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BERNINA Event Waitlist
- Sep 28, 2023 09:30 am
BERNINA 3 Day Event

BERNINA 480, 475QE & 435 Instructional Class ~ Tustin
- Oct 18, 2023 10:00 am
This 6-hour hands-on class is on BERNINA machine basics for owners of the listed models who purchased their machine from Mel's Sewing & Fabric Center. If you did not purchase your machine from us, please call the store for more information.

Cost: $ FREE
BERNINA All Current Model Embroidery Class ~ Anaheim
- Oct 26, 2023 10:00 am
This hands-on class includes instruction on machine/module setup, embroidery preparation, basic embroidery supplies, hoop adjustments & calibration, embroidery functions, accessing designs, customizing thread colors, sequence control, saving & deleting designs, word art and combining motifs with text. Embroidery software options will also be discussed.

Cost: $ FREE
BERNINA 790 PRO Advanced Sewing & Embroidery Guidebook Tustin
- Nov 15, 2023 10:00 am
Students must have taken the sewing & embroidery guidebook class prior to taking this class. Join us to learn more about the new features available on the 790 PRO. The new sewing features will be shown as well as all the new embroidery features and functions.

Cost: $ FREE
BERNINA Software Club Wait List
- Dec 31, 2023 10:00 am
When the club is sold out you can register here to be added to a wait list

Cost: $ FREE
Embroidery Club Wait List
- Dec 31, 2023 10:00 am
When the club is sold out you can register here to be added to a wait list

Cost: $ FREE
Creative Sewing Club Wait List
- Dec 31, 2023 10:00 am
When the club is sold out you can register here to be added to a wait list

Cost: $ FREE
BERNINA 480 475QE 435 Sewing Instruction Wait List
- Dec 31, 2023 10:00 am
Bernina 4 Series Instruction Class Wait List

Cost: $ FREE
BERNINA 770 735 570 535 Sewing Class Wait List
- Dec 31, 2023 12:00 pm
BERNINA 770, 735, 570 535 Instruction Wait List

Cost: $ FREE
Finish Up Class with Ruth - Wait List
- Dec 31, 2023 12:00 pm
Need some time to finish projects from the Creative Sewing Club or any class that you have taken with Ruth? Here is your chance!!

Cost: $ FREE

Bernina Classes


BERNINA 880/790/590 Instructional Class ~ Anaheim
- Sep 26, 2023 10:00 am
Included in this hands-on class will be BERNINA terminology, features & functions, navigating your machine using its touch screen, knobs, and buttons. Threads, needles, and accessories will be discussed, and proper threading & bobbin winding will be shown. Basic sewing samples will be completed including securing options, top-stitching, hemming, buttonholes, and decorative stitching using functions and memory, BSR, and more.

Cost: $ FREE
BERNINA L890/L860 Serger Instructional Class - Tustin
- Oct 20, 2023 10:00 am
BERNINA's latest L 890 and L860 machines are full of innovative features and lets you sew, cut and finish in one easy step! This Mastery class will give you the confidence and expertise to get the most out of your new machine. Students will learn threading (One-step BERNINA Air Threader; color-coded one-path threading), maintenance, navigation, different stitches and how to switch between them, and much more. (L860 owners will be able to pack up a bit earlier than the L890 since they do not offer the Cover and Chain stitch options.)

Cost: $ FREE
BERNINA 770 735 570 535 Sewing Class ~ Anaheim
- Oct 28, 2023 10:00 am
This instructional class is for owners of the listed models who purchased their machine from Mel's Sewing & Fabric Center. If you did not purchase your machine from us, please call the store for more information.

Cost: $ FREE
BERNINA Q16 or Q20 New Owners Wait list ~ Anaheim
- Dec 31, 2023 09:30 am
Get on this list so you can be called when we schedule our next event. Learn the ins and outs of your new BERNINA Q16 or Q20. No charge for customer who purchased their machine from Mel's.

Cost: $ FREE
BERNINA All Current Model Embroidery Class ~ Wait List
- Dec 31, 2023 10:00 am
This hands-on class includes instruction on machine/module setup, embroidery preparation, basic embroidery supplies, hoop adjustments & calibration, embroidery functions, accessing designs, customizing thread colors, sequence control, saving & deleting designs, word art and combining motifs with text. Embroidery software options will also be discussed.

