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Hanging Gardens Quilt:
Class Location:
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)

Dates: August 24, 31, September 7 & 14 (2023) Thursdays 10-1 (Shelby)


Class Fee: $ 55.00. Pattern $ 9.00.  Fabric and supplies extra. Fabric price
varies depending on the size of quilt and fabric you select. 

Class Description: Hanging Gardens A Strip Club Pattern Designed for 2½” Strips! What a perfect name for this elegant quilt. The little four patch between the blocks gives the effect of hanging blooms. And the piecework in the border adds a lovely touch for this romantic quilt.

The pattern includes instructions for:

Throw 78in x 78in
Twin 78 in x 97 1/2in
Queen 97 1/2in x 97 1/2in
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Feels Like Fall Quilt:
Class Location:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)

Hickory : September 21, 28, October 5 & 12 Thursdays 10-1

Class Fee:  Class Fee: $ 55.00.  Kit $ 189.99.

Class Description:
Sunflowers stand tall on this quilt pattern. Gather warm tones in Fall’s In Town by Sandy Gervais for Riley Blake Designs to piece plump pumpkins, adorable acorns and lovely leaves for an autumn scene in any space.
The Feels Like Fall Quilt Boxed Kit includes pattern and fabric for quilt top and binding. Backing not included. Fabric featured is Fall's in Town by Sandy Gervais of Pieces from My Heart. Finished size is 75" x 82"
Kit comes in a solid box with a printed belly band label.



Labyrinth Quilt:
Class Location:

Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Dates: September 21, 28, October 5 & 12 Thursdays 10-1

Class Fee: $ 55.00. Pattern 10.00.  Fabric and supplies extra. Fabric price
varies depending on the size of quilt and fabric you select. 

Class Description:

The oversized blocks that make Labyrinth are easier to assemble than they look!  Works with 1 Jelly Roll, 1 Charm Pack and background fabric.

Finished size: 72" x 90"


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

Hickory:

Shelby:

Charlotte: 

Class Fee:  $ 25.00. Pattern $ 9.00  Plus fabric.            

Class Description: Holidays at Home is an elegant collection from Moda Fabrics featuring winter foliage and wildlife, sentiments in beautiful script, and classic snowflakes. This panel features a lovely wreath with a snowbird and house with small Christmas blocks on a black or white background.





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

Hickory:

Shelby:

Charlotte:

Class Fee: Free. No supply fee.  Lee's will supply all fabrics needed. 
                 You must register in advance.       

Class Description:

Come change the life of a young girl. We will be making pillowcase dresses to donate to Haiti and the Dominican Republic. This will support our local church and missionaries. Our store will furnish all of the fabrics needed to make the dresses.  You will donate your time. All you need to bring is your regular sewing machine, scissors, pins, and a spool of thread.  We will supply everything else.  We will have sergers set up to use as well.  All dresses made at this class will become the property of the local missionary project and will be collected at the end of class. It is reported that girls wearing a new little dress are much less likely to be abducted, abused or molested because the new little dress shows that someone cares about them.  If you would like us to sponsor, your church, please call the store.
If we sponsor your church; you will keep the dresses for your mission.

 





Your Choice Embroidery Tile Scene:
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)

Hickory: August 12 & October 14 (2023) Saturdays 10-1

Charlotte: August 23 & October 18 (2023) Wednesdays 10-1

Shelby: August 11 & October 13 Fridays 10-1

Class Fee: $30.00  Plus supplies.

Class Descriptions: Would you like to make a beautiful embroidery scene?
This class will help you get started if you are new to embroidery. Choose the scene of your choice. Your embroidery machine must embroidery at least
5" x 7".  This class will meet twice.  The first week we will learn how to embroidery and complete a block.  You will complete the rest of the blocks at home.  You will come back in two months to learn how to assembly the tile scene. 

 

 


                 
                                                  
             


Reading Pillows:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)


Hickory:

Shelby:

Charlotte:  
           

Class Fee: Class Fee:  $ 25.00.  Plus fabric and pillow form.  

Class Description:

Encourage the young readers in your life with a special reading pillow. The front pocket is perfect for holding a book, e-reader, etc.  Select your own embroidery design and saying.  Pillow has quilted front.


Sewing Classes:





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

Hickory: June 9 (2023) Friday 10-12

Shelby: June 21 (2023) Wednesday 10-12

Charlotte: May 17 (2023) Wednesday 10-12

Class Fee:  $ 20.00. Pattern is $ 3.00. Fabric is extra.                    

