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CHRISTmas Bling
*Sewing Machines Etc Classes
- *Reserves the right to make class changes as necessary.
- *There are participant minimums on most classes
- *Reservations are necessary. To be guaranteed a spot, we require a deposit & 24 hour phone call notice.
- *See store for details if you purchased your machine from Sewing Machines Etc. or All About Sewing
- *Supplies are to be purchased from SME.
- *See store for Details
Sashing Stars
Power Cross Community Service Project
If you would like to help, we would love for you to join us.
This Yearly Project TBA.
We try to help with needed items for PC every year. The first year we made Pillowcases & arranged for much needed pillows for over 100 children. One year we made table decorations for the CHRISTmas party.
"What is PowerCross?"
To learn more about this inner-city ministry, please click on the blue link.
Wildflower Rhapsody
The springtime colors of this quilt will inspire you throughout the year!
TONGA BATIK
We do have a limited number of kits for sell.
Toni & Jenny have done a spectacular job in their design of this quilt. Pat P. has the techniques perfected to make the most of this 6 month series!
Don't forget you MUST Call or Email
SEWING MACHINES ETC to put your name on a list for EACH class, BUT
To be guaranteed a spot, prepayment is required!
*Classes KNOXVILLE Location 8419 Kingston Pike
Basic Training Owner's Classes
Class Times Vary
These classes are designed to familiarize you with your sewing machine. Whether you are sewing clothes, quilts, or crafts, you need to know the features & proper way to use your machine. There is Not a CLASS Fee SME Perks Owners*.
Everyone needs to purchase a kit. You may take one class or the series, but Pre-Training & Class I are required to attend any of the other classes in a series. Most of the 'scheduled' techniques to be taught in each class are listed.
The Times/Dates/Techniques may change to accommodate students/teacher/weather.
Pre-Training is a One-on-One class that includes some basics of your machine: Threading, Winding Bobbin, etc.
Class I Review of Pre-training, Threads, Needles, Cleaning, Overview of Feet, Needle Positions, Test Sew; including Zig-Zag & Decorative Stitches Kit $10-$20
Class II Kit $10-$20 Decorative & utility stitching
Class III Kit $10-$25 Quilting stitches/Techniques
Basic Training Embroidery
Embroidery Machine Owners Threads, Stabilizers, Hoops, + Sewing/Saving a Design Kit $10-$25*
BASIC TRAINING SERGER Kit Fee $10-$25
Click HERE for Supply List
We have posted Approximate: Times, Dates, Scheduled techniques, & Kit Fees. Class Fees vary, for machines not purchased from SEWING MACHINES ETC. Depending on the number of students, classes may vary.
See store for details
ALL CLASSES-Supply List
Basic Sewing Supplies: Bobbins, Pins, Machine Needles, Fabric Marker, Scissors, SMALL ruler,
Sewing Machine w/Accessories in Tray, Erasable Marker, Needle Threader, Foot Control & Cord
Pen & Paper or notebook
Basic Training SEWING Classes
Sewing Machine w/Accessories in tray: (Feet that came with your machine), 2 Bobbins, Foot control, Power cord
1 Spool Regular Sewing Thread
BasicTraining EMBROIDERY
Sewing Machine; Including CORD
Embroidery Unit
Small Hoop
Embroidery Foot
4-8 Spools Embroidery Thread
Bobbin wound with Embroidery Bobbin Thread
Erasable Fabric Marker
Basic Training SERGER
Serger, including CORD with Foot Control
Standard Foot (rolled hem/Plate if necessary) & Basic tray of Accessories
4-5 Spools Serger Thread (2 Light & 2 medium)
Tweezers
Serger needles
Erasable Marker
If there are additional supplies needed, they are generally listed in an email or on our FB page.
Don't forget to make your reservation!
Please CALL BEFORE TRAVELING DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER!
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Basic Training Owner's Classes
JUNE 2025
A Small project is scheduled for each June BT class
BTSerger 1
Tuesday 6/3/25 11am
BTSer1 Be ready to learn some basic 3 & 4 thread Serger techniques. If you have a serger that threads the loopers, you should serge right through this beginning class! If you haven't taken your serger out of the box, please do that before attending BTSer1. Don't forget your Tweezers & CORDS!
BTSewing Machine 1
Thursday 6/5/25 11am
BTSM1 Covers: Review of Pre-training, Threads, Needles, Cleaning, Overview of Feet, Needle Positions, Test Sew; including Zig-Zag & Basic Feet.
Basic Training Embroidery
Saturday 6/7/25 10:30am
BTEmb1 We'll explore Embroidery essentials that you need to be successful with your basic embroidery project: Needles, Threads, Stabilizers & a basic Embroidery Design.
Kit Fee + Class Fee for non SME Perks Members. Classes are scheduled to last 2-3 hours.
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