Sew Easy Pajama Pants:
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Hickory: June 18 Monday 10-1:30

Shelby: July 18 Monday 10-1:30

Charlotte: June 20 Wednesday 10-1:30

Class Fee:   $ 20.00. Plus Supplies.

Class Description:  These easy and comfortable pajama pants are a great place to start with garment construction. Pants will be completed in class.

Sewing for your Children and Grandchildren: Penelope Dress: 
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Hickory: June 21, 28 & July 5 Thursdays 10-1 

Charlotte: July 18, 25 & August 1 Wednesdays 2-4

Class Fee:   $ 35.00. Plus fabric and supplies.

Class Description: A fun little dress for all ages that work for both  play
and dressy times.  Cute ruffle outlines the neck and scooped back.  The dress has a fully lined bodice that buttons in the back.  Sizes 2-6 have a
sassy sash for a large bow and sizes 7-10 have a smaller tie.  Options include making the ruffle and or bow in the same fabric as the dress or with a coordinating fabric.

 

 

Basic Sewing Skills Needed for any Household
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Hickory: June 21 Thursday 3-5

Charlotte: June 27 Wednesday 2-5

Class Fee:   $ 10.00. Plus Supplies.

Class Description:   We will learn the very basic skills to keep a household going. Come learn how to hem a pair a pants, sew a button on, make a buttonhole and darn a hole.

Getting to Know your Machine
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Hickory: July 11 Wednesday 3-5

Shelby: May 29 Tuesday 10-12
              July 25 Wednesday 10-12

Charlotte: May 26 Saturday 10-12
                  July 18 Wednesday 10-12

Class Fee:   $ 20.00. Plus Supplies. 

Class Description:    In this class we will learn how to thread your machine and wind a bobbin.  We will practice sewing straight. Also, learn about seam allowances, basting and reverse sewing. We will also look at the different stitch selections on your machine.

Urban Tunic:
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Hickory: July 13, 20 & 27 Fridays 3-5

Shelby: July 12, 19& 26 Thursdays 3-5

Charlotte: July 20, 27 & August 3 Fridays 10-1

Class Fee:   $ 35.00. Plus Supplies.

Class Description: The Urban Tunic is offered in two styles, both in an A-line silhouette, subtly shaped with darts at the bust and a flattering cut. Both versions are sleeveless and are an above-the-knee length to wear alone as a dress or as a tunic over leggings or slim jeans. Throw over a close fitting t-shirt in cooler weather. Topstitched in-seam pockets hold your small essentials. The first style pulls over the head and features a soft cowl neck. The second style offered sports a boat neck and a long exposed fashion zipper in back. Either one is suitable for a wide range of fabrics, from denim to cottons. Size: XS – XXL.

Shift Dress:
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Hickory: July 16, 23 & 30 Mondays 10-1

Shelby: August 24, 31 & September 7 Fridays 10-1

Charlotte: July 7, 14 & 21 Saturdays 10-1

Class Fee:   $ 35.00. Plus Supplies.

Class Description:  A simple shift dress that falls mid-thigh. Dress features “cuffed” short sleeves, side vents on the bottom hem, and uniquely designed inset pockets. Dress is topstitched around the neckline, pockets and hem. Sizes: XS-3X   

Beginner Sewing Easy on Apron: 
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Hickory:  July 18 & 25 Wednesdays 10-1

Shelby: July 18 & 25 Wednesdays 2-4

Charlotte: August 24 & 31 Fridays 2-4

Class Fee:   $ 25.00. Plus Supplies.

Class Description:  Classic simple shape that can be made as a great kitchen wear, a fun topper for leggings or jeans, or even a swim cover-up!
Choose cotton or corduroy in a fun print to put some whimsy in your wardrobe.  Easy to make and easy to wear with back ties and large pockets.  One size fits most.

 

Beginner Smocking
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Hickory: July 19 & 26 Thursdays 3-5
               October 11 & 18 Thursday 3-5               

Shelby:  October 5 & 19 Fridays 2-4  

Charlotte:  November 7 & 14 Wednesdays 10-12

Class Fee:  $ 35.00. Plus Supplies.

Class Description:  This is a hand sewing class. We will demonstrate how to pleat fabric.  Afterwards, each student will be given a piece of pleated fabric.  We will learn how to stitch the most common smocking stitches.  

