Sewing Classes
at
Hancock Fabrics!

 Jenny from Jenny's Sewing Studio will be your instructor. Space is limited so enroll early. 

Call Hancock at 410-677-3461 to enroll or visit the store in person. You must be at least 13 years of age to enroll. All classes are limited to 6 students. No visiitors in class as space is very limited.  Questions?  Email   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ! 

Choose from Beginning sewing, Machine skills, Sewing machine embroidery skills, Quilting, and Serger skills. The schedule is below. For pictures and projects look at our gallery link.

Please make sure you know how to your sewing machine before any project class. Beginner basics will teach sewing machine threading. Sewing machine skills classes will teach blindhem, mennding, buttonhole, sewing on buttons, free motion sewing, overedge, twin needle, and other sewing machine skills.

Always bring basic sewing supplies to class which include your machine, fabric shears, pins, hand sewing needle, seam guage and tape measure. (If you do not have a machine I do have a few machines in the classroom to use but you will need to email me to reserve one as they are limited.)*Please note that your sewing machine must be in running order. If you need service, do so before the lesson. Call 410 603 6351 for repair.*

Free demonstration schedule:

-Wednesday Jan 25th 10-12pm 
            Stabilizer
-Wednesday Feb 1st
            Cathedral window quilting  10-12pm
-Saturday February 4th 10-12pm
             Photo Applique
-Wednesday February 8th 10-12pm
             Thread Painting
-Saturday Feb 18th 10-12pm
              Serger accessories
-Wednesday February 29th 10-12pm
              Colorful quilts
-Saturday March 17th 10-12pm
              Heirloom Serging
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Beginner Basics- Ages 13 and up. Learn basic use of your sewing machine and sew several sewing projects. We will cover bobbin winding, threading, sew a basic hem, sew a basic seam,  and make several basic projects in class!  You will learn how to turn sew corners, clip, turn and stuff a small pin cushion.  Hand sewing the closure is included.  Make a zippered wallet.  Once our projects are done you will be ready to learn to about patterns and sizing. This is a one day class and is designed to get you started. Any time remaining can be used to go shopping and start a project on your own.  You can continue by taking tutor classes to continue your sewing projects.
Class is 1 -all day session is $50.00 - Fabrics and materials for the several sewing projects will be provided for $5.00, payable to the instructor. Bring  fabric and thread for your pillow case, fabric scissors, pins, seam gauge, and your sewing machine complete. Limit 4 (If you need a sewing machine please reserve one before class. We have a few to use)
Saturday March 10th 10:00-4:30pm -1 session ( break for lunch )
Saturday April 21st 10:00-4:30pm -1 session ( break for lunch )

Kids can sew- This class is for young sewers ages 8-12 years and is scheduled over a 2 day period. The 1^st class is sewing machine instruction plus a small project. Second class we will make a tote bag project. Bring fabric scissors, pins, seam gauge, and your sewing machine complete. Limit 4
April 2 and 3^rd 1:30 till 3:30- $50.00
$10.00 kit fee ( more classes this summer)

Sewing Tutor- Come in and sew and I will be there to help for the 2 1/2 hour session. Please register 1 week before class.  To enroll call 410-677-3461 $30.00 Limit 4 students
Sunday February 5th from 1:30-4:00pm
Sunday February 12th from 1:30-4:00pm
Sunday March 4th from 1:30-4:00pm
Sunday March 11th from 1:30-4:00pm
Sunday March 25th from 1:30-4:00pm
Sunday April 15th from 1:30-4:00pm
Sunday April 22nd from 1:30-4:00pm


Serger Sewing Basics – Learn to thread and use your serger. We will cover the ¾ spool stitch, flat lock and narrow roll hem. You will practice the stitches and make a few projects as you learn. Make sure you bring your serger and instruction manual, 4 cones of white thread, one spool of contrast wooly nylon, scissors, and tweezers. Fabrics and materials will be provided for $5.00 payable to the instructor. Class is 1 -3 hour lesson is $30.00 Limit 4                                                                      
Wednesday February 15th 1:30-4:30 -1 session
Sunday March 25th 1:30-4:30pm -1 session

Sewing Machine Basics- Learn the basics of using your machine.  We will wind a bobbin, thread the machine and work on the stitch functions. Please make sure you bring your instruction book with the machine. Learn the blind hem, appliqué, mending stitch, buttonhole, sewing on buttons, over edge, and more. Bring thread, your machine and scissors plus your book. Fabrics and materials will be provided for $5.00 payable to the instructor. limit 4. Class is 1 -3 hour lesson - $30.00 

Saturday February 18th 1:30- 4:30pm- 1session
Wednesday March 7th 1:30-4:30- 1 session

Embroidery Machine Basics- Learn where to start with your embroidery machine.
Bring your machine and card writer or USB thumbdrive if you wish to try out the embroidery. (Depends on your machine and software as to whether you can sew out a design.) We will cover stabilizers, threads, marking and positioning tools, templates, and give you some great ideas to try with your machine.  Learn to embroider a towel and tee shirt. Demonstration will include a generic embroidery software that will work with all machines. See how to create embroidery from clipart and photos. Lettering will also be covered. 3 hours - $30.00 Limit 4 
March 17th Saturday 1:30- 4:30pm
April 14th Saturday 1:30-4:30pm