Cost: $ FREE
BERNINA 3 Series Instructional Class ~ waitlist
- Dec 31, 2023 10:00 am
With this class we offer one 3 hour hands-on classes to learn the BERNINA basics

Cost: $ FREE
Computer Skills for Machine Embroidery (Windows) WAIT LIST
- Dec 31, 2023 10:00 am
Learn all the basic computer skills necessary for machine embroidery

Cost: $ FREE
BERNINA 880 790 590 Sewing Instruction Wait List
- Dec 31, 2023 12:00 pm
BERNINA 880 790 590 Instruction Wait List

Cost: $ FREE
BERNINA L890/L860 Serger Instructional Class - Wait List
- Dec 31, 2023 12:00 pm
BERNINA's latest L 890 and L860 machines are full of innovative features and lets you sew, cut and finish in one easy step! This Mastery class will give you the confidence and expertise to get the most out of your new machine. Students will learn threading (One-step BERNINA Air Threader; color-coded one-path threading), maintenance, navigation, different stitches and how to switch between them, and much more. (L860 owners will be able to pack up a bit earlier than the L890 since they do not offer the Cover and Chain stitch options.)

Cost: $ FREE
Beyond the Embroidery Basics, BERNINA 880, 790, 590 - Wait List
- Dec 31, 2023 12:00 pm
In this class you will learn the extra features that the BERNINA top of the line machines can do in embroidery. Include will be: Color Wheel Editing - group & ungroup Rearrange stitch order Resizing between points Free point positioning Endless embroidery (Exercise only - not stitched out) Importing stitches Shaping (880 only) (Exercise only - not stitched out)

Cost: $ FREE
Beyond the Sewing & Embroidery Basics BERNINA 770Plus QEE - wait List
- Dec 31, 2023 12:00 pm
Students must have taken the embroidery guidebook class prior to taking this class. Join us to learn more about the new features available to the 770Plus QEE model owners. The new sewing features will be shown as well as all the new embroidery features and functions. Pinpoint placement samples will be stitched.

Cost: $ FREE
Bernina Embroidery Software V9 Mastery - Wait List
- Dec 31, 2023 12:00 pm
This hands-on class is designed to introduce you to the Bernina Embroidery Software 9 program. Basic tools and features of the software program will be covered. Please make sure the software program is installed correctly prior to the class date. If you have any difficulties installing the software, please contact the store several days before class, so that issues may be resolved ahead of time, optimizing the classroom time for all attending students.

Cost: $ FREE
BERNINA L850 , L460 & L450 Serger Instructional Class - Wait List
- Dec 31, 2023 12:00 pm
Gain the information and confidence you need to use your serger to it's fullest extent.

Cost: $ FREE
Bernina V9 DesignerPlus Update - Wait List
- Dec 31, 2023 12:00 pm
This hands-on class is designed to introduce you to the new features found in Bernina Embroidery Software 9 program. This 3-hour class will include instruction on keyboard lettering, applique, and more.

Cost: $ FREE
Beyond the Sewing Basics ~ BERNINA 880, 790 - Wait List
- Dec 31, 2023 12:00 pm
In this 3 hour class you will go beyond the basics of what your BERNINA 880/790 can do.Included in this class is: Sideways motion stitching Multi-directional stitches - single mode & combi mode Connecting stitches Stitch designer Saving stitches to USB Importing stitches from software

Cost: $ FREE
BERNINA 790 PRO Advanced Sewing & Embroidery Guidebook Wait List
- Jan 31, 2024 10:00 am
Students must have taken the sewing & embroidery guidebook class prior to taking this class. Join us to learn more about the new features available on the 790 PRO. The new sewing features will be shown as well as all the new embroidery features and functions.

Cost: $ FREE

Clubs


Embroidery Club ~ Tustin 2023 ~ 2nd Wednesday 10AM - 1PM
- Oct 11, 2023 10:00 am
This club will explore all avenues of embroidery from monograms to quilting in the hoop, and everything in between. This is a hands on embroidery class, where you will learn techniques that can be applied to all types of projects. Any model of machine is welcome.

