Sew Biz
Sew Biz
  • 92 & 94 Harvey St. Radford, Va 24141
  • 540.639.1138
  • SewOften@aol.com
 

Classes

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Winter Weather

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In case of inclement weather, classes may be rescheduled. If your roads are bad and you must miss a class, we will work with you to ensure you receive all of the class content. This could be a one-on-one session, or a reschedule, so be sure to sign up for all of the classes that peak your interest.

 

BERNINA Machine Mastery

  • Marianne Beeson
  • Friday, repeated Saturday, 10:00 - 12:30; #1-A Jan. 6 or 7; # 1-B Feb. 3 or 4; # 2-A Feb. 17 or 18; #2-B March 2 or 3; #3 March 9 or 10
  • No charge to those who purchased their machines at Sew Biz. All others are welcome for a fee
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Learn to use your machine and accessories. Sessions include hands-on instructions, supplies needed for class and workbook pages for each technique. Serger and embroidery lessions are scheduled individually.

 
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Fleece Handwarmers, Hat & Scarf

  • Donna Worrell
  • Sat. Jan. 14, 2:00-5:00
  • $15.00 10% Sew Biz discount on class supplies
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These quick and easy accessories are just the thing to keep you warm this winter. You may make one, two or all three. You'll want several sets to match all your winter wear. Make some for gifts too! You'll need Kwik Sew pattern 3627.

 

Soft Wear Jacket

  • Donna Worrell
  • Saturday Jan. 14, Repeated Tuesday Jan. 17, 10:00 - 1:00
  • $20.00 plus purchase of supplies, 10% Sew Biz discount on class supplies
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Who could resist this comfortable stylish jacket? Whether you choose the oversized collar and longer length, or pieced with overlapping seams on the outside, both close with button, hook or zipper to the side. Part of the joy of making this jacket is the easy construction. Donna's sample is beautiful in red wool, but fleece, denim, and fashion fabrics also work up nicely in this jacket.

 

Nook or IPad Case

  • Linda Jean Penley
  • Wed. Jan. 18 & 25, 10:00 - 12:00, repeated 5:30 - 7:30
  • $20.00, plus purchase of pattern, 10% Sew Biz class discount on all class supplies
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This is the perfect class to make a one-of-a-kind case for that IPad or E-reader that you got or gave for Christmas. The patterns have enough padding to keep your tech pieces secure and safe. Each design has pockets for business cards, notes or anything else you need to carry with you.

 

Accuquit Block-of-the-Month

  • Sew Biz Staff
  • Jan. 21 1:00 - 3:00
  • $40.00 plus purchase of quilt kit
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We are excited to offer a "try before you buy" chance to use the Accuquilt cutting system.At the kick-off meeting on Jan 21, we will give a short demonstration on the use of the Accuquilt cutter and dies. A different block or section of the quilt will be offered each month. The Birdsong Quilt measures 57" x 72" and uses 22 different dies. You may come in anytime each month to pick up your block and cut your pieces. There will always be a staff member to help if needed.

 
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Mesh Bags

  • Linda Libey
  • Sat. Jan. 21, 3:00 - 5:00
  • $10.00 10% Sew Biz discount on class materials
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These bags are quick and easy to make. They're perfect for storing projects, organizing your craft supplies, packing small items for travel, keeping those toy parts together and many many other uses. The pattern includes measurments for 4 bag sizes. You will want to make several of these great bags. We have a large supply of brightly colored mesh to choose from when you make your bags. You may want to add a mesh tote for beach time to your project list.

 
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Beginning Knitting

  • Linda Libey
  • Wed. Jan. 25, Feb.1, 1:00 - 3:00, repeated Jan. 26 & Feb. 2, 5:30 - 7:30
  • $25.00, 10% Sew Biz discount on class supplies
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Fleece fabric is warm and cozy, now there is a fleece yarn that will give the same warmth in knitted items. We will teach you how to make a simple hat using fleece yarn. This yarn is soft and easy to work with. The hat pattern we will use will be provided for you.

 

Valentine Party

  • Sew Biz Staff
  • Mon. Jan. 30., 4:00 - 6:00, repeated Mon. Feb 13., 10:00 - 12:00
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Come in and make an embroidered heart on a fabulous BERNINA sewing/embroidery machine. There is no charge for this project, but please call ahead and reserve your 30 minute time slot

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Afternoon Delight Table Topper

  • Linda Jean Penley
  • Sat. Jan 28, 1;00 - 4:00
  • $20.00 class plus purchase of pattern and supplies; 10% Sew Biz discount on class supplies
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Join Linda and make this charming quick and easy table topper. No itsy bitsy pieces for you to stitch together. The scrappy border is super simple to make, so grab a couple of fat quarters, a charm pack or your scrap basket and come to make this project with Linda Jean.

 

Sweet Hearts

  • Sew Biz Staff
  • Sat. Feb 4, 1:00 - 5:00
  • Small kit fee
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Call ahead and reserve 45 minutes to make a heart Valentine for yourself or your sweetie! You can use a classroom machine or bring your own.

