Master Your Machine -- Quilting and Sewing Techniques Explored -4TH THURSDAY EACH MONTH 10 - 4 PM

CHANGES TO MASTER YOUR MACHINE--STARTING SEPT. 19 AND GOING FORWARD, THE MASTER YOUR MACHINE CLASS WILL BE ONCE A MONTH ONLY ON THE FOURTH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH.

STARTING IN SEPTEMBER 2023 WE WILL BE REVISITING OUR MOST POPULAR MASTER YOUR MACHINE CLASSES THAT WE HAVE DONE THIS PAST YEAR.  WE WILL ALSO HAVE A DIFFERENT VARIATION OF THE CLASSES AND SOME MORE IN-DEPTH INFORMATION FROM THE ORIGINAL CLASSES.  COME TO THE CLASS A SECOND TIME TO REFRESH YOUR MEMORY ON THE PREVIOUS CLASSES AND PRACTICE A LITTLE MORE CHALLENGING INTERPRETATION OF THE PREVIOUS INFORMATION.

PLEASE INVITE A NEW STUDENT YOU FEEL WILL ENJOY THESE CLASSES.  WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING TO EXPAND OUR SERVICES TO NEW CUSTOMERS OF DRAGONFLY.  SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT ALL YOU HAVE LEARNED AT DRAGONFLY TO NEW PEOPLE WHO MAY BE INTERESTED IN OUR CLASSES BUT WERE UNABLE TO ATTEND BEFORE.

This class is for any standard sewing machine to help you learn how to get the ultimate use of the machine.  
This is a techniques based class.  We are not making 'projects' but rather learning all the different features and applications of the machine.  We will be incorporating both quilting and decorative stitching using a variety of threads, needles, and feet.

All skill levels are welcome to attend.  We will incorporate basic cutting and stitching skills as it relates to quilting and then add the decorative stitches and embellishments.  CLASS IS 10 AM - 4 PM

Sewing techniques like adding embellishments, inserting zippers, and transferring design patterns to your fabric will be discussed.  

Each club class will focus on a different topic.  Our sample sizes we make in class will be no larger than a placemat (12 x 18 inches).

Each class will have a PowerPoint demonstration on why you use a specific foot, accessory, or function on your machine. Detailed written handouts will be available also.  Then stay and sew to master your machine.

Perfect for all levels of sewers and quilters.

You will receive a confirmation email with any specifics for each class a couple of days before the class.  BE SURE TO REGISTER EARLY AS THE CLASSES FILL UP SOON.

GENERAL SUPPLIES TO BRING FOR EACH CLASS
Sewing machine in good working order with power cord, sewing machine control foot, extension cord, all your presser feet, extra bobbins
Bring your owners manual if you need assistance with the details of your particular machine
Bring an assortment of needles, threads, rotary cutter, quilting ruler, thread snips
Bring fabric yardage (1 meter is plenty for a backing) along with smaller scraps of fabrics, fat quarters, jelly roll strips, etc. 
Small pieces of batting (12 x 18 inches) to make a quilt sandwich
505 spray adhesive
Tearaway stabilizer (1 meter to start with)


SEPT 28 WE WILL BE REVISITING THE TWIN NEEDLE SEWING TECHNIQUE
LEARN HOW TO USE THE DECORATIVE STITCHES ON YOUR SEWING MACHINE AND INCORPORATE TWIN-NEEDLE SEWING
YOU WILL NEED A ZIGZAG FOOT AND ZIGZAG THROAT PLATE FOR THE MACHINE
YOU WILL NEED A TWIN NEEDLE SIZE 2,0/80 FOR STITCHING THE DESIGNS
BRING A TOP FABRIC IN A SOLID COLOR SO THE STITCHES SHOW UP WELL, 505 SPRAY ADHESIVE, PELLON 806 STABILIZER
BRING AN ASSORTMENT OF 40 WEIGHT THREADS FOR THE MACHINE DECORATIVE STITCHES BRING BOBBIN WEIGHT THREAD (80 WT. DECO BOB THREAD IS RECOMMENDED)
OCT. 26  BRING ALL YOUR FEET THAT CAME WITH YOUR MACHINE ALONG WITH ANY SPECIALITY FEET YOU HAVE PURCHASED.  WE WILL LOOK AT AN ASSORTMENT OF FEET AND THEIR SPECIFIC USE.  YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO SET UP YOUR MACHINE TO GET THE BEST STITCH QUALITY USING THESE FEET.  WE WILL SPECIFICALLY LOOK AT A CORDING FOOT, PIPING FOOT, BLIND STITCH FOOT, FRINGE FOOT, PARALLEL STITCHING FOOT AND MORE.
NOV 23 WE WILL BE REVISITING THE CIRCULAR SEWING ATTACHMENT FOR YOUR MACHINE.  UTILIZING THE DECORATIVE STITCHES ON YOUR MACHINE ALONG WITH SPECIFIC NEEDLE TYPES AND USING THE CIRCULAR ATTACHMENT FOR YOUR MACHINE YOU WILL CREATE BEAUTIFUL CIRCULAR DESIGNS.  THIS CLASS USES A STANDARD ZIGZAG FOOT AND THROAT PLATE WITH VARIOUS NEEDLE SIZES TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR THREAD THICKNESS.  AN ASSORTMENT OF SIZE 12 - 16 TOPSTITCH NEEDLES WILL BE NEEDED.  BRING AN ASSORTMENT OF YOUR THREADS TO CLASS IN VARIOUS COLORS ALONG WITH BOBBIN WEIGHT THREAD FOR THE BOBBINS.  PURCHASE YOUR CIRCULAR SEWING ATTACHMENT FOR YOUR SPECIFIC MACHINE TYPE BEFORE CLASS FOR THE BEST RESULTS.