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January through March 2012
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Home > Class schedule Apr-July
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Class Schedules
March 31 through June 30, 2011
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Machine Class Policy
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The key to enjoying your new sewing product is understanding its use. These classes have been designed so you may start them at any point in the schedule.
Machine Classes are $20 per class. If you have purchased a machine from Missouri Sewing Machine the first time you attend a machine class it is included with the purchase. If you repeat a class the $20 fee will apply.
We request that you make a reservation for each class you wish to attend at least 2 days in advance. Please call the store where you want to attend to make your reservation.
Machine classes are scheduled on Thursdays at Independence, Johnson County and North. Class times are 10am and 6pm. You will need to bring your machine, power cord and all accessories for machine classes. Please plan to arrive in time to set up your machine. Some classes may require a kit fee.
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Project & Specialty Class Refund Policy
If you have registered for a class and need to cancel please do so at least 1 week in advance. Cancellations made with less notice will not be refunded or credited. If a class is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment those who have registered and prepaid for the class will be notified and given the option of a refund, credit. or applied to another class. Please register early to help prevent cancelled classes.
In order to provide a positive atmosphere for learning we ask you not to bring babies or children to any of the classes or events.
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Janome Machine Classes
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Fee
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Know Your Janome & Memory Craft 1
This class will cover basic features of the machine.
Bring your machine and accessories.
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Thu, Mar 31
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10am and 6pm at
Suburban stores
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$20*
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Know Your Janome 2
This class will cover more advanced stitches and feet.
Bring your machine and accessories.
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Thu, Jun 23
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10am and 6pm at
Suburban stores
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$20*
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Know Your Memory Craft 2
This class will cover more advanced stitches and feet.
Bring your machine and accessories.
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Thu, May 26
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10am and 6pm at
Suburban Stores.
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$20*
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Janome Embroidery
This class explains getting started with embroidery.
You will be doing lettering and multi-colored design.
This class also covers downloading from the computer
to a machine or card (need to bring an ATA PC card).
You will also be shown how to use a Clothsetter.
Bring your machine and accessories.
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Thu, Apr 28
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10am and 6pm at
Suburban stores
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$50*
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*If you have purchased a machine from Missouri Sewing Machine the first time you attend a machine class it is included with the purchase. If you repeat a class the fee will apply.
Stabilizing and Hooping is covered in the Basic Stabilizer class. Take one early in your learning experience.
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Babylock Machine Classes
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Class
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Date
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Times
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Fee
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Ellisimo, Ellegante, Ellagéo, Esanté, Ellure and Choice Machines
Know Your Baby Lock 1
This class will cover basic stitches and feet.
Bring your machine and accessories.
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Thu, Apr 7
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10am and 6pm at
Suburban Stores.
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$20*
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Know Your Baby Lock 2
This class will explain move advanced stitches and feet.
Bring your machine and accessories.
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Thu, May 12
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10am and 6pm at
Suburban Stores.
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$20*
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Babylock Embroidery
Getting started in embroidery including lettering, a
multi-colored design and how to send a design to a card or disk.
Bring your machine and accessories.
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Thu, May 5
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10am and 6pm at
Suburban Stores.
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$50*
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*If you have purchased a machine from Missouri Sewing Machine the first time you attend a machine class it is included with the purchase. If you repeat a class the fee will apply.
Stabilizing and Hooping is covered in the stabilizer classes. Take one early in your learning experience.
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NEW -- “Open Session” for
Multi-Needle Embroidery Machine Owners
Is there something you don't know about your multi-needle embroidery machine?
Is there something you want to learn?
Join Martin in an open session embroidery meeting to learn settings, techniques, and how to solve common issues with your embroidery machine.
Any question can be asked (about your machine that is :) so sign up today!
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Outline Tools on EMP/BMP for design placement and adjustment
Using the camer for BNT10
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Sat. Apr 16
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How and how much and when do I oil?
The Keys to Puffy Foam
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Sat May 7
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Successfully embroidering on belts and straps
Metallic thread suggestions
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Sat Jun 25
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10am at Downtown
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$20
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Serger Classes
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Time
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Fee
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Know Your Serger 1
Learn basic construction and overcasting on woven and knit fabrics
Bring your machine and accessories.
Please have your machine threaded when you arrive.
Arrange for threading assistance prior to the class if needed.
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Thu, Apr 14
Sat, Apr 30
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10 am and 6pm at
Suburban Stores.