Cost: $ 150.00
Embroidery Club ~ Tustin 2023 ~ 2nd Wednesday 2PM - 5PM
- Oct 11, 2023 02:00 pm
This club will explore all avenues of embroidery from monograms to quilting in the hoop, and everything in between. This is a hands on embroidery class, where you will learn techniques that can be applied to all types of projects. Any model of machine is welcome.

Cost: $ 150.00
Embroidery Club ~ Anaheim 2023 ~ 2nd Saturday 2PM-5PM
- Oct 14, 2023 02:00 pm
This club will explore all avenues of embroidery from monograms to quilting in the hoop, and everything in between. This is a hands on embroidery class, where you will learn techniques that can be applied to all types of projects. Any model of machine is welcome.

Cost: $ 150.00
BERNINA Software Club 2023 ~ Anaheim ~ 3rd Tuesday 10AM - 1PM
- Oct 17, 2023 12:00 pm
Join us for skill-building lessons on using BERNINA Embroidery Software 9 in new and creative ways.

Cost: $ 150.00
BERNINA Software Club 2023 ~ Anaheim ~ 3rd Tuesday 2PM - 5PM
- Oct 17, 2023 02:00 pm
Join us for skill-building lessons on using BERNINA Embroidery Software 9 in new and creative ways.

Cost: $ 150.00
Embroidery Club ~ Anaheim 2023 ~ 3rd Wednesday 10AM - 1PM
- Oct 18, 2023 10:00 am
This club will explore all avenues of embroidery from monograms to quilting in the hoop, and everything in between. This is a hands-on embroidery class, where you will learn techniques that can be applied to all types of projects. Any model of machine is welcome.

Cost: $ 150.00
Embroidery Club ~ Anaheim 2023 ~ 3rd Wednesday 2PM - 5PM
- Oct 18, 2023 02:00 pm
This club will explore all avenues of embroidery from monograms to quilting in the hoop, and everything in between. This is a hands on embroidery class, where you will learn techniques that can be applied to all types of projects. Any model of machine is welcome.

Cost: $ 150.00
BERNINA Software Club 2023 ~ Tustin ~ 3rd Thursday 10AM - 1PM
- Oct 19, 2023 10:00 am
Join us for skill-building lessons on using BERNINA Embroidery Software 9 in new and creative ways.

Cost: $ 150.00
Embroidery Club ~ Anaheim 2023 ~ 3rd Friday 10AM - 1PM
- Oct 20, 2023 10:00 am
This club will explore all avenues of embroidery from monograms to quilting in the hoop, and everything in between. This is a hands on embroidery class, where you will learn techniques that can be applied to all types of projects. Any model of machine is welcome.

Cost: $ 150.00
Embroidery Club ~ Anaheim 2023 ~ 3rd Friday 2PM - 5PM
- Oct 20, 2023 02:00 pm
This club will explore all avenues of embroidery from monograms to quilting in the hoop, and everything in between. This is a hands on embroidery class, where you will learn techniques that can be applied to all types of projects. Any model of machine is welcome.

Cost: $ 150.00
Embroidery Club ~ Tustin 2023 ~ 4th Saturday 10AM - 1PM
- Oct 28, 2023 10:00 am
This club will explore all avenues of embroidery from monograms to quilting in the hoop, and everything in between. This is a hands on embroidery class, where you will learn techniques that can be applied to all types of projects. Any model of machine is welcome.

Cost: $ 150.00
Embroidery Club ~ Tustin 2023 ~ 4th Saturday 2PM - 5PM
- Oct 28, 2023 02:00 pm
This club will explore all avenues of embroidery from monograms to quilting in the hoop, and everything in between. This is a hands on embroidery class, where you will learn techniques that can be applied to all types of projects. Any model of machine is welcome.

Cost: $ 150.00
Creative Sewing Club 2023 ~ Anaheim ~ 1st Saturday Feb/Apr/June/Sept/Nov
- Nov 04, 2023 10:00 am
Join the Creative Sewing Club for lots of sewing fun in a new club format. Club will meet in February, April, June, September and November for a full day. This will give you plenty of time to finish your projects in a supportive environment. Club members will make a variety of sewing projects from bags to home decor projects and everything in between. Students will learn finishing tips and tricks for a professional looking finished product. This club is designed for anyone who owns a sewing machine from entry level to top of the line. All levels of sewers are welcome.