Home Decorating Basics- Learn to put in a zipper and make a piped pillow, try a cording foot, do some binding and see a demo on the narrow hemmer and ruffler.  This class will give you some skills to use in projects you make for the home.  Bring 1 ¼” yard of a pillow fabric, matching thread and 2 yds of ¼” cord and a 24 “ zipper to make your  16” piped pillow. Also bring your machine and zipper foot.
Wednesday February 4th 1:30-4:30 $30.00

Free Motion Quilting- Learn to tranfer and design a free motion quilt. Practice stippling and trace feathers with your machine. Remember practice makes perfect! Bring 3 1/2 yds of muslin or white broadcloth, fabric washable marker and 3 1/2 yard of single faced quilted to match. Bring matching thread. Bring one ruler to mark  straight lines. One walking foot and one free motion foot to fit your machine are required. Jenny can help you fit your machine for sewing accessories and provide them for sale. Book of patterns will be made available and is required. A USB thumb drive of the pattern scans will be available.
limit 4
Saturday March 3rd 10:00-4:30  $50.00

 
Applique Bunny or Heart - Bring a 1/2 piece of prequilted background, your choice of applique fabrics, 1/2 yd of wonder under,  black and assorted threads and your machine so we can make a fun bunny. "Bunnies and More" pattern book can be purchased from Jenny' by request. The heart and bunny pattern will be supplied for use in class. One 3 hour class. $30.00 

Sunday February 19th. 1:30- 4:30pm
Wednesday February 29th. 1:30- 4:30pm
Sunday March 18th. 1:30- 4:30pm

Radiant Star Quilt- Wall quilt 50” square.
Jenny will help you coordinate the fabrics for your quilt.   We will spent time picking your fabric, doing a fabric paste up and cutting the strips and borders.  This is an easy rotary cutter star pattern. Use your 1/4" foot and Jenny will supply the rulers to help you cut your diamonds in class. The Radiant Star book is required and can be supplied for purchase by Jenny’s Sewing Studio.  Class Fee- $50.00 (Fabrics extra)
Wednesday March 14^th  10:00 – 4:30
 
^{Saturday  March 31st 10:00-4:30} 

“Quick Trip” by Quilt in a Day-(Crib size only)  This class is a great way to start quilting. Use either  your ¾ spool serger or your sewing machine to make this fun, fast and easy quilt.   Spend the morning picking your fabric and cutting the strips and borders.  Jenny will help you coordinate the fabrics for purchase. Single faced quilted fabric is suggested for batting and backing. A demonstration will be given of the binding and you will get to try a sample. Jenny will also show the walking foot. The Quick Trip book is required and can be supplied for purchase by Jenny’s Sewing Studio at a cost of $18.95. It is suggested you have a rotary cutter, 6” X 24” ruler and a rotary mat. Hancock can provide these notions for sale. It is strongly suggested you bring a ¼” foot for accurate seaming and a walking foot to keep the layers even as you quilt and sew the binding. Call Jenny at 410-543-1212 if you need a sewing machine accessory.
Bring your machine or ¾  spool serger, I suggest white or off white thread, scissors for trimming and cutting fabric, pins, Quick trip book, ¼” foot and walking foot. We will provide an iron. See you there.
Fee- $50.00- limit 4
1- all day session 10:00am till 4:30 pm Saturday February 11th
1-all day class 10-till 4:30pm Wednesday March 21st 
1-  all day session 10:00am till 4:30pm Saturday April 28th


Log Cabin Quilt Class- -(Crib size only)  This class is a great way to start quilting. Use either  your ¾ spool serger or your sewing machine to make this fun, fast and easy quilt.   Spend the morning picking your fabric and cutting the strips and borders.  Jenny will help you coordinate the fabrics for purchase. Single faced quilted fabric is suggested for batting and backing. A demonstration will be given of the binding and you will get to try a sample. Jenny will also show the walking foot. The Log Cabin Quilt in a Day book is required and can be supplied for purchase by Jenny’s Sewing Studio at a cost of $18.95. It is suggested you have a rotary cutter, 6” X 24” ruler and a rotary mat. Hancock can provide these notions for sale. It is strongly suggested you bring a ¼” foot for accurate seaming and a walking foot to keep the layers even as you quilt and sew the binding. Call Jenny at 410-543-1212 if you need a sewing machine accessory.
Bring your machine or ¾  spool serger, I suggest white or off white thread, scissors for trimming and cutting fabric, pins, Log Cabin book, ¼” foot and walking foot. We will provide an iron. See you there.
Fee- $50.00- limit 4
1-  all day session 10:00am till 4:30pm Wednesday Feb 22nd
1-  all day session 10:00am till 4:30pm Saturday March 24th
For pictures and projects look at our gallery link.

Machine Embroidery club - lecture demo only - cancelled