Bernina Club 2010
Bernina Club is a monthly  sewing club for anyone who owns a Bernina. 
This is a demonstration only event where you will be shown interesting craft and sewing techniques.  Includes 4 Bernina Inspirational magazines as well as notes on everything you are shown.  Throughout the year guest tutors will demonstrate their specialised methods.  This is a great way to be with likeminded sewing enthusiasts and learn to use the full potential of your machines.  
Fee is $75.00 for the year which includes a 10% discount loyalty card. 

    Upcoming dates:

Classes for 2010

Patchwork Strip Club
Free lesson.  Come and learn how to sew wonderful quilt blocks using 2 ½ inch strips of fabric.  Every month you will learn a new block and quilting tips and tricks. Held on a Thursday 9.30 - 10.30 am
Mar 11, Apr 8, May 27

Basic sewing
This is for any level of sewing ability.  It is a 5 week course with Lorraine Dwyer from Couture Designs. 
Monday nights 5:30 – 7:30pm.  The fee of $125.00 includes a free pattern.
Feb 22, Mar 1, Mar 8, Mar 15, Mar 22

Student sewing
A  class for  students aged 12 and over with any skill level of sewing from beginner to advanced.  
Held on Tuesdays after school from 4:30 – 6:30pm and will be taken by Robyn. 
This class is held in 4 or 5 week blocks the fee of $100.00  includes a free pattern.
Course 1 - Feb 9, Feb 16, Mar 2, Mar 9, Mar 16
Course 2 - April 27, May 4, May 11, May 18

Felting class
This year we are lucky enough to have Raewyn Penrose coming to our store once a month and teaching her amazing felting. The fee is $110.00 per class for a full day from 9:30am – 5:00pm.  
Sat 6 March - Straight felting
Sat 27 March - Moulding felt
Sat 24 April - Part 1 - Lightweight Winter Jacket
Sat 29 April - Part 2 - Lightweight Winter Jacket 
More information about each class available in store

Overlocker classes
If you have brought a Bernina overlocker this is a free class to learn how to use it.  The class will cover threading, tension and the stitches available on your machine.  Be sure to get your name down as spaces fill fast.
Feb 12 - for 700 and 800D overlockers  9.30 - 11.30  free class
May 6 or May 13  9.30 - 11.30  free class

Tailoring Class
A class for advanced sewers to learn how to tailor, tutored by professional tailoress Lorraine Dwyer. 
You will be measured correctly and make a toile of your garment first from calico before cutting into your beautiful fabric and making your tailored garment.  You then have your pattern to keep forever. 
This course is held on Monday nights from 5:30 – 7:30pm and the fee is $180.00 for Course 1 and $144.00 for Course 2
Course 1 - Mar 29, April 12, April 19, April 26 ,May 3
Course 2 - May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31

Basic Patchwork
During this class you will learn cutting, piecing, appliqué, quilting and binding.  This is a basic course but we can always cater for more advanced ladies. 
This is a 4 week course on Tuesday mornings from 9:30am – 12:30pm and is $80.00 for tuition.
Course 1 - Feb 9, Feb 16, Mar 2, Mar 9, 
Course 2 - April 27, May 4, May 11, May 18 

If there are any techniques you would particularly like to learn, please let us know.  

Bernina Sewing Centre
528 Cameron Road
Tauranga
07-928-5815     Free Phone: 0508-476-464