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Ellicott City Sew Vac
Sew What's New
February 2025
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We’ve made it through what we hope is the last of the deep freeze! (Fingers crossed!) February is here, bringing thoughts of sunshine, creativity, and new projects. Our class lineup is packed with exciting options—brand-new offerings alongside returning favorites. Plus, fresh fabric collections are arriving weekly, including over 30 stunning new batiks! If you’ve been dreaming of a new Baby Lock or Bernina machine, now’s the time—special pricing is in effect on machines, furniture, and software, but price hikes are on the horizon. With the arrival of the Baby Lock Radiance and Bernina 990, we still have a few fantastic previously loved machines available—but they’re going fast! Shake off the cold and stop by to see what’s new! | |
NEW CLUB!
Sew What’s New with Deb?
Cost – Free
Debbie LaFrance is back at Sew Vac with an all-new club packed with tips, tricks, and techniques! Each month, she’ll showcase must-have notions, her favorite projects, and fresh approaches to make your sewing life easier. She’ll also be demonstrating on a variety of machines to keep your creativity flowing! She'll be working in the shop a few days each week, so be sure to stop by and give her a warm welcome back. Her new club, "Sew What’s New with Deb?", will be offered at different times and days each month so everyone has a chance to join in the fun! First up:
Wednesday, March 5th, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Cost: Free - Topic: To Be Announced - stay tuned!
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Sew Fair 2025!
We are planning this year's Sew Fair! Get your calendars out - Spring Sew Fair will be May 15th, 16th and 17th; Fall Holiday Sew Fair will be November 6th, 7th, and 8th. More to come!
Save the Dates!
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Pants Class
with Pattie Otto
(Maui or Long Island Pants)
Friday, February 21st
10:30am-4:30pm
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Fee: $60
Pants can be so easy to sew. Let Pattie Otto show you how along with some expert fitting advice. Knit or woven fabric? The choice is yours. Great Copy Maui Pants is a full leg pant or capri designed for lightweight woven fabrics, while the Long Island Pant is a slim leg pant for light to mid weight stable knits. Both patterns have pull-on elastic waists and slit pocket options. Pattie will have try-ons of all sizes to aid in obtaining a great fit. After pattern adjustments, layout and cutting, Pattie will help with construction including pockets, hemming and elastic waistband techniques.
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Tilda Country Girl Doll with Lisa Cowan
Friday, March 14th and Friday, March 28th, 10:30am-3:30pm both days
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Class Fee: $95
This Tilda doll is so fun to make! Whether you’re an experienced sewist who’d like to try doll-making, a Tilda enthusiast, or someone who just likes the pattern, Lisa will walk you through the construction of the doll on day one, then you’ll make the wardrobe on day two. Tips for using fiberfill, how to get realistic expressions, and adding little custom details will be included. You’ll leave with a doll you’ll be proud to display! (She can watch over your Tilda fabric stash!)
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Manchester Jacket Class with Pattie Otto
Saturday, March 22nd and Saturday March 29th,
10:30am-3:30pm both days
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Fee: $100
A good jacket is the pillar of any wardrobe. The Manchester Jacket by Great Copy is a stylish classic with great lines, hood or collar option, in-seam front pockets and a back seam accent. Choose from a variety of fabrics and seam finishes. Class will include measurements to help you determine the correct size. Try-ons will be available to aid in selecting the correct size as well as any pattern alterations that are needed. Jacket construction includes layout, cutting, stabilizing facings, seaming, and hemming. You will leave with a finished jacket.
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NEW CLASS! Braided Rope Bread Bowl
with Cheryl McLeod
Friday, April 11th, 10:30am-3:30pm
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Class Fee: $50
Let's make a bowl! In this new class, you'll learn how to braid the rope and use it as trim while you make a useful bread bowl! Cheryl has been busy learning all the ins and outs of rope bowls and is excited to share it with you!
