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Classes and Events

Join us for a class, event, or workshop in our Queens, New York sewing studio. We have something for everyone. Don't see something you like? We also offer private sewing lessons in sewing, embroidery, quilting, garment sewing, and more. Call us at 718-468-5858 for more details or request a class!

 Please note, when registering for any class or event you are agreeing to the class policy at the bottom of this page.
 
 
 

Quilting


By using a print or novelty fabric with a large repeat, you can create a stunning quilt of great diversity. For those of you familiar with "Stack and Whack?"and "One Block Wonders", this is like them but much easier and more addictive. It starts with a large or medium scale print with a lot going on. Like a snowflake, no two 4 patch block will be alike. Judy will guide you through the process of creating your own one-of-a-kind quilt. Class Fee: $125 Class Limit:6 Mask wearing is mandatory during class.

Cost: $ 125.00
Do you find yourself asking "How Do I Quilt This"? In this presentation/trunk show and workshop, learn practical strategies for how to plan your own quilting design along with the nuts & bolts of walking foot quilting on a domestic sewing machine. The first part of this program will include a presentation and trunk show of Sheri's award-winning quilts. She'll describe how she decides on a quilting plan that will enhance the design of her quilt top, rather than compete with it. From there, she'll review and demonstrate how she prepares for quilting and her tips and tricks for walking foot quilting. Following the demonstration, students will practice their walking foot quilting on small quilt sandwiches. This workshop also includes a group design discussion, a show & tell of one quilt top by each student and a conversation/consultation on how to quilt it with a walking foot. Students will walk away with skills, strategies, inspiration and confidence to complete their quilts using a walking foot. A sewing machine with a walking foot or dual feed foot required. Students should be comfortable with the sewing machine and installing their walking foot/even feed foot.

Cost: $ 139.00
Do you have a beautiful strip roll or leftover 2 1/2" strips from making binding? Here is a creative way of using these strips! Laurie will take you through the process of making a "jelly roll" rug in an oval or rectangular shape. This class is great for all skill levels of sewist.

Cost: $ 75.00
Pick one great fabric to create a stunning block One-Block Wonder quilt! Laurie will teach students the endless ways to turn preprinted fabric panels into fabulous blocks, using quilt expert and best-selling author Maxine Rosenthal, along with fellow quilter Nancy Miller's book. This technique uses identical 60-degree triangles to make kaleidoscopic hexagons. Terrific fun and the results are almost always dramatic and unexpected.

Cost: $ 145.00
Are you looking to be inspired? Elaine will share tips and tricks to make professional looking bags that will be fun to make and uniquely yours. From easy totes to complicated purses, Elaine will demonstrate secrets to snaps, straps, interfacings and zippers for different shapes and styles of bags. Feel free to bring a bag for show n' tell.

Cost: $ 25.00
Have you heard all the rage about Dear Jane? For seasoned and newbie quilters alike, the mention of "Dear Jane" elicits reactions ranging from joy to dismay. Why? The Dear Jane quilt is comprised of 225 patterns in the blocks! There are 169 square blocks and 52 pieced border triangles. The original quilt was made by Jane Stickle in 1863 without a corresponding pattern. Brenda Papadakis, the author of the Dear Jane books brought the quilt to life by drafting the blocks and publishing the book. With the recent 25th Anniversary of the book, "Janiacs," as we call Dear Jane fanatics came out the woodwork to share their love/hate of the project and new quilters were exposed to the meticulous pattern as well. The beauty of the quilt is not only in the blocks itself but the layout and the ability to play with print and color. Join Diane on the Dear Jane journey. She has taught this project for more than 20 years and is a true Janiac. Diane will make this an enjoyable and fun process! Each block requires a different technique and although many require hand sewing, Diane will share techniques to make everything approachable. This a great opportunity to learn new skills and share in community! Classes are themed by technique, so even if you've taken a Dear Jane class previously, this is an opportunity for a refresh and learn new techniques to complete your Dear Jane.

Cost: $ 200.00

CLASS POLICY

Our classes and events require planning and preparation and often includes ordering materials and supplies, scheduling staff and teachers, and allocating space which is contingent on the total number of students who register for a class. When students request cancellations or reschedule at the last minute, it affects all of the above in addition to taking away a spot from someone who wanted to take the class.

In fairness to all of our customers we are unable to make exceptions to our policy, including for reasons of illness, travel, or work. If you are unable to attend a class at the last minute, considering offering the spot to a friend!

If Sew Right Sewing Machines cancels a class for any reason, you will receive a FULL refund.
 
If you cancel 14 days or more before the date of your class, you will receive full credit towards another class within 6 months of the original class date. If you cancel a rescheduled class, you will forfeit your payment for that class.
 
If you cancel 2-13 days before the date of your class, you will receive a full credit to use towards another class within 3 months of the original class date. If you cancel a rescheduled class, you will forfeit your payment for that class.
 
If you do not cancel your class within 48 hours of the class start date and time OR you do not show up, you will forfeit your payment for that class.

 

Thank you for understanding!

 

CLASS REGISTRATION POLICY

Payment is required in full upon registration of the class you would like to attend. You can register online at sewright.com, in-person at the store, or by calling the store at 718.468.5858.