| Sewing Classes |
| Neal's Vacuum & Sewing Centers |
| Free Classes |
Neal's is happy to offer free training classes on all types of sewing
machines. For a list of FREE classes, please click here
machines. For a list of FREE classes, please click here
| Machine Orientation Classes |
We offer machine orientation classes on all Husqvarna Vikings. If you have
purchased your machine from Neal's, this training is free. If you would like a
schedule of training classes please e-mail:
contact@nealsew.com
stating which sewing machine, serger, or software you have then we can
e-mail you the current schedule.
Just have a few questions? Stop by anytime!
purchased your machine from Neal's, this training is free. If you would like a
schedule of training classes please e-mail:
contact@nealsew.com
stating which sewing machine, serger, or software you have then we can
e-mail you the current schedule.
Just have a few questions? Stop by anytime!
| Country Woods & Gifts |
We like to call them, our Roomies. Connie (the owner) offers paper piecing
classes. If you are interested in taking any of these classes, please contact
Country Woods at 563-355-0800. Daytime, weekend and night classes are
available for 3 or more people per class. Class participants must be over 14, able
to use a sewing machine, able to sew a straight line and thread a needle. All
project below and call Country Woods to schedule a class.
classes. If you are interested in taking any of these classes, please contact
Country Woods at 563-355-0800. Daytime, weekend and night classes are
available for 3 or more people per class. Class participants must be over 14, able
to use a sewing machine, able to sew a straight line and thread a needle. All
project below and call Country Woods to schedule a class.
Come learn how fun paper piecing (a/k/a foundation piecing)
can be. In gift. Your group can choose from the different
samples shown to the right All students in a class must be
making the same pattern. Must be able to sew a straight line
with a sewing machine. Class fee includes kit for wrap only. Kits
are precut and stacked before class for you. Pillow form not
included.
Classes Meet: Country Woods and Gifts
Approx 2 hrs. For dates and times call Country Woods at
563-355-0800
Class Fee: $15.00 (Includes Kit) Instructor: Connie
can be. In gift. Your group can choose from the different
samples shown to the right All students in a class must be
making the same pattern. Must be able to sew a straight line
with a sewing machine. Class fee includes kit for wrap only. Kits
are precut and stacked before class for you. Pillow form not
included.
Classes Meet: Country Woods and Gifts
Approx 2 hrs. For dates and times call Country Woods at
563-355-0800
Class Fee: $15.00 (Includes Kit) Instructor: Connie
Paper Pieced Pillow Wrap |
| Class Fees |
All class fees are to be paid
directly to the class instructor
by either cash or check.
Although Neal's is happy to
accept your payment and hold
it for the teacher, please make
checks payable directly to the
class instructor. Thank you.
Let's Sew |
Do you have an unfinished project or one that you need help
in getting started? Do you have a project that you would like
that like to sew? Then this is the class for your! Bring any
sewing project and your sewing machine or serger and Jane
will help you with your project. Bring your projects and your
questions. Class size is limited, so sign up early!
Classes Meet: In Davenport
Wed., Sept. 3 10:00am - 12:00pm OR
Wed., Sept. 3 1:30pm - 3:30pm OR
Wed., Oct. 1 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Class Fee: $15.00 Instructor: Jane Kiser
**For questions regarding this class, please e-mail:
janesew@geneseo.net
in getting started? Do you have a project that you would like
that like to sew? Then this is the class for your! Bring any
sewing project and your sewing machine or serger and Jane
will help you with your project. Bring your projects and your
questions. Class size is limited, so sign up early!
Classes Meet: In Davenport
Wed., Sept. 3 10:00am - 12:00pm OR
Wed., Sept. 3 1:30pm - 3:30pm OR
Wed., Oct. 1 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Class Fee: $15.00 Instructor: Jane Kiser
**For questions regarding this class, please e-mail:
janesew@geneseo.net
| Embroider A Sweatshirt |
Bring your ready-made sweatshirt and you will embroider a
sweatshirt! You will learn placement, stabilizing and how to
handle a ready-made. This sweatshirt has falling leaves with
2 leaves embroidered and the leaf in the middle made of
Ultrasuede. Bring your machine and embroidery unit, and
threads. Jane will supply the design, Ultrasuede and the
stabilizers! For a close up of the design, just click on the
picture.
