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Classes

Remember if you have already taken a class and need a refresher you may come to the same class free of charge! Please read our class policies for more information.

Club Classes

Smocking Classes

Heirloom Sewing

Sewing Classes

Machine Embroidery

Quilting Classes

Serger

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Club Class Schedule

Know Your Elna— When you purchase your Elna sewing machine from Cabin

Fever you will receive free instructions on the first Wednesday of each month. These classes will acquaint you with your machine, cleaning and maintenance, stitches and their uses and sewing feet included with your machine.

First Wednesday of each month 3:30 — 4:30

FREE
 

Know Your Serger - This continuous class will help you learn all the things you can do when you know your serger. Make a sample notebook as a reference Also from time to time we will make small projects with the skills learned

First Friday of each month 10:00 — 12:00

Class Fee $15.00
(includes instructions and fabric)

Make Friends With Your Computer— The goal here is to make you more comfortable and confident with today's computer technology. If you're new to computers, Windows and the Internet - you will love this simple approach. You'll find lots of helpful Windows information, fantastic computer advice, hand outs and useful software recommendations.

First Friday of each month 2:00 - 4:30
 
Class Fee $10.00
 

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Smocking

Beginners Basic English Smocking I - This two session class will teach you basic stitches and help develop even tension. You will create a beautiful smocked bonnet in time for Easter. Class fee includes Bonnet Kit and instructions.

 

Oct. 9 & 11          10:00 - 12:00                  Class Fee: $25.00
                                                                         
   (includes kit)
Nov 6 & 8              3:00 - 5:00

Beginners Basic English Smocking II - Instructions on basic stitches, centering and matching stitches to form patterns and more. You will create a beautiful sampler of stitches that you can frame or make into a pillow. Class fee includes three classes, pleated fabric, embroidery thread and instructions with patterns.

Nov. 6 - 8          10:00 - 12:00                    Class Fee: $25.00 
                                                                           
(includes kit)

Christmas Ornament - Pleated panel of batiste, to smock, finished with hangers of ribbon makes a treasured heirloom for the branches of your holiday tree.

Nov. 9              10:00 - 1:00                        Class Fee: $30.00
                                                                         
  (includes kit)

Nov. 16             2:00 - 5:00

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Heirloom Sewing

Bullion Sampler — Step-by-step instructions on basic bullion knots plus how to turn the basic knot into bullion roses, other flowers, animals, and more.

Nov. 14           1:00 - 4:00                            Class fee: $20.00
                                                                       
(includes kit)

Heirloom Embroideries by Miche Mooney required

Adapting a Pattern with Laurens A-Line— Learn to change up a pattern while making this sweet and pretty variation of the classic Bonnie Blue dress into a Christmas frock for a special little girl. The pattern comes with puff sleeves and three collar variations.

Nov. 15        10:00 - 3:00                             Class Fee $35.00
                                                           (includes pattern)

10% discount when you purchase your class fabrics from Cabin Fever

Bobbin Work Poinsettia - In bobbin work, also called Cornelli work is returning to favor. Place gorgeous, heavy threads in the bobbin and creating beautiful lines of rich texture.

Nov. 20        10:00 - 12:00                           Class Fee $25.00
                                                                (includes kit)

Dec. 4          10:00 - 12:00

Heirloom Notebook - Learn to attach lace-to-lace, lace to entredeux, roll and whip, make tucks and much more. You will have a swatch binder to refer back to while using settings for your sewing machine. This is a great source to refer back to as you do your sewing.

Dec 4           10:00 - 2:00                              Class Fee $30.00
                                                                (includes kit)

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 Sewing Classes

Holly and Hunter — Easy fit and easy sew fully lined girl’s jumper and fully lined playsuit for girls and boys. Jumper and playsuit can be made reversible Great for machine embroidery.

Oct 10 & 12       10:00 - 1:00                        Class fee $30.00
                                                           (includes pattern)

10% discount when you purchase your class fabrics from Cabin Fever

Santa Purse - Using the Double Duty Bag as your pattern make a festive holiday purse to carry to your special holiday party or give as a gift.

Nov 13              10:00 - 3:00                         Class fee $20.00
                                                                         
(includes pattern)

Dec 5                10:00 - 3:00

10% discount when you purchase your class fabrics from Cabin Fever

Santa Bag - Adapted this laundry bag pattern to a jolly red Santa Bag to carry all your gifts this Christmas or leave it beneath the tree brimming with gifts. Bag includes a side bellows pocket for embroidery

Nov 13              3:00 - 5:00                           Class fee $20.00
                                                                         
(includes pattern)

Adapting a Pattern with Laurens A-Line— Learn to change up a pattern while making this sweet and pretty variation of the classic Bonnie Blue dress into a Christmas frock for a special little girl. The pattern comes with puff sleeves and three collar variations.