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Knit Pullover with Pattie Otto
For Sewing Machine
Friday, April 25th, 10:30am-4:30pm
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Fee: $60
With experienced instructor Pattie Otto, you’ll learn techniques for a knit pullover that will become a wardrobe staple! She will show you how to cut and stabilize, serge and hem knit fabrics with your serger. Choose from three Great Copy patterns: #2550 Savannah Tee, #2660 LaBelle Tunic, or #2840 Charlotte Dress and Pullover. All have sleeve options and sizing from XX-Small to XXX-Large. Pattie will have all sizes available as try-ons to help in selecting your size.
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Beginner Sewing - Ten Pocket Tote
with Pattie Otto
Saturday, April 26th
10:15am-3:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Fee: $75 (includes fabric kit)
Are you new to sewing or looking for a refresher? This class will introduce you to sewing while you create a go-everywhere Ten Pocket Tote. Class includes the basics of your sewing machine: mechanics, threading, bobbin winding, and use of seam guides to sew simple seams. You will select fabrics, cut out your tote and learn all about seams, hems, topstitching and attaching handles – and take home a finished tote!
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Learn to Sew (or learn to sew again!) Beginner Garment Sewing - Sonoma Tee for Kids or Adults!
with Pattie Otto
Saturday, May 31st, 10:30am-3:30pm.
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Fee: $50
Want to get yourself or your ‘tween involved in a new creative hobby? This class is designed to help beginners with the basics of looking at a pattern, identifying fabrics, laying out and cutting fabric, seaming and hemming a garment. All ages from 12 upward are welcome. Although this is a beginner class, you should know the basics of your machine including bobbin winding, threading, and basic stitching. There are two Sonoma Tee patterns - one for Teens & Tweens, the other for adults. A fine pattern for a spring tee made of cotton batik. Great for a "mother/daughter" day of sewing!
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Learn to quilt with us!
Easy Quilt Project in a Day
with Pat Brousil
Wednesday, February 5th, 10:30am-4:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Fee: $80 (includes kit with all fabric and batting)
This is a great class for those who have not quilted before, or if you have created a top (or several) and aren't sure what to do next! Take the mystery out of the quilting process. Pat will lead you through making a simple pieced block, quilting it, and then binding it. You'll leave with a pretty table topper you'll be proud to show off as your first project - or as a gift!
A kit with all necessary fabrics is included in the class fee.
Multiple colorways available - you choose!
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“Just Finishing” series with Pat Brousil
Don't let those nearly-finished quilts get you down! Join us to learn and get inspired by creative ways to bind and finish your quilts! A hands-on series; you'll leave with samples of the various techniques.
To curved edges and beyond!
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Just Finishing using Self Binding and Knife Edging
with Pat Brousil
Monday, February 3rd, 10:30am-1:00pm
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Fee: $25
Learn about more finishing methods including knife edges and fold-over or self binding. Facing and making a hanging sleeve will also be covered.
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Just Finishing using Curvy Binding
with Pat Brousil
Monday, March 3rd, 10:30am-1:00pm
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Fee: $25
Curvy bindings can add real flair to your design! Learn how to cut bias, do a corner curve, bind a wavy border and also to bind an inside point!
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Just Finishing using Flanges or Prairie Points
with Pat Brousil
Monday, April 7th, 10:30am-1:00pm
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Fee: $25
Flanges and prairie points make a great statememt finish for many quilts. Pat teaches you how to make them and you'll see how easy they are to add and learn when the techniques are best applied to your projects.
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Just Piecing Square in a Square
with Pat Brousil
Friday, March 7th, 10:30am-1:00pm
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Class Fee: $25
By duplicating this technique all over a quilt, you will have something impressive that looks a lot harder than it is - just like your favorite recipe! Using a special ruler takes the guesswork out of properly sizing that center block.
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Rotary Magic with Pat Brousil
Wednesday, March 12th, 10:30am-2:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Fee: $40
How many times have you measured twice and cut once only to accidentally make the wrong cut in your beloved fabric?? This class with Pat Brousil will teach you the many finer points of rotary cutting. You will draft and cut a variety of different shapes, including squares, rectangles, half-square triangles, quarter-square triangles, trapezoids, hexagons, and more! Join Pat and learn how to rotary cut with confidence.
