Beginning to Advanced Classes Offered at University of Sewing

The University of Sewing offers comprehensive classes in quilting, sewing, and embroidery. From basic to advanced levels, our experienced instructors guide you every step of the way. You'll leave our classes with the skills and confidence to tackle any project.
Sewing and Quilt Classes
Quilting In The Hoop: What's on your Machine.
- Apr 10, 2026 01:30 pm
- Apr 10, 2026 01:30 pm
Quilting In The Hoop: What's on your Machine. - Apr 10, 2026 01:30 pm
All machines have a variety of embroidery and quilting designs already built into the machine, but we hardly ever use them
Cost: $ 60.00
All machines have a variety of embroidery and quilting designs already built into the machine, but we hardly ever use them
Cost: $ 60.00
2026 Embroidery On Everything Fun Club ANNUAL Membership
- Jan 07, 2026 10:30 am
- Jan 07, 2026 10:30 am
2026 Embroidery On Everything Fun Club ANNUAL Membership - Jan 07, 2026 10:30 am
This is the Club membership for all 12 lessons in 2026
Cost: $ 300.00
This is the Club membership for all 12 lessons in 2026
Cost: $ 300.00
2026 Bernina Software V9 Building Blocks
- Jan 26, 2026 10:30 am
- Jan 26, 2026 10:30 am
2026 Bernina Software V9 Building Blocks - Jan 26, 2026 10:30 am
Learn to Create your own embroidery designs! Meets in person or via Zoom. Get in depth knowledge of your V9 Software Creator or Designer Includes Code Card for BERNINA Software Building Blocks, 6 lessons with a 2 year access.
Cost: $ 150.00
Learn to Create your own embroidery designs! Meets in person or via Zoom. Get in depth knowledge of your V9 Software Creator or Designer Includes Code Card for BERNINA Software Building Blocks, 6 lessons with a 2 year access.
Cost: $ 150.00
2026: Annual Club: B990/790 Club (Meeting via Zoom) 2026
- Jan 28, 2026 10:30 am
- Jan 28, 2026 10:30 am
2026: Annual Club: B990/790 Club (Meeting via Zoom) 2026 - Jan 28, 2026 10:30 am
This monthly club will feature the Bernina 990 and 790PRO. The University of Sewing has all kindsof people who sew apparel, quilter, and crafts - we want to make sure we are appealing to all 3 groups in this club!
Cost: $ 499.00
This monthly club will feature the Bernina 990 and 790PRO. The University of Sewing has all kindsof people who sew apparel, quilter, and crafts - we want to make sure we are appealing to all 3 groups in this club!
Cost: $ 499.00
Beginner Friendly Sewing: Apron Class
- Dec 16, 2025 01:00 pm
- Dec 16, 2025 01:00 pm
Beginner Friendly Sewing: Apron Class - Dec 16, 2025 01:00 pm
Entry Level/Beginner sewing class using the Criss Cross Apron pattern.
Cost: $ 60.00
Entry Level/Beginner sewing class using the Criss Cross Apron pattern.
Cost: $ 60.00
Garment Class: Introduction to Making Clothes
- Jan 15, 2026 05:00 pm
- Jan 15, 2026 05:00 pm
Garment Class: Introduction to Making Clothes - Jan 15, 2026 05:00 pm
Learn to sew your clothes, with wardrobe-building courses that take you from complete beginner to completely confident. This 7 week beginner friendly course is designed to teach garment sewing techniques while making a top, a simple kimono robe/jacket and a pair of pants.
Cost: $ 250.00
Learn to sew your clothes, with wardrobe-building courses that take you from complete beginner to completely confident. This 7 week beginner friendly course is designed to teach garment sewing techniques while making a top, a simple kimono robe/jacket and a pair of pants.
Cost: $ 250.00
Embroidery Class: Intro To Machine Embroidery
- Jan 21, 2026 01:30 pm
- Jan 21, 2026 01:30 pm
Embroidery Class: Intro To Machine Embroidery - Jan 21, 2026 01:30 pm
This is the class you want to take just after you bought your machine and before the Embroidery Mastery Class!
Cost: $ 40.00
This is the class you want to take just after you bought your machine and before the Embroidery Mastery Class!
