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Classes
Bernina Classes
BERNINA All Current Model 5 & 7 Series Embroidery Class ~ Anaheim
- Feb 11, 2026 10:00 am
- Feb 11, 2026 10:00 am
BERNINA All Current Model 5 & 7 Series Embroidery Class ~ Anaheim - Feb 11, 2026 10:00 am
This class is for students who purchased their BERNINA from Mel's. 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. Students can take this class more than once BUT be aware that you may get bumped if a new student needs the class.
Cost: $ FREE
This class is for students who purchased their BERNINA from Mel's. 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. Students can take this class more than once BUT be aware that you may get bumped if a new student needs the class.
Cost: $ FREE
BERNINA All Current Model 5 & 7 Series Embroidery Class ~ Tustin
- Feb 13, 2026 10:00 am
- Feb 13, 2026 10:00 am
BERNINA All Current Model 5 & 7 Series Embroidery Class ~ Tustin - Feb 13, 2026 10:00 am
This free class is for students who purchased their BERNINA from Mel's. 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
This free class is for students who purchased their BERNINA from Mel's. 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 StitchWise: Start Smart Free-Motion Workshop - Anaheim
- Feb 27, 2026 09:00 am
- Feb 27, 2026 09:00 am
BERNINA StitchWise: Start Smart Free-Motion Workshop - Anaheim - Feb 27, 2026 09:00 am
Have you been interested in learning how to free-motion quilt? What about rulerwork? In this half-day event, gain hands-on experience with longarm quilting. You will try several free-motion fill techniques, including McTavishing. There will also be an opportunity to learn the basics of rulerwork on a BERNINA Q Series machine. Register today to start gaining confidence in your free-motion quilting.
Cost: $ 25.00
Have you been interested in learning how to free-motion quilt? What about rulerwork? In this half-day event, gain hands-on experience with longarm quilting. You will try several free-motion fill techniques, including McTavishing. There will also be an opportunity to learn the basics of rulerwork on a BERNINA Q Series machine. Register today to start gaining confidence in your free-motion quilting.
Cost: $ 25.00
BERNINA StitchWise: Start Smart Free-Motion Workshop - Anaheim
- Feb 27, 2026 01:30 pm
- Feb 27, 2026 01:30 pm
BERNINA StitchWise: Start Smart Free-Motion Workshop - Anaheim - Feb 27, 2026 01:30 pm
Have you been interested in learning how to free-motion quilt? What about rulerwork? In this half-day event, gain hands-on experience with longarm quilting. You will try several free-motion fill techniques, including McTavishing. There will also be an opportunity to learn the basics of rulerwork on a BERNINA Q Series machine. Register today to start gaining confidence in your free-motion quilting.
Cost: $ 25.00
Have you been interested in learning how to free-motion quilt? What about rulerwork? In this half-day event, gain hands-on experience with longarm quilting. You will try several free-motion fill techniques, including McTavishing. There will also be an opportunity to learn the basics of rulerwork on a BERNINA Q Series machine. Register today to start gaining confidence in your free-motion quilting.
Cost: $ 25.00
BERNINA StitchWise: Start Smart Free-Motion Workshop - Anaheim
- Feb 28, 2026 09:00 am
- Feb 28, 2026 09:00 am
BERNINA StitchWise: Start Smart Free-Motion Workshop - Anaheim - Feb 28, 2026 09:00 am
Have you been interested in learning how to free-motion quilt? What about rulerwork? In this half-day event, gain hands-on experience with longarm quilting. You will try several free-motion fill techniques, including McTavishing. There will also be an opportunity to learn the basics of rulerwork on a BERNINA Q Series machine. Register today to start gaining confidence in your free-motion quilting.
Cost: $ 25.00
Have you been interested in learning how to free-motion quilt? What about rulerwork? In this half-day event, gain hands-on experience with longarm quilting. You will try several free-motion fill techniques, including McTavishing. There will also be an opportunity to learn the basics of rulerwork on a BERNINA Q Series machine. Register today to start gaining confidence in your free-motion quilting.
Cost: $ 25.00
BERNINA 480, 475QE, 435, 335, 325 Guidebook Class ~ Anaheim
- Mar 06, 2026 10:00 am
- Mar 06, 2026 10:00 am
BERNINA 480, 475QE, 435, 335, 325 Guidebook Class ~ Anaheim - Mar 06, 2026 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. 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, total stitch control, buttonholes, and decorative stitching using functions and memory, and more. Optional accessories such as the BSR and Walking Foot will also be shown. Machine maintenance, cleaning, oiling, and basic troubleshooting will also be covered.
Cost: $ FREE
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. 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, total stitch control, buttonholes, and decorative stitching using functions and memory, and more. Optional accessories such as the BSR and Walking Foot will also be shown. Machine maintenance, cleaning, oiling, and basic troubleshooting will also be covered.