Class Description: .Create a personalized pillow case for the pillow you use every night, or make them to give as gifts for special occasions. Good for an easy first sewing project, pattern includes cutting and assembly instructions for both a standard and a travel size pillow case.

 


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

Hickory: To Be Determined.

Shelby: To Be Determined.

Charlotte:  To Be Determined.

Class Fee:  $ 20.00. Book $ 15.00. 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.

 






               





ScanNCut Digital Cutter Mastery Class

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

Hickory: Call for appointment.

Shelby: Call for appointment.       

Charlotte:  Call for appointment.           

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


Class Description: Come learn all about your ScanNcut.  This
will teach you all the basics about your new machine. 


New Owners Mastery Classes

New Owners Bernina Mastery 7 & 8 Series 
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)


Hickory: Call for appointment.
               
Shelby:  Call for appointment.            

Charlotte: Call for appointment.

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 7 or 8 series machine. We will cover the basics and functions of the machine.

New Owners Bernina Embroidery Mastery 7 & 8 Series 
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Hickory: Call for appointment.

Shelby: Call for appointment.

Charlotte: Call for appointment.

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 7 or 8 series machine. We will cover the basics and functions of the embroidery machine.

New Owners Bernina Mastery 2, 3, 4 & 5  & Bernette 77 & 79                      
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Hickory:  Call for appointment.        

Shelby: Call for appointment.

Charlotte: Call for appointment.

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 2, 3, 4, 5 or Bernette 77 & 79 machine. We will cover the
basics and functions of the machine.
 


New Owners Bernina Embroidery Mastery 5 Series &
Bernette
70 & 79
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Hickory:  Call for appointment.                

Shelby: Call for appointment.

Charlotte: Call for appointment.

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.
 


Bernina Q20 Sit-down & Q24 Longarm Quilting Machine 
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

All  three locations are by appointment only.

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

Class Description:
  This class will help you learn all about your Bernina Q series machine. This class will cover all the functions of the machine  We will, cover the additional accessories available.

New Owner Brother  Luminaire & Baby Lock Solaris Mastery Class
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Hickory: Call for appointment.           

Shelby: Call for appointment.

Charlotte:  Call for appointment.                

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

Class Description:  Come learn all the new features of the Brother
Luminaire & the Baby Lock Solaris.  These machines are amazing!
 

 


New Owners Brother & Baby Lock Mastery 
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Hickory: Call for appointment.          
 
Shelby:  Call for appointment.

Charlotte: Call for appointment.

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 or
Baby Lock machine.  This class is not for Brother Dream or Baby Lock Density  machine owners. We will cover the basics and functions of the machine. 


New Owners Brother & Baby Lock Embroidery Mastery
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Hickory:  Call for appointment.

Shelby: Call for appointment.

Charlotte: Call for appointment.

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 or Baby Lock Embroidery Machine. This class will cover all the functions of the
embroidery unit.  We will, also, cover placement , threads, downloading and stabilizers. This class is not for the following  models: Muti- Needles, Dream, Density, Persona or Alliance.  Embroidery only single needle machines are welcome.

Getting to Know Your Sewing Machine
(Machines Not purchased at our Stores)

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

Hickory: Call for appointment. 2 Hours    
               

Shelby:  Call for appointment.  2 Hours  
     
Charlotte:  Call for appointment. 2 Hours

Class Fee:   $ 100.00. Includes supplies.

Class Description: Not knowing how to use a machine can make sewing a challenge. This class is an introduction to all basic sewing machine brands. The class is for people needing help with machines not purchased at our stores. This class is not opened to embroidery machines. We will cover all components of your machine. This class is not for Bernina machines or upper end machines.You are welcome to call the stores to see if your model qualifies for the class.

Getting to Know Your Embroidery Machine
(Machines Not purchased at our Stores)

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

Hickory: Call for appointment. 2 Hours
               

Shelby: Call for appointment. 2 Hours
     
Charlotte: Call for appointment. 2 Hours

Class Fee:  $ 250.00. Includes supplies.

Class Description: Not knowing how to use a embroidery machine can
make embroidery a challenge. This class is an introduction to your
embroidery machine. We will cover hooping, stabilizers, downloading,
design placement,  editing and and all the different screens on your
embroidery machine. This class is for all basic Brother embroidery
machines. 
This class applies to Brother models PE-770
and Brother PE-800. It also covers most SE models.
You are welcome to call the stores to see
if your model qualifies for the class.

