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New Owner's Classes


New Owner's 1 provides an overview of your machine's basic sewing functions, including set up and threading, basic stitching, and how to adjust stitch settings. We will review care of your new machine, and discuss best practices while sewing. This class is all about getting you familiar with your new tool (because a sewing machine is just a power tool with a needle and thread)! Whether you’re interested in quilting, garment making, or just learning for fun, this class is the perfect starting point for your sewing journey.

Cost: $ 214.99
Expand the creative potential of your sewing machine in this hands-on class dedicated to learning about decorative stitches! You'll learn to select a stitch, experiment with stitch length and width. You’ll practice on sample fabrics and gain confidence in your machine’s capabilities. By the end of the class, you'll have applied a variety of stitches to a small project. This class is perfect for anyone looking to add a unique touch to their sewing creations! Get ready to add style, texture, and flair to your sewing projects!

Cost: $ 214.99
Welcome to Machine Embroidery! This is the first class for beginners looking to learn the fundamentals. Whether you're new to embroidery or just learning to use your machine, this hands-on class will help you get started. In this class, students will learn basic hooping, how to select and load embroidery designs from your machine’s library, and get familiar with the settings and functions of your embroidery machine. Watch as your design comes to life through the stitching process, with tips and tricks for ensuring quality results. This is your first step toward mastering the art of machine embroidery.

Cost: $ 329.99
Unlock the potential of your serger in this hands-on class, mastering the basics of a 4 thread overlock. In this course, you'll get familiar with the parts and threading process, master the 4-thread overlock stitch, and learn to adjust stitch length, cutting width and differential feed (if available on your make/model). Join us for a fun, interactive class and take your sewing to the next level with your 4-thread serger!

Cost: $ 219.99

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Days for Girls

Our 2023 Days for Girls program will be IN PERSON both daytime and evening, limited to 8 attendees per session (at this time). Turning Periods Into Pathways. Days for Girls increases access to education by shattering stigmas and limitations for women and girls. Together, we're creating a world with dignity, health, and opportunity for all. With your help, we can reach Every Girl. Everywhere. Period.

Beginning Quilting I

Have you ever wanted to learn to quilt? Do you want to brush up on your quilting skills? This is the class for you. This class will introduce you to quilting by machine and rotary cutting. You will learn tips and tricks, beginning with choosing fabrics, to make your quilting journey a successful one.

Days for Girls

Our 2023 Days for Girls program will be IN PERSON both daytime and evening, limited to 8 attendees per session (at this time). Turning Periods Into Pathways. Days for Girls increases access to education by shattering stigmas and limitations for women and girls. Together, we're creating a world with dignity, health, and opportunity for all. With your help, we can reach Every Girl. Everywhere. Period.

Jan 16
Tech Talk
Jan 16
My Design Album
Jan 16
'My Happy Place' Embroidery Quilt Block of the Month Program

To adequately prepare for classes and events, we ask that you please register at least 2 weeks prior to the start date.  Your space in class will not be held withhout payment.  Each class has a minimum, and maximum, number of students and may fill, or be cancelled, prior to your payment.

If a minimum number of students is not met, you will be notified, and your class fees refunded, at least 1 week prior to the class start date.  If you need to cancel cancel, please call the store at least 1 week prior to class for a full refund. No refunds of class or kit fees will be issued for cancellations under 1 week before the class start date. No shows will forfeit class and kit fees.


Upon registration, please review the list of supplies needed for the class on the class listing. All supplies should be purchased prior to class. Classes typically do not include time to purchase supplies. Unless otherwise noted, all supplies are available at Sew What! Inc.  Students will receive a 10% discount on all supplies listed.

We are diligent about enforcing copyright laws; if a book, pattern or embroidery design is required for a class, each student must purchase their own copy. There are no exceptions.

Students should bring their sewing machine with all of the appropriate parts (including the instruction manual, foot control and power cord). Students must be familiar with the basic operation (i.e. winding a bobbin and threading the machine) of their machine for creative classes, and the machine must be in good working condition. Alternatively, a student may pre-register to rent a sewing machine (when avail;able) for creative classes at a rental rate of $20 per class session.  Students who experiences great difficulty with their sewing machine during class may need to rent a machine.

Please be considerate of others. Do not bring children to class, wear heavy perfume or use cell phones during class. Please be prepared to start class on time.  Our doors typically open 30 minutes prior to your class start time to allow you to set up your sewing space. Classes begin and end promptly at the scheduled time.