Classes/ News January - June  2010 Welcome to 2010 with Bernina. Its been a rather active and exciting time for us at Bernina in 2009 with so many people out there sewing along with the launch of our 800 series machines and of course we have expanded into the shop next door for all sewing machine servicing and repairs. It seemed a new sewing machine was high on the priority list this year for xmas. We do hope you are all enjoying our regular new "Sew Informative Newsletter". This is an informative publication that will keep you up to date world wide and locally with whats happening in the wonderful world of Bernina. You can receive this via email or simply pop into our store and collect a copy. NEW IN STORE AT BERNINA FABRIC DYES - are here - due to popular demand we've decided to stock the complete colour range. ANNAH STRETTON - you must of all heard of Annah S - Designs The DIY Annah S Kits are now in our store - yes thats right for all the fans of Annah S - Bernina are trialing out her "Pink Ladies" Kits Collection - there has been alot of interest in the short time they have been in our store. Basically Annah's 4 top selling designs, a Cardi, Camisole, Reversable Skirt and Reversable Wrap Dress are the designs. So come in and take a look, the kits are all cut out including the label and trims, and ready to go at half the price you would pay in her shops - all you have to do is get your thread and needles.   HAVE YOU HAD YOUR SEWING MACHINE SERVICED LATELY??? At Bernina Palmerston North we have our own on site technician who is passionate about servicing and repairing all brands of machines. It is important to have that regular WOF as there is nothing more fustrating than going to start your sewing and having a problem with your machine. You wont have to be without your machine for long either! SCISSOR SHARPENING - Remember to bring your sewing scissors into our store - each Wednesday we have our mobile scissor sharpening man come to us.  Just $8.50 pair to be sharpened. BERNINA CLUB NIGHTS: Please diary these dates Friday 19 March at 6.30 pm and the next Evening will be a Thursday 27 May. Everyone on our Bernina Night email list will be advised of further dates as they are set during the year. $5.00 Casual or Annual Fee is $45.00 to receive the Bernina Inspiration Magazine free. Our Bernina nights are a relaxed informative evening where we demonstrate and speak about new products, sewing ideas, techniques and accessories etc. This keeps you up to date and we try to give you inspiration. Friendships are made and we can learn from each other at these evenings. We do encourage you to bring along your finished or unfinished projects for our popular Show n Tell. And of course our shop is always open late for shopping with specials and lucky draws on that night. CLASSES Start the new year as you mean to go on -  upskill your sewing skills and get inspired by coming along to a class at Bernina - we’d love to see you in one of our sewing classes in 2010, they are fun, informative and productive. To attend our classes, firstly, you require your sewing machine. Its quite important to make sure that your machine is in good working order before your class. Our Technician Fred, can service your machine prior to the class if you wish. You also need to have all your sewing notions for the class that you have registered in, i.e. scissors, pins, marking equipment, tape measure, threads and also a Sense of Humour! SMALL QUILTS/WALL HANGING CLASSES Super Stars with Anna Williams View the wonderful samples in our shop Friday 16th and Saturday 17th April 9am - 4pm Fee: $100.00 with needs list to be given out upon enrollment. Make a small unique quilt approx 20" square which could be the centre of a larger project, cushion cover or small wall hanging. A fun class where many techniques will be learnt to make your own individual star with the added zing of a celtic pattern . Making the zig zag border to fit any size edge will also be taught. Layered Leaves with Jacqui Karl View these two fabulous samples in store today. Thursday April 22nd  & May 6th inclusive Fee: $140.00 needs list will be given with enrollment. Another small quilt/wall hanging class, which incorporates many techniques fun to work with including some freehand and beading. The leaves and flowers creates a lovely 3D effect. REGULAR DRESSMAKING CLASSES Daytime Class: Thursday 4 March to 8th April inclusive 1pm - 4pm (6 weeks) Tutor: Robyn Fee: $120 payable before class commences. Numbers will be limited for this class. So it will be important to secure your place early. Come in and enjoy sewing up your garments in a relaxed atmosphere here, under our guidance and we can help you through any difficulties you might have. You will be amazed at what you will get made and how quickly you can fill your wardrobe plus get that perfect fit!! SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLASSES Monday April 12th & Thursday 15th 10am - 1pm Tutor Robyn Fee: $60.00 ( Kit included) This class is designed for younger students who are keen to get sewing and be inspired in the holidays. You will be making up a trendy shoulder bag, - a simple project that includes a few sewing techniques. We prefer these students to have some knowledge of how to thread and work a sewing machine before enrolling into this class. BEGINNERS LEARN TO SEW (6 week course) Monday Evenings: Starting 15th February - 22nd March inclusive 5.30-8pm Fee: $80.00 and this includes your kits and folders for sampling. Tutor: Shirley Sample techniques that you will learn include, zips, darts, seams, hems etc, which will be put in your folder so you can keep for future reference. You