-beginners to learn and practice piecing and quilting techniques. Come to one, a few, or all of the classes. The July block is traditional raw edge applique on the machine but with a few embellishment surprises thrown in. The sample block, based on the picture shown here, is not made yet but watch for it; it is coming. Click on the picture to learn more.
Cost: $ 20.00
Each month a different technique. Fun way for both beginners and non-beginners to learn and practice piecing and quilting techniques. Come to one, a few, or all of the classes. The July block is traditional raw edge applique on the machine but with a few embellishment surprises thrown in. The sample block, based on the picture shown here, is not made yet but watch for it; it is coming. Click on the picture to learn more.
Cost: $ 20.00
Monthly Sampler Quilt Block Series - August
Each month a different technique. Fun way for both beginners and non-beginners to learn and practice piecing and quilting techniques. Come to one, a few, or all of the classes. The August block is the Crazy Patch. This is made with a sew-and-flip method, then decorative stitching or embellishments are sewn over the seams. The fun part about crazy quilt blocks is that they are made from odd-ball shapes and sizes, and that nothing is really the same. Come to one, a few, or all of the classes. Click on the picture to learn more.
Cost: $ 20.00
Each month a different technique. Fun way for both beginners and non-beginners to learn and practice piecing and quilting techniques. Come to one, a few, or all of the classes. The August block is the Crazy Patch. This is made with a sew-and-flip method, then decorative stitching or embellishments are sewn over the seams. The fun part about crazy quilt blocks is that they are made from odd-ball shapes and sizes, and that nothing is really the same. Come to one, a few, or all of the classes. Click on the picture to learn more.
Cost: $ 20.00
Monthly Sampler Quilt Block Series - September
Each month a different technique. Fun way for both beginners and non-beginners to learn and practice piecing and quilting techniques. Come to one, a few, or all of the classes. Stained Glass Applique is the September block. Stained Glass Applique quilts are made by fusing fabric shapes to background fabric and covering the edges with fabric bias strips. The end result is a design that looks like stained glass. Typically the bias strips used are black but in reality, any color can be used. You are the designer; do what you want to do! Click on the picture to learn more.
Cost: $ 20.00
Each month a different technique. Fun way for both beginners and non-beginners to learn and practice piecing and quilting techniques. Come to one, a few, or all of the classes. Stained Glass Applique is the September block. Stained Glass Applique quilts are made by fusing fabric shapes to background fabric and covering the edges with fabric bias strips. The end result is a design that looks like stained glass. Typically the bias strips used are black but in reality, any color can be used. You are the designer; do what you want to do! Click on the picture to learn more.
Cost: $ 20.00
Monthly Sampler Quilt Block Series - October
Each month a different technique. Fun way for both beginners and non-beginners to learn and practice piecing and quilting techniques. Come to one, a few, or all of the classes. Triangle Squares block is the October block. Cutting and sewing triangles causes piecing problems because at least one side of the triangle is always on the bias and vulnerable to unwanted stretching. The techniques used in this class will avoid that risk. Click on the picture to learn more.
Cost: $ 20.00
Each month a different technique. Fun way for both beginners and non-beginners to learn and practice piecing and quilting techniques. Come to one, a few, or all of the classes. Triangle Squares block is the October block. Cutting and sewing triangles causes piecing problems because at least one side of the triangle is always on the bias and vulnerable to unwanted stretching. The techniques used in this class will avoid that risk. Click on the picture to learn more.
Cost: $ 20.00
Monthly Sampler Quilt Block Series - November
Each month a different technique. Fun way for both beginners and non-beginners to learn and practice piecing and quilting techniques. Come to one, a few, or all of the classes. The November block reproduces the look of sashiko. Sashiko is a Japanese hand sewn running stitch that was traditionally used to reinforce points of wear or tears with patches. The traditional white cotton thread on the indigo blue cloth gives sashiko its distinctive appearance. Click on the picture to learn more.
Cost: $ 20.00
Each month a different technique. Fun way for both beginners and non-beginners to learn and practice piecing and quilting techniques. Come to one, a few, or all of the classes. The November block reproduces the look of sashiko. Sashiko is a Japanese hand sewn running stitch that was traditionally used to reinforce points of wear or tears with patches. The traditional white cotton thread on the indigo blue cloth gives sashiko its distinctive appearance. Click on the picture to learn more.
Cost: $ 20.00
Serger Techniques - 5th Avenue Clutch - May
This serger clutch has all the details of a high fashion clutch and more. From the luxe fabrics to the decorative threads used as accents, this project is sure to be a hit. With techniques like decorative chain/cover stitch, flatlock wave, inserting a zipper and more. Machine required: Baby Lock (8-Thread) Serger. Click the picture for more information about the class, and to register.
Cost: $ 25.00
This serger clutch has all the details of a high fashion clutch and more. From the luxe fabrics to the decorative threads used as accents, this project is sure to be a hit. With techniques like decorative chain/cover stitch, flatlock wave, inserting a zipper and more. Machine required: Baby Lock (8-Thread) Serger. Click the picture for more information about the class, and to register.
Cost: $ 25.00
Serger Techniques - Serged Modern Table Runner - April
You will love creating and showing off this modern and very simple table runner, all created on your serger. Surprise yourself at how fun and easy it is all while learning more about your serger. 2 placemats can be made instead of the table runner. Machine required: Baby Lock 8-Thread Serger or Baby Lock 4-thread Serger. Click the picture for more information about the class, and to register. BABY LOCK SERGERS ONLY
Cost: $ 25.00
You will love creating and showing off this modern and very simple table runner, all created on your serger. Surprise yourself at how fun and easy it is all while learning more about your serger. 2 placemats can be made instead of the table runner. Machine required: Baby Lock 8-Thread Serger or Baby Lock 4-thread Serger. Click the picture for more information about the class, and to register. BABY LOCK SERGERS ONLY
Cost: $ 25.00
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
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