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Sew Creative is located at:

4616 N. Prospect Rd., Unit B
Peoria Heights, IL

phone: 309-685-1739
fax: 309-685-6739

Store Hours
Tuesday-Saturday
10AM to 5PM

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Classes

 
 

Have you seen a quilt pattern that you are itching to make, but no one has offered it as a class? Well, gather 3 or more friends who want a day or evening of fun tackling this project "Scratching Your Itch." Call us and we will create a class just for you!

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Beginning Sewing Series

Sew Creative is offering a series of beginning sewing classes. Whether you want
to learn to sew or would just like some refresher courses, we have them for you!

Beginning Sewing
Sew-A-Robe

Date: January 8 Saturday
         January 22 Saturday

Time: 10:30am.
Cost: $40 (includes both sessions)

Diane Gibson, instructor

This is the third in the series for beginning or refreshing sewers. We will use Kwik Sew pattern #3177 and some great cozy fabrics. Pick up the supply list and choose your fabric when you register for class. Let’s get sewing again; this class will be FUN! Maximum class size is 6.

Sew Creative Bag Lady

Date: January 14 Friday
         January 21 Friday

Time: 2 – 5pm

Cost: $40 (both sessions included)

Requirements: Special fabric kit $24.99. Kit contains all fabric, batting and notions needed to make the bag. The Tote Bag Book” by Cindy Taylor Oates $12
(Discounts may be applied to book only)
Peggy Johnston, instructor

This is the class for the special bag so that you, too, can join the Sew Creative Bag Lady discount program. There is a special embroidery design for the bag pocket; if you do not have an embroidery machine yet, let us know when you register that you need to use one of the store machines.

This is a great class for beginning sewers or those who need to refresh. Learn quilting with the walking foot and use the bias binder. There are 2 sessions so homework is not necessary and help will be available from beginning to end of the project. (Instructions are available with the fabric kit if you are unable to attend class.) You will need: sewing supplies, pins, scissors, chalk marker, walking foot, bias binder. Class is limited to 6 with minimum of 3 students.
 

Grids & Grommets

Date: January 28 Friday

Time: 10:30am. - 4:30pm.

(You are welcome to bring a sack lunch.)

Cost: $25 plus cost of pattern & fabric

Jean Monroe, instructor

Try this new, easy purse! It is a versatile style offered in two sizes; we will make the small version to use as a purse. Double the straps over your shoulder or convert it to a single strap across your body for security
and convenience. Double the straps over your shoulder or convert it to a single
strap across your body for security and convenience. Come into the store early to register, choose your fabric and pick up the
instructions to be prepared for class. This purse takes 9- 2 1/2 inch WOF strips,
1 1/2 yards for lining, pockets & handles and 4 (1") shower curtain grommets. You
will need to bring your machine (in good working order) with a full bobbin of
correct thread color. If you prefer, rent one of our class machines for a small fee.
Class minimum of 6.

Sergers

BERNINA Sergers

Date: January 19 Wednesday

Time: 10:30am-1pm (All sergers)

2-4pm. (Coverstitch sergers)

Emily Dochterman, instructor

Information for all levels. Bring your serger, manual and accessories. A

fabric kit will be provided. You will need serger thread—one spool of red,

blue, yellow and green. Optional attachments and specialty threads used on

the serger will be discussed. (1300MDC,1300DC & 009DC owners may take

a lunch break and stay for coverstitch session to follow.)

Software

BERNINA Cutwork Tool

Date: January 29 Saturday

Time: 10:30am.

Pam Steele, instructor

In this introductory lesson, learn the software basic commands and how to

set up a pre-digitized design for use with the cutting tool. Proper technique

for successful cutting will be covered. Please bring your laptop with the

software and its current service pack (available from BERNINA USA)

installed, the Cutting Tool dongle, mouse and a USB stick. Also bring your

BERNINA Embroidery Software dongle; we may have time to practice

editing a design to use as cutwork or appliqué.

 

Class Policy

Please register early to avoid disappointment because a class is full or cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. Withdrawals from class must be made at least one week prior to class. After that time, refunds are not available, but you are welcome to send someone in your place. Be sure to clean and oil your machine before class so it is ready to sew.

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