University of Sewing
Welcome to The University of Sewing, where we offer classes for those who want to master their sewing machines and use them to their fullest potential.
Our "Learning My Machine" classes cover everything you need to know to become comfortable and proficient with your BERNINA sewing machine. From the basic functions of your machine to its more advanced features, we will help you understand and utilize its full potential.
Our experienced instructors provide hands-on guidance, teaching you how to thread your machine, adjust the tension, and troubleshoot common issues. We'll also cover specialized techniques like buttonholes, zippers, and hemming.
Whether you are new to sewing or have been sewing for years, our "Learning My Machine" classes are perfect for anyone who wants to master their machine and create beautiful projects with confidence.
Join us at The University of Sewing and take the first step in unlocking the full potential of your sewing machine!
Classes To Help You Learn Your Machine
Ikina Two Jacket Workshop
- May 16, 2026 10:30 am
- May 16, 2026 10:30 am
Ikina Two Jacket Workshop - May 16, 2026 10:30 am
In need of an easy wardrobe addition? A lightweight woven jacket or topper is just the answer!
Cost: $ 80.00
In need of an easy wardrobe addition? A lightweight woven jacket or topper is just the answer!
Cost: $ 80.00
2026: Annual Club: B990/790 Club (Meeting via Zoom) 2026
- Mar 25, 2026 10:30 am
- Mar 25, 2026 10:30 am
2026: Annual Club: B990/790 Club (Meeting via Zoom) 2026 - Mar 25, 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
2026 Bernina Software V9 Building Blocks
- Mar 30, 2026 10:30 am
- Mar 30, 2026 10:30 am
2026 Bernina Software V9 Building Blocks - Mar 30, 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 Embroidery On Everything Fun Club ANNUAL Membership
- Apr 01, 2026 10:30 am
- Apr 01, 2026 10:30 am
2026 Embroidery On Everything Fun Club ANNUAL Membership - Apr 01, 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
Beginner Friendly: Pinwheel Mug Rug and Placemat
- Mar 20, 2026 05:00 pm
- Mar 20, 2026 05:00 pm
Beginner Friendly: Pinwheel Mug Rug and Placemat - Mar 20, 2026 05:00 pm
Learn how to create simple, fast, and visually stunning pieces for your desk or kitchen table!
Cost: $ 30.00
Learn how to create simple, fast, and visually stunning pieces for your desk or kitchen table!
Cost: $ 30.00
Beginner Friendly: Garment Class: Introduction to Making Clothes
- Mar 24, 2026 01:30 pm
- Mar 24, 2026 01:30 pm
Beginner Friendly: Garment Class: Introduction to Making Clothes - Mar 24, 2026 01:30 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
- 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! If you bought your machine at the University of Sewing you get this class for free.
Cost: $ 40.00
This is the class you want to take just after you bought your machine and before the Embroidery Mastery Class! If you bought your machine at the University of Sewing you get this class for free.
Cost: $ 40.00
Beginner Friendly: Introducing the Sewing Machine
- Mar 26, 2026 05:00 pm
- Mar 26, 2026 05:00 pm
Beginner Friendly: Introducing the Sewing Machine - Mar 26, 2026 05:00 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
- Apr 30, 2026 10:30 am
- Apr 30, 2026 10:30 am
Beginner Friendly: Introducing the Sewing Machine - Apr 30, 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
- May 12, 2026 10:30 am
- May 12, 2026 10:30 am
Embroidery Class: Intro To Machine Embroidery - May 12, 2026 10:30 am
This is the class you want to take just after you bought your machine and before the Embroidery Mastery Class! If you bought your machine at the University of Sewing you get this class for free.
Cost: $ 40.00
This is the class you want to take just after you bought your machine and before the Embroidery Mastery Class! If you bought your machine at the University of Sewing you get this class for free.
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
Embroidery Class: Intro To Machine Embroidery
- Jun 27, 2026 10:30 am
- Jun 27, 2026 10:30 am
Embroidery Class: Intro To Machine Embroidery - Jun 27, 2026 10:30 am
This is the class you want to take just after you bought your machine and before the Embroidery Mastery Class! If you bought your machine at the University of Sewing you get this class for free.
Cost: $ 40.00
This is the class you want to take just after you bought your machine and before the Embroidery Mastery Class! If you bought your machine at the University of Sewing you get this class for free.
Cost: $ 40.00
Beginner Friendly: Introducing the Sewing Machine
- Jul 23, 2026 05:30 pm
- Jul 23, 2026 05:30 pm
Beginner Friendly: Introducing the Sewing Machine - Jul 23, 2026 05:30 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
Embroidery Class: Intro To Machine Embroidery
- Aug 04, 2026 11:30 am
- Aug 04, 2026 11:30 am
Embroidery Class: Intro To Machine Embroidery - Aug 04, 2026 11:30 am
This is the class you want to take just after you bought your machine and before the Embroidery Mastery Class! If you bought your machine at the University of Sewing you get this class for free.
