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Sew Vac Central has many different classes throughout the week with monthly party nights. Come join us for Party with Patrick and go home with your very own quilt block made in one evening. Join our Great American Afghan group which meets monthly and knits one block per month, learn how step by step. Some of our newest classes will start at our Indianapolis store in June bringing you Digitizing software classes for beginning and advanced embroidery designers. We continue to add classes to be able to help you learn more or just have fun. Contact us for details.

Crawfordsville Store

Crawfordsville Store Class Schedule

  • February 14, 2012
    Sew Tech 202+ with Joan
    2:00pm-4:00pm
    6:00pm-8:00pm

  • February 21, 2012
    Block of the Month & Chicken Buffet
    2:00pm-4:00pm
    6:00pm-8:00pm

  • Tweens Sewing Class 2:00-4:00
  • ABC (crochet) Afghan 2:00-4:00
  • Great American (Knit) Afghan 6:30-8:30
  • Adult Beginning Sewing 2:00-4:00
  • Beginning Knitting and Crochet 2:00-4:00

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Crawfordsville Store Class Descriptions

Block of the Month — Quilting Class

A different quilt block will be made each month using a variety of methods: paper piecing, machine piecing, appliqué, etc. At the end of 12 blocks we will talk about sashing, borders and binding. This class meets twice a month in the evening and an afternoon class. The class is $15.00 per person.

Party with Patrick — Quilting class

Once a month there is an evening class that is primarily appliqué. Fabric and quilt designer Patrick Lose supplies the pattern and recipe list each month. A kit is supplied. You will take home a completed project at the end of each class. This class is $20.00 per session.

Great American Afghan Class

This class meets once a month making an afghan using individual 12″ squares done in a variety of knitting style and stitches. The class is $15.00 for each session, this is an evening class.

ABC Crochet Block of the Month

An afghan made by crocheting a different block each month using a variety of crochet stitches. An afternoon class that is $15.00 for each session.



Indianapolis Store

Our Indianapolis store offers a wide variety of classes for sewing and machine embroidery, as well as classes for learning how to use Janome's embroidery software. Knitting and crocheting classes can be offered if requested. We continue to add classes, based on the needs and wants of our customers. All classes require registration in advance, with most classes being limited to 10 persons. See monthly newsletters for more information and lists for class supplies.

We have several classes which meet monthly:

  • Beginning Free Motion Machine Quilting with Mary Buvia: This is a two-part class designed for the beginning quilter or persons with some free-motion quilting experience. The class is offered usually on the 2nd and 3rd Saturday afternoons of the month, 11:00 pm-3:00 pm. Everyone will benefit from the 8-page informative hand-out which is provided, which has a feather quilting design included. An easy, five-step approach will be taught, which is helpful for understanding this quilting technique. There will be a complete discussion on the use of threads, needles, batting, and fabric preparation. The class is conducted in two, 4-hour sessions to be conducted one week apart, with a total of 8 hours of instruction. Minimum of 4 students. Class fee - $80.

  • Monthly, Advanced Quilting Design Series with Mary Buvia: This is a monthly, 3-hour class, designed for the quilter with some free-motion quilting experience. The Free Motion Machine Quilting Class I and II is a pre-requisite. New monthly design series will be presented with an original and unique quilting design(s) OR background study to be discussed and stitched. Designs and background studies are given to you in a full-size, clearly drawn permanent pattern. Monthly samples are available for your viewing. Minimum of 4 students. Class fee - $45.

  • Invisible Appliqué with Mary Buvia: This is a new monthly, 4½ hour class with Mary Buvia. It is designed for the quilter who wants to learn how to stitch with this award-winning method of invisible appliqué. The class includes hands-on preparation, cutting, and stitching. This technique can be used for either machine stitching or hand stitching appliqués to background fabric. The machine stitching technique will be learned in class. A full-size original pattern is provided by the instructor and included in the class fee. October's sample is available for your viewing in the shop. Minimum of 4 students. Class fee - $55.

  • “Party With Patrick” classes are the last Monday of the month, at both 2 pm and 6 pm. Party with Patrick is a monthly activity created by Patrick Lose and features a monthly celebration of quilting and camaraderie! Patrick Lose is a prolific designer. He is probably most well known for his very successful and long-running collections of fabric from Timeless Treasures, Robert Kaufman Fabrics, and Moda which include his trademark marbleized solids which are trendsetters in the industry. Every month, there's a new quilted project, which can be finished quickly, along with recipes related to the project. The “Party with Patrick” activity includes a kit to make the project and related recipes. Class fee - $20.

  • “Embroidery Essentials” is a class held on the second Monday of the month at 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm. This class will include learning about topics and tips related to machine embroidery and use of decorative stitches. Participants may also share the sewing and embroidery projects that they have been making. Hand-outs and demonstrations will be included in the class. Agendas are sent monthly to everyone on our email list so that participants will know what topic will be covered. Class fee - $5.

  • “Serger Saturday” is a class for those wanting to learn more about using and completing projects with their sergers. It is held the first Saturday of each month, at 9:00 am. Each class involves setting up a serger for different stitches and using the serger to make a unique project from a provided kit. Class fee - $20.

  • “Software Made Simple” is a class for those individuals wanting to improve their skills in using Janome's computer software. This class is held on a Saturday, near the end of the month, 9 am-11:30 am. Examples of software used in the classes includes Easy Design and Easy Edit from Digitizer Pro version 3, and Digitizer Jr., along with Customizer 11000 for those who still have Windows XP on their computer. An agenda is sent out each month, to those on our email list, so that the participants will know the topic to be covered in the class. Class fee - $25.

  • “Beginning Sewing” is offered on an as-requested basis. Sewing classes for beginners are two hours per lesson. You will need to bring your own sewing machine, but if you do not have a sewing machine, we can provide one. Class fee - $20 per session.

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