New Owners Brother Persona or Baby Lock Alliance Mastery 

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

Hickory:  Call for appointment.
               
Shelby:  Call for appointment.
         
Charlotte: Call for appointment.

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 or Baby Lock Alliance. We will cover the different screens, functions of the machine, threading, stabilizers, downloading, and the hat hoop. 


New Owners Brother & Baby Lock 6 & 10 Needle Mastery 
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Hickory:
  Call for appointment.
              
Shelby: Call for appointment.

Charlotte: Call for appointment.

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 or 
Baby lock Multi-Needle Machine.  We will cover the  different screens, functions of the machine, threading, stabilizers, downloading, and the hat hoop.

New Owner Baby Lock Serger Mastery
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Hickory:  Call for appointment.
                
Shelby: Call for appointment.
             
Charlotte: Call for appointment.

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

Class Description:
Come learn about all the wonderful applications of you new serger.  We will explorer all the serger feet. 

New Owner Bernina, Brother & Juki Serger Mastery
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Hickory:  Call for appointment.
              
Shelby: Call for appointment.

Charlotte: Call for appointment.

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

Class Description:
Come learn how to thread and all the different stitches of your new serger.

 



New Owners Software Classes:

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

Hickory:  Call for appointment.
               
Shelby: Call for appointment.

Charlotte: Call for appointment.

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

Class Description:  Come learn all about your BES Lettering.  You  must have software installed before Saturday class time.   This software works wonderful with all brands of machines and the Brother ScanNcut. If you need help installing, come in before class time for help.

New Owners Brother PE Design 11 or Baby Lock Palette
Basic Operation

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

Hickory : Call for appointment.

Shelby :  Call for appointment.

Charlotte :
Call for appointment.


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

Class Description:
This is a beginner class for Brother PE-Design or Baby
Lock 11. This will give you a great introduction of all the wonderful features in the software.





New Owners Bernina Version 9 Mastery
Class Locations:
Lee Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Hickory : Call for appointment.

Shelby: Call for appointment.

CharlotteCall for appointment.
                 

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

Class Description: Come learn all about your Bernina Version 9 Software.  This class is a great introduction to your software.  You will 
learn all of  the amazing capabilities of the software.





Lee's Creative Sewing Class Information


Class Guidelines and Policy :
All classes at Lee's Creative Sewing require registration ahead of time. Classes must be paid for in advance to reserve your spot for the class. If you do not pay
for the, class when you you sign up, you are considered on the waiting list.  Classes fill fast. Register early to avoid disappointment. Classes are designed
around you bringing your machine to class.  This allows you to learn about your machine. However, if you have a disability or unable to carry your machine,
machine rental is available. If you need to rent a machine for class; this needs to be arranged ahead of time.  Rental rates depend on machine.  Rentals
come on a first come bases. All machine brands are welcome in our classroom. No children are allowed in classes. If you bring your cell phone to class
please be considerate of others and put it on vibrate/silent prior to class. All classes start at the designated time and begin wrapping up ten minutes prior
to the scheduled end of class.


Class Cancellation:
Lee's Creative Sewing  reserves the right to cancel any class if the minimum enrollment is not met.  We will cancel a class one week ahead of time if 
minimum is not met. Sometimes classes cancel due to unforeseen circumstances including illness, weather, etc. If possible, we will reschedule the class
later. You will have the choice of transferring to the next class or a refund. Lee's Creative Sewing is happy to refund a class fee if student cancels one
week ahead of time. There is no refund if student cancels within the week of class or does not show up.

Supply Policy:
Class fees are for instruction only and do not include materials for class, unless otherwise stated.  All fabrics, books, patterns or specialty rulers for
class must be purchased at Lee's Creative Sewing.
When you purchase your supplies from our shop,  we may continue to bring you the best
experience in machine education and service. We appreciate your support of our shop!

About Us

Lee's Creative Sewing & Vacuums is a family owned and operated business. We have been in business for seventy years. 

Join the team: Employment Opportunities

Charlotte

Stonecrest Shopping Center 7868-D Rea Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 542-8760
Hours:    M-F 10-5:30
             Sat. 10-4
             Sunday Closed

Hickory

Gateway Plaza    
Beside Barnes & Noble    
2361 Hwy. 70SE
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 327-6888
Hours:    M-F 10-5
             Sat. 10-2
             Sunday Closed

Shelby

Uptown Shelby
114 West Graham Street Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 487-5224
Hours: M-F 10-5
          Sat. Closed
          Sunday Closed