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SEWING MACHINE FACTORY OUTLET 2085 Lawrence Avenue East, Unit 1, Scarborough, Ontario M1R 2Z4     Phone: (416) 751-7170   Monday to Friday 10am-6pm * Saturdays 10am-5pm * Closed Sundays Let us know what classes you want to take. Please take a minute to fill out our Class Request Form and tell us your interests. CLASS REQUEST FORM
GARMENT SEWING & FITTING CLASS This series of classes will take you through all the principal steps of garment making.  You will learn to read, trace and cut a pattern, pin and cut the garment. You will learn proper fitting techniques and how to adjust a pattern for the sizes you need. Everything is hand basted first, fitted and then taken to the machine to sew and finish.  At the end of this 8-week course, you will go home with a finished garment and the knowledge to make many more. Class size 8 students. This course if offered throughout the year. New classes will be resuming in August please watch for schedule update. TEACHER: Fernanda Vasconcelos        Space is limited for this class to ensure your enrollment in this class payment must be made in full at time of registration.    BEGINNER SEWING AND MACHINE TECHNIQUES CLASS This class is for those who want to start sewing but have no idea where or how to begin. This course will give you a thorough step-by-step overview of the operation of your machine. You will learn proper threading, winding of the bobbin, useful information about needles and how to choose the correct size according to your fabric. Learn about the different  stitch functions of your machine and experiment with decorative stitches. Come away feeling confident and ready to move on to your next sewing project. TEACHER: Hilma McConnell DATES: Thursday July 24 & 31 TIME: classes 10am-4pm MASTER YOUR SERGER This class is highly recommended for those who have been afraid to conquer their serger or for those who would like to learn techniques beyond finishing edges. In this class Hilma will guide you form start to finish all the features and functions of your serger. You will learn about care and maintenance, threading, proper needles, settings for different fabrics and the rolled hem technique. Come away feeling confident and ready to use your serger for your next sewing project. HILMA McCONNELL DATE:Thursday August 7 & 14 TIME: 10am - 4pm QUILT FINISHING CLASS - SASHING, BORDERS & BINDING This is an excellent class for those who have made blocks and are not certain how to put them together to finish the quilt. In this one day class you will learn how to layer your quilt, add sashing, borders and binding. If your quilt is a wall hanging, you will also learn how to make the hanging sleeve and attach it and finish it off with a personalized quilt label. HILMA McCONNELL DATE: Thursday July 17 TIME: 10am - 4pm BEGINNER MACHINE QUILTING & ROTARY CUTTING WORKSHOP This class is for the absolute beginner quilter however knowledge of operation of your sewing machine is required. Hilma will teach you proper rotary cutting and measuring. You will learn all about terms and tools used in quilting. You will cut, piece, quilt and bind a small potholder (trivet). This class is designed to teach you the basic quilting techniques needed to move on to larger projects. TEACHER: Hilma McConnell New Date To Be Announced 10am-5pm FREE MOTION - THREAD PAINTING Peggy will teach you free motion quilting techniques that will enable you to turn any "cheater panel" into your own unique work of art. Experiment with an assortment of  decorative threads to creative perspective and add dimension to your panel. TEACHER: Peggy Kwan Saturday July 19 10am-3pm 3D FLOWER ROUCHING TECHNIQUE In this class you will learn how to use scraps of fabric to create stunning 3D flowers using a new rouching technique . Working with different patterns and colours you will create your own unique appliqued and quilted floral bouquet wall hanging. TEACHER: Peggy Kwan NEW DATE: WEDNESDAY JULY 23 10am-3pm CLASS REGISTRATION POLICY Payment in full must be made to reserve a space. Students can register by phone with VISA or MasterCard. Class fees MUST be PAID IN FULL 10 DAYS prior to class. Cancellations must be made 10 days prior to the starting date of class to qualify for a full refund. Sorry no exceptions. Full refund or credit note will be provided if Sewing Machine Factory Outlet cancels a class. Supply list is given at time of registration. Students are responsible for obtaining all supplies required and come prepared for class. If you have any questions about the supply list we will be happy to assist you with any questions you may have. All preparation work required to be done prior to each class. Class Supplies Please note that most supplies required for all classes can be purchased at Sewing Machine Factory Outlet unless otherwise indicated. All students who are registered for a class are eligible for a 20% OFF all regular priced sewing notions and 15% off all regular price fabrics.