Cost: $ 40.00
LHP-H: Beginner Friendly -Lori Holt Heart Quilt Paper
- Jan 22, 2026 11:00 am
- Jan 22, 2026 11:00 am
LHP-H: Beginner Friendly -Lori Holt Heart Quilt Paper - Jan 22, 2026 11:00 am
Learn how to use this paper to make the sweetest heart quilt. Perfect for Valentine's Day decorating or just because.
Cost: $ 55.00
Learn how to use this paper to make the sweetest heart quilt. Perfect for Valentine's Day decorating or just because.
Cost: $ 55.00
PP-HRT: Paper Piece Pandamonium
- Jan 29, 2026 11:00 am
- Jan 29, 2026 11:00 am
PP-HRT: Paper Piece Pandamonium - Jan 29, 2026 11:00 am
Use the Scrappy Half-Rectangle Triangle Foundations by Leila Gardunia to make the most fun quilt blocks!
Cost: $ 45.00
Use the Scrappy Half-Rectangle Triangle Foundations by Leila Gardunia to make the most fun quilt blocks!
Cost: $ 45.00
Making Projects From Your Quilted and Embroidered Samples
- Jan 31, 2026 10:30 am
- Jan 31, 2026 10:30 am
Making Projects From Your Quilted and Embroidered Samples - Jan 31, 2026 10:30 am
Demonstration of what do you make from all those samples from any Quilting In The Hoop class?
Cost: $ 35.00
Demonstration of what do you make from all those samples from any Quilting In The Hoop class?
Cost: $ 35.00
Beginner Friendly: Introducing the Sewing Machine
- Jan 31, 2026 01:00 pm
- Jan 31, 2026 01:00 pm
Beginner Friendly: Introducing the Sewing Machine - Jan 31, 2026 01:00 pm
Learning to use your sewing machine is the first level of learning to sew!
Cost: $ 40.00
Learning to use your sewing machine is the first level of learning to sew!
Cost: $ 40.00
Beginner Friendly: Introducing the Sewing Machine
- Mar 07, 2026 10:30 am
- Mar 07, 2026 10:30 am
Beginner Friendly: Introducing the Sewing Machine - Mar 07, 2026 10:30 am
Learning to use your sewing machine is the first level of learning to sew!
Cost: $ 40.00
Learning to use your sewing machine is the first level of learning to sew!
Cost: $ 40.00
Embroidery Class: Intro To Machine Embroidery
- Mar 25, 2026 01:30 pm
- Mar 25, 2026 01:30 pm
Embroidery Class: Intro To Machine Embroidery - Mar 25, 2026 01:30 pm
This is the class you want to take just after you bought your machine and before the Embroidery Mastery Class!
Cost: $ 40.00
This is the class you want to take just after you bought your machine and before the Embroidery Mastery Class!
Cost: $ 40.00
Garment Class: Introduction to Making Clothes
- Mar 26, 2026 05:00 pm
- Mar 26, 2026 05:00 pm
Garment Class: Introduction to Making Clothes - Mar 26, 2026 05:00 pm
Learn to sew your clothes, with wardrobe-building courses that take you from complete beginner to completely confident. This 7 week beginner friendly course is designed to teach garment sewing techniques while making a top, a simple kimono robe/jacket and a pair of pants.
Cost: $ 250.00
Learn to sew your clothes, with wardrobe-building courses that take you from complete beginner to completely confident. This 7 week beginner friendly course is designed to teach garment sewing techniques while making a top, a simple kimono robe/jacket and a pair of pants.
Cost: $ 250.00
Beginner Friendly: Introducing the Sewing Machine
- Apr 15, 2026 10:30 am
- Apr 15, 2026 10:30 am
Beginner Friendly: Introducing the Sewing Machine - Apr 15, 2026 10:30 am
Learning to use your sewing machine is the first level of learning to sew!
Cost: $ 40.00
Learning to use your sewing machine is the first level of learning to sew!
Cost: $ 40.00
Beginner Friendly: Introducing the Sewing Machine
- Jun 06, 2026 10:30 am
- Jun 06, 2026 10:30 am
Beginner Friendly: Introducing the Sewing Machine - Jun 06, 2026 10:30 am
Learning to use your sewing machine is the first level of learning to sew!
