Dakota Designs

New Dakota CD designs have come in. Harry Potter fans you won't want to miss the new Mystical Dragon designs.   For the men there is a great one with Wildlife animals in sepia tones.  Would be fun on a shirt or put together on a quilt.  For those of you who think of chocolate as the other, most important food group the new CHOCOLATE designs will scream for you to take them home!

Dorothy's Sewing Tip

 A Wet Needle Tip
When threading a needle wet the eye of the needle instead of the thread. This helps "wick" the thread through the eye. It works well on both hand and machine needles.

Sewing Guild
Tuesday March 1^st                    10:00                                                Fee: None

Fenton Daytime, a chapter of the American Sewing Guild will be meeting on the first Tuesday of every month at 10:00. Come learn and share projects with a great group.

This month Corporal Williams from the Jefferson County Drug Task Force will be giving a talk on the needs of children that have been removed from their homes and the special needs the department has regarding these children.

Beginning Quilting - Teacher:  Betty Adams

Friday March 4^th                        1:00-5:00                                 Fee: $20

Learn the technique used to make a quilt from start to finish.  In this class you will learn use a rotary cutter, make your blocks, put your layers together with backing, batting and top, and also bind your quilt.  Kit is included in the class fee. 

Lemoyne Star Stack and Whack (class 2) - Teacher:  Betty Adams

Saturday  March 5^th                     10:00 - 2:00                             Fee:  None

This is the finishing class for those who have taken the first Lemoyne Star Stack and Whack class.  We will be teaching how to cut and attach the sashing strips and setting squares to the blocks.  Please advise when calling to register which beginning Lemoyne Star class you have taken with us. 

Embroidery Club
Wednesday March 9th                 1 to 2p.m                                   Fee: None

Everyone with an embroidery machine is welcome. This is an opportunity to meet with other embroiders and share ideas and make fun projects.  Club meets the second Wednesday of each month.  Call for details as to what we are making and to get a supply list. Don't forget to bring your sew n tell.

Sausage Roll Pillowcase Class - Teacher: Vicki Brown

Friday March 11^th                      10:00-12:00                                 Fee:  $15

Want to know how the professionals make pillowcases with no raw seems showing?  Come learn this wonderful, easy way to make beautiful pillowcases with cuff and flange with only 1 seam.  It's also a quick fun gift for giving.  Kit included in the class. 

Pinwheel Quilt - Teacher:  Betty Adams                  

Saturday March 12th                                10:00-2:00                                       Fee: $20

Come and learn to make this classic quilt.  This is a very old block pattern that has stood the test of time.  This quilt turns out beautiful in the 1930's reproduction fabrics.  Fabric must be purchased from Fenton Sew n Vac.  Discount applies to fabric and supplies purchased for class.        

Ruffler Foot Demonstration - Teacher:  Dorothy York

Wednesday March 16^th                   10:00-12:00                                            Fee: none

Come in and see the Ruffler Foot Demo.  This attachment is made for many machines, just know the make and model.  You will fall in love with this attachment.  It makes gathering and ruffling a snap!

Placemat purse class - Teacher:  Vicki Brown

Friday March 18^th                     10:00-12:00                                              Fee: $15

Want to know how to make a quick purse for all occasions or outfits?  Come and learn this simple and easy way to have a purse for every ensemble!  Kit supplied with class. 

Shoe Box Treasures Quilt - Teacher:  Betty Adams

Saturday March 19^th                             10:00-2:00                                      Fee: $20

This is a unique quilt that looks dimensional when finished.  You will be amazed at how it starts to take shape.  Choose novelty fabrics for a child or fussy cut beautiful florals for the front of your shoebox block.  Either way, it turns into a masterpiece.  Fabric must be purchased from Fenton Sew N Vac.                         

 
Kids Club      For kids 9-13 years of age

Cancelled for March

 
 

You can register for class either at the store or by phone.  Fees are due at the time of registration and can be paid in person at the store, by credit card over the phone, or with a check through the mail.  A paid class fee is the only thing that guarantees your spot in class and prevents you from being "bumped: when the class fills.

Class registration closes three (3) days prior to the scheduled class date.

No fees will be refunded or credits issued for a missed class.  Our commitment to our instructors does not allow make-up classes.  Refunds or in-store credits will be issued only if: (a) The store cancels the class, or (b) You notify us three (3) days prior to the scheduled class date.

Only registered students may attend a class.  Any one "sitting-in" must also register.

In order to provide high-quality sewing education, we ask that materials and supplies for classes be purchased at Sew N Vac whenever possible.  Students are eligible to receive a 10% discount off regular priced merchandise for class materials and/or for purchases of regularly priced merchandise on the day of the class.

Please refrain from using colognes and perfumes; someone in class may have an allergic reaction to heavy fragrances.

The classroom opens 15 minutes before scheduled class time.