Sewing Classes

March 2013 into October 2013 Sewing, Quilting, Embroidery, Project Classes, and Webinars

Register by stopping by or calling (502) 966-2659 - ask for a supply list when you register

Class sizes are small so register early to avoid being disappointed if class is full.

Block of the Month Clubs, Click to View

Moore's Embroidablock of the Month Club

We encourage you to go to Hoopsisters.com to learn more about the Embroidablock of the month club.

  • Wednesday, April 10, 10:30am - 12pm - HoopSisters Block of the Month - Feathered Star With Your Embroidery Machine
  • See this gorgeous new Hoopsisters Pattern only available through a dealer - no charge for