Classes Meet: In Davenport
Fri., Sept. 12 10:00am - 1:00pm
Class Fee: $25.00 Instructor: Jane Kiser
**For questions regarding this class, please e-mail:
janesew@geneseo.net
sweatshirt! You will learn placement, stabilizing and how to
handle a ready-made. This sweatshirt has falling leaves with
2 leaves embroidered and the leaf in the middle made of
Ultrasuede. Bring your machine and embroidery unit, and
threads. Jane will supply the design, Ultrasuede and the
stabilizers! For a close up of the design, just click on the
picture.
Classes Meet: In Davenport
Fri., Sept. 12 10:00am - 1:00pm
Class Fee: $25.00 Instructor: Jane Kiser
**For questions regarding this class, please e-mail:
janesew@geneseo.net
You will learn a multitude of heirloom sewing techniques while
making this beautiful quilt. Nine block with black backgrounds
framed by ivory sashing makes this an absolutely striking quilt.
Five of the blocks feature heirloom sewing techniques and the
remaining 4 blocks are embroidered in shades of ivory and
taupe. What an heirloom you can make for your family. There
are 4 half day classes offered. Take one or all. If you want to
make it on your own time you can just purchase the pattern.
Classes Meet: In Davenport
Fri., Sept. 19 10:00am - 12:30pm OR
Fri., Sept. 19 1:30pm - 4:00pm OR
Fri., Oct. 17 10:00am - 12:30pm OR
Fri., Oct. 17 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Class Fee: $15.00 Instructor: Leslie Hubbard
Pattern: $25.00
**For questions regarding this class, please e-mail:
leslie@nealsew.com
making this beautiful quilt. Nine block with black backgrounds
framed by ivory sashing makes this an absolutely striking quilt.
Five of the blocks feature heirloom sewing techniques and the
remaining 4 blocks are embroidered in shades of ivory and
taupe. What an heirloom you can make for your family. There
are 4 half day classes offered. Take one or all. If you want to
make it on your own time you can just purchase the pattern.
Classes Meet: In Davenport
Fri., Sept. 19 10:00am - 12:30pm OR
Fri., Sept. 19 1:30pm - 4:00pm OR
Fri., Oct. 17 10:00am - 12:30pm OR
Fri., Oct. 17 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Class Fee: $15.00 Instructor: Leslie Hubbard
Pattern: $25.00
**For questions regarding this class, please e-mail:
leslie@nealsew.com
| Ebony and Ivory Quilt |
| Monogrammed Napkins |
In this class you will learn to make a napkin with a hemstitch and
perfect mitered corners. You will learn to embroider a monogram in
the corner. It may be an initial or a design. These techniques can
also be used for table cloths or table runners. You will need an
embroidery machine with at least a 100 X 100 embroidery hoop.
Classes Meet: In Davenport
Thurs., Sept. 25 (FULL) 10:00am - 1:00pm OR
Thurs., Sept. 25 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Class Fee: $20.00 Instructor: Jane Kiser
**For questions regarding this class, please e-mail:
janesew@geneseo.net
perfect mitered corners. You will learn to embroider a monogram in
the corner. It may be an initial or a design. These techniques can
also be used for table cloths or table runners. You will need an
embroidery machine with at least a 100 X 100 embroidery hoop.
Classes Meet: In Davenport
Thurs., Sept. 25 (FULL) 10:00am - 1:00pm OR
Thurs., Sept. 25 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Class Fee: $20.00 Instructor: Jane Kiser
**For questions regarding this class, please e-mail:
janesew@geneseo.net
| Patchwork Serger Pillow |
This is an amazing pillow because it is made totally on the
serger -- pieced patchwork, gathered ruffle with a rolled edge,
and zipper application! This will be a class to help you get to
know your serger!
