Event Calendar

Name: Beginning Sewing & Serger Instruction Classes
Start: 2025-04-26T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-04-27T00:00:59+00:00

Events in April 2025

Open Sew Day
Open Sew Day

10:30 am – 5:00 pm
April 2, 2025
18351 State Highway 249 Houston, TX 77070
First and Third Wednesday of Every Month
Price - $5 per day

Do you have any unfinished projects? Come join us for our Open Sew Day in the Houston store. We meet the second first and third Wednesday of every month from 10:30AM - 5:00PM. Our Open Sew Day is a great way to get together with a group of people who share your enthusiasm! Enjoy your time and be inspired! Come for a few hours or stay all day and play!

What To Bring:

Your sewing machine

Your unfished projects and supplies

Pack a lunch, snacks, and beverage (Cups must have a screw on lid)
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Beginning Sewing & Serger Instruction Classes

Beginning Sewing & Serger Instruction Classes

All day
April 5, 2025

Mondays - 10:30AM - 12:30PM or 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Saturdays - 10:30AM - 12:30PM or 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Instructor: Joanne Peterson

Are you new to serging and not sure where to start? Do you already own a serger but need help? The serger instruction classes are just what you're looking for! You'll learn about your machine and find out all you can achieve!

Serger instruction classes are by appointment only. If you would like pricing or would like to schedule a class,
please call Joanne at (281) 259-0487!

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Beginner Sewing: Sew Your Own Skirt Class with Forward Stitching
Beginner Sewing: Sew Your Own Skirt Class with Forward Stitching

10:30 am – 3:30 pm
April 9, 2025
18351 State Highway 249 Houston, TX 77070
Instructor: Forward Stitching - Kelly Howard
Price - $85

Unlock the full protentional of your creativity and master essential sewing techniques to create a stylish, customer skirt. Perfect for absolute beginners and hobbyists alike! *Project materials included!*

What You'll Learn:

Basic Sewing Techniques - Learn how to operate a sewing machine, understand different stitches, and practice essential sewing skills like hemming, seaming, and finishing edges.

Fabric Knowledge - Gain insights into various types of fabrics, the properties, and how to choose the right fabric for different projects.

Advanced Techniques - Master zippers, buttons, hems, seams, and finishing touches.

What to Bring: Your sewing machine and sewing machine accessories, instruction manual, thread, needles, scissors.
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Brother/BabyLock Club

Brother/BabyLock Club

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
April 10, 2025

Brother/BabyLock Club - Houston
Second Thursday of Every Month - 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Price - $30 per year

Want to have some fun, learn more about your machine and spend time with people who share your passion for creativity? Join us the second Thursday every month from from 1PM - 3PM for some sewing and creating. We will be sewing/embroidering innovative and exciting new projects.

Brother/BabyLock Club is a great way to get together with a group of people who share your enthusiasm! Enjoy your time and be inspired!

Club Leader: Barbara Wallace
Email - sewbarb@comcast.net

Club Leader: Brenda Wolford
Email - niteowl58@att.net

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T-Shirt Quilt Class with Kathy Tucker

T-Shirt Quilt Class with Kathy Tucker

10:30 am – 4:00 pm
April 12, 2025

18351 State Highway 249 Houston, TX 77070
Instructor: Kathy Tucker
Price: $50.00

Turn your cherished t-shirts into a lasting tribute to your memories! In this class, you’ll learn how to create a personalized t-shirt quilt, choosing between a traditional layout or a unique Framed Shadowbox design that adds a stunning 3-D effect. Using 12 of your favorite t-shirts (and you can always add more!), you’ll discover the techniques to design and construct a beautiful memory quilt. Perfect for beginner to advanced quilters, this class offers a fun and rewarding way to create a treasured family heirloom!

Note: Your supply list will be available as a digital download in your order email.

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Open Sew Day
Open Sew Day

10:30 am – 5:00 pm
April 16, 2025
18351 State Highway 249 Houston, TX 77070
First and Third Wednesday of Every Month
Price - $5 per day

Do you have any unfinished projects? Come join us for our Open Sew Day in the Houston store. We meet the second first and third Wednesday of every month from 10:30AM - 5:00PM. Our Open Sew Day is a great way to get together with a group of people who share your enthusiasm! Enjoy your time and be inspired! Come for a few hours or stay all day and play!

What To Bring:

Your sewing machine

Your unfished projects and supplies

Pack a lunch, snacks, and beverage (Cups must have a screw on lid)
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ScanNCut for Beginners with Kate
ScanNCut for Beginners with Kate

10:30 am – 1:30 pm
April 17, 2025
18351 State Highway 249 Houston, TX 77070
Instructor: Kate Carruth
Price – $35 per class

Get the most out of your ScanNCut machine in this comprehensive class! You’ll learn essential maintenance techniques to keep your machine in top condition, and discover how to create fun and practical projects. By the end of this class, you’ll have the skills and confidence to maintain your ScanNCut machine and create a variety of projects.

Topics Covered:

Proper care for your machine – how and when to clean mats, blades, and the scanning glass.

Creating a simple project – Using the machine’s dialogue to design and cut a personalized tent nameplate, including sizing, adding a name, cutting, folding, and assembling.

Finding and using patterns – Learn how to locate a pattern on your machine, open, size, and cut a gift box, and then fold and assemble it.

Brother Canvas Workspace – How to log onto Brother Canvas Workspace to find additional items.

Hands-on project from Brother Canvas – We will download a pillow box file from Brother Canvas, cut and fold the box, fill it with candy, and finish it with a ribbon.

Cleanup – Proper procedures for cleaning your machine and work area after cutting.