Cost: $ 40.00
Learning to use your sewing machine is the first level of learning to sew!
Cost: $ 40.00
Beginner Friendly: Introducing the Sewing Machine
- Jul 22, 2026 05:30 am
- Jul 22, 2026 05:30 am
Beginner Friendly: Introducing the Sewing Machine - Jul 22, 2026 05:30 am
Learning to use your sewing machine is the first level of learning to sew!
Cost: $ 40.00
Learning to use your sewing machine is the first level of learning to sew!
Cost: $ 40.00
Making Sense of the Computer and Embroidery Files
- Jan 28, 2026 01:30 pm
- Jan 28, 2026 01:30 pm
Making Sense of the Computer and Embroidery Files - Jan 28, 2026 01:30 pm
Learn to download, organize, and transfer your precious designs!
Cost: $ 25.00
Learn to download, organize, and transfer your precious designs!
Cost: $ 25.00
Making Sense of the Computer and Embroidery Files
- Apr 22, 2026 01:30 pm
- Apr 22, 2026 01:30 pm
Making Sense of the Computer and Embroidery Files - Apr 22, 2026 01:30 pm
Learn to download, organize, and transfer your precious designs!
Cost: $ 25.00
Learn to download, organize, and transfer your precious designs!
Cost: $ 25.00
Making Sense of the Computer and Embroidery Files
- Jun 24, 2026 01:30 pm
- Jun 24, 2026 01:30 pm
Making Sense of the Computer and Embroidery Files - Jun 24, 2026 01:30 pm
Learn to download, organize, and transfer your precious designs!
Cost: $ 25.00
Learn to download, organize, and transfer your precious designs!
Cost: $ 25.00
Making Sense of the Computer and Embroidery Files
- Sep 23, 2026 01:30 pm
- Sep 23, 2026 01:30 pm
Making Sense of the Computer and Embroidery Files - Sep 23, 2026 01:30 pm
Learn to download, organize, and transfer your precious designs!
Cost: $ 25.00
Learn to download, organize, and transfer your precious designs!
Cost: $ 25.00
Embroidery: Quilting in the Hoop #1 Edge to Edge Designs #1
- Feb 13, 2026 10:30 am
- Feb 13, 2026 10:30 am
Embroidery: Quilting in the Hoop #1 Edge to Edge Designs #1 - Feb 13, 2026 10:30 am
Getting started with Quilting in the Hoop
Cost: $ 80.00
Getting started with Quilting in the Hoop
Cost: $ 80.00
Embroidery: Quilting in the Hoop Squares and Triangles #2
- Feb 27, 2026 10:30 am
- Feb 27, 2026 10:30 am
Embroidery: Quilting in the Hoop Squares and Triangles #2 - Feb 27, 2026 10:30 am
Everybody's machine has quilting designs built into their machine. Let's find them and learn how to use them!
Cost: $ 80.00
Everybody's machine has quilting designs built into their machine. Let's find them and learn how to use them!
Cost: $ 80.00
Embroidery: Quilting in the Hoop Borders and Corners #3
- Mar 13, 2026 10:30 am
- Mar 13, 2026 10:30 am
Embroidery: Quilting in the Hoop Borders and Corners #3 - Mar 13, 2026 10:30 am
Everybody's machine has quilting designs built into their machine. Let's find them and learn how to use them!
Cost: $ 80.00
Everybody's machine has quilting designs built into their machine. Let's find them and learn how to use them!
Cost: $ 80.00
Event: Quilting In the Hoop Introduction to 7 Pro Series Machines
- Jan 24, 2026 11:00 am
- Jan 24, 2026 11:00 am
Event: Quilting In the Hoop Introduction to 7 Pro Series Machines - Jan 24, 2026 11:00 am
This is your opportunity to try out the new 7Pro Bernina Sewing/Embroidery machines!
Cost: $ 60.00
This is your opportunity to try out the new 7Pro Bernina Sewing/Embroidery machines!
Cost: $ 60.00
Event: Quilting In the Hoop Introduction to 7 Pro Series Machines
- May 16, 2026 11:00 am
- May 16, 2026 11:00 am
Event: Quilting In the Hoop Introduction to 7 Pro Series Machines - May 16, 2026 11:00 am
This is your opportunity to try out the new 7Pro Bernina Sewing/Embroidery machines!
