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Need help learning ADVANCED features of a machine you PURCHASED FROM CHARLOTTE SEWING CENTER? We teach one-on-one lessons, each 2 hours long, on those advanced-features machines. PHONE the store (704-525-9022) to see if your machine qualifies and to reserve a time slot. Lessons are offered on Thursdays and some Saturdays.

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.

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 $300 . Click on the picture for full class description, information, calendar, and to register for class.

Cost: $ 300.00
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: $ 300.00
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 $300 . Click on the picture for full class description, information, calendar, and to register for class.

Cost: $ 300.00
Beginner One is a prerequisite for attending this class. This class is designed for you to bring your independent projects for help planning or sewing. 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
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.