Classes Meet: In Davenport
Tues., Oct. 14 (Note date change) 10:00am - 3:-00pm
Class Fee: $30.00 Instructor: Jane Kiser
**For questions regarding this class, please e-mail:
janesew@geneseo.net
serger -- pieced patchwork, gathered ruffle with a rolled edge,
and zipper application! This will be a class to help you get to
know your serger!
Classes Meet: In Davenport
Tues., Oct. 14 (Note date change) 10:00am - 3:-00pm
Class Fee: $30.00 Instructor: Jane Kiser
**For questions regarding this class, please e-mail:
janesew@geneseo.net
| Conversion Sweatshirt |
You can make a beautiful cardigan from an ordinary sweatshirt.
Create pintucks with a double needle and use the existing
ribbing for the front facing. You can do this with any sewing
machine that has a zig zag stitch. It is easy to do and makes a
great gift! For a closeup of the details, just click on the picture.
Classes Meet: In Davenport
Tues., Sept. 30 10:00am - 3:00pm
Class Fee: $30.00 Instructor: Jane Kiser
**For questions regarding this class, please e-mail:
janesew@geneseo.net
Create pintucks with a double needle and use the existing
ribbing for the front facing. You can do this with any sewing
machine that has a zig zag stitch. It is easy to do and makes a
great gift! For a closeup of the details, just click on the picture.
Classes Meet: In Davenport
Tues., Sept. 30 10:00am - 3:00pm
Class Fee: $30.00 Instructor: Jane Kiser
**For questions regarding this class, please e-mail:
janesew@geneseo.net
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| Neal's Vacuum & Sewing Centers |
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| DigiBobbe |
You will create bobbin work with the Candlelight threads and
the specialty bobbin case. You can use the DigiBobbE
designs or use Omni-motion stitches on your machine.
Embroider on a sweater or shirt, make a purse or decorate
jeans. Check out the samples at the store. A very creative
class. To see many Candlelight samples, just click on the
picture.
Classes Meet: In Muscatine
Tues., Sept. 16 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Class Fee: $15.00 Instructor: Jane Kiser
**For questions regarding this class, please e-mail:
janesew@geneseo.net
the specialty bobbin case. You can use the DigiBobbE
designs or use Omni-motion stitches on your machine.
Embroider on a sweater or shirt, make a purse or decorate
jeans. Check out the samples at the store. A very creative
class. To see many Candlelight samples, just click on the
picture.
Classes Meet: In Muscatine
Tues., Sept. 16 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Class Fee: $15.00 Instructor: Jane Kiser
**For questions regarding this class, please e-mail:
janesew@geneseo.net
| To sign up for class, Click Here |
| Endless Creations |
Would you like help using the endless hoop? This is a short
class to get you started with your Endless Hoop. You can
create a border for an heirloom pillowcase or a table runner,
or a Tea Towel, or a Kleenex box cover or any kind of trim.
Jane will have directions for each of these projects and you
can choose what you want to do! Bring any of the cards that
contain Endless designs, or create your own, using the
Endless capabilities of the 3D or 4D Software. You will love
this hoop and the ease that it let's you create an endless
embroidery.
Classes Meet: In Muscatine
Tues., Sept. 16 10:00am - 12:00pm
Class Fee: $15.00 Instructor: Jane Kiser
**For questions regarding this class, please e-mail:
janesew@geneseo.net
class to get you started with your Endless Hoop. You can
create a border for an heirloom pillowcase or a table runner,
or a Tea Towel, or a Kleenex box cover or any kind of trim.
Jane will have directions for each of these projects and you
can choose what you want to do! Bring any of the cards that
contain Endless designs, or create your own, using the
Endless capabilities of the 3D or 4D Software. You will love
this hoop and the ease that it let's you create an endless
embroidery.