Sewing Knits: 
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Hickory: August 2 Thursday 11-12 & August 23 & 30 Thursdays 10-12

Shelby: September 14 Friday 11-12 & October 5 & 19 Fridays 10-12

Charlotte: August 1Wednesday 11-12 August 22 & 29 Wednesday 10-12

Class Fee:   $ 35.00. Pattern is $ 18.00. Plus fabrics.

Class Description:  Come learn how to sew knits successfully. 
The first week we will meet for a hour to discuss the types of knits; and
how to select good quality knits.  A two week break will be taken to allow time to order fabric. The next to weeks we will construct the Ebony Tunic.
The tunic will be constructed on the serger and cover stitch machine.    

Children Summer Day Camp
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Hickory: August 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17 Monday-Friday 10-1

Charlotte: August 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17 Monday-Friday 10-1

Class Fee:  $ 80.00. Plus Supplies.

Class Description: Class Description: Come have fun in Summer
sewing camp. Each day we will complete a new project. The first day
we will learn about our machines.
Day 1: Getting to Know your machine.
Day 2: Pillowcase
Day 3: Reversible Tote Bag
Day 4: Reversible Apron
Day 5: Pajama Pants
Class is open to ages 9-15. If you do not own a  machine; stop by and
see our classroom models. We have a large selection of affordable
machines. Machines not purchased at our store must be serviced or in
proper sewing order before class time.

 

Advanced Sewing: Classic Shirt
Class Locations:
Lee Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)

Shelby: August 17, 24 & 31 Fridays 10-1

Class Fee:   $ 35.00. Plus Supplies.

Class Description: This shirt is both versatile and polished.  The pattern
features separate pieces for A/B, C and D cup sizes and includes many
professional details like separate collar and collar band, tower sleeve
placket, and collar and cuff facings to help you sew beautiful looking (and
fitting) shirts. View A includes a separate (set-in) placket and workshirt-style pockets. View B features a continuous (cut-on) placket and pleated pockets with concealed button flaps.  Suggested fabrics: Suitable for a variety of light-to-medium-weight woven fabrics, including quilting cotton, voile, lawn, shirting, poplin, broadcloth, denim, linen and flannel.

 

Nancy Halverson: Imagine
Class Location:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)

Hickory: March 15 & 29, April 5 & 19, May 3, 17 & 31, June 7
Tuesdays 10-1

Class Fee: $ 65.00  Book $ 19.00. Plus Supplies.

Class Description:  This book features a block of the month with positive, inspirational words each month. Make the entire quilt or choose individual blocks for mini quilts, or pillows. The book also includes fun holiday and seasonal banners. Twenty one projects included in the book.  This class is kitted. Fabrics will be as pictured.

Free as a Bird
Class Location:
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Charlotte:  July 5, 12, 19 & 26 Thursday 10-1

Class Fee:  $ 55.00. Plus Supplies.

Class Description: "Free as a Bird" has adorable bird house made from
fat quarters just waiting to house the birds that are perched on Ric Rac
vines with raw edge leaves. The perfect quilt to welcome summer and the
return of all our favorite backyard birds.  This quilt is fun and fast to make.
Quilt finishes approximately 60in x 75in.

Intermediate Pieced Quilt: Suburban Skies
Class Location: Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)

Hickory: July 10, 17 & 24 Tuesdays 10-1

Class Fee:$  40.00.  Plus supplies.

Class Description:  The Suburban Skies quilt is a intermediate pieced quilt.  Quilt Finishes at 60’ x 72”.  This class requires a knowledge of rotary cutting. It does require a lot of cutting.  The first class will be spent cutting.
Homework will be required to work on blocks. 

Live Laugh Love
Class Location:
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)

Shelby:  July 12, 19, 26 & August 2 Thursdays 10-1

Class Fee:  $ 55.00. Plus Supplies.

Class Description:  "Live Laugh Love" is a fun and fast quilt pattern.  The
quilt looks great in any color palette. The quilt finishes at 56" x 68".

 

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Bernina Mastery 3 & 5 Series 
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Hickory: June 20 Wednesday 10-12

Shelby: June 21 Thursday 2-4 

Charlotte: June 25 Monday 10-12

Class Fee:  Free. Machines must be purchased at one of our three locations to register.  

