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Sewing Machine Mart

Classes: A Creative Sewing Community At Sewing Machine Mart

As sewing has moved away from being a household necessity to produce and mend clothing, sewing has evolved into a form of creative expression — a relaxing leisure activity. Fueled by social media platforms such as Pinterest and Instagram and online sewing tutorials, many find they need to buy a new machine or the right machine for their latest projects. Join the Sewing Machine Mart Classes to learn new skills such as designing and sewing custom garments, embroidering garments, accessories, home decorations, and quilting. Some will start successful home-based businesses using these creative skills. 

We send our class schedule out every quarter showing the classes that will be offered.  We will also send out a sign up email 2 weeks before each class.  Spots are limited so be sure to sign up quickly when they are posted.  Please contact us if you are not currently on our email list and we will be glad to add you.  Below is a current list of our upcoming classes. 

Memory Pillow

Date: July 24, 2024

Time: 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Details: Bring a shirt of your choice and convert it into a keepsake pillow. Beginner level.

Fee: $50

 

Thread Catcher w/ Pin Cushion

Date: July 31, 2024

Time: 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Details: Bring 3 different fat quarters. Intermediate level.

Fee: $50

August Classes:

 

Market Tote

Date: August 7, 2024

Time: 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Details: A kit will be provided to make a reusable tote. Beginner level.

Fee: $70 (includes kit)

 

 

3 yd Quilt Garden Path

Date: August 14, 2024

Time: 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Details: Pick 3 fabrics a couple of days before the class, and we'll cut the kit for you. Intermediate level.

Fee: $90 (includes fabric and pattern)

 

 

 

Jelly Roll Quilt

 

Date: August 21, 2024

 

Time: 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

 

Details: Buy your jelly roll here and save 15% or bring your own. Intermediate level.

 

Fee: $50

 

 

 

 

 

Zippered Bag

 

Date: August 28, 2024

 

Time: 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

 

Details: Learn basic sewing skills while making a zippered bag. Beginner level.

 

Fee: $60 (includes kit)

 

September Classes:

 

 

 

 

 

Jelly Roll Pillow

 

Date: September 4, 2024

 

Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

 

Details: Purchase a jelly roll from us and save 15%. Beginner level.

 

Fee: $60

 

 

 

 

 

Multi-Purpose Bag

 

Date: September 11, 2024

 

Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

 

Details: Bring 1 yard of fabric for the outside and handle, and ½ yard for the lining. Beginner level.

 

Fee: $50

 

Corded Placemats

 

Date: September 18, 2024

 

Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

 

Details: Learn to make easy placemats and coasters. Beginner level.

 

Fee: $60 (includes kit)

 

 

 

 

 

Charity Sewing Event:

 

Join us for a wonderful cause, making pillowcases for Ryan's Case for Smiles. All materials are provided. No fee for these sessions. Special thanks to Deborah Chavanne for organizing these events.

 

 

 

July 30, 2024 (Tuesday): 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

 

August 10, 2024 (Saturday): 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

 

September 5, 2024 (Thursday): 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

 

 

 

We hope to see you in our classes and charity events! For any questions.

 

 

 

Best regards,

 

Shawn Jackson

 

Sewing Machine Mart

 

205-870-1931





 

Most people will want to connect and learn with a local creative sewing community wherever your inspiration leads. Sewing Machine Mart offers beginner sewing classes, intermediate sewing classes, home decorating classes, alterations classes, Pfaff software classes, and special events with national brand ambassadors. Call us today at (205) 870-1931 to ask about our upcoming classes.

 

Please watch our blog and social media channels for new instructional offerings. 

 

Change My Needle???

Did you know that your sewing machine needle should be changed about
every 6 to 8 hours of use?  That is correct.  Not 6-8 days, months, or even years, but hours.  A needle can get dull at the point.  This causes the machine to work harder.  It can also lead to larger holes in your fabric.  This will causes stitching problems.  A needle may also become slightly bent.  When this happens, it can cause skipped stitches, thread breakage, and also thread shredding.  If you are having any of these issues, try changing your needle.  This could be a 50 cent fix for you.

Shawn Jackson



My Machine Has Never Been Serviced!


In my 30 years of being in this business, I have heard that statement numerous times.  I almost shudder when I hear it.  It seems that a sewing machine is the most neglected piece of machinery around.  A sewing machine is a machine.  It has moving parts.  They will get out of adjustment and require cleaning and lubrication regularly.  Just as a vehicle needs to be maintained, so does a sewing machine.  I also hear "I don't use it that much."  Just as with a vehicle, not using a machine is worse than using all of the time.  When mechanical things sit, for an extended amount of time, things dry out and start to deteriorate.  The normal service intervals for sewing machines is once every year or two.  Keeping a machine serviced will extend the life of the machine and also keep in tip top shape.




























Hours

Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 9:30 AM-5:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM-5:30 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM-5:30 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM-5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Sunday: CLOSED