Sewing World

I Love to Sew - August
2022-08-18 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Machine Applique
If you have a basic, mid-line or a top end computerized sewing machine and want to learn machine applique, we would like to invite you to join us for I Love to Sew this month.
There will be samples of do’s and don’ts, five different stitch possibilities that can be used, sewing feet, threads that can be used, various stabilizers and interfacings, and other tools and supplies that can make applique fun and easy.

Serged Magic Bows
2022-08-26 10:00 - 13:00, 2022-08-26 13:00 - 15:00
Let’s create Magic Bows using the roll-hem stitch and decorative thread on your serger! The magic will happen at the tie-tack locations and the beautiful edges create a wonderful finish. They are great for weddings, birthdays, baby showers and upcoming holiday gift giving or decorate the home for the holidays.

I Love to Sew - September
2022-09-15 13:30 - 15:00
Halloween Project
You will be in for a treat seeing steps to making a unique Halloween project for your holiday decorating.
Be sure to bring your show and tell to share for added inspiration!

I Love to Sew - October
2022-10-20 13:30 - 15:00
If you have a serger, you will not want to miss this demonstration of various accessory feet and how they are used. Some of the serger accessory feet will be gather, cording, blindhem, lace applicator and more.
Please bring your show and tell projects and garments to share with the group.

I Love to Sew - November
2022-11-17 13:30 - 15:00
Elsa will have an amazing demonstration utilizing the Brazilian method of Cartonnage, the technique of making boxes and other projects out of cardboard and covered with fabric or paper, to create simple and eye-catching Christmas ornaments. It’s a great way to use up those scraps hanging around your sewing room and can be further enhanced with decorative stitching, embroidery or dimensional embellishments.
Be sure to bring your show and tell to share for added inspiration!
At this time of year, there is a great need for those who are less fortunate. If you could bring non-perishable food items to the meeting and we will deliver them to a local food bank.

Embroidering on Cardstock: Bookmarks & Greeting Cards
2022-11-18 10:00 - 13:00, 2022-12-09 10:00 - 13:00
Give greetings and invitations a personal touch by adding beautiful embroidery! I’ll show you how to use specially created designs to stitch directly onto sturdy papers to create unique, textured cards and bookmarks. These are fast and easy for the holiday season to add to a gift or send in the mail. A 5 x 7 hoop size is all that is needed. A kit will be available to purchase for the projects at the time of class. Come and join the fun! Limited seating available.

Quilt Club
2022-12-13 11:30 - 13:00

I Love to Sew Christmas Event
2022-12-15 11:30 - 14:00
More information to come

Fort Worth Stock Show - We have a booth. Come by and see us at Will Rogers
2023-01-13 - 2023-02-04

I Love to Sew - January
2023-01-19 13:30 - 15:00
This month we will not be having our usual meeting. This month is the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. We would like to see you, so come by the booth to see our specials and say howdy.
We will be having our next meeting on February 16, Thursday at 1:30 pm.

Quilt Group
2023-02-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Sewing World, 1724 Mall Circle, Fort Worth, TX, 76116, United States
Come over and join us

I Love to Sew - February
2023-02-16 13:30 - 15:00
Boxed Bag Template
The Boxed Bag Template is a new product designed by Carolina Moore to make it easier to make bags, pouches, boxes, bowl cozies and more out of fabric. The template has been designed to be used with a 45mm rotary cutter, to cut out boxed corners and darted corners without fear of cutting too far. Included with your Boxed Bag Template are written instructions, as well as a simple pattern for making a boxed-bottomed zippered pouch.
Tracy will have several project samples and demonstrate how easy and helpful this one template can have for many uses.

Dallas Quilt Show Dallas Market Hall Friday and Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 10am - 4pm
2023-03-10 - 2023-03-12

Luminaire 3/Solaris Vision Features - Demonstration & Lecture 11 am - 1 pm
2023-03-10 11:00 - 13:00
If you own a Luminaire or Solaris and thinking about upgrading or you already own the Luminaire 3 or Solaris Vision that has been upgraded, you don’t want to miss this monthly meeting.
Each month we will explore different features of the machines such as Quilt Embroidery, Design Center/IQ Designer, Scanning, No-Sew, New Design Categories and so much more. This event will be free to those who have purchased their Luminaire or Solaris from Sewing World, Inc., otherwise the fee is $75.
This month’s topics we will be demonstrating the built-in Edge to Edge Quilting feature of both these machines and explore the new Ornate Long Stitch Designs. Bring a notepad and plan to be amazed how easy the machine makes quilting possible.

Quilt Group
2023-03-14 11:30 - 13:00
Come and Join Us!

I Love to Sew for March
2023-03-16 13:30 - 15:00
Come join the fun as Wanda demonstrates how to create a sewing machine chenille trivet or hot pad in two different shapes. This project is soft, thick and flexible and will become your favorite trivet/hot pad.