Note: Your supply list will be available as a digital download in your order email.
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Bag Maker’s Sewciety – ByAnnie Clam Up

Bag Maker’s Sewciety – ByAnnie Clam Up

10:30 am – 4:30 pm
April 19, 2025

18351 State Highway 249 Ste A, Houston, TX 77070
Instructor: AD White
Price: $40.00

Welcome to the Bag Maker’s Sewciety! Looking to create a pretty and practical project in no time? Join us for a fun sewing class where you’ll learn how to make stylish zippered bags with side handles and eye-catching diagonal borders. This pattern is perfect for beginners and experienced sewists alike, and comes with complete instructions to make bags in three versatile sizes. Whether you’re sewing for yourself or crafting gifts, these bags are quick to make and incredibly useful!

We’ll cover key design features, including the addition of grab handle for ease of use. By the end of the class, you’ll have practical and stylish bags that are as functional as they are fun to make! Ideal for beginners or stash-busting with your fat quarters. Personalize your bags with different fabrics to suit any occasion or recipient—perfect for gifts! Sign up today to learn what all the fun is about with ByAnnie!

Students must pre-order ByAnnie Ditty Bag 2.0 pattern from Sewing and Vacuum Warehouse no later than 2 weeks prior to the class. Students must have pattern prior to class!

Purchase ByAnnie pattern:
Ditty Bag 2.0 Pattern – $9.95 (sold separately)

Note: Your supply list will be available as a digital download in your order email.

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Studio 180 Design: Block of the Month – Jubilation
Studio 180 Design: Block of the Month – Jubilation

10:30 am – 2:30 pm
April 22, 2025
18351 State Highway 249 Houston, TX 77070
Instructor: Kathy Tucker
Price – $40 per class

Join us for the Studio 180 Jubilation 8-Month Block of the Month (BOM) Class and create the stunning Jubilation Quilt, designed by Deb Tucker of Studio 180 Design! This program is perfect for confident beginners and provides a wonderful opportunity to learn or refine quilting skills using four essential Studio 180 tools.

Throughout these either classes, you’ll work on blocks that come together to form an eye-catching, on-point design, complete with a beautiful center medallion. You don’t need prior knowledge of Deb Tucker’s tools, as we’ll guide you in mastering each one. Tools you’ll learn to use: Wing Clipper, Square Squared, Tucker Trimmer I, Corner Beam, and the Magic Wand for precise measurements.

By the end of this course, you’ll have honed your skills, gained confidence with new tools, and crafted an extraordinary quilt to treasure. Join us for this creative journey, whether you’re looking to expand your quilting expertise or perfect your existing techniques!

Students must pre-order Studio 180 Jubilation from Sewing and Vacuum Warehouse no later than 2 weeks prior to the class. Students must have pattern prior to class!

Purchase Studio 180 pattern:
Jubilation – $44.00 (sold separately)

Full Class Dates:

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 10:30AM – 2:30PM

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 10:30AM – 2:30PM

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 10:30AM – 2:30PM

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 10:30AM – 2:30PM

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 10:30AM – 2:30PM

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 10:30AM – 2:30PM

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 10:30AM – 2:30PM

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 10:30AM – 2:30PM

Note: Your supply list will be available as a digital download in your order email.
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The Scissor Guy - Scissor Sharpening
The Scissor Guy - Scissor Sharpening

All day
April 23, 2025
The Scissor Guy - Scissor Sharpening - Houston
Last Wednesday of the Month
Check or Exact Cash Only!

Dull scissors and blades no more! Bring your scissors, pinking shears, and rotary blades and get them sharpened by The Scissor Guy! Put your items in a bag with your name on it and drop it off it off at the store. Please make sure you drop off your items the day before to ensure they get sharpened. Same day drops offs are not guaranteed to get sharpened! Items will be available for pick up next business day at 10:00AM. If you are paying by check, please make checks out to The Scissor Guy.

Prices for Sharpening:

Scissors & Picking Shears - $4 + Tax

Rotary Blades - $3 + Tax

Check or Exact Change only!

For more information please call the store: 281-469-5377 Ext 1
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We Bee Stitchin'
We Bee Stitchin'

10:30 am – 4:00 pm
April 24, 2025
We Bee Stitchin' - Houston
Fourth Thursday of Every Month - 10:30AM - 4:00PM
Price - $30 per year

Do you have any unfinished projects? Come join us for an all-day open sew with the We Bee Stitchin' sewing bee. We meet the fourth Thursday of every month from 10:30AM - 4:00PM. This is an open sewing group where members will be allowed to bring their machines and any unfinished projects they may want to work on and spend the day in the company of others sewing. Come for a few hours or stay all day and play! We Bee Stitchin' is a great way to get together with a group of people who share your enthusiasm! Enjoy your time and be inspired to complete your projects!

What To Bring:

Your sewing machine

Your unfished projects and supplies

Pack a lunch, snacks, and beverage (Cups must have a screw on lid)

Club Leader: Stacey Chandler and Joanne Peterson
Email - stacey1622003@yahoo.com

Please be advised that this group's meeting day may be subject to change due to upcoming events.
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Beginning Sewing & Serger Instruction Classes

Beginning Sewing & Serger Instruction Classes

All day
April 26, 2025

Mondays - 10:30AM - 12:30PM or 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Saturdays - 10:30AM - 12:30PM or 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Instructor: Joanne Peterson

Are you new to serging and not sure where to start? Do you already own a serger but need help? The serger instruction classes are just what you're looking for! You'll learn about your machine and find out all you can achieve!

Serger instruction classes are by appointment only. If you would like pricing or would like to schedule a class,
please call Joanne at (281) 259-0487!

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