Cost: $ 60.00
This is your opportunity to try out the new 7Pro Bernina Sewing/Embroidery machines!
Cost: $ 60.00
Event: Quilting In the Hoop Introduction to 7 Pro Series Machines
- Aug 22, 2026 11:00 am
- Aug 22, 2026 11:00 am
Event: Quilting In the Hoop Introduction to 7 Pro Series Machines - Aug 22, 2026 11:00 am
This is your opportunity to try out the new 7Pro Bernina Sewing/Embroidery machines!
Cost: $ 60.00
This is your opportunity to try out the new 7Pro Bernina Sewing/Embroidery machines!
Cost: $ 60.00
Garment Class: Garment Pattern Fitting Workshop Semi-Private With Margaret
- Jan 23, 2026 02:30 pm
- Jan 23, 2026 02:30 pm
Garment Class: Garment Pattern Fitting Workshop Semi-Private With Margaret - Jan 23, 2026 02:30 pm
Get some help with your pattern fitting for a really successful garment. This Class is limited to only 2 people for focused attention.
Cost: $ 75.00
Get some help with your pattern fitting for a really successful garment. This Class is limited to only 2 people for focused attention.
Cost: $ 75.00
Garment Class: Garment Pattern Fitting Workshop
- Feb 20, 2026 10:30 am
- Feb 20, 2026 10:30 am
Garment Class: Garment Pattern Fitting Workshop - Feb 20, 2026 10:30 am
Get some help with your pattern fitting for a really successful garment
Cost: $ 75.00
Get some help with your pattern fitting for a really successful garment
Cost: $ 75.00
Garment Class: Garment Pattern Fitting Workshop
- Apr 03, 2026 10:30 am
- Apr 03, 2026 10:30 am
Garment Class: Garment Pattern Fitting Workshop - Apr 03, 2026 10:30 am
Get some help with your pattern fitting for a really successful garment
Cost: $ 75.00
Get some help with your pattern fitting for a really successful garment
Cost: $ 75.00
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Sewing
- Dec 17, 2025 10:30 am
- Dec 17, 2025 10:30 am
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Sewing - Dec 17, 2025 10:30 am
Mastery class. Bernina Sewing Mastery Class for all 3-7 Machines. Please read the class description to understand what we will cover.
Cost: $ 15.00
Mastery class. Bernina Sewing Mastery Class for all 3-7 Machines. Please read the class description to understand what we will cover.
Cost: $ 15.00
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Embroidery All Day Version
- Jan 08, 2026 10:30 am
- Jan 08, 2026 10:30 am
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Embroidery All Day Version - Jan 08, 2026 10:30 am
Mastery Class for the Embroidery Unit machines
Cost: $ 30.00
Mastery Class for the Embroidery Unit machines
Cost: $ 30.00
Learn your Machine: Bernina Stitch Regulator - The Key to Beautiful Quilting
- Jan 14, 2026 10:30 am
- Jan 14, 2026 10:30 am
Learn your Machine: Bernina Stitch Regulator - The Key to Beautiful Quilting - Jan 14, 2026 10:30 am
Learn how to get the most out of your BSR and create beautiful quilting stitches! Learn which "mode" to use and when. If you purchased a BSR from the University of Sewing, this class is FREE!
Cost: $ 35.00
Learn how to get the most out of your BSR and create beautiful quilting stitches! Learn which "mode" to use and when. If you purchased a BSR from the University of Sewing, this class is FREE!
Cost: $ 35.00
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Sewing
- Jan 16, 2026 10:30 am
- Jan 16, 2026 10:30 am
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Sewing - Jan 16, 2026 10:30 am
Mastery class. Bernina Sewing Mastery Class for all 3-7 Machines. Please read the class description to understand what we will cover.
Cost: $ 15.00
Mastery class. Bernina Sewing Mastery Class for all 3-7 Machines. Please read the class description to understand what we will cover.
Cost: $ 15.00
Learn your machine: Manipulating your Feet
- Jan 17, 2026 10:30 am
- Jan 17, 2026 10:30 am
Learn your machine: Manipulating your Feet - Jan 17, 2026 10:30 am
Why does Bernina have over 70 feet for their machines? Join Alice Ridge to sample out new feet and get your creative mojo going for the new year.