Class Description:  This class will help you learn all about your Bernina 3 or 5 series machine. We will cover the basics and functions of the machine. 

Bernina Embroidery Mastery 5 Series 
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Hickory: June 27 Wednesday 10-12

Shelby:  June 20 Wednesday 10-12

Charlotte: July 9 Monday 10-12

Class Fee:  Free. Machines must be purchased at one of our
three locations to register.  

Class Description:  This class will help you learn all about your Bernina 5 series Embroidery machine. This class will cover all the functions of the embroidery unit.  We will, also, cover placement , threads,
downloading and stabilizers. 

Brother Dream Machine 2 Embroidery Mastery Class:
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Hickory: July 13 Friday 10-12

Shelby: July 3 Tuesday 3-5

Charlotte: July 13 Friday 2-4

Class Fee: Free. Machines must be purchased at one of our three locations to register.  

Class Description: This class will help you learn all about your Brother Dream Embroidery Machine. This class will cover all the functions of the embroidery unit. We will, also, cover placement , threads, downloading and stabilizers. All embroidery accessories that come with the machine will be covered.

Brother Persona Mastery 

Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Hickory: June 29 Friday 10-12

Shelby: June 22 Friday 10-12
             
Charlotte: July 5 Thursday 4-6

Class Fee:  Free. Machines must be purchased at one of our three locations to register.  

Class Description: This class will help you learn all about your Brother Persona.  We will cover the different screens, functions of the machine, threading, stabilizers, downloading, and the hat hoop. 

PE Design 10 Basic Operation & Projects
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Hickory : June 22 Friday 2-4

Shelby :  June 19 Tuesday 2-4 

Charlotte : June  26 Tuesday 2-4

Class Fee:  Free. Software must be purchased at one of our three locations to register.

Class Description:  Come learn all about your PE Design 10.  We will
learn a technique each month. The following month we will make a project
that will apply the technique of the previous month. 

Topics:
June: Redwork

Bernina Version 8 Basic Operation & Projects
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Hickory : June  22 Friday 10-12

Shelby :  June 19 Tuesday 10-12 

Charlotte : June 26 Tuesday 10-12

Class Fee:  Free. Software must be purchased at one of our three locations to register .  

Class Description: Come learn all about your Bernina Version 8 Software.  
 We will learn a technique each month. The following month we will make a project that will apply the technique of the previous month. 

Topics: 
June Project: Redwork Quilt Block

ScanNCut Basic Operation
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Hickory: July 11 Wednesday 10-12               

Shelby: July 24 Tuesday 10-12      

Charlotte: July 9 Monday 4-6

Class Fee:  Free. ScanNCut must be purchased at one of our three locations to register.

Class Description:  We will cover all the different screens on all the different windows. We will see how to draw, cut paper and fabric.  We will also cover ScanNCut Canvas.  Just bring you ScanNCut and all your accessories to class. You only need to take this class one time.

On a Mission: Unfinished Projects
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Hickory: August 6 Monday 10-4

Shelby: August 1 Wednesday 10-4

Charlotte: August 23 Thursday 10-4

Class Fee:  $ 10.00.  You can drop in and stay as long as you want.

Class Description: Be on a mission.  Drag out all the projects you have been hiding. Come and sew with us for moral support; or to get advice.
It feels really good to get a project behind you.

Beginner Applique
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Hickory: August 22 Wednesday 10-1

Shelby: August 28 Tuesday 10-1

Charlotte: August 27 Monday 3-6

Class Fee:  $ 20.00. Plus Supplies.

Class Description: Applique is a wonderful skill to learn. It allows you
to add images to all kinds of sewing projects.  We will learn how to satin
and blanket stitch applique in this class.

 

 

 

Christmas in July
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Hickory: July 21 Saturday 10-4   

Shelby: July 27 Friday 10-4

Charlotte: July 28 Saturday 10-4

Class Fee:  Class fee is free. Purchase the kits for the projects you would like to make. A deposit of $ 20.00 is required to sigh up for class.
This deposit will be given back to you at class time. No shows will
forfeit the deposit.

Class Description: Come join us for a day of fun! We will make a selection of Christmas projects that will be great for Christmas gifts. Since, this class is covered dish; everyone must bring a dish to share for lunch. This class has limited seating! Class feels quickly.