Classes Meet: In Muscatine
Tues., Sept. 16 10:00am - 12:00pm
Class Fee: $15.00 Instructor: Jane Kiser
**For questions regarding this class, please e-mail:
janesew@geneseo.net
| To sign up for class, Click Here |
| Upcoming Classes |
| No Sew Christmas Tree |
It's time to get a head start on your Christmas crafting. This
cute little Christmas tree is make from assorted fabrics. You
will learn how to fold fabric to make this . A great way to use
those scraps of Christmas fabrics. Give as gifts or make for
yourself. No sewing needed!
Classes Meet: In Davenport
Tues., Sept. 9 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Class Fee: $10.00 Instructor: Ruth Southerland
cute little Christmas tree is make from assorted fabrics. You
will learn how to fold fabric to make this . A great way to use
those scraps of Christmas fabrics. Give as gifts or make for
yourself. No sewing needed!
Classes Meet: In Davenport
Tues., Sept. 9 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Class Fee: $10.00 Instructor: Ruth Southerland
| To sign up for class, Click Here |
| Triple Delight Table Runner |
This table runner is easier than it looks. Let Ruth show you how
in this 2 part class.
Classes Meet: In Davenport
Tues., Oct. 21 & 28 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Class Fee: $30.00 Instructor: Ruth Southerland
in this 2 part class.
Classes Meet: In Davenport
Tues., Oct. 21 & 28 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Class Fee: $30.00 Instructor: Ruth Southerland
| To sign up for class, Click Here |
| In the Beginning A Quilt Class |
Have you wanted to learn to quilt, but you were afraid of the size
of a big quilt. This class is for you. You will learn all basic
quilting techniques including rotary cutting, triangles, and
squares, and even the binding. When you are finished, you will
have a finished placemat.
Classes Meet: In Davenport
Fri., Oct. 24 10:00am - 3:-00pm
Class Fee: $25.00 Instructor: Leslie Hubbard
**For questions regarding this class, please e-mail:
leslie@nealsew.com
of a big quilt. This class is for you. You will learn all basic
quilting techniques including rotary cutting, triangles, and
squares, and even the binding. When you are finished, you will
have a finished placemat.
Classes Meet: In Davenport
Fri., Oct. 24 10:00am - 3:-00pm
Class Fee: $25.00 Instructor: Leslie Hubbard
**For questions regarding this class, please e-mail:
leslie@nealsew.com
| To sign up for class, Click Here |
| Recycled Jeans Bag A sewing class for kids |
For kids that have taken Sew Kool for Kids class or
those (9 years old and up) that have had some
sewing experience, this is a fun bag. Do you have a
pair of favorite jeans that you have outgrown or they have
too many holes in the knees? You can make them into a
bag to use for books or a purse (small size) or
ANYTHING! Decorate it and tie a scarf in the belt loops to
make it especially yours! Class size is limited so sign up
early!! Remember you must pay for the class to
reserve your spot! This class fills up FAST!
Classes Meet: In Davenport
Mon., Oct. 13 10:00am - 12:00pm OR
Mon., Oct. 13 2:00pm - 4:00pm OR
Sat., Oct. 18 (FULL) 10:00am - 12:00pm OR
Sat., Oct. 18 (FULL) 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Class Fee: $15.00 Instructor: Jane Kiser
**For questions regarding this class, please e-mail:
janesew@geneseo.net
those (9 years old and up) that have had some
sewing experience, this is a fun bag. Do you have a
pair of favorite jeans that you have outgrown or they have
too many holes in the knees? You can make them into a
bag to use for books or a purse (small size) or
ANYTHING! Decorate it and tie a scarf in the belt loops to
make it especially yours! Class size is limited so sign up
early!! Remember you must pay for the class to
reserve your spot! This class fills up FAST!
Classes Meet: In Davenport
Mon., Oct. 13 10:00am - 12:00pm OR
Mon., Oct. 13 2:00pm - 4:00pm OR
Sat., Oct. 18 (FULL) 10:00am - 12:00pm OR
Sat., Oct. 18 (FULL) 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Class Fee: $15.00 Instructor: Jane Kiser
**For questions regarding this class, please e-mail:
janesew@geneseo.net
| To sign up for class, Click Here |