Cost: $ 70.00
Why does Bernina have over 70 feet for their machines? Join Alice Ridge to sample out new feet and get your creative mojo going for the new year.
Cost: $ 70.00
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Sewing
- Feb 07, 2026 10:30 am
- Feb 07, 2026 10:30 am
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Sewing - Feb 07, 2026 10:30 am
Mastery class. Bernina Sewing Mastery Class for all 3-7 Machines. Please read the class description to understand what we will cover.
Cost: $ 15.00
Mastery class. Bernina Sewing Mastery Class for all 3-7 Machines. Please read the class description to understand what we will cover.
Cost: $ 15.00
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Sewing
- Mar 06, 2026 10:30 am
- Mar 06, 2026 10:30 am
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Sewing - Mar 06, 2026 10:30 am
Mastery class. Bernina Sewing Mastery Class for all 3-7 Machines. Please read the class description to understand what we will cover.
Cost: $ 15.00
Mastery class. Bernina Sewing Mastery Class for all 3-7 Machines. Please read the class description to understand what we will cover.
Cost: $ 15.00
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Sewing
- Apr 04, 2026 10:30 am
- Apr 04, 2026 10:30 am
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Sewing - Apr 04, 2026 10:30 am
Mastery class. Bernina Sewing Mastery Class for all 3-7 Machines. Please read the class description to understand what we will cover.
Cost: $ 15.00
Mastery class. Bernina Sewing Mastery Class for all 3-7 Machines. Please read the class description to understand what we will cover.
Cost: $ 15.00
Open Sewing: Sew with Rachel
- Dec 19, 2025 10:30 am
- Dec 19, 2025 10:30 am
Open Sewing: Sew with Cheryl
- Feb 17, 2026 10:30 am
- Feb 17, 2026 10:30 am
Quilting: Organic Free Motion Quilting on Your Domestic
- Jan 10, 2026 12:30 pm
- Jan 10, 2026 12:30 pm
Quilting: Organic Free Motion Quilting on Your Domestic - Jan 10, 2026 12:30 pm
Learn free motion quilting techniques on your domestic machine.
Cost: $ 60.00
Learn free motion quilting techniques on your domestic machine.
Cost: $ 60.00
Quilting: Beginning Quilting-- 5-Week
- Jan 13, 2026 10:30 am
- Jan 13, 2026 10:30 am
Quilting: Beginning Quilting-- 5-Week - Jan 13, 2026 10:30 am
New to Quilting? This class will take you through the process of making your first quilt.
Cost: $ 130.00
New to Quilting? This class will take you through the process of making your first quilt.
Cost: $ 130.00
Quilting Class: Machine Applique
- Jan 21, 2026 10:30 am
- Jan 21, 2026 10:30 am
Quilting Class: Machine Applique - Jan 21, 2026 10:30 am
Learn with Cheryl how to machine applique.
Cost: $ 35.00
Learn with Cheryl how to machine applique.
Cost: $ 35.00
Quilting: Beginning Quilting--8 week
- Mar 24, 2026 06:00 pm
- Mar 24, 2026 06:00 pm
Quilting: Beginning Quilting--8 week - Mar 24, 2026 06:00 pm
Begin and finish a quilt in this comprehensive course.
Begin and finish a quilt in this comprehensive course.
Serger Class: Easy Teeshirt Quilt Class!
- Mar 26, 2026 10:30 am
- Mar 26, 2026 10:30 am
Serger Class: Easy Teeshirt Quilt Class! - Mar 26, 2026 10:30 am
Learn how to make a T-shirt quilt without using any fusible interfacing!
Cost: $ 75.00
Learn how to make a T-shirt quilt without using any fusible interfacing!
Cost: $ 75.00
Schedule Private Lessons
Schedule private lessons by contacting us by filling out the form or call us at 812-323-2665. Private lessons are $45-65/hour. These classes are great because they can cater to exactly what you want to learn about. This is appropriate for garment, quilting or youth sewing. Please give us several options for days and times. We will connect with you within 72 hours unless the shop is closed for holidays. Please see the calendar to see when we are closed. No class is scheduled until it's paid for.