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At Mel’s, we are committed to quality products and quality service. When you purchase your new or used Baby Lock from our stores, you will receive complimentary instructional classes taught by trained and experienced Baby Lock teachers.
Below you will find the list of classes that we offer. Please select your model below for a current list of classes. However, class space is limited, so please call our stores to sign up for the class that you are interested in attending.
Anaheim (714) 774-3460
Tustin (714) 669-0583
- Serger Instructional Class
- Sewing with Embroidery + Espire
- Sewing without Embroidery
- Embroidery Professional
- Masterworks Software
BLE1DX, BLE1SX-2, BLE1SX
Anaheim
None Currently Scheduled
Tustin
Instructor: Ella Louise Fournier
Part #1 Saturday September 18 10:00-2:00
Part #2 Saturday September 25 10:00-2:00
Part #3 Saturday October 2 10:00-2:00
Class 1:
In this first class, we will explore the parts of the Serger, maintenance of your machine, threading of the Serger and basic Serger sewing techniques.
Class 2:
In the 2nd class, we will explore Serger sewing techniques using the basic feet with different fabrics and threads.
Class 3
In the last class, we will learn further Serger sewing using the differential, threading and Serger sewing using the cover, chain, wave and combined stitches, the basic feet and some specialty feet that use these stitches and techniques.
Supply List:
1. Machine in good working order with foot controller and electrical cord
2. Size 80/12 and/or 90/14 needles (ELx705CF). You can wait until the first class before purchasing the needles.
3. 4 spools of Metracor Serger thread. One each of red, yellow, blue and green.
4. Spool of Wooly Nylon and a spool or two of Pearl Crown Rayon (any color), you can purchase these here at the store at class.
5. ¼ yard ½ ″ wide polyester lace (class 2)
6. Instruction Book
7. Quick reference guide
Models: Ellisimo-BLSO, Ellegante-BLG, Ellageo-BLL & Ellageo 2-BLL2, Esante-BLN, Ellure Plus-BLR2 & BLR3, Ellure-BLR, Espire-BLSR, Emore-BLMR
(Customers with the Espire will attend part 1 & 2 only and customers with the Emore will attend only part 3)
Anaheim
Instructor: Cindy Michaels
Part #1 & #2 Friday, August 13 & 20, 10:00-1:00
Part #3 Friday , August 27, 10:00-5:00, Embroidery
Tustin
No classes currently schedulded
Class 1:
Basic functions of the machine, and basic stitches
Supply List:
1. Machine
2. Foot Controller
3. Knee Lift
4. Electrical Cord
5. All accessories, EXCEPT the embroidery unit
6.One spool each of pink Mettler thread and Jeans thread
7. Size 80/12 universal needle
8. Size 100/16 jeans needle
9. Sewing scissors
Class 2:
Decorative stitches and adjustments, memory functions and quilting
Supply List:
1. Machine
2. Foot Controller
3. Knee Lift
4. Electrical Cord
5. All accessories, EXCEPT the embroidery unit
6. One Twin Needle
7. Two similar colors of Mettler thread
8. One spool of Monofilament thread
9. Three contrasting colors of Isacord thread with embroidery bobbin thread
10. Sewing scissors
Class 3:
Everything to do with Embroidery
Supply List:
1. Machine
2. Foot Controller
3. Knee Lift
4. Electrical Cord
5. All accessories
6. Embroidery unit with hoops and grids
7. 1/3rd yard solid color fabric
8. 1 yard stabilizer
9. At least 3 colors Isacord embroidery thread with embroidery bobbin thread
10. Wash away or air erase marking pen
11. Small nippers for cutting thread
Models: Quilter’s Choice-BLQC & BLQC2, Decorators Choice-BLDC & BLDC2, Crafter’s Choice-BLCC & BLCC2, Creative Pro-BL37, Xscape-BL66, Grace A-Line Series-BL40 & BL40A, Audrey A-Line Series-BL67, Quest-BLQ2 & Quest Plus-BLQ2-PL
Anaheim
None currently scheduled
Tustin
None currently scheduled
Class 1: Basic functions of the machine, and basic stitches
Class 2: Decorative stitches and adjustments, memory functions and quilting
Models: BMP9, BMP8, BMP6, EMP6
Anaheim
No classes currently scheduled
Tustin
No classes currently scheduled
We will start the morning with hoop, stabilizing and alignment of designs. We will continue with editing in the machine and then have a group discussion on the business part of embroidery. DO NOT bring your machine. Paper and pens along with specific questions are recommended.
Anaheim
No classes currently scheduled
Tustin
No classes currently scheduled
We will experience the advanced innovative digitizing opportunities through the Master Works embroidery program. Week one will be an overview of the workspace, setting up the workspace and the use of some basic tools. Week two we will explore some of the other convenient and unique tools available through Masterworks.
Supply List:
1. Laptop computer with program loaded
2. Battery backup cable and external mouse
3. Pen and paper for note taking
4. Specific questions about projects that you have attempted