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Newsletter - 9/15/2005 ATTENTION SEWING AND EMBROIDERY ENTHUSIASTS ! ! ! We invite you to attend our BROTHER MAKES IT BEAUTIFUL Seminar. Carol Bell from Brother InternationalFREE! will be at ALKO Sewing Center to present FREE! Sewing Secrets and Sensational Embroidery Techniques You Will Not want to miss this VERY SPECIAL EVENT on Monday, November 7th. Please call us for all the details and watch for more information posted on our website at http://www.alkosewing.com/ SERGER, EMBROIDERY & SPECIALTY CLASSES Taught by JOANNE BANKO Computer Class for the Janome CUSTOMIZER software program This program is EASY TO USE, even if you are not a computer geek! Demo class covers the entire program from top to bottom. Creating original designs from clip art, using designs on floppies and CD’s, downloading designs, making templates, and building huge design layouts with features such as the Giga Hoop option. Learn the many ways you can create, customize, and combine embroidery patterns for spectacular results. With a computer and embroidery machine the sky is the limit! Hand out sheets included. October 19,26, & November 2, 6-8. FEE $45. Brother’s PE Design Software Part Two – Explore options for organizing, converting, and editing existing designs. Take designs apart bit by bit! Re-size, change color, and more! See how Photo Stitch can bring new life to your pictures. Demo class. December 5, 6-8. FEE $20. Serged Circle Cape - This is a simple, but elegant wrap and it works with everything from suits to casual wear. Customized to fit your figure and finished with Success Serger yarn. Hard to explain, but wonderful to wear, you have to see this garment to appreciate it. Please come in to see the sample. Friday October 21 12:00-4:00. FEE $25. SERGER BASICS- Master the Serger! Thread the machine the RIGHT way, adjust tensions, perfect the rolled hem, & much more! Open to those who would like to discover the Serger world by using one of our machines. January 11,18, & 25. 6-9 FEE $60. Includes notebook. J After School Kids Classes J Taught by Karen WeaverKids can Learn to Sew in our Brand NEW Kid’s program! We are happy to welcome Karen Weaver as our talented and energetic Kid’s class teacher. All ages welcome. If your child can read, they can learn to sew and experience the thrill of making something with their own two hands. Sewing is a lifelong skill and the sooner they start the better! Session #1 covers the basics. No experience necessary. If you like, you can rent a machine for a small fee. Plus, your rental fee can be used towards the purchase of a new or used sewing machine. We have lots of affordable, quality machines to choose from. Kids will make a whole bunch of great projects to keep or give as gifts. Sign them up now so they can join in the fun! Note: We can arrange a “Drivers ED” class for those who cannot make it to Session #1. Questions? Please call us. Your child will be happily stitching away when they finish the first class. Note: Classes are held in the afternoon from 4:00-5:30. Supplies not included in fee.Kids Class Session #1 October 13, October 20, October 27 and November 3 – Learn to drive a sewing machine and make a pretty pouch for toting supplies to class. Stitch up a terrific Treat Bag. Learn to sew accessories by making a bandana and a belt. Class Fee for all four classes $40.Kids Class Session #2November 10, November 17, December 1, December 8 – Make a pretty purse, a personalized pillowcase, and a denim apron with blue jean pocket and matching blue jean potholder. Class Fee for all four classes $40.
