Sewing Lessons in Chesapeake, VA

Join us for something new this summer. Beginning on Monday, June 1 the staff will present “Make it, Take it Days”. These are projects that will be presented in a classroom setting for sometimes practical, sometimes seasonal sewing (or embroidery) quickies. Keep your eyes and ears open for information. Class fee will be waived if supplies for the projects are purchased at the store. You will need a sewing machine in good working order (remember the foot control and power cord). Additional supplies will be provided as needed. Both classes are scheduled to start at 10:30 and a wait list will possibly add a second class if necessary. Please call the store to register and for more information.



Come join Brandi and make this purse that has 3 divided sections. Great for carrying essentials on a night out, or sewing notions to go to a class. Thursday August 6, 10:30.



Virgina will walk you through making a Scrappy Pincushion. Tuesday, August 20. 10:30

Bernina Guide Classes

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


7Series Guide Class-Pam Brunner instructor.

Embroidery-Cindi Luther instructor.  If you have purchased a machine with an embroidery unit, this class will get you started on the basics. Next class is  Monday, August 3. 9:30-12:30

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

serger guide supply list

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 July 11, 2026.



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 

 


Beginning Paper Piecing - Instructor-Anne Robinson. Are you curious about FPP? (Foundation Paper Piecing) ? Want to learn how to make beautiful quilts with guaranteed sharp points? Sign up today for Beginning Paper Piecing. We'll be making a beautiful square in a square block that will teach you how to FPP. Quilt Size is 52" by 46". Class is $25.00 plus $5.00 (cash) for the patterns. Tuesday, August 11, 10:30-3:00. Any questions please text me at 757-201-0929.



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Skill School -- 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. August 17, September 14 & 21, October 5 & 19, November 9. $150.00. Hope to see you in class soon!


Skill School Supplies Here

Clam Up Bag - LJ's Way. Thursday, September 17, 10:30-3:30. $35.00

Supply List Here

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.

Serger Technique Pouch - Liz Peake-instructor July 31 & Aug. 1.

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, Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 2 -10:30-12:30.  Friday, July 24, Aug. 28, Sept.25, Oct.23, Nov.27 -10:30-12:30, Sunday, July 19, Aug.9, Aug.16, Sept. 20, Oct. 11, Oct. 18, Nov. 8, Nov. 15, Dec. 13, Dec. 20 - 1:30-3:30.  $20.00 each class.

Rulerwork/Free Motion Supply list here

WALKING FOOT CLASS - Virginia Vaughan, instructor.  Friday, Sept. 18.  $20.00 each class.

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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.  Date TBA.  Email Virginia @vafmq1949@gmail.com.   $20.00 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.