Sewing Lessons in Chesapeake, VA

Bernina Guide Classes

Embroidery-Cindi Luther instructor.  If you have purchased a machine with an embroidery unit, this class will get you started on the basics. 



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5Series  Guide Class-Pam Brunner instructor.  Learn your new machine. 


7Series Guide Class-Pam Brunner instructor.

Serger  Liz Peak instructor.  Serger Guide Classes are available after purchase of any Serger. • One Guide Class for stand-alone coverstitch/chain sergers • Two Guide Classes for Overlock sergers • Three Guide Classes for combined Overlock and Coverstitch/Chain serger (L890) Class times are 10:30 – 1:00 on a date/day to be arranged. The instructor, Liz, will contact you with more details. You may also contact her at ADTSergeons@gmail.com

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Embroidery Club  Cindi Luther, instructor.  2026 is bringing us a new adventure.  Our project for the year is the Kimberbell Mistletoe Mystery Quilt. The Mystery Quilt: Mistletoe Mystery is a fun and engaging 12-month project! Each month, you will make several blocks for the quilt. In the final month (December 2026), you will assemble all the components into a festive 32 x 50" wall quilt.  There are background quilting designs to stitch in the hoop while embroidering the block so in the end, all you have to do is back it, stitch in the ditch and bind. Open to all brands of embroidery machines as long as you know how to operate the machine. We meet on the second Saturday of the month (excluding February and June).  9:30-12:30, $15.00 per lesson, or $180.00 for the year and a bonus block will be included.  Next session is March 14, 2026.  If you missed the January session and still want to participate there will be a Catch Up session scheduled on Tuesday, March 10 @ 10:30.  Please call to register.



January's block is pictured on the left. 

Pinpoint Placement  Cindi Luther Instructor  Have you purchased a Bernina Plus or PRO machine and don't know how to use those great features?  This class will address pinpoint placement and how you can benefit from using it.  We will stitch a design on a cotton tea towel using 2 point placement, and you will be amazed how straight it will be without using your templates! Then we will stitch out a sample of 4 point placement so you can learn how easy it is to stitch a design in perhaps a quilt block and have it fit even if your square isn't perfectly square.  Next class will be scheduled in 2026, 9:30-12:30. $15.00 

VB Wanna Be – 7 Pocket Bag – Teacher – Billi Parus

                     

In this class we will be making the " Origami7 Pocket Bag".  This pattern is so easy, and does require a little bit of hand sewing.  You have 3 different sizes for this bag .... one or two for you and your favorite child , and one for your doll or a Valentine Day treat!  The class is suitable for every skill level. Class fee: $20.00. Class will be on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 10:30 – 3:30, with a ½ hour lunch.

I hope you enjoy them and I am always open to suggestions for other purses, bags, or totes.


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BE MY VALENTINE Instructor - Anne Robinson


Are you curious about paper piecing? Do you like paper piecing and want this cute table runner? This class is for you! Features 3 blocks at 12" each. 

Tuesday, January 27th, 10:30 till 3:30, $25.00

$5.00, in cash to the instructor, to help cover the printing costs of the patterns you will receive.



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I'm A Little Teapot- Machine Applique Instructor – Anne Robinson


Do you want to learn machine applique? This Teapot table runner is just the place to learn. You'll make 2 teapots and one cup. The border is paper pieced but if you don't like to do paper piecing you can put on regular fabric borders. I will demo how to paper piece and help you get started.

So, it's a BOGO class! You'll learn machine applique AND Foundation Paper piecing, all for a total of $30.00!  ThursdayFebruary 5th, 10:30 - 3:30,$25.00 + $5.00 cash to instructor for patterns.  Text me with any questions

757-201-0929


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Skill School 2026  Instructor - Anne Robinson

What is Skill School? It is a 3 month course with classes twice a month, designed for beginners (or anyone who wants to brush up on their skills). We start at the beginning with how to cut straight strips and how to accurately sew a 1/4" inch. You will learn half square triangles making traditional blocks like the Spool and the Log Cabin. At the last classes we will cover basting, quilting and how to bind your quilts.  March 9 and 23, April 14 and 28, May 12 and 26. 10:30-3:30,  $150.00.  Hope to see you in class soon!



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Serger Bees - Liz Peake, queen bee.  Come join us to finish a project or start a new project and review future projects on the calendar.  Each month will present an optional Serger Bee Plus project – demonstration / directions provided to serge during the Bee or at home. Registered attendees will receive the Bee Plus supply list before the Bee.  Every second Friday of the month, 10:30-5:00.


FREE MOTION QUILTING/RULERWORK QUILTING 

During these classes we explore and practice ruler work quilting and free motion quilting techniques and designs. Learning to quilt using a machine is a process, for some it comes quickly for others it is more of a challenge. These classes are suitable for all skill levels and are arranged to help you achieve your quilting goals. Those who have struggled with traditional free motion quilting are usually delighted with the progress they make using rulers. Wednesday,  Feb. 4, March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3 -10:30-12:30.  Friday, March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26 -10:30-12:30, Sunday, January 18, Feb. 8, March 8, March 15, April 12, April 19, May 10, May 17, June 14, June 21 - 1:30-3:30.  $15.00 each class.

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WALKING FOOT CLASS - Virginia Vaughan, instructor.  Friday, March 20, May 15 - 10:30-12:30.  $15.00 each class.

BERNINA STITCH REGULATOR-Virginia Vaughn, instructor

You might be interested in this class if:

·     You have a (new) machine which came with a BSR

·     You have a (new) machine which is BSR compatible*

·     You have never understood the BSR

*Please note: B475 and B480 are BSR compatible as are other models/ I will provide a BSR to use in class for these machines.  Friday, Jan. 16, 10:30-12:30.  Email Virginia @vafmq1949@gmail.com.   $15.00 each class, 

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Class Policy

It has always been the policy of A Different Touch to pay for classes when you sign up for them. For a class to be offered during the daytime, there must be 3 students signed up and the class prepaid. For an evening or Sunday class there must be 5 students signed up and the class prepaid. If you cannot attend the class and you cancel one week prior to the date, you can have the class fee moved to another class or receive a refund. If you cancel after the allowable time, there will be no refund. It will be the instructor's decision to move the class fee to her next class.

We currently have several bees during the day and in the evening and we have the same requirements for attending bees. If you attend you must sign up and pay at the time of registration. If the bee or class is cancelled we need that information so we may contact you and let you know about the changes. If you fail to pre-register and the class or bee does not meet minimum attendance everyone will miss out on that opportunity. When you pay for a class the commitment is there to attend. If you are a regular member at any of our bees or classes, please make sure you call and sign up. All instructors will be grateful, knowing whether to be prepared or they have time off.