Introducing the New Janome Memory Craft 11000 This AMAZING machine is a new dimension in Sewing, Embroidery, and Quilting. Are you ready for the Best? It’s the Biggest and the Smallest--The Memory Craft 11000 is the Biggest and the Smallest at the same time. It has the largest working space of any embroidery machine - - more than 9 inches to the right of theneedle. Plus, it has a BIG 8-inch by 8-inch Square embroidery hoop, the largest square embroidery hoop on the market. All this, yet it is the most Compact Top of the Line machine ever. Robotic Precision-Technology developed for Industrial desktoprobots moves the Embroidery arm with the ultimate in precision.Revolutionary Rolling Linear Motion Arm guides the hoop. What does this really mean? Professional embroidery so preciseyou can see the incredible detail up close. When the Screen goes up the Show BeginsThe BIG Exclusive I-HEIGHT movable screen adjusts to your own personal height. EIGHT Full Intensity lights have been added giving you superior visibility. A New Dimension in Convenience--Time saving features include an automatic cutter, on screen help movies, separate bobbin winder, easy full featured editing, quick easy-view menusfor stitch selection, and SO much more. A New Dimension in Design TransferTwo way USB connection is built in and there are five easy ways to send and receive your embroidery designs. Add the wireless option and you can transfer designs from virtually anywhere in your home. Yes, this machine isSuper High Tech, but it is so easy to use, with or without a computer.Enter the New Dimension! Come and see this Amazing Machine live and in person And get the details on our incredible introductory offer! Embroider Your World with BROTHER! The Brother family of machines has grown. More choices, more models, and better prices than ever before! We’re celebrating with Savings of 25% and MORE ! ! ! Brother’s Top of the Line INNOV-IS 4000D sets the standard for Outstanding, Innovative Sewing and Embroidery options. HUGE 12 inch by 7 inch Embroidery hoop, Beautiful built in DISNEY Designs. Super smooth - super fast sewing, and many more futuristic features! Purchase the INNOV-IS 4000D Now and receive this Multimedia Package as a FREE Gift to you! Stitchlink Wireless Network Adapter and PE Design 6.0 Digitizing Software. Design your own custom embroidery logos and embroidery patterns with full-featured PE Design 6.0 software, and then send them to the machine with StitchLink wireless technology! Introducing the INNOV-IS 1500 D * * * Beautiful, BIG 6 inch by 10 inch Embroidery with built-In Disney designs. USB port allows you to send designs directly from your computer to your machine. Precise, fast sewing & embroidery with powerful on-screen editing features. This is a fully loaded machine for a very, very, affordable price! Introducing the INNOV-IS 1000 Sewing and Embroidery for a remarkably LOW Price. Embroider designs in the BIG 5 by 7-inch hoop and sew beautiful utility and decorative stitches with this quality-constructed machine. Coming soon, The INNOV-IS 2500D. Experience high-end features for a great value price. Watch for more details! QUILTING CLASSESTaught by our Quilt Specialist, Mary Kochevar Irish Chain – NEW CLASS! This is another selection for our Yes You Can Quilt series. Learn Strip Quilting techniques from our expert. You will have this colorful quilt completed in no time at all! Some homework between classes. Monday October 17 & 24, 6-8. FEE $40. HANDI QUILTER Holiday Seminar – Saturday November 12th, 12:00-2:00 FREE CLASS! This is your chance to see our LONG ARM Quilting machine in action! If you have already purchased the Handi Quilter system you will gain valuable knowledge on how to operate this wonderful tool for creativity. Curiosity seekers will see why this machine is in such high demand. Please join us and get inspiration for the holidays ahead! Learn How to Sew ! BASIC SEWING CLASSES taught by Fredda Barnes Are you ready to START SEWING? Then sign up for our Beginners classes. If you are NEW to sewing we would be happy to give you a complimentary machine operation lesson before you take your first sewing class. Please call us for an appointment. You can also rent a machine from us for a small fee. Intermediate Sewing classes require some basic sewing knowledge or Sewing Basics class as a pre-requisite. Sewing Basics Session #1 - Make a stylish purse while you learn to sew like a pro! This class will guide you through the fundamentals of sewing. You will learn to read a pattern, cut, sew, and press for professional results. Tuesday October 11,18,& 25. 6-8:30 CLASS FEE $45. Sewing Basics Session #2 - Sew your own Holiday Home Décor! You will complete a beautiful embellished table runner in this class. Tuesday November 1,8, & 15. 6-8:30. CLASS FEE $45. Intermediate Sewing session #1 - Create a luxurious holiday stocking, trimmed with cording, beading, fancy trims, etc., etc., etc! Thursday October 13,20, & 27. 6-8:30. CLASS FEE $45. Intermediate Sewing session #2 - Sew your own Casual Wear with flair! Make a trendy “HOODIE” with a full zipper. Learn tricks to sew the season’s hottest fabric . . .Fleece! Thursday November 3, 10, & 17. CLASS FEE $45. Learn to make Personalized Pattern Alterations Class FEE $30Part One November 30th 10:30-12:00 – Learn to measure yourself for basic alterations.Part Two December 7th 10:30-12:00 – Basic alterations will be demonstrated. Please note: Fredda is also available to guide you through a sewing project with private lessons. Contact the store for details. Alko Sewing Center CLASS REGISTRATION FORM Return to 7511 Mentor Ave. , Mentor OH 44060 440-951-3435 Name:________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: (Home)____________________ (Work)_____________________(Other)_____________ Address:______________________________________________________________________________ City:_________________________________________________Zip Code:________________________ May we have your E-Mail address?_________________________________________________________ Your Sewing Machine Make & Model#_______________________________________________________ Class Title_____________________________________________________________________________ Date Time Fee___________ Please add Machine Rental Fee___________________ Total_Fee_______________________ Supplies not include unless specified. You MUST Pre-register for ALL Classes.
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