Newsletter for February 2024 - The Sewing Centre - Bernina Hamilton
Posted by Maree Williams on
Hello Everyone,
Now that the busy times of holidays and back to school is over come in and let us inspire you to get your machines out.
Bernina Foot of the Month in February is No. 10 Bernina Foot.
The Bernette Promotion details are as follows.
12th Feb - 24th March - FREE Presser Foot Set with the purchase of a b30 series machine.
The b33 and b35 = FREE Presser Foot Set valued at $120.
The b37 and b38 = FREE Presser Foot Set valued at $250.
Please note: The b37/38 set is the standard sewing set, NOT the quilting foot set.
Bernina Club
Wednesday 14th February 5-7pm and Thursday 15th 9:30-10:30am. Annual fee of $88 due. This includes the Inspirations Magazine, Bernina meetings and Bernina Club and 10% off non-sale items, excluding machines.
Classes for February and March 2024 - The Sewing Centre - Bernina Hamilton
Beginners Quilt 5 week course Cost $100
Lap/cot quilt in the trending gingham block pattern
Instructor: Deb Paterson
Skill levels: beginner
Times: Wednesdays 9:30-11:30
Feb 21st, 28th, March 6th, 13th and 20th
During the course you will learn the whole process of creating a quilt – cutting, pressing, piecing quilting and binding.
Come in and see our quilt pattern made up in the shop.
Learn your Sewing Machine - Cost $75
Instructor: Deb Paterson
Skill level: complete novice or someone who hasn’t sewn since high school.
Times: Class one: 9:30-11:30am Thursday 22 February
Class two: 9:30-11:30am Thursday 7 March
Bring your machine along and learn the basics to get you started. Spaces Limited. You can book a machine if you don’t have one. Includes basic techniques: threading, tensions, matching needles and fabrics, putting in a zip, buttonholes, French seams and darts.
Learn your Overlocker- Cost $75
Instructor: Maree Williams
Skill level: beginner or someone who hasn’t sewn since high school
Times: Class one: 9:30-11:30 am Tuesday 20 February
Class two: 9:30-11:30am Tuesday 5 March
Bring your machine along and learn the basics to get you started. Spaces Limited. You can book a machine if you don’t have one. Includes basic techniques: threading, tensions, matching needles and fabrics, putting in a zip, buttonholes, French seams and darts.
Learn your Embroidery Machine Cost $75
Instructor: Maree
Skill level: beginner or refresh your skills
Times: Class one: 10:00 -12:00am Thursday 29th February
Learn how to set up your embroidery machine. Learn the basics - machine needles, stablilisers, applique, hoop setup, quilting in the hoop. and on screen editing.
Lanti Swing Dress
Instructor: Maree Williams
Skill level: Learn the basics of dressmaking
Time: 9:30-3:30 Tuesday 27 February (6 hours duration)
Cost: $100 (includes Lanti Swing dress pattern)
Come in and see our dress model made up in the shop.
Add to your me-made wardrobe with this versatile design by Sew to Grow. You will be supplied with the pattern that contains three options.
Coming up!!!
Interior Design Part one: Professional Look Cushions Cost $75
Tutors: Maree and Roslyn
Dates Class one: 10-1pm Friday 15 March
Class two: 10-1pm Friday 22 March
Learn to make bias binding, how to add piping to a cushion and insert an invisible zip.
New Sewing Classes: Group Classes of 4. Please ring the shop and reserve a space - these fill fast.
Maree and the team
The Sewing Centre - Bernina Hamilton
Online Store: https://www.sewingcentre.co.nz/collections
Address: 131 Pembroke Street, Hamilton Lake, Hamilton 3204
Store Hours: Monday to Friday - 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed
Email: bernina.hamilton@xtra.co.nz
Telephone: 07 839 4663, 021 955 704