 

Felt Your Heart

  • Pam Shanley
  • Tues. Feb 7, 1:00 - 4:00
  • $20.00, 10% Sew Biz discount on class supplies
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Pam will show fabulous techniques for wool felting and embellishments. The goal is an "artsy" heart ornament or framed design. Kits will be available, but not required

 

Fabric Slippers

  • Linda Libey
  • Friday, Feb. 10, 1:00 - 5:00
  • $20.00, plus purchas of "Boutique Slippers" book. 10% Sew Biz discount on class supplies
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Make a pair of comfy slippers to compliment your pjs. These slippers are made using 2 or 3 fat quarters, batting and interfacing. They are perfect to slip in your suitcase when you travel. With so many styles to choose from, you'll want to make several pair.

 

Knitting Socks

  • Linda Libey
  • Sat. Feb. 11 & 25, 11:00 - 12:30
  • $20.00, Sew Biz 10% discount on supplies
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Knitting Socks is fun! We will be learning to use "The Magic Loop" technique to make our socks. This method involves just one circular needle 32 to 40 inches long, and can be applied to cuffs, sleeves, neck bands, mittens and more.

 
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More Beaded Bracelets

  • Janet Hanks
  • Sat Feb. 11, 1:00- 3:00
  • $17.00 plus supplies, 10% Sew Biz discount on class supplies
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Janet's first class was so successful her students asked for more. This class will teach you how to make jewlery by stringing beads on wire, and adding pattern and embellishments. When you leave class you will have a beautiful new piece of jewlery to wear home! This class is open to everyone, you do not need any previous jewlery making or beading experience.

 
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Tossed Nine Patch

  • Linda Jean Penley
  • Thurs. Feb 16 & 23, 10:00 - 1:00, repeated 5:00 - 8:00
  • $25.00, 10% Sew Biz discount on class supplies
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Let Linda Jean show you this "so easy" technique of quilt making. Her sample in the store is a luscious baby quilt made from the "Puttin' on the Ritz" line from Moda. It features satin in 2 colors to coordinate with the cotton jelly rolls, layer cakes and yardage. There is also satin ruffle to match.

 

Aunties Sewing Basket

  • Peggy Quarterman
  • Sat. Feb.18 & March 3, 3:00 - 5:00
  • $20.00 10% Sew Biz Class discount on class supplies
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Use clothesline to make a basket?? Yes indeed, this is clothesline covered with fabric to make a sturdy yet elegant storage box for your hand sewing needles, scissors, tools etc. You will need the Aunties Sewing Basket pattern.

 

Beginning Hand Quilting

  • Linda Jean Penley
  • Wed. Feb. 29, 10:00 - 12:00; repeated 5:00 - 8:00
  • $20.00, 10% Sew biz discount on class supplies
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We have had many requests for Linda Jean to teach another hand quilting class. So celebrate Leap Year with Linda Jean and learn to hand quilt using the TJ Quick Quilter. Sometimes called "spoon quilting", this tool will prevent pricked fingers and help you make even quilting stitches.

 

Bella Garden Applique

  • Linda Jean Penley
  • Wed. March 7 & 21 10:00 - 12:00, repeated 5:30 - 7:30
  • $25.00, Kits available, 10% Sew Biz discount on class supplies
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Linda Jean loves the McKenna Ryan applique patterns. Her new quilt, Bella Garden features exquisite flora and fauna. The birds, butterflies and flowers come to life using the lovely batik fabric. Choose to do one block as a wall hanging, or the whole quilt. Linda will help you with tips for machine applique.

 

Smocking by Machine

  • Linda Libey
  • Friday March 9, 1:00 - 3:30, repeated Sat. March 19, 1:00 - 3:30
  • $20.00

Want to give your favorite child a smocked outfit but don't want to spend the large amount of money for a store bought item and don't have the time or expertise to hand smock? You'll love this class. We'll show you how to set up your machine for the look of a hand smocked garment. You will need to have your project pleated before the class. We can do that for if you want us to. To get a preview of the technique go to this website: The Quilt Show presented by BERNINA.

 

Reusable Sandwich Bags

  • Linda Libey
  • Thurs. March 15, 10:00 - 12:00, repeated 5:30 to 7:30
  • $10.00, Sew Biz 10% discount on class supplies
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Go "Green" and make several of these useful bags. Learn to handle laminated fabric by making these simple bags and you'll be ready to go on to the raincoat class!

 

"Hands-On" Wedding Challenge

  • Sew Biz Staff
  • Sat. March 17,, 3:00 - 5:00
  • No Charge
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UPCYCLE! This is the theme for a fun BERNINA challenge. Watch "The Balancing Act" on Lifetime on Jan. 3 or 24 at 7:00 for ideas. We will help you explore possibilities for taking an old garment and updating it to incorporate current trends or individualize it for style. Bring in your garment to "upcycle" and let's play with ideas.

