BERNINA Sewing Machine Station 91 Seaboard Lane, Suite 107 Brentwood, TN 37027 Jan/Feb/March 2008 615-373-1600 Hours: Mon. Sat. 9 to 5 pm Evening by appointment FREE LESSONS When you purchase your machine or software from our store you receive free instruction guide lessons. To attend the classes: 1. Review the complete list on Pg 2 2. Call us to register & to hold your place in class 3. Print out the supply list and prepare for class MONTHLY SEWING GROUPS Join us each month for fun sewing activities. We offer a variety of monthly sewing groups for new sewers and seasoned sewing pros. From quick demonstrations to all day sewing events. Register to reserve your place. See page 4 for more information. SPECIAL EVENTS Oklahoma Embroidery Supply & Design (OESD) Presentation - a special OESD instructor will present a seminar on stabilizers and embroidery. Learn a variety of techniques and see a trunk show of samples. Fee $20 Feb. 21 6:00 pm (refreshments) Feb. 22 10 am (lunch provided) Lezette Thomason National Teacher - designer of patterns for children s clothing and book author. Special lecture by the renowned Children s Corner teacher. Lezette will demonstrate some of her favorite sewing feet and techniques for making children s clothing. April 5, 10 am to 1 pm Fee: $15 Joyce Murphy Pants Fitting Everything needed to construct a perfectly -fitted pair of fine pants, & the knowledge and tools to make a whole wardrobe of pants. April 17-21. See our website for more info & registration. www.sewingmachinestation.com WHAT S NEW Floriani Stabilizers - wide selection of stabilizers to make your embroidery better. Anita Goodesign - embroidery design packs including appliqué childrens designs. Happy Voyager - commercial grade 12 needle embroidery machine. Perfect for home based businesses. Embroidery Blanks - baby bibs, diaper covers, pillow covers, lingerie bags, and dresser toppers. Perfect Placement Kits - helps to easily and accurately place designs & monograms. ARTISTA TEST DRIVE Join us Friday, February 15, for an fun evening full of sewing & embroidery. Test drive different machines while making a fun project. Register today. Fee: $10 Refreshments served at 6:00 pm - Class starts at 6:30 pm. Email: smstation@hotmail.com www.sewingmachinestation.com Page 1
These instructional lessons are FREE if you purchased your machine from us. Please register to receive your supply list & CD Workbook Print out the sheets & put them in a binder to bring with you to class. Machine Lessons Bernette Class This class is just for the Bernette sewing machines. Learn to properly use your machine: winding a bobbin, threading, needles, piping, zippers, buttonholes, etc. This class is free if you purchased your Bernette from us. Jan. 11 & 18 pm Quilting Feet & Your Bernina Machine Let us show you how to use your machine and sewing feet to make your quilting easier. Learn to use the 1/4 foot, free motion foot, walking foot, appliqué foot, and quilt guide. Quilting becomes easier with the right equipment! Thurs. Jan. 24 pm Bernina Mastery This class is for all Bernina sewing machines. Start with the basics and then learn some special sewing techniques along with the features of your sewing machine. 4 Classes. $5 Fabric kit fee per class. #1 Basics Tues. Jan. 15 pm #2 Seams & Hems Tues. Jan. 22 pm #3 Buttonholes Tues. Jan. 29 pm #4 Gathering Tues. Feb. 12 pm #5 Tucks & Piping Tues. Feb. 19 pm Artista Mastery Designed for the artista sewing machine; this class will take you into the more creative area of sewing with your Bernina. Special features and memory work will be covered. Thurs. Jan. 17 pm Serger Basics Learn the basics: threading, tension, 3 thread, 4 thread, rolled hem. Mon. Feb. 18 pm Serger Basics Project Now that you ve learned the basics, use your new machine to serge a pillow. Use the rolled hemming, gathering, and flatlocking stitch. Mon. Feb. 25 pm Embroidery Lessons Aurora 430/440/450 Embroidery Learn to embroider using your machine and it s software. Prerequisite to other embroidery classes. Tues. Jan. 8 6-9 pm Embroidery Beginnings & Beyond Lesson 1 for the Bernina Embroidery machines. All Bernina embroidery machines are welcome to attend. Start from the beginning and embroider a variety of samples using your machine. All Bernina embroidery machines welcome. Lesson 1 Jan. 12 9:30-12:30 Lesson 2 Jan. 19 9:30-12:30 Lesson 3 Feb. 28 