Sewing Class Information

Village Fabrics maintains year-round class schedules which include classes designed to help you learn to use your machine as well as classes geared toward special types of sewing such as heirloom sewing, gift-making and machine embroidery.

Machine guide classes are free to those who purchase their sewing or embroidery machines or sergers from Village Fabrics.

Registration Information

All classes have limited seating, so please register as early as possible. You must register for Guide Classes so we can plan seating. Class supply lists are provided upon registration.

The class fee must be paid to insure your space. You may pay by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express) over the phone, or by check or cash.

You do not need to own a Bernina™ to participate. Bring your machine. We'd just like you to enjoy the sewing experience.

Cancellation Policy: You will be issued a credit or refund if we cancel the class or if you cancel at least 3 days prior to the class date.

Bernina™ Machine Guide Classes

Learn how to use your new machine. We will cover basic operation, special stitches, features, embroidery and just having fun. Workbooks are provided as additional learning tools. There is no charge for these guide classes if you purchased your machine from Village Fabrics. There is a $25 fee if the machine was purchased elsewhere (except where noted). Please call for more information if you do not see your class on the schedule.

Artista 730e Machine Guide Classes
and Artista 200e Machine Guide Classes:

A 4-part series of classes to guide you in the basics of your sewing computer. The classes cover basic stitching, combination stitching, decorative stitches, embroidery functions, on-screen editing and connecting to your personal computer. These classes are free when you purchase your machine from Village Fabrics. There is a $25 fee for students who purchased their machines elsewhere.

Artista 630–640 Machine Guide Classes:

This 4-part series will guide you in caring for your machine, basic stitching, decorative stitches and embroidery basics. Specialty feet and accessories wiil be demonstrated. These classes are free when you purchase your machine from Village Fabrics. There is a $25 fee for students who purchased their machines elsewhere.

All of the following machine guide classes cover the basics of machine operation:

Machine Guide 220, 230 and 245
1008 Machine Guide
Serger Guide Class 800—1200
Serger Guide Class 1300

Artista Version 5.0 Classes:

Classes 1-4 are for Editor Plus owners; classes 1-8 are for Designer Plus owners.

Class 1: New Beginnings: Learn the basic functions and tools in the Version 5 Software. Become familiar with the new icons and tools in the software.
Class 2: Monogramming: Version 5 has it's own monogram program. Learn how to use this feature to create beautiful monograms fast and easily using ornaments, borders and designs included in the software.
Class 3: Editing: Continue learning more about your software: combining designs, taking designs apart, removing overlapping stitches, merging designs, fixing outlines and adding fills.
Class 4: Auto-digitizing: Scan a picture and let the computer set the stitches for you. Change fills and colors to make it your own. Learn how to use Portfolio, your software's built in conversion and categorizing program. You will also learn how easy Photo Snap is to use to create unique designs.
Class 5: Digitizing: Scan your artwork, or draw your own, to create great designs. Learn more about fills and fancy fills and color blending.
Class 6: Special Effects: This class teaches how to use True Type fonts, create unique lettering, how to use craft stitches, pattern stamps and more from your software.
Class 7: Appliqué: Auto, partial and advanced appliqué‚ techniques will be taught in this class. Change an existing design to appliqué‚ or start with a picture.
Class 8: Multihooping: Learn how to create a large design and embroider it using the multihooping feature in the software. Let the software show you where to hoop and tell you how many hoopings you need.