Cost: $ 150.00
Creative Sewing Club 2023 ~ Tustin ~ 2nd Thursday Feb/Apr/June/Sept/Nov
- Nov 09, 2023 10:00 am
Join the Creative Sewing Club for lots of sewing fun in a new club format. Club will meet in February, April, June, September and November for a full day. This will give you plenty of time to finish your projects in a supportive environment. Club members will make a variety of sewing projects from bags to home decor projects and everything in between. Students will learn finishing tips and tricks for a professional looking finished product. This club is designed for anyone who owns a sewing machine from entry level to top of the line. All levels of sewers are welcome.

Cost: $ 150.00
Creative Sewing Club 2023 ~ Anaheim ~ 3rd Thursday Feb/Apr/June/Sept/Nov
- Nov 16, 2023 10:00 am
Join the Creative Sewing Club for lots of sewing fun in a new club format. Club will meet in February, April, June, September and November for a full day. This will give you plenty of time to finish your projects in a supportive environment. Club members will make a variety of sewing projects from bags to home decor projects and everything in between. Students will learn finishing tips and tricks for a professional looking finished product. This club is designed for anyone who owns a sewing machine from entry level to top of the line. All levels of sewers are welcome.

Cost: $ 150.00

Specialty Classes


Laura Heine Sewing Scissor- Tustin
- Sep 28, 2023 10:00 am
One of Laura Heine?s newest collage patterns, ?Sewing Scissors?, is a fun addition to your sewing room d?cor. This pattern uses both Laura?s overlay and painterly techniques. It is a great project for those new to collage, and a quicker project for experienced collage students. As a Certified Laura Heine teacher, I have put together a kit in red, blue, black, and green that has a little bit of a retro vibe. Kits will be available for purchase the day of class for $35 paid to the teacher. Students can also source their own fabrics to make this project uniquely theirs. Class will cover prepping your fabric for the collage, cutting out decorative motifs, constructing the scissors and background of the collage, and finishing the project by quilting and either binding or mounting will be discussed.

Cost: $ 50.00
Laura Heine Sewing Scissor- Anaheim
- Sep 30, 2023 10:00 am
One of Laura Heine?s newest collage patterns, ?Sewing Scissors?, is a fun addition to your sewing room d?cor. This pattern uses both Laura?s overlay and painterly techniques. It is a great project for those new to collage, and a quicker project for experienced collage students. As a Certified Laura Heine teacher, I have put together a kit in red, blue, black, and green that has a little bit of a retro vibe. Kits will be available for purchase the day of class for $35 paid to the teacher. Students can also source their own fabrics to make this project uniquely theirs. Class will cover prepping your fabric for the collage, cutting out decorative motifs, constructing the scissors and background of the collage, and finishing the project by quilting and either binding or mounting will be discussed.

Cost: $ 50.00
Faster Fourteen Throw Quilt - Tustin
- Oct 21, 2023 10:00 am
Faster Fourteen is a quick, fat quarter friendly pattern by Hunter's Design Studio. Fourteen fat quarters are needed for this throw sized quilt. If you are looking for an easy project to make for the holiday season, this might be your perfect project. The quilt top can be completed in this one day class. The improvisational look is easily accomplished. If you are new to quilting, this is a great project for beginners. Class will cover cutting out the pattern, piecing the blocks and quilt top, learning basic quilt construction methods, and a discussion on how to finish the quilt.

Cost: $ 50.00
Faster Fourteen Throw Quilt - Anaheim
- Oct 27, 2023 10:00 am
Faster Fourteen is a quick, fat quarter friendly pattern by Hunter's Design Studio. Fourteen fat quarters are needed for this throw sized quilt. If you are looking for an easy project to make for the holiday season, this might be your perfect project. The quilt top can be completed in this one day class. The improvisational look is easily accomplished. If you are new to quilting, this is a great project for beginners. Class will cover cutting out the pattern, piecing the blocks and quilt top, learning basic quilt construction methods, and a discussion on how to finish the quilt.

Cost: $ 50.00
BERNINA StitchWise: Sew Like a PRO
- Dec 01, 2023 09:30 am
Join BERNINA Event Team Member, Cathy Wright for this 2 day hands on class using the NEW BERNINA 790 PRO. This event is for students who DO NOT own the BERNINA 790 PRO

Cost: $ 129.00
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