 

Not Your Grandmother's Locker Hooking

  • Pam Shanley
  • Saturday March 24, 10:00 - 12:30
  • $18.00, 10% Sew Biz discount on class supplies
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Pam will put her creative talents to work helping you create a small home blessing wall hanging. You will be able to enhance your project using a variety of fabrics, beads, yarn and other embellishments.

 

Pet Picture Wallhanging or Quilt

  • Linda Jean Penley
  • Saturday March 24, 1:00 - 5:00
  • $20.00 purchase of "Pet Picture Quilts" DVD suggested, Sew Biz 10% discount on class supplies
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Immortalize your beloved pet in fabric. Bring a color picture of your pet and Linda will help you create a pattern for your project.

 

Fabric Leaf Bowl

  • Linda Jean Penley
  • Thursday March 29, 10:00 - 1:00, repeated 5:00 - 8;00
  • $20.00 , 10% Sew Biz discount on class supplies
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Free motion stitching will highlight this unusual fabric bowl. Linda will help you become more comfortable with the decorating technique as you make this great accent piece.

 

Kids Shorts or Pants...Kids Learn to Sew Class

  • Peggy Quarterman & Marianne Beeson
  • Sat. March 31, 9:30 - 12:30
  • $18.00 plus purchse of supplies, 10% Sew Biz discount on class supplies
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All Beginners including children ages 8 and up, and teens, are welcome. This class is a basic garment class. The pull up lounge pants are always in style and especially comfy when made from flannel.

 

Material Possessions

  • Sue Wiff
  • Saturday March 31, 1:30 - 4:30
  • $20.00 10% Sew Biz discount on class supplies
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In this class you will make a pretty and functional machine needle organizer featuring embroidery. The case in the pattern uses hand embroidery, but we will offer an optional machine embroidery session PRIOR to the start of Sue's class,($10) for those of you who would rather not do the embroidery by hand. The directions are in the Australian magazine "Inspirations", issue # 72, available at Sew Biz.

 

Introduction to Free Motion Quilting

  • Linda Jean Penley
  • Wed. April 4 & 11, 10:00 - 12:30, repeated 5:30 - 8:00
  • $25.00 10% Sew Biz discount on class supplies
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Linda will teach you tricks and give you tips on the best ways to put your quilt together. She is the shop expert on free motion quilting and will use the book "Free Motion Quilting" by Don Linn to help you perfect your technique.

 

Popcorn Bowl

  • Donna Worrell
  • Saturday April 7 & 14, 10:00 - 12:30, repeated Thurday April 12 &19, 5:00 - 7:30
  • $20.00 10% Sew Biz discount on class supplies
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To make this stunning bowl you can use pre-cut 2 1/2 inch strips or cut your own fabric. The fabric strips are wrapped around clothesline to give your bowl the strength to hold its shape. A giant crochet hook is then used to work the fabric tubes into the bowl shape. What a unique centerpiece for your table.

 

Hooded Raincoat

  • Linda Libey
  • Saturday April 14 & 21, 1:00 - 4:00
  • $25.00
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Rainy days will be brighter when you are wearing a raincoat that you have made yourself. Our new laminated fabrics are suprisingly easy to work with. With several designs to choose from, fabric choice will be the hardest part of this class.

 

Finish It

  • Sew Biz Staff
  • Wed. Thurs. Friday, April 18 - 20
  • No charge
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Come in anytime during store hours these 3 days to work on your UFOs. The Sew Biz staff will be on hand to answer any questions and help if needed. Call a quilting buddy, grab a project you want to finish and head on to Sew Biz!

 

Paper Piecing

  • Linda Libey
  • Thursday April 26, 5:00 - 7:00; repeated Friday April 27, 10:00 - 12:00
  • $15.00 10% Sew Biz discount on class supplies
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The sharp points in this place mat are a snap with this piecing technique. The Cappuccino pattern can be made with fat quarters or yardage, in mocha tones or bright colors to cheeer up your winter days. Learn to use the add-a-quarter ruler to make your work even easier.

 

Kaleidoscope Quilts

  • Linda Jean Penley
  • Saturday April 28, 1:30 - 5:00
  • $20.00 10% Sew Biz discount on class supplies
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If you like dramatic and bold quilts or blocks, this is the class for you. Using Paula's fabrics, Linda will teach you Paula Nadelstern's Kaleidoscope method of making blocks. You can turn your block into a wonderful pillow or add more blocks to make a quilt.

 
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Quick Pillowcase

  • Peggy Quarterman & Linda Jean Penley
  • Saturday April 28, 11:00 - 1:00
  • 1 class, $15, 10 % Sew Biz discount on class supplies
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Kids and adults are welcome to come in and make this quick and easy pillowcase. This is an excellent "learn to sew" class for all ages.

 

Snap-It Bag

  • Linda Libey
  • Saturday May 12, 1:00 - 4:00
  • $20.00 10% Sew Biz discount on class supplies
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This unique bag snaps closed using a metal carpenters tape. The bag we will feature in class is perfect for organizing your sewing or travel items. It will also hold a Kindle. You will need the "Make it Snappy" pattern by Stitchin' Sisters.