10am at Downtown
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$20*
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Know Your Serger 2
This class covers rolled edge techniques and decorative stitches
Bring your machine and accessories. Please have
your machine threaded when you arrive. Arrange for
threading assistance prior to the class if needed.
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Sat, Jun 4
Thu, Jun 9
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10am at Downtown
10am and 6pm at
Suburban Stores.
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$20*
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Evolution and Evolve Machines
Plan on taking the "Know Your Serger 1 & 2" classes which
cover the serger operations on the Evolution and Evolve.
Evolution andEvolve Accessories
Learn to use the Evolution and Evolve Specialty Feet.
For details on this class, contact the store where you
want to attend the class.
(For training on Coverstitch, please contact a store for assistance)
*If you have purchased a machine from Missouri Sewing Machine the first time you
attend a machine class it is included with the purchase. If you repeat a class the fee will apply.
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Thu, Jun 30
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10am and 6pm at
Suburban Stores.
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$20*
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Stabilizer Classes
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Times
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Fee
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Basic Stabilizer and Hooping Classes
These classes explain the basic techniques for stabilizers, hooping and embroidery threads.
For Janome owners we will demonstrate the Clothsetter.
Please bring a small hoop for practicing.
Machines are not needed for this class.
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10am and 6pm
Suburban Stores
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$ 20
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NEW/Updated -- Hands-On Class
“Getting Started in Machine Embroidery”
Revised and updated class from Basic Stabilizer
This class shows the basic hooping and stabilizing techniques for
embroidery beginners no matter what brand of machine you have.
Which stabilizer do I use? What is the best way to hoop my project and
how do I get the design straight and in the spot I want?
We’ll cover stabilizers, hoops, templates & tools.
Bring a hoop (about a 4” X 4”) for practice.
Machine is not required.
For Janome owners we will demonstrate the Clothsetter.
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Sat Jun 11
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130pm at Downtown
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$20
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Software classes are held on Saturdays. It is necessary to pre-register and prepay for all classes. Class space is limited and can fill quickly so register early. Each class requires a minimum number of attendees or it will be cancelled two days before the class date. We will notify you if a class is cancelled.
Software Classes are $20 per class.
Sewing machines or computers are not required. Laptops can be used if you want to bring one.
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Class
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Time
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Fee
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NEW -- Floriani Software Advanced Class
I want to digitize my own designs!
I want to do lettering, monograms, and appliqués!
I know the program can do many great things and I want to know how!
In the class we will create lettering and learn how to size, shape, color and more.
We’ll see how easy it is to create beautiful monogramming, digitize and create appliqués!
We'll also cover how to use Save2Sew and more!
Laptops welcome if you have one.
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Sat Apr 9
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130pm at Downtown
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$20
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Software Related Classes
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Fee
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NEW -- “Open Session” on Auto Digitizing
For Janome Digitizer MB, Pro or Junior; Floriani or Master Works
If you own one of these digitizing programs and you’re having trouble getting started or
not getting the result you want, this is the class for you.
Bring your questions!
The digitizing software programs we sell have some form of auto-digitizing.
Most have a tool or wizard to create “instant” designs.
Others have more sophisticated tools which allow you to control how the design is sewn.
All auto-digitizing starts with a piece of artwork to trace.
We’ll cover where and how to get artwork and how to use your auto-digitizing tools to create a design.
Laptops with your program installed are welcome.
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Sat. Apr 9
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10am at Downtown
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$20
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NEW -- “Open Session” on Manual Digitizing
For Janome Digitizer MB, Pro or Junior; Floriani or Master Works
Do you keep hearing about “manual” digitizing but
don’t know what that means or how to do it?
Have you been using auto-digitizing and would like to
move up to manual digitizing?
This is a basic class on getting started with manual digitizing and
why it’s so great. We’ll cover the tools and how you use them.
Laptops with your program installed are welcome.
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Sat Mar 26
Sat Jun 11
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10am at Downtown
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$20
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Private Tutoring
One-on-one tutoring is available with the software teachers.
Contact a store for teachers’ names and phone numbers.
Rates vary depending on the class. The teachers will be able to answer your questions on rates.
Tutoring is available for the following software programs:
Floriani's Embroidery Suite
Janome Digitizer MBPro
Janome Digitizer Pro
Janome Digitizer Junior
Digitizer 10000
Customizer 11000
Customizer 10000
Master Works
Designers Gallery Products (Studio, SizeWorks, Density Works, Letter Works, Color Works, Hoop Works, Custom Works and Quilt Works)
Basic Computer for Embroidery Programs
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