 

Floriani Hands on Event Fall 2018
Class Location:
The Employers Association
3020 West Arrowood Road
Charlotte NC 28273

Class Dates & Time: October 25, 26 & 27
                                    Thursday-Saturday 9:30- 5:30

Class Fee: $ 199.99. Nonrefundable. Everything else provided.
(Machine, thread, kits, tools and even lunch and snacks)

Class Description: Regardless of what kind of machine you own, the
beautiful project you  work on at this event will teach you incredible techniques and ideas. All attendees will be taking home their own
completed project! 

• Learn the following techniques: in the hoop embroidery, applique, combining designs and more!
• Work with pin tucks and twin needle work with embroidery machines!
• Learn how to select the correct quilting tools and machine accessories!
  

Become the Master of your craft with innovative techniques, inspiring designs and ingenuity that is Floriani! This class has limited seating! Class feels quickly.

 

Chemo Headware Sewing Charity Event
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Hickory: August 18 Saturday 10-2

Shelby: August 24 Friday 1-5

Charlotte: October 6 Saturday 10-2

Class Fee:  Free. You must resister to attend!
                   There will be a charge for supplies.

Class Description: Help a special woman feel more beautiful during her
recovery.  We will make a stylish head wrap in this class.  All headwraps
will be donated to local hospitals for cancer patients.

Days For Girls Sewing Charity Event
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Hickory: September 15 Saturday 10-2

Shelby: September 14 Friday 1-5

Charlotte: October 20 Saturday 10-2

Class Fee:  Free. You must resister to attend!
                   There will be a charge for supplies.

Organization Mission: Every day matters to her.  Without a solution to
manage her monthly cycle:
1 in 10 girls in Sub-Saharan Africa...
113 million adolescent girls in India...
30% of girls in rural Brazil... will miss school this year.
Around the world, girls and women resort to using rags, mattress stuffing,
banana leaves, feathers and even cow dung to manage their menstruation. Days for Girls  provide a safe, beautiful, washable, and
long-lasting alternative-along with vital health education.

Class Description: Come help young girls all over the world to have and
easier time during their menstrual cycle.  We will make a drawstring bag,
two waterproof shields and eight absorbent liners.  You will need to purchase the following items to place in kit before donating to Days for Girls.
1 bar of soap
1 wash cloth
2 Ziploc plastic bags
You will make the drawstring bag, shields and liners.

 

Catawba Valley Quilt Show 2018 "Seasonal Inspirations":
Show Location:
Hickory Metro Convention Center
1960 13th Ave. Drive SE
Hickory, NC 28602

Dates & Times: October 12 -13 Friday & Saturday 9-5

Admission: $ 6.00. Parking Free.

Quilt Shown Activities:
250 Quilt on Display
Vendors
Quilts of Valor
Demonstrations
Door Prizes
Raffle Quilt
Lily Boutique
Bed Turnings

Lee Sewing Center will vend the Bernina and Brother Booths.  Lots of
samples, machines, notions and fabrics. We will also be demonstrating
our longarms.

Southern Christmas Show 2018 Charlotte

November 8-18. Preview Night November 7.
Show Location:
The Park Expo and Conference Center
800 Briar Creek Road
Charlotte, NC 28025

Dates & Times:
Sundays and Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
All other days: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Veteran's Day: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Monday, November 12 ONLY)
Senior Day: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Tuesday, November 13 ONLY)
Preview Night - Wednesday, November 7, 2018: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

The largest Christmas Show in the states.

General Admission
Adults (At the door) $15  
Adults (Advance Online) $13
Children ages 6 - 12 (At the door) $4
Children ages 6 - 12 (Advance Online) $3
Children ages 6 & under  FREE with a paying adult
Senior (At the door) $12 - Tuesday, November 13 ONLY
Preview Night:  $24

General Parking: $8.00 at the gate. Cash only.

Show Activities:
Olde Towne
Vendors
Enchanted Village
Holiday Entertainment Stage
Santa
Tiny Trains
Holiday Morsels
Christmas Tree Lane

Lee's Creative Sewing and Vacuums is doubling our booth space. We will have more gift items, quilts for sale, quilting, sewing and embroidery machines.