BJ Sewing Center
Bradley, Il  60915

 

2012 CLASS SCHEDULE

Out of courtesy to others who have asthma and allergy challenges, please refrain from wearing perfumes and strong lotions to classes and club meetings. 

 

Thank you,
Barb and  staff

 

Click on the CLUBS link to join one of our great clubs.

** Receive a 10% discount on supplies for these classes.

All classes, times, and dates are subject to change. Please call first to make sure your class is still scheduled.

OPEN SEW - Every Wednesday

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $15.00 + supplies

Have a project you need help with? Not sure how to add that zipper or add that border? Come in and get help with ANY sewing project including quilt design and fabric selection, piecing, machine quilting, machine embroidery, garments, purses, home decor, etc. Don't need any help? That's OK, join us for a day of sewing, quilting, and relaxation. Bring a snack to share if you like!

OPEN SEW - 2nd Saturday of the month

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $15.00 + supplies

Have a project you need help with? Not sure how to add that zipper or add that border? Come in and get help with ANY sewing project including quilt design and fabric selection, piecing, machine quilting, machine embroidery, garments, purses, home decor, etc. Don't need any help? That's OK, join us for a day of sewing, quilting, and relaxation. Bring a snack to share if you like!

 

SERGER CLASSES

Serger Project  - TBD

When: Monday, Jan 16
Time:
1 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $20.00  + supplies
Supplies:
Basic Sewing Kit
Prerequisites: None

 

QUILTING AND SEWING CLASSES (and COMPUTER!)

Purse Class - Work with faux leather

When: Thursday, Jan 12
Time: 10 a.m. (all day)
Cost: $20.00 (includes pattern)  + supplies
Supplies:
Basic Sewing Kit, walking foot and1/4" foot helpful
Prerequisites: None

 

Basic Computer Class - Learn computer basics in preparation for the using your embroidery software package

When: Saturday, Jan 28
Time:
10 a.m. - noon
Cost: $20.00 
Supplies:
Bring your laptop and power cord. Pencil/Paper. 
Prerequisites: None

 

Software Class (SPECIAL EVENT) - Learn about your 5D embroidery software from a pro who actually helped design the software and worked with the software developers at Viking! Thursday covers basics (5D Embroidery Extra Wizards (Monogram, ExpressDesign, Background), Extra Lettering with Motif and Frames, 5D Stitch Editor.  Friday is advanced (5D Cross Stitcher, Design Creator, Quilting with your Design Creator (Redwork, Stippling)). Although this class is geared toward 5D, many of the applications can be applied in 4D.

When: Thursday and Friday, Feb 2 and 3
Time: 10 a.m. - 3:30 (tentative - please check back for final time)
Cost: TBD 
Supplies:
Bring your laptop and power cord, software installed, dongle. 
Prerequisites: Basic computer knowledge (see BASIC COMPUTER CLASS above if you need a refresher course)

 

Beginning Quilting  - Always wanted to learn how to quilt? Come join us and start your quilting adventure. PLEASE NOTE: WE HAVE CHANGED THE DATE FROM FEB 7 and14 to FEB 21 and 28.

When: Tuesday, Feb 21 AND Tuesday, Feb 28
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $50.00 (includes fabric kit)
Supplies:
Basic Sewing Kit
Prerequisites:
None

 

Beginning Sewing  - Learn to sew by making this basic shirt. 4-week class.

When: Tuesdays, Jan 10, 17, 24, 31
Time:
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cost:
$50.00 + supplies
Supplies:
Basic Sewing Kit
Prerequisites: None

 

3-fabric Quilt - Come join us and make this cool three-fabric quilt.

When: Tuesday, Mar 6
Time: 10 a.m. (all day).
Cost:
$20.00 + supplies
Supplies:
Basic Sewing Kit and fabric (receive fabric requirements when you sign up for class)
Prerequisites: None

 

Big Quilted Bag -  Have you been eyeing the Awesome quilted bags everyone has in our Wed sew? Then come make your own to carry your projects and quilts.

When: Tuesday, Mar 20
Time: 10 a.m. (all day)
Cost:
$20.00 + supplies
Supplies:
Basic Sewing Kit and fabric (receive fabric requirements when you sign up for class)
Prerequisites: None

 

Spring Tablescape - Spruce up your dining table with matching table runner, placemats, and napkins. See the project in the store.

When: Tuesday, Mar 15
Time: 10 a.m. (all day)
Cost:
$20.00 + supplies
Supplies:
Basic Sewing Kit and fabric (receive fabric requirements when you sign up for class)
Prerequisites: None

 

Tailored Skirt - Make this lovely lined skirt. Learn to make this skirt without a pattern, invisible zipper, and darts.

When: Tuesday, Apr 10
Time: 10 a.m. (all day)
Cost:
$20.00 + supplies
Supplies:
Basic Sewing Kit and fabric (receive fabric requirements when you sign up for class)
Prerequisites: None

 

KIDS CLASSES (same classes as listed in "Kid's Club")

Quilted Pin Cushion - Sew cute!

When: Saturday, Jan 20
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $20.00
Supplies: Price of class includes all supplies.
Prerequisites: None

 

Zipper Techniques - make this what-not bag with a zipper
When: Saturday, Feb 18
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $20.00
Supplies: Price of class includes all supplies.
Prerequisites: None

 

 

 

 

 

 

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