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New York Beauty Quilt
with Pat Brousil
Monday, March 17th, 10:30am-4:30pm
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Fee: $60
Foundation Paper Piecing is the key to those perfect, slender and spiky points in this sensational piece. You’ll be amazed at what you can accomplish with this technique. Curved piecing is another feature of the design, but don’t be intimidated! Your teacher is an experienced quilter and instructor and will help you bring it all together to create a stunning showpiece. A great skill-building session!
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Merry Storm at Sea Quilt
with Pat Brousil
Wednesday, April 9th, 10:30am-4:30pm
Skill Level: Intermediate or Confident Beginner
Class Fee: $60
Pat discovered this variation of the Storm at Sea pattern and can't wait to share it with you! In this version, you can fussy cut the center square within a square. One of the coolest aspects of this pattern? Those "curves" aren't actually curves, but cleverly placed straight seams. Join Pat and make one using your favorite colors and fabrics! Rotary cutting and some piecing experience required. The "Just Piecing" (Square in a Square) session on March 7th would be good practice!
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Flatlocked Table Topper
with Lisa Cowan
Friday, February 7th, 10:30am-3:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Fee: $45
Flatlock stitches with a twist make this simple table topper so unique! It's fun and surprisingly easy to create variations of the flatlock using your serger and a few simple hand stitches Lisa shares with you!
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Knit Pullover with Pattie Otto
For Serger
Friday, April 25th, 10:30am-4:30pm
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Fee: $60
With experienced instructor Pattie Otto, you’ll learn techniques for a knit pullover that will become a wardrobe staple! She will show you how to cut and stabilize, serge and hem knit fabrics with your serger. Choose from three Great Copy patterns: #2550 Savannah Tee, #2660 LaBelle Tunic, or #2840 Charlotte Dress and Pullover. All have sleeve options and sizing from XX-Small to XXX-Large. Pattie will have all sizes available as try-ons to help in selecting your size.
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Refreshing Spring Wreath
with Lisa Cowan
Monday, April 28th, 10:30am-4:30pm
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Class Fee: $60
Sergers - not just for garment seams! Join our serger enthusiast Lisa to learn ruffling, decorative seaming and trimming, all on your serger! You'll want a wreath for every season! Choose your own fabric, bring your serger and supplies and leave with a great new door decoration!
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New Baby Lock Machine Owner Classes | |
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Know Your Baby Lock Machine!
We are committed to helping you learn your new Baby Lock machine. Start your Baby Lock journey in these hands-on classes with other new owners! Bring your machine, power cord, manual, feet, accessories and thread. Each session is FREE for machines purchased from Sew Vac.
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Introduction to your Baby Lock Jubilant: | |
- Saturday, February 15th, 10:30am - 1:30pm OR
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Saturday, March 15th, 10:30am - 1:30pm OR
- Saturday, April 19th, 10:30am - 1:30pm
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Intro to your Baby Lock Aventura, Vesta, Brilliant, Lyric, Soprano, Presto, Verve, Bloom, Aurora, or Accord SEWING Machine. | |
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All about SEWING functions:
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Tuesday, February 11th, 10:30am - 1:30pm OR
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Tuesday, March 11th, 10:30am - 1:30pm OR
- Tuesday, April 15th, 10:30am - 1:30pm
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Intro to your Baby Lock Accord, Aurora, Aventura, Bloom, Flare, Flourish, Verve, or Vesta EMBROIDERY Machine | |
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All about EMBROIDERY functions (parts 1 & 2 combined):
- Tuesday, February 18th, 10:30am - 1:30pm OR
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Tuesday, March 18th, 10:30am - 1:30pm OR
- Thursday, April 17th, 10:30am - 1:30pm
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Intro to your Baby Lock Aerial, Altair, Aria, Ballad, Chorus, Crescendo, Destiny, or Solaris SEWING Machine | |
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All about SEWING functions:
Thursday, February 20th, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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Intro to your Baby Lock Aerial, Altair, Meridian, Pathfinder, Destiny, or Solaris EMBROIDERY Machine | |
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All about EMBROIDERY functions:
Thursday, February 20th, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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Foot of the Month Club
with Terri Miller
This sampler class is an exploration of your sewing machine and accessory attachments available for your machine, and using decorative stitches for applique and embellishment. Don’t want a quilt? These blocks could be turned into pillows, bags, table runners, etc. Pattern is included in the class fee each month. April is the finale for this garden quilt series - but stay tuned! There are many more feet to explore!