Cost: $ 40.00
This is the class you want to take just after you bought your machine and before the Embroidery Mastery Class! If you bought your machine at the University of Sewing you get this class for free.
Cost: $ 40.00
Embroidery Class: Intro To Machine Embroidery
- Oct 09, 2026 10:30 am
- Oct 09, 2026 10:30 am
Embroidery Class: Intro To Machine Embroidery - Oct 09, 2026 10:30 am
This is the class you want to take just after you bought your machine and before the Embroidery Mastery Class! If you bought your machine at the University of Sewing you get this class for free.
Cost: $ 40.00
This is the class you want to take just after you bought your machine and before the Embroidery Mastery Class! If you bought your machine at the University of Sewing you get this class for free.
Cost: $ 40.00
Embroidery Class: Intro To Machine Embroidery
- Nov 17, 2026 11:30 am
- Nov 17, 2026 11:30 am
Embroidery Class: Intro To Machine Embroidery - Nov 17, 2026 11:30 am
This is the class you want to take just after you bought your machine and before the Embroidery Mastery Class! If you bought your machine at the University of Sewing you get this class for free.
Cost: $ 40.00
This is the class you want to take just after you bought your machine and before the Embroidery Mastery Class! If you bought your machine at the University of Sewing you get this class for free.
Cost: $ 40.00
Embroidery: Making Sense of the Computer and Embroidery Files
- Apr 22, 2026 01:30 pm
- Apr 22, 2026 01:30 pm
Embroidery: 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
Embroidery: Making Sense of the Computer and Embroidery Files
- Jun 24, 2026 01:30 pm
- Jun 24, 2026 01:30 pm
Embroidery: 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
Embroidery: Making Sense of the Computer and Embroidery Files
- Sep 23, 2026 01:30 pm
- Sep 23, 2026 01:30 pm
Embroidery: 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
Quilting: Organic Free Motion Quilting on the Q
- Mar 11, 2026 10:00 am
- Mar 11, 2026 10:00 am
Quilting: Organic Free Motion Quilting on the Q - Mar 11, 2026 10:00 am
Learn Free-Motion Quilting techniques on the Q machines.
Cost: $ 45.00
Learn Free-Motion Quilting techniques on the Q machines.
Cost: $ 45.00
Quilting: Intro to Ruler Work on the Longarm
- Apr 02, 2026 01:00 pm
- Apr 02, 2026 01:00 pm
Quilting: Intro to Ruler Work on the Longarm - Apr 02, 2026 01:00 pm
Come try ruler work on a Bernina longarm machine! This technique opens up a whole world of creative possibilities for machine quilting!
Cost: $ 60.00
Come try ruler work on a Bernina longarm machine! This technique opens up a whole world of creative possibilities for machine quilting!
Cost: $ 60.00
Quilting: Organic Free Motion Quilting on the Q
- Apr 15, 2026 01:00 pm
- Apr 15, 2026 01:00 pm
Quilting: Organic Free Motion Quilting on the Q - Apr 15, 2026 01:00 pm
Learn Free-Motion Quilting techniques on the Q machines.
Cost: $ 45.00
Learn Free-Motion Quilting techniques on the Q machines.
Cost: $ 45.00
Embroidery: Free Standing Lace Embroidery Earrings
- Mar 27, 2026 10:30 am
- Mar 27, 2026 10:30 am
Embroidery: Free Standing Lace Embroidery Earrings - Mar 27, 2026 10:30 am
Make a pair of quilting themed earrings in class. The secret is in the stabilizers!
Cost: $ 40.00
Make a pair of quilting themed earrings in class. The secret is in the stabilizers!
