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Mel's Sewing Service Bernina Instructional Classes

At Mel’s, we are committed to quality products and quality service. When you purchase your new or used Bernina from our stores, you will receive complimentary instructional classes taught by trained and experienced Bernina 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

8 Series Instructional Class
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(For Models: 830, 820)

Anaheim
Part #1 March 12th 10:00 - 3:00
Part #2 March 19th 10:00 - 3:00
Part #3 April 2nd Embroidery Only 10:00 - 4:00


Tustin

No classes currently scheduled



Included with this class are two 4 hour classes on operating the sewing machine and one 6 hour class on the Embroidery for the 830.

Part #1 - Sewing     
This class will include Bernina terminology, features and functions, navigating your machine, touch screen and sewing basics, buttons, tools, accessory options, needles, threads, proper threading and use of the needle threader.

Part #2 – Sewing
This class will include basic sewing techniques, such as: seaming, edge finishing, blind hemming and buttonholes. Dual feed. Decorative stitching with functions. Programming the memory. Machine maintenance and much, much more.

Part #3 - Embroidery
The basics of successful embroidery with your Artista module, including stabilizing basics, needles, threads, combining designs, adding lettering, using Wordart, changing colors, altering designs, rescale or resize, and general design information. Answers to the question—To hoop or not to Hoop?

**An optional class for the BSR will be offered for those who wish to explore this wonderful free motion tool at a later date, with asmall class fee.

Supply Lists:
820/830 Part #1, #2
1. Bernina Sewing Machine, cleaned, oiled and ready to sew; with power cord, foot control, knee lever, slide on table, all feet, tools and accessories that came with the machine, including the instruction manual
2. Scissors or thread snips
3. A pen or pencil for taking note
4. Microtex needles size 80/12
5. Mettler 100% polyester thread in a pastel color

*We will provide fabrics for you to sew on
*There will be a short break. It's recommended to bring a snack

830 Embroidery Part #3
1. Bernina Sewing Machine, cleaned, oiled and ready to sew; with power cord, foot control, knee lever, slide on table, embroidery module, embroidery foot, hoops and templates, tools and accessories, including the instruction manual
2. Embroidery scissors or thread snips
3. A pen or pencil for taking notes
4. Embroidery needles size 80/12 0r 90/14*
5. Bobbin thread*
6. Tear-away stabilizer*
7. Embroidery thread in several colors*
8. 505 spray

*You may want to wait and purchase the day of the class after the lecture to make a more informed purchase
**There will be a lunch break
** We will supply fabric for you to embroider on



Bernina Artista Instructional Class
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(For Models: 730, 200, 640, 630)


Anaheim
No classes currently scheduled

Tustin
No classes currently scheduled


Included with this class are two 4 hour classes on operating the sewing machine and one 6 hour class on the Embroidery.

Part #1 - Sewing      
This class will include Bernina terminology, features and functions, navigating your machine, touch screen and sewing basics, buttons, tools, accessory options, needles, threads, proper threading and use of the needle threader.

Part #2 – Sewing
This class will include basic sewing techniques, such as: seaming, edge finishing, blind hemming and buttonholes. Decorative stitching with functions. Programming the memory. Machine maintenance and much, much more.

Part #3 - Embroidery
The basics of successful embroidery with your Artista module, including stabilizing basics, needles, threads, combining designs, adding lettering, using Wordart, changing colors, altering designs, rescale or resize, and general design information. Answers to the question—To hoop or not to Hoop?

*An optional class for the BSR will be offered for those who wish to explore this wonderful free motion tool at a later date, with asmall class fee.

Supply Lists:
Artista Part #1, #2 
1. Bernina Sewing Machine, cleaned, oiled and ready to sew; with power cord, foot control, knee lever, slide on table, all feet, tools and accessories that came with the machine, including the instruction manual
2. Scissors or thread snips
3. A pen or pencil for taking notes
4. Microtex needles size 80/12
5. Mettler 100% polyester thread in a pastel color
*We will provide fabrics for you to sew on
**There will be a short break. It's recommended to bring a snack

Artista Embroidery Part #3
1. Bernina Sewing Machine, cleaned, oiled and ready to sew; with power cord, foot control, knee lever, embroidery module, embroidery foot, hoops and templates, tools and accessories, including the instruction manual
2. Embroidery scissors or thread snips
3. A pen or pencil for taking notes
4. Embroidery needles size 80/12 0r 90/14*
5. Bobbin thread*
6. Tear-away stabilizer*
7. Embroidery thread in several colors*
8. 505 spray

*You may want to wait and purchase the day of the class after the lecture to make a more informed purchase
**There will be a lunch break
** We will supply fabric for you to embroider on



Bernina Aurora & Activa Instructional Class
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(2 parts for models: 430, 440, 210, 220, 230, & 240)
(4 parts for the Aurora 430E, 440E)


Anaheim
Part #1 & #2 February 17th 10:00 - 4:00
Part #3 March 3rd Embroidery Only 10:00 - 4:00


Tustin
Part #1 & #2 March 6th 10:30 - 4:30
Part#3 April 3rd 10:30 - 4:30


With this class we offer two 4-hour hands-on classes to learn the Bernina basics, and one additional 6-hour hands-on classes for those Aurora owners who also purchased the embroidery unit with their machine.