will also make a skirt, while still learning your sample techniques.A basic A Line skirt pattern, with zip and darts . You are required to bring your own machine in good working order and you are required to know how to operate your machine. Further classes will be run upon demand ADVANCED SKIRT CLASS Monday Evenings, April 12, 19 & 26th from 6pm - 8.30pm (Daytime Classes upon demand) Tutor: Shirley Class Fee: $50.00 This class is a great follow up from Beginners Learn to sew class but making a more advanced skirt incorporating some interesting fashion techniques. FASHIONABLE WAIST COATS (view sample waistcoates in the shop) 6th & 13th April Tuesday evenings from 5.30 - 8.30pm Tutor: William Fee: $50.00 Everyone seems to want a waist coat these days, so we thought why not run the class, create your own, using the correct techniques with our expert tutor - once you've made one, - you will realise how enjoyable they are to make up. FUN BAG CLASS Saturday May 29th and Sat 12th June 1.30pm – 4.30pm Fee $ 65.00 includes your pattern Tutor Robyn   Make this creative and much admired bag, adding your own personal touches to embellish. You will be surprised at how easy this is to construct. You can create so many different looks from this one pattern. MACHINE EMBROIDERY CLASS Fridays starting 29 January last Friday of each month 10am - 3pm Fee: $210 (6 Month fee) OR (Annual Fee $320.00) Achieve the best out of your embroidery machine and software. This is a great opportunity for you to become familiar with the many, many features these amazing computors have. Whilst there is a project running which is the Elizabethen Quilt - you have the choice to work on any other project you wish during these classes its a great time to finish off and learn off others, plus make friends. GET TO KNOW YOUR AURORA MACHINE (6 month course) First Friday of the month commencing Feb 5th, March 5th April 9, May7th, June 4th, July 2nd. from 2pm - 4pm Tutor: Robyn/Shirley Term Fee: $80.00 includes small kits of fabric Come along and explore just what your machine will do for you – this is a sampler class making your creative sewing a breeze. There are so many techniques to learn, you will be truly amazed. These techniques will enhance your Quilting and Embellishing. FABRICS FROM THREADS Friday 12th March 1- 3pm Class Fee: $25.00 Tutor  Robyn   Start saving all your left over threads - especially from bobbins. You will be very surprised at what you will create from this quick, creative class. You will be able to put your finished sample into something like framing, clothing embellishments, bowls, cards etc. TROUSERS THAT FIT Saturday 22nd May 9am - 4pm OR Monday Evenings (2 weeks) June 14 & 21 at 5.30 - 8.30 Tutors: Robyn & Shirley Fee: $70.00 includes pattern Trousers can be the easiest and quickest garment to make but quite challenging getting the pattern to fit right. You make up a tuille to a specific pattern which we provide, with particular attention being made to measuring and altering of the pattern just to get that perfect fit we all want for our shape. only, then transferring any adjustments from your sampler onto your paper pattern - ready to make your trousers. JACKETS Mondays May 3rd, 10th & 17th inclusive from 10am - 3pm Fee: $110.00 Tutor: Shirley Construct a fabulous jacket of your pattern choice using tailoring techniques getting that perfect fit. Whether it be a casual jacket or formal you will still get the right fit and perfect fall. KNOW YOUR OVERLOCKER Monday 8th February 10am - 1pm or 5.30 – 8.30 Fee: Free for newly purchased Bernina Overlockers and $50.00 for older Overlockers and other brands. Tutor: Shirley Become fully confident with your overlocker by learning how each thread functions, how to sew around internal and external corners, roll hemming and flat locking etc. You will be surprised how much you learn about your overlocker. MACHINE FELTING CLASS: Thursday 10 June 1 - 4pm Tutor: Robyn Fee: $30.00 Learn how to manage your Bernina Felting/Embellishing attachment on your machine by making a small purse and creating some wonderful designs that can also be beaded with extra add ons. A quick and fun little class. Other Classes we run at Bernina: Patchwork Elephant, Knit Tops, Freehand Machine Embroidered Flowers, Re Vamped Tee-shirt, Quick Knickers, Crazy Patchwork Table Runners, Cushions, Shirts. And of course we are always keen to listen to what you want in a class.                         CLASS ENROLMENT FORM Please enrol me for: Class Date Time Deposit _______________________________ ______ _____ ________ _______________________________ ______ _____ ________ _______________________________ ______ _____ ________ _______________________________ ______ _____ ________ _______________________________ ______ _____ ________ Name Phone (home) ____________________ Address (Bus/cell) _____________________ EMAIL:   Booking Requirements Because of heavy bookings of classes, a deposit of half the class fee is required to secure your place. (Cancellations) Refunds will only be given on class deposits 21 days prior to the class. Our Classroom Benefits: Small classes Superb, experienced tutors Fun, relaxing and enjoyable Tea and Coffee available Our shop is always open to class students during classes We sincerely want to offer you the best selection of classes in Palmerston North. If you would like a class that we don’t offer, please advise and we will attempt to include it in next terms class list. If you do not wish to receive our Newsletter – please  advise by email BERNINA SEWING CENTRE Cnr Main St & Victoria Ave PALMERSTON NORTH Email: bynley@xtra.co.nz www.bernina.co.nz www.berninainpalmy.co.nz