Cost: $ 40.00
Embroidery: Quilting in the Hoop #1 Edge to Edge Designs #1
- Apr 30, 2026 10:30 am
- Apr 30, 2026 10:30 am
Embroidery: Quilting in the Hoop #1 Edge to Edge Designs #1 - Apr 30, 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 #1 Edge to Edge Designs #1
- May 14, 2026 10:30 am
- May 14, 2026 10:30 am
Embroidery: Quilting in the Hoop #1 Edge to Edge Designs #1 - May 14, 2026 10:30 am
Getting started with Quilting in the Hoop
Cost: $ 80.00
Getting started with Quilting in the Hoop
Cost: $ 80.00
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
- 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 Stitch Regulator - The Key to Beautiful Quilting
- Mar 12, 2026 10:30 am
- Mar 12, 2026 10:30 am
Learn your Machine: Bernina Stitch Regulator - The Key to Beautiful Quilting - Mar 12, 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
- Mar 14, 2026 10:30 am
- Mar 14, 2026 10:30 am
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Sewing - Mar 14, 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
Learn your Machine: Bernina Stitch Regulator - The Key to Beautiful Quilting
- Apr 09, 2026 10:30 am
- Apr 09, 2026 10:30 am
Learn your Machine: Bernina Stitch Regulator - The Key to Beautiful Quilting - Apr 09, 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 Embroidery All Day Version
- Apr 11, 2026 10:30 am
- Apr 11, 2026 10:30 am
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Embroidery All Day Version - Apr 11, 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 Mastery Embroidery All Day Version
- May 28, 2026 10:30 am
- May 28, 2026 10:30 am
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Embroidery All Day Version - May 28, 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 Mastery Embroidery All Day Version
- Jul 09, 2026 10:30 am
- Jul 09, 2026 10:30 am
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Embroidery All Day Version - Jul 09, 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 Mastery Embroidery 2 sessions
- Aug 19, 2026 01:30 pm
- Aug 19, 2026 01:30 pm
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Embroidery 2 sessions - Aug 19, 2026 01:30 pm
Mastery Class for the Benrina Embroidery Unit machines
Cost: $ 30.00
Mastery Class for the Benrina Embroidery Unit machines
Cost: $ 30.00
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Embroidery All Day Version
- Oct 17, 2026 10:30 am
- Oct 17, 2026 10:30 am
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Embroidery All Day Version - Oct 17, 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 Mastery Embroidery All Day Version
- Dec 04, 2026 10:30 am
- Dec 04, 2026 10:30 am
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Embroidery All Day Version - Dec 04, 2026 10:30 am
Mastery Class for the Embroidery Unit machines
Cost: $ 30.00
Mastery Class for the Embroidery Unit machines
Cost: $ 30.00
Open Sewing: Sew with Alice
- Mar 31, 2026 10:30 am
- Mar 31, 2026 10:30 am
Open Sewing: Sew with Denise
- Apr 15, 2026 10:00 am
- Apr 15, 2026 10:00 am
Open Sewing: Sew with Denise - Apr 15, 2026 10:00 am
Open Sew with Denise Bring whatever you would like to work on! Denise is very happy to help with all things quilting but don't limit yourself to that!
Cost: $ 10.00
Open Sew with Denise Bring whatever you would like to work on! Denise is very happy to help with all things quilting but don't limit yourself to that!
Cost: $ 10.00
Open Sewing: Sew with Alice
- Apr 28, 2026 10:30 am
- Apr 28, 2026 10:30 am
Quilting: Basic RulerWork for DOMESTIC machines
- Mar 12, 2026 01:00 pm
- Mar 12, 2026 01:00 pm
Quilting: Basic RulerWork for DOMESTIC machines - Mar 12, 2026 01:00 pm
Learn how to use Amanda Murphy rulers to create gorgeous machine quilting!
Cost: $ 35.00
Learn how to use Amanda Murphy rulers to create gorgeous machine quilting!
Cost: $ 35.00
Quilting: Machine Binding 101 with Rachel
- Mar 18, 2026 01:00 pm
- Mar 18, 2026 01:00 pm
Quilting: Machine Binding 101 with Rachel - Mar 18, 2026 01:00 pm
Learn two separate machine binding techniques for your quilts, following along with Rachel on two small place mats that you'll get to finish and take home!
Cost: $ 80.00
Learn two separate machine binding techniques for your quilts, following along with Rachel on two small place mats that you'll get to finish and take home!
Cost: $ 80.00
Quilting: Machine Binding 101 with Rachel
- Mar 21, 2026 12:00 pm
- Mar 21, 2026 12:00 pm
Quilting: Machine Binding 101 with Rachel - Mar 21, 2026 12:00 pm
Learn two separate machine binding techniques for your quilts, following along with Rachel on two small place mats that you'll get to finish and take home!
Cost: $ 80.00
Learn two separate machine binding techniques for your quilts, following along with Rachel on two small place mats that you'll get to finish and take home!
Cost: $ 80.00
Quilting: Organic Free Motion Quilting on Your Domestic
- Mar 27, 2026 01:00 pm
- Mar 27, 2026 01:00 pm
Quilting: Organic Free Motion Quilting on Your Domestic - Mar 27, 2026 01:00 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: Basic RulerWork for DOMESTIC machines
- Apr 09, 2026 01:00 pm
- Apr 09, 2026 01:00 pm
Quilting: Basic RulerWork for DOMESTIC machines - Apr 09, 2026 01:00 pm
Learn how to use Amanda Murphy rulers to create gorgeous machine quilting!
Cost: $ 35.00
Learn how to use Amanda Murphy rulers to create gorgeous machine quilting!
Cost: $ 35.00
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