Quilt/Applique Embroidery Mats
2023-03-31 10:00 - 13:00
CLASS IS PRESENTLY FULL
Come make each of these two different mats. You’ll learn two different ways to lay fabric for the appliques and add quilt embroidery as a beautiful element. The oval mat is great as a center piece on an end table or coffee table and the round bunny mat can be a mug rug, trivet, potholder, or a coaster. Both make wonderful gifts!
The class requires at least a 6” x 10” hoop or larger. When registering, please pick up a supply list. At the time of class, you will receive three oval designs and two bunnies – a side view and up right view in three sizes for a total of nine designs.

Quilt Group
2023-04-11 11:30 - 13:30
Month four of Applique Calendar block.

Luminaire 3/Solaris Vision Features - Demonstration & Lecture 11 am - 1 pm
2023-04-14 11:00 - 15:00
If you own a Luminaire or Solaris and thinking about upgrading or you already own the Luminaire 3 or Solaris Vision that has been upgraded, you don’t want to miss this monthly meeting.
Each month we will explore different features of the machines such as Quilt Embroidery, Design Center/IQ Designer, Scanning, No-Sew, New Design Categories and so much more. This event will be free to those who have purchased their Luminaire or Solaris from Sewing World, Inc., otherwise the fee is $75.
This month’s topics we will be demonstrating the Large Connect Designs feature of both these machines and explore the new Stitch Tapering that has been added to the sewing side of the machine. No machine needed. Bring a notepad and plan to be amazed how easy the machine makes even larger embroidery possible.

I Love to Sew - Ruler Work
2023-04-20 13:30 - 15:30
Join the demonstration of Ruler Work using the combination of free-motion and ruler templates for customizing designs for blocks, all-over areas, straight lines and much more. In addition, we will cover other tools that make designing and quilting easy and fun.

Embroidery Patches
2023-04-28 10:00 - 13:00
Have you ever wanted to make professional embroidered patches? Join the fun as we make sewing and embroidery themed patches that can be attached to a tote, vest, shirt, shoes, hats or made into a magnet. You will learn what materials go into making a patch, types of finishes for the edges, and how to attach them to an item.
The patch collection/s for class will need to be purchased prior to coming to class from “A Stitch In Time Designs”. Here is the website: https://astitchintimedesigns.com/collections/patches. Each collection includes 3 designs for $5.00. You only need one collection, but it is hard to choose. NOTE: If you need help regarding purchasing and downloading the designs, please let Tracy know. A kit will be available to purchase at the time of class.

Quilt Group
2023-05-09 11:30 - 13:30
There will not be a meeting this month. It will be postponed until June 13, Tuesday.

Luminaire 3/Solaris Vision Features – Demonstration & Lecture
2023-05-12 11:00 - 13:00
Have you been thinking about using Design Center/IQ Designer? This month we will go over the basics of this built in program on your Luminaire 3/Solaris Vision. This will include line fill, area fill, scanning and bringing in a graphic. At the same time, we will create a project, which you will receive a handout that will include step-by-step instructions so you can go home and make one yourself.

I Love to Sew - Circular Sewing
2023-05-18 13:30 - 15:30
Circular sewing is a wonderful way to embellish fabric using all those wonderful decorative stitches that are built into your machine. Sew Steady has a wonderful product the Universal Circles + Straights Tool with mat, that can be used on any sewing machine (an extension table is very helpful). Just imagine decorating fabric for place mats, pillows, bags, purses, table runners, clothing and so much more. Join Tracy as she shows how fun and easy this process can be.

Tissue Box Cover Embroidery Class
2023-05-26 10:00 - 13:00
Join this fun class as you make an elegant tissue box cover for a boutique (square) type tissue box. The cover will be made up of five embroidery sections and then sewn together. At the time of class, you will receive nine different quilting pattern design files for a special season or to coordinate with any room in the home.
The designs will fit in a 5” x 7” hoop at the minimum, but if you have a 7×12, 8×12 or larger, you will learn how to make two sections in one hooping.
When registering, please ask for a supply list that can be emailed to your in box.

Luminaire 3/Solaris Vision Features – Demonstration & Lecture
2023-06-09 11:00 - 13:00
This month we will be creating a box bottom with a lid in IQ Designer or Design Center that will be great for gift giving for weddings, birthdays or end of the year holidays. Creating the box will include making the shape and size, assigning stitches, erase tool, copy and paste, color change and how to personalize the lid for the recipient. The box lid will be stitched after it is created and a handout will be included.

Quilt Group
2023-06-13 11:30 - 13:30

I Love to Sew - Charming Circles Ruler
2023-06-15 13:30 - 15:30
Create fun and easy projects using the Charming Circles Ruler! This ruler is great for using repurposed denim, scrap fabrics and batting to create blankets, table runners and toppers, place mats, pillows, tote bags, and mug rugs. Join us as Tracy demonstrates step-by-step how to make a place mat using denim and 5″ squares of fabric. Included will be sample projects using various stitching options to create a “shabby chic” look or a more refined finish using different sewing machine stitches.