Nov. 15           10:00 - 3:00                          Class Fee $35.00
                                                           (includes pattern)

10% discount if you purchased your class fabrics from Cabin Fever

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Machine Embroidery

Stabilizer U— The best embroidery designs are only as good as the stabilizer used to stitch them out. Sign up for these classes and gain valuable information about all the different types of stabilizers on the market and learn when and how to use them. Get better design stitch outs and great quality embroidery. Receive a sample package of stabilizers and designs to stitch to form a swatch book that you can refer to when you are embroidering at home.

101— Stabilize Towels, Velvets, Batiste, Delicate Designs, Denim,

102— Knits, T-shirts, Sweatshirts, Free Standing Lace, Floating,

103 -Silk Charmuse, Lycra/Spandex, Shaping Fabric, Embroidered Patches, Linen,

104 -Lace to Fabric, Appliqué, Satin, Placement, Embroidered Quilting

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Admissions — Applicants who wish to enter Stabilizer U can be admitted during each of the four stabilizer classes.

Applications— Submit a completed application form (opposite page) with a $10.00 non refundable deposit hold you place.

Transcripts— Bring your operators manual covering the embroidery section of your machine.

Books and Lab Fees— Books will be issued the first day of class and cost is included in your application fee. You Lab fees will be included with each term.

Student I.D. - Provides you with a 15% discount on all Floriani stabilizers on the day of class. And free admission into Stabilize This Club.

Oct. 16—19         9:00 - 1:00                     Class Fee: $20.00
                                                                           (includes kit)
Dec. 11—14        2:00 - 5:00

Embroidered Appliqué Sweatshirt - This darling whimsical reindeer will certainly get you in the Christmas mood. In this class learn to properly stabilize fleece while learning to use Machine Embroidery Appliqué Techniques. Sign up early for this class it will certainly fill quickly.

Nov. 5                2:00 - 4:00                          Class fee $10.00
                                                             
(includes embellishment)

Nov. 1             10:00 - 12:00

 

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Serger Classes

None scheduled. Please check back in January

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Quilting Classes

Appliqué Holly Pillow - Learn to appliqué the quick and easy way without using sticky material that will gum up your machine or make your pillow stiff. This easy appliqué finishes the edges for you and makes appliqué fun and quick.

Dec. 4            1:00 - 4:00                             Class Fee $20.00
                                                          (includes pattern)

 

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Sit and Sew

Do You Just Need A Nudge To Complete A Sewing Project

So many of you have commented on “Tiffany” in the June issue of Creative Needle that I am gathering an informal group to work on this smocked candy strip dress together. All you have to do to be part of this group is:

Completed Smocking I or have some smocking experience.

Purchase your Creative Needle June issue, pattern, insert, floche and Candy Cord Fabric (choose from pink, aqua or blue) from Cabin Fever

(Receive Package of Seed Pearls FREE)

We will get together on Tuesday afternoons anytime between 2:00 and 5:00 to work on this project together and encourage each other to finish this sweet little dress. Work at your own pace, come only when you can, and enjoy other sewers company. Refreshments will be served.

Tuesdays 2:00 to 5:00 FREE

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Class Polices
To help keep cost down and classes fun and comfortable for everyone we ask that you follow these simple steps:

50% deposit is required to hold a place in class and assure a complete kit for you

Minimum number in class is three. Lunch - those classes which are held through the lunch hour include a lunch break. You may bring a sack lunch or order during class from Subway

Supply list will be given upon registration.

Refunds will be made until 2 days prior to class date.

Please NO CHILDREN in class

Please turn off cell phones as a courtesy to others
 in class

Students will be notified by phone if class is canceled.

If you have a conflict with any class date please let me know. There may be others with scheduling conflicts. Classes can be scheduled to accommodate you and others as well.

Early notice helps us to prepare the correct amount of kits or order software for everyone.

Some classes may have kits or software that MUST be handed out before class date. We will also give you a supply list and instructions when you sign up

Private lessons available for sewing or software scheduled by the hour. (see our Service Page)

I know that sometimes your schedule is different from ours, there for if you would be interested in a specific class for you and your friends get 3 or more and we will set up a class at your convenience

I look forward to having you sew with us!

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 Cabin Fever
Fine Sewing and Learning Center
1304 Pearl St.
Franklinton, La. 70438

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Updated: 09/17/2007