Cost: $ FREE
WAIT LIST BERNINA Q16 or Q20 New Owners
- Dec 31, 2026 09:30 am
- Dec 31, 2026 09:30 am
WAIT LIST BERNINA Q16 or Q20 New Owners - Dec 31, 2026 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
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
WAIT LIST BERNINA StitchWise: Clever Quilting Event
- Dec 31, 2026 09:30 am
- Dec 31, 2026 09:30 am
WAIT LIST BERNINA StitchWise: Clever Quilting Event - Dec 31, 2026 09:30 am
WAIT LIST - YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED WHEN A CLASS IS SCHEDULED. Interested in a sit down quilting machine? Join us in this try before you buy class and experience the ease of quilting with BERNINA Long Arm Expert, Robin Phippins. In this half-day event, students will gain a hands-on experience with Longarm quilting. You will learn free-motion techniques, Rulerwork, Echo Quilting and more. One student per machine - SPACE IS LIMITED!!! This class is for individuals who do not own a BERNINA sit-down quilting machine.
Cost: $ FREE
WAIT LIST - YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED WHEN A CLASS IS SCHEDULED. Interested in a sit down quilting machine? Join us in this try before you buy class and experience the ease of quilting with BERNINA Long Arm Expert, Robin Phippins. In this half-day event, students will gain a hands-on experience with Longarm quilting. You will learn free-motion techniques, Rulerwork, Echo Quilting and more. One student per machine - SPACE IS LIMITED!!! This class is for individuals who do not own a BERNINA sit-down quilting machine.
Cost: $ FREE
WAIT LIST Beyond the Sewing & Embroidery Basics BERNINA 770Plus QEE
- Dec 31, 2026 10:00 am
- Dec 31, 2026 10:00 am
WAIT LIST Beyond the Sewing & Embroidery Basics BERNINA 770Plus QEE - Dec 31, 2026 10:00 am
WAIT LIST - YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED WHEN A CLASS IS SCHEDULED. 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
WAIT LIST - YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED WHEN A CLASS IS SCHEDULED. 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
WAIT LIST ADVANCED BERNINA 790 PRO Sewing
- Dec 31, 2026 10:00 am
- Dec 31, 2026 10:00 am
WAIT LIST ADVANCED BERNINA 790 PRO Sewing - Dec 31, 2026 10:00 am
WAIT LIST - YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED WHEN A CLASS IS SCHEDULED. 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
WAIT LIST - YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED WHEN A CLASS IS SCHEDULED. 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
WAIT LIST BERNINA All Current Model 5 & 7 Series Embroidery Class
- Dec 31, 2026 10:00 am
- Dec 31, 2026 10:00 am
WAIT LIST BERNINA All Current Model 5 & 7 Series Embroidery Class - Dec 31, 2026 10:00 am
WAIT LIST - YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED WHEN A CLASS IS SCHEDULED. 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
WAIT LIST - YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED WHEN A CLASS IS SCHEDULED. 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
WAIT LIST BERNINA L890/L860 Serger Instructional Class
- Dec 31, 2026 10:00 am
- Dec 31, 2026 10:00 am
WAIT LIST BERNINA L890/L860 Serger Instructional Class - Dec 31, 2026 10:00 am
WAIT LIST - YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED WHEN A CLASS IS SCHEDULED. 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
WAIT LIST - YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED WHEN A CLASS IS SCHEDULED. 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
WAIT LIST BERNINA All Current Model 5 & 7 Series Sewing Class
- Dec 31, 2026 12:00 pm
- Dec 31, 2026 12:00 pm
WAIT LIST BERNINA All Current Model 5 & 7 Series Sewing Class - Dec 31, 2026 12:00 pm
WAIT LIST - YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED WHEN A CLASS IS SCHEDULED.
Cost: $ FREE
WAIT LIST - YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED WHEN A CLASS IS SCHEDULED.
Cost: $ FREE
WAIT LIST Beyond the Embroidery Basics, BERNINA 790, 590
- Dec 31, 2026 12:00 pm
- Dec 31, 2026 12:00 pm
WAIT LIST Beyond the Embroidery Basics, BERNINA 790, 590 - Dec 31, 2026 12:00 pm
WAIT LIST - YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED WHEN A CLASS IS SCHEDULED. 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
WAIT LIST - YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED WHEN A CLASS IS SCHEDULED. 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
WAIT LIST BERNINA L850 , L460 & L450 Serger Instructional Class
- Dec 31, 2026 12:00 pm
- Dec 31, 2026 12:00 pm
WAIT LIST BERNINA L850 , L460 & L450 Serger Instructional Class - Dec 31, 2026 12:00 pm
WAIT LIST - YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED WHEN A CLASS IS SCHEDULED. Gain the information and confidence you need to use your serger to it's fullest extent.
Cost: $ FREE
WAIT LIST - YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED WHEN A CLASS IS SCHEDULED. Gain the information and confidence you need to use your serger to it's fullest extent.
Cost: $ FREE
WAIT LIST Bernina V9 DesignerPlus Full/Update
- Dec 31, 2026 12:00 pm
- Dec 31, 2026 12:00 pm
WAIT LIST Bernina V9 DesignerPlus Full/Update - Dec 31, 2026 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
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