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February Foot of the Month
"Ruffler, plus Chenille and Gathering feet"
Thursday, February 13th
1:30PM -4:30PM
Club fee: $30
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March Foot of the Month
"Embroidery/Bonus Blocks"
Thursday, March 13th
1:30PM -4:30PM
Club fee: $30
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April Foot of the Month
"Putting it all together!"
Thursday, April 10th
1:30PM -4:30PM
Club fee: $30
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Free Motion Club with John Anderson
Learn to free motion quilt in this monthly club. Each month features a different technique. Bring your machine and extension table and prepare to learn! Suitable for all skill levels.
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February Free Motion:
"Daisy Daydreams"
Saturday, February 1st
10:30AM -12:30PM
Club fee: $20
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March Free Motion:
"Nautilus Shells"
Saturday, March 1st
10:30AM -12:30PM
Club fee: $20
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April Free Motion:
"Pebbles"
Saturday, April 5th
10:30AM -12:30PM
Club fee: $20
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Embroidery Club with Terri Miller
Learn about your embroidery machine, stabilizing, design selection, design placement, and embroidery techniques. All embroidery machines welcome!
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February Embroidery Club:
"Fringed Shamrock"
Thursday, February 13th
10:30AM -12:30PM
Club fee: $20
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March Embroidery Club:
"Confetti Applique"
Thursday, March 13th
10:30AM -12:30PM
Club fee: $20
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April Embroidery Club:
"Embroider on a Towel"
Thursday, April 10th
10:30AM -12:30PM
Club fee: $20
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Solaris Club
with Terri Miller
Learn every facet of your Baby Lock Solaris sewing machine with Terri!
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February Solaris Club:
"Fancy Fills Pouch"
Saturday, February 8th
10:30AM -12:30PM
Club fee: $20
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March Solaris Club:
"Trinket Tray"
Saturday, March 8th
10:30AM -12:30PM
Club fee: $20
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April Solaris Club:
"2 More Minutes (Working with Fonts)"
Saturday, April 12th
10:30AM -12:30PM
Club fee: $20
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IQ Designer Club
with Terri Miller
Get creative with IQ Designer Club - for all machines with IQ designer capability. Welcome Solaris, Destiny, Altair, Meridian owners. All levels welcome - so many features to explore!
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February IQ Designer Club:
"Key Fob Coin Purse"
Saturday, February 8th
1:30PM -3:30PM
Club Fee: $20
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March IQ Designer Club:
"Flower Wall Hanging"
Saturday, March 8th
1:30PM -3:30PM
Club Fee: $20
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April IQ Designer Club:
"Coloring with Thread"
Saturday, April 12th
1:30PM -3:30PM
Club Fee: $20
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Floriani Club with Brad Martin
All Skill Levels
Join Brad as he explores all the many things you can do with Floriani Total Control U. Just bring your computer and a USB Drive, he'll take care of the rest.
Monday, February 10th
1:30PM-3:30PM
Club fee: $20
Monday, March 10th
1:30PM-3:30PM
Club fee: $20
Monday, April 14th
1:30PM-3:30PM
Club fee: $20
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Class Policy
Buy your class supplies with us!
Supplies purchased for our classes and clubs receive a 20% discount.
Payment for classes must be received at the time of registration. If you cancel 7 or more days before class you will be issued a store credit. There will be no refunds or credit for cancellations less than 7 days before class. If we have to cancel a class, we will reschedule the class when possible or refund the fee.
For inclement weather, we follow the Howard County School System schedule.
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Store Hours
Monday- Friday 10-6
Saturday 10-4
Sunday CLOSED
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Ellicott City Sew Vac
8480 Baltimore National Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 465-6366
www.sewfair.com
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