Classes & Events
Bernina Owner's Class - 1st CLASS - Part 1 Sewing Machine Instruction
This is a Bernina Owner's Class that instructs you on the working of your new or new to you Bernina Sewing Machine that you purchased at 1st Sewing Center. This section focuses on SEWING. This class is not applicable for bernette sewing machines.
Cost: $ FREE
This is a Bernina Owner's Class that instructs you on the working of your new or new to you Bernina Sewing Machine that you purchased at 1st Sewing Center. This section focuses on SEWING. This class is not applicable for bernette sewing machines.
Cost: $ FREE
Bernina Owner's Class - 2nd CLASS - Quilting Machine Instruction
This is a Bernina Owner's Class that instructs you on the working of your new or new to you Bernina Sewing Machine that you purchased at 1st Sewing Center. This class will focus on the quilting settings and functionality of your Bernina sewing machine.
Cost: $ FREE
This is a Bernina Owner's Class that instructs you on the working of your new or new to you Bernina Sewing Machine that you purchased at 1st Sewing Center. This class will focus on the quilting settings and functionality of your Bernina sewing machine.
Cost: $ FREE
Bernina Owner's Class - 3rd CLASS - EMBROIDERY - Part 1 (Module/Machine Instruction)
This is the second party of the Bernina Owner's Class that instructs you on the working of your new or new to you Bernina Sewing Machine that you purchased at 1st Sewing Center. This 2nd part class will be specific to the Embroidery Module and Embroidery functionality of your machine.
Cost: $ FREE
This is the second party of the Bernina Owner's Class that instructs you on the working of your new or new to you Bernina Sewing Machine that you purchased at 1st Sewing Center. This 2nd part class will be specific to the Embroidery Module and Embroidery functionality of your machine.
Cost: $ FREE
Bernina Owner's Class - 4th CLASS - EMBROIDERY - Part 2 (Module/Machine Instruction)
This is the embroidery/quilting module section of the Bernina Owner's Class that instructs you on the working of your new or new to you Bernina Sewing Machine Module that you purchased at 1st Sewing Center. This is the second part of a two-part class that is specific to the Embroidery/Quilting Module and the embroidery functionality of your machine.
Cost: $ FREE
This is the embroidery/quilting module section of the Bernina Owner's Class that instructs you on the working of your new or new to you Bernina Sewing Machine Module that you purchased at 1st Sewing Center. This is the second part of a two-part class that is specific to the Embroidery/Quilting Module and the embroidery functionality of your machine.
Cost: $ FREE
Beginning Machine Embroidery
Learn the foundational skills and items needed to create beautiful machine embroidery. This class will go through the different stabilizers, fabrics, needles, design files, hooping and more. In session 1, you will create your own Stabilizer notebook. In Session 2, we will review Session 1 and work on 2 small projects to understand the basics and prepare you for the types of projects we do in 1st Sewing Center's Embroidery Club.
Cost: $ 120.00
Learn the foundational skills and items needed to create beautiful machine embroidery. This class will go through the different stabilizers, fabrics, needles, design files, hooping and more. In session 1, you will create your own Stabilizer notebook. In Session 2, we will review Session 1 and work on 2 small projects to understand the basics and prepare you for the types of projects we do in 1st Sewing Center's Embroidery Club.
Cost: $ 120.00
F. October 2026 Embroidery Club Meeting
Celebrate the season with a little sparkle and a whole lot of creativity! In this festive embroidery club session, you'll create a beautiful Christmas Tree Cutwork Pillow featuring an elegant cutwork design that adds texture, dimension, and holiday charm to your home décor.
Cost: $ 20.00
Celebrate the season with a little sparkle and a whole lot of creativity! In this festive embroidery club session, you'll create a beautiful Christmas Tree Cutwork Pillow featuring an elegant cutwork design that adds texture, dimension, and holiday charm to your home décor.
Cost: $ 20.00
G. November 2026 Embroidery Club Meeting
Stitch up a project that's as practical as it is adorable! This month's Machine Embroidery Club features the In-the-Hoop Bowl Cozy from Designs by JuJu. These cozy little bowl "hugs" are perfect for protecting your hands from hot soups, chili, oatmeal, or even keeping your fingers comfortable while enjoying a bowl of ice cream!
Cost: $ 20.00
Stitch up a project that's as practical as it is adorable! This month's Machine Embroidery Club features the In-the-Hoop Bowl Cozy from Designs by JuJu. These cozy little bowl "hugs" are perfect for protecting your hands from hot soups, chili, oatmeal, or even keeping your fingers comfortable while enjoying a bowl of ice cream!
Cost: $ 20.00
H. December 2026 Embroidery Club Meeting
Get ready to stitch up some winter magic! This month's Embroidery Club project is the adorable Snow Place Like Home wall hanging from Embroidery Garden. Create a beautifully quilted seasonal decoration completely in the hoop that's perfect for brightening your home all winter long.
Cost: $ 20.00
Get ready to stitch up some winter magic! This month's Embroidery Club project is the adorable Snow Place Like Home wall hanging from Embroidery Garden. Create a beautifully quilted seasonal decoration completely in the hoop that's perfect for brightening your home all winter long.
Cost: $ 20.00
1st Sewing Center Open Sew
Need a little extra space for a project? Wish you could sew with a friend, but don't have the space? Join 1st Sewing Center for Open Sew Thursdays - our Social Event where we open up our classroom for you to work on any project you want. Just bring your machine, your project, and friends and sew the afternoon away in comfort. A $5.00 fee will hold one of the ten available spots. Each participant is required to pay the $5 fee and register online.
Cost: $ 5.00
Need a little extra space for a project? Wish you could sew with a friend, but don't have the space? Join 1st Sewing Center for Open Sew Thursdays - our Social Event where we open up our classroom for you to work on any project you want. Just bring your machine, your project, and friends and sew the afternoon away in comfort. A $5.00 fee will hold one of the ten available spots. Each participant is required to pay the $5 fee and register online.
Cost: $ 5.00
Husqvarna Viking Event: Timless Techniques
Get ready for two fabulous days of creativity, inspiration, and hands-on sewing and embroidery fun! Join National Educator Wendi Owens at our Bloomington location for Timeless Techniques, a special event designed to help you discover new techniques, learn clever tips and tricks, and create beautiful projects along the way.
Cost: $ 139.00
Get ready for two fabulous days of creativity, inspiration, and hands-on sewing and embroidery fun! Join National Educator Wendi Owens at our Bloomington location for Timeless Techniques, a special event designed to help you discover new techniques, learn clever tips and tricks, and create beautiful projects along the way.
Cost: $ 139.00