Techniques for Advanced Embroidery Machines

This is a series of Technique classes for the Designer Epic 2, Designer Epic, Designer Brilliance 80 and Designer Sapphire 85 machines. The previous series of techniques classes are now combined into one and we are continuing to do the classes via Zoom. Each month a new topic will be presented. The first half of the class will explain how to do a technique(s) and the second half will discuss the project provided using the technique.
Each class will be recorded so that if you are not available on the particular day and time, you can still participate. You can also purchase the class after the date. If interested in a past class, please send an e-mail to info@sew-jos.ca.
Class |
Technique |
1 - Sept 22, 2022 |
Built In In the Hoop Designs Have you created any amazing projects in the hoop? This class will introduce you to designs built-in to your HUSQVARNA® VIKING® sewing and embroidery machine. But wait – there’s more! We will also look at mySewnet™ and design collections available with a variety of hoop projects. Our embroidery software also has a variety of choices. Project: Bag |
2 - Oct 13, 2022 |
Design Positioning Are you still confused about Design Positioning? This is an important feature of our embroidery machines. In this class we will go through the steps of how and when to use each step. Project: Pillow |
3 - Nov 10, 2022 |
Piping, Cording and Welts Do you know the difference between piping and welts? Do you know when to use one vs the other and which foot to use? In this class we will look at when and how to use each, including incorporating into your quilt. Project: Tote bag |
4 - Dec 8, 2022 |
Circular Attachment Have you purchased the circular attachment and it now sits on the shelf because you don't know what to do with it? Your Circular Attachment is the perfect tool when you want to make unique embellishments on your sewing projects, garments and quilts. You can sew simple circles, flowers, or parts of circles to create unique borders or graphic patterns. Combine circles in different sizes and create large patterns. In this class we will delve in how to use this helpful tool. Project: Wall Hanging |
5 - Jan 12, 2003 |
Create Fonts |
6 - March 16, 2023 |
Using Cutwork Needles Create beautiful cutwork and reverse appliqué designs quickly and easily, without any tedioustrimming!Imagine embellishing bed linens, garments, children’s clothing, or even guest towels withbeautifuldesigns. In this class we will look at these techniques in more depth. |
7 - April 13, 2023 |
Endless Designs and Design Positioning |
8 - May 18, 2023 |
Eyelet and Wing Needle |
9 - June 15, 2023 |
Embellishing and Adding Texture The Husqvarna®Viking® machines have a number of different feet available to embellish and add texture to a project. In this class we will explore the different feet that can be used primarily in sewing, but also in embroidery where you can easily create decorative yarn embellishment. Learn when to use which of these feet and why. Project: Embellished Hat |
10 - July 6, 2023 |
Crochet and Freestanding Lace Switch up thread and designs to create a crochet-looking free-standing lace. The crochet lace uses a heavier thread than previously embroidery lace designs giving it more of a hand-look crochet effect. What a beautiful look to add to jackets, purses, and home dec projects. Project: Embellished Jacket |
11 - Aug 17, 2023 |
Programming Stitches In this class, you will learn how to program stitches, as well as edit the combination. We will look at doing this in both sewing as well as embroidery mode. These combined stitches are great for quilting or embellishing your garments and other projects. |
12 - Sept 21, 2023 |
Pictogram Stitches Pictograms are designs created by combining pre-programmed geometric shapes. Before the embroidery machines became common place, they were used to create embroidery designs by combining variations. Pictograms have existed for over 20 years on Husqvarna Viking sewing machines. You can program a number of stitches up to 20” (500mm) long in sewing mode or embroidery mode. Project: Vest |
13 - Oct 26, 2023 |
Shaping Design Fabric Clock Create this beautiful clock using the Shaping Design techniques. You will admire it all over again, every time you look to see what time it is. Once the base clock is created, customize it for your friends and family. Project: Clock |
14 - Nov 16, 2023 |
Christmas Tree with mySewnet App Design a Christmas tree created with stitches. Begin with an embroidery design created from the mySewnet™ app and end with a variety of sewing machine stitches. Project: Stocking |
15 - Dec 14, 2023 |
Name Snowflakes Design a snowflake completely on your machine using a built-in font for a name, then copy, flip and use Design Shaping. |
Skill Level: | Beginner |
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Requirements: | Husqvarna Viking embroidery machine |
Instructor: | Cathy Hamilton |
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