Part #1 - Sewing 
This class will include Bernina terminology, features and functions, navigating your machine, buttons and sewing basics, tools, accessory options, needles, threads, proper threading and use of the needle threader.

Part #2 – Sewing
This class will include basic sewing techniques, such as: seaming, edge finishing, blind hemming and buttonholes. Applique. Decorative stitching with functions. Programming the memory. Machine maintenance and much, much more.

Part #3 – Editor-Lite Software or Art Design ver. 1 & Embroidery
This class will investigate the basics of the software, work with designs to create your embroideries, add lettering, how to connect to the computer in order to sew out designs, and much more.

The basics of successful embroidery with your Aurora module, including stabilizing basics, needles, threads, combining designs, adding lettering, using Wordart, changing colors, altering designs, rescale or resize, and general design information. Answers to the question—To hoop or not to Hoop?

*An optional class for the BSR will be offered for those who wish to explore this wonderful free motion tool at a later date, with a small class fee.

Supply Lists
Part #1 & 2
1. Bernina Sewing Machine, cleaned, oiled and ready to sew; with power cord, foot control, knee lever, slide on table, all feet, tools and accessories that came with the machine, including the instruction manual
2. Scissors or thread snips
3. A pen or pencil for taking notes
4. Microtex needles size 80/12
5. Mettler 100% polyester thread in a pastel color

*We will provide fabrics for you to sew on. 
*There will be a short break. It's recommended to bring a snack.

Software & Embroidery Part #3
1. Computer, with all power cords
2. External Mouse
3. USB Cable to connect the machine to the computer. One came with your machine
4. Software already loaded onto your computer
5. Software disk (just in case)
6. Software Security Key or Dongle. The software will not work without this so, don’t lose it or forget to bring it to class. Attach something to it with your name on it
7. Bernina Sewing Machine, cleaned, oiled and ready to sew; with power cord, foot control, knee lever, slide on table, embroidery module, embroidery foot, hoops and templates, tools and accessories, including the instruction manual
8. Embroidery scissors or thread snips
9. A pen or pencil for taking notes
10. Embroidery needles size 80/12 0r 90/14*
11. Bobbin thread*
12. Tear-away stabilizer*
13. Embroidery thread in several colors*
14. 505 spray
*You may want to wait and purchase the day of the class after the lecture to make a more informed purchase
**There will be a lunch break
** We will supply fabric for you to embroider on



Bernina Instructional Software Class
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(For Bernina Embroidery Software V.5)


Anaheim Software Classes - Version 5
No classes currently scheduled


Anaheim Software Classes - Version 6
V6 Part #1 March 13th 10:00 - 4:00
V6 Part #2 March 27th 10:00 - 4:00
V6 Part #3 April 1oth 10:00 - 4:00



Included with this class are three 6-hour hands-on classes. Hand-outs will be provided that follow along with the tutorial CD that is included with the software.

Part #1:

  • Software basics, icon recognition, saving, creating a filing system, printing templates, connecting to the sewing machine
  • Lettering basics, baselines, elastic lettering
  • Editing basics, sizing, rotating, duplicating, and adding lettering

Part #2:
  • Monogramming Program, creating a monogram, adding ornaments and borders
  • Auto digitizing, adding underlay, customizing your thread charts, manipulating stitch angles, experiment with fills
  • Cross stitch program

Part #3:
  • Auto Appliqué, create appliqués, add fabric, print templates
  • Digitizing, using all drawing tools, pattern fills, pattern outlines, removing overlaps, block digitizing, color blending, and creating texture

Supply List:
  • Computer, with all power cords
  • External Mouse
  • Software already loaded onto your computer
  • Software Security Key or Dongle. The software will not work 5. without this so, don’t lose it or forget to bring it to class. Attach something to it with your name on it
  • Software disk (just in case)
  • Pen or pencil for taking notes

* If you have trouble loading the software, please contact someone at the store for assistance prior to the actual day of the class.



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