Perfect Embroidery Placement This demonstration will show a variety of tips and techniques for achieving perfect placement of your embroidery designs. Tues. Feb 26 6-8 Software Lessons Bernina Embroidery Software 101 Start from the beginning with the software. Become familiar with the basics before you sign up for the other classes. Mon., Jan. 14 6-9 pm Embroidery & The Internet Downloading designs for Embroidery. The How To of downloading embroidery designs and what to do with them once you have them. Thurs. Jan. 31 Software Sampler A monthly, hands-on software lesson. Bring your laptop and learn new features and possibilities each month. Sat. Jan 26 10-1 Picture Perfect Placement Sat. Feb. 23 10-1 It s A Balancing Act Sat. Mar. 15 10-1 Cover Me Up Applique Embroidery Monogramming Explore the monogramming tool built into the Bernina Embroidery Software. With 55+ font styles & many layout options your creations seem endless. Create a final design to put on the Monogrammed Dresser Scarf on 3/25/08. Tues. March 18 Page 2
Classes Create a Quilt on Your Serger This 46 x 66 quilt project is a perfect cozy quilt for flannel or favorite prints. Using rotary cutting, serger piecing, & a quilt-as-you-go technique. A fun way to use your serger. Bargello variation. Don t own a serger? Use one of ours! Wed. Jan. 9 & 16 pm $30 Sewing Machine Cozy Protect your machine and dress up your sewing space with this simple, padded machine cozy. A pocket on the front keeps large and small sewing tools. Use walking foot, piping foot, and finish the edge with binding. You might even want to add an embroidery! Thurs. Jan. 10 pm $15 Embellish T-Shirts Chris Schulte Turn ordinary shirts into something of your very own using basic sewing machine embellishment techniques. Use decorative stitches, fabric, and some glitz to turn ordinary to fun. Monday, Jan. 21 pm $15 Custom Window Treatments Jeanie Tillman Hands-on class for learning the techniques of professionals making a lined and embellished treatment. Make a sample in class and gain the knowledge you need to craft your own money saving window treatments. Come to the store and see the sample. 2 classes. Wed., Jan. 23 & 30 10-2 $60 Wed., Feb. 13 & 20 6-9 $60 Basic Free Motion Quilting Chris Schulte Learn free motion quilting using your Bernina. Learn preparation and technique of free motion. All Bernina machines welcome. BSR will also be taught. Monday, Feb. 11 $15 Heirloom Basics with your Bernina Learn the techniques to stitch laces and fabrics into yardage for a variety of heirloom projects. Learn how to set your machine and which feet will provide the best results. Learn to join lace to lace, lace to fabric, lace to entredeux, gathered lace to entredeux, and more. Friday, Feb. 1 $15 Skirt in a Day Jeanie Tillman This is a great class for the beginner. Enjoy the fun sewing a skirt for a teen or adult in a day. Learn cutting, zipper insertion, and finishing the skirt in a day. Bring snack for lunch. Tues. Feb. 12 10-2 $20 Duvet Cover Jeanie Tillman Very little sewing experience is needed for this Duvet Class. Learn how to make covered buttons and embellish a cover for your or your child s bedroom. Fri., Feb. 15 10-2 $30 www.sewingmachinestation.com Ohio Star Table Runner Quilt Nancy Dunlap Sew a 21 x 46 pieced table runner. Learn to piece this quilt. Bring lunch. Sat. Feb. 16 10-4 $30 Pillows Jeanie Tillman Learn different techniques and styles of pillows for your home. Tues. Feb. 19 10-2 $20 Tues. Feb. 26 10-2 $20 Sit & Sew with Jeanie Need to finish your Easter dresses, or any other project? Use this time away from home to complete your sewing and have Jeanie s sewing expertise to help. Tues. March 4 10-2 $20 Wed. March 5 10-2 $20 Embroidery Fun Machine embroidery an appliqué. Stitch this into a pillow cover. A fast and fun embroidery project. Sat. March 8 10-1 $15 Serger Heirloom Pillow Serge a lace and batiste pillow cover and learn the fast way to create an heirloom. Class fee includes fabric & lace kit. Two part class. Mon. March 10 & 17 $50 Monogrammed Dresser Scarf Create your monogram on the computer in the class on March 18, then in this class embroider your design with a wing needle and sew the personalized dresser scarf. Tues. March 25 $15 Girl s Sleepover PJ s Serger Lace, batiste and a serger can create a brand new pair of PJ s for your favorite girl. Sizes 4 to 16. Oh Sew Sweet! Wed. March 19 & 26 $30 Frayed Ruffle Jacket A sweatshirt jacket revamped to a ruffled adult jacket. Learn to use your ruffler and to re-style a sweatshirt. Thurs., March 20 & 27 $30 Summer Wine Pillow Summer Wine, a new book from Jenny Haskins, includes machine embroidery and appliqué. Make this pillow and learn the techniques used to make the Summer Wine quilt. Silk fabric available for this project. Fri. March 4 & 11 6-9 $30 Lopsided Hearts Quilt Nancy Dunlap The nice part of learning this quilt is that you have no seams to match. It looks challenging, but it is fun and easy. See the sample in the store. Sat. March 29 10-4 $30 Page 3
My Label Demo See how you can print a pattern to your measurements. The My Label Software by Bernina lets you input your measurements view the design on a 3D Mannequin and then print out your own personal pattern. Join us for a preview. Monday, Jan. 28 10-12 or 6-8 FREE Monthly Sewing Groups FOOT QUICKIE Watch a demonstration of sewing feet. See how presser feet can make your sewing easier. First Saturday of every month. Sat. Jan. 5 9:30 am EdgeStitchBlindhem Sat. Feb. 2 9:30 am Serger Elasticator Sat. March 1 9:30 am Ruffler My Label Measurement Class Come to class ready to be measured. After measuring we will print out a personalized pant pattern for you. Wed. Feb. 27 $15 My Label Pants Class Sew together your pants from the personalized pattern. Measurement class Feb. 27 a prerequisite. Wed. March 12 $15 Enter the My Label Software Challenge OPEN SEW Use our sewing workroom for your projects. Cutting Tables, ironing boards, sewing machines, sergers (you can bring yours or use ours) are available for you to use. We have the space, you bring your project. Register to attend. Sat. Jan. 5 10 am $15 Sat. Feb. 2 10 am $15 Sat. March 1 10 am $15 **Special Open Sew on Feb 2 * Serging for Kids ** You do not need to own a serger to attend. We will have sergers set up and ready for you to use. Serge three quick projects: crib sheet, pillow case, and t-shirt. Signup today to reserve your space & receive your supply list. 2007 Bernina of America SEW EASY Beginning Sewers or anyone who wants to practice your sewing, join us on the First Monday of the Month for quick and easy projects that will build your sewing skills and confidence. Machines provided. Make sure to register and get your supply list. Mon. Feb. 4 $15 Journal Cover Mon. March 3 $15 Placemats/Napkins And you could win a new aurora sewing machine from Bernina! Get ready to unleash your inner designer with My Label 3D Fashion Pattern Software from Bernina. Enter a garment you ve created using My Label, and you could win one of many exciting prizes, including a new aurora sewing machine! Contest runs 11/14/07-2/28/08. Visit your Bernina Dealer or www.berninamylabel.com for details. BERNINA CLUB Hosted by a Bernina educator who will entertain you with inspirational techniques and highlight a project using those techniques. Feb. 29 10-12:30 or 6:30-9:00 Dazzling Dining & More March 28 10-12:30 or 6:30-9:00 Book Cover Art April 25 10-12:30 or 6:30-9:00 French Country Treasures Page 4
Start To Embroider Bernette 340 Deco will enrich your world with the wonders of embroidery. This exciting machine features 100 built-in designs, large touch-screen, automatic thread cutter, needle threader, USB port for easy design loading, and much more. This machine comes with free instructional classes. Learn about stabilizers, needles, threads, machine set up and features, and embroidery. Take Your Imagination to the Next Level BERNINA Embroidery Software will inspire you to transform your ideas into reality. This easy to use software allows you to experiment with multiple techniques from a single screen. Easily remove, recombine and create your favorite designs within one window. This software includes embroidery customizing, monogramming, cross stitch, quilt program, logo creation and much more. Free instructional classes with purchase of this software. This software works with Bernina, Pfaff, Babylock, Janome, Viking, Brother, Singer, Poem, and the Happy embroidery machines. Expand to a Home Business Happy Embroidery Machine is the ideal system for the home entrepreneur. This 12 needle head offers a large embroidery space, 1,000 stitches per minute, automatic top & bottom thread trimmer, and automatic color change. Free delivery & setup with purchase. www.sewingmachinestation.com Page 5
January 2008 Bernina Sewing Machine Station Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Closed Happy New Year! 2 3 4 5 Foot Quickie 9:30 Open Sew 10:00-4 pm 6 7 8 Aurora Embroidery Class 9 Create a Quilt on Your Serger #1 10 Sewing Machine Cozy 11 Bernette Guide Class #1 10 1 or 6-9 pm 12 Embroidery Class #1 9:30-12:30 13 14 Bernina Embroidery Software 101 6-9 pm 15 Bernina Mastery #1 10-1 or 6-9 16 Create a Quilt on Your Serger #2 17 Artista Mastery 6 9 pm 18 Bernette Guide Class #2 10-1 or 6-9 pm 19 Embroidery Class #2 9:30-12:30 20 21 Embellish Your Clothes 10-1 or 6-9 22 Bernina Mastery #2 23 Custom Window Treatments #1 10 2 24 Quilting w/ your Bernina 6-9 pm 25 Store Closed Training Day 26 Software Sampler 10:00 27 28 My Label Demo 10-12 or 6-8 29 Bernina Mastery #3 30 Custom Window Treatments #2 10 2 31 Embroidery & the Internet pm February 2008 Bernina Sewing Machine Station Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Heirloom Basics w/your Bernina 2 Foot Quickie 9:30 **Special Open Sew 10:00-4 pm 3 4 Sew Easy 10-1 or 6-9 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Basic BSR Free Motion Quilting 12 Skirts 10 2 Bernina Mastery #4 13 Custom Window Treatments #1 6-9 pm 14 15 Duvet Cover 10-2 Test Drive an Artista 6 9 pm 16 Ohio Star Table Runner Quilt 10-4 17 18 Serger Basics 101 19 Pillows 10-2 Bernina Mastery #5 20 Custom Window Treatments #2 6-9 pm 21 OESD Special Presentation 6:00-9:00 pm 22 OESD Special Presentation 10-2:30 (includes lunch) 23 Software Sampler 10:00 24 25 Serger Basics Project 26 Pillows 10-2 Perfect Embroidery Placement 6 8 pm 27 My Label Measurement Class 10-1 or 6-9 28 Embroidery Class #3 6-9 pm 29 BERNINA CLUB 10:00 am or 6:30 pm Page 6
March 2008 Bernina Sewing Machine Station Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Foot Quickie 9:30 Open Sew 10-4 2 3 Sew Easy 10-1 or 6-9 4 Sit N Sew w/jeanie 10-2 5 Sit N Sew w/jeanie 10-2 6 7 8 Embroidery Fun 10-2 Summer Wine #1 6-9 9 10 Serger Heirloom Pillow 11 Summer Wine #2 6-9 12 My Label Pants Class 13 14 15 Software Sampler 10:00 16 17 Serger Heirloom Pillow 18 Embroidery Monogramming 19 Girl s Sleepover PJ s Serger #1 20 Frayed Ruffle Jacket #1 21 22 Easter Weekend 24/31 Embellish Towels 25 Monogrammed Dresser Scarf 26 Girls Sleepover PJ s Serger #2 27 Frayed Ruffle Jacket #2 28 BERNINA CLUB 10:00 am or 6:30 pm 29 Lopsided Hearts Quilt 10-4 CLASS POLICIES Pre-registration & pre-payment will reserve your space in class, so register early. Cancellations must be made 5 days prior to the class starting to receive store credit. No refund/credit for no-shows. For classes you will need to bring your sewing machine/ serger. A machine can be provided for you at no additional charge prior notice required. We ask that you arrive to class 15 minutes ahead of the scheduled time. This will allow you to be set up and ready for the class to begin on time. In that way, you can obtain all the information and skills planned for that class. Don t forget to ask for a supply list when you sign up for a class and be sure to bring your regular sewing supplies such as scissors, pins, markers, etc. **Please make sure we have a daytime phone number for you. This will allow us to give you a reminder call. TEACHERS WANTED We are looking for teachers to share the joy of sewing with Bernina Machines. Looking for teachers for classes, club meetings, and special events. Call Patrick or Cathy at 373-1600 for more information. Can t find the embroidery design you want? Try OESD on-line. Thousands of designs available to download directly to your computer. You can purchase a single design or a group of designs and download them for immediate use. www.embroideryonline.com Select code number 101-98-1176 Now you are ready to shop! Page 7
We carry the New Joy Quilting Frame This in-home quilting table is made of lightweight, high strength, aircraft grade aluminum. It is designed to take maximum advantage of the longer arm sewing machines. This quilting frame can be configured for widths of 47, 76, or 105 (king size quilt) and comes with caster wheels for easy maneuverability. This is the perfect way to finish your quilts. Stop in to test drive this handy new quilting tool. Includes Free Delivery. Now Only $1699.00 Optional Quilting Machine Available SEWING MACHINE STATION 91 Seaboard Lane #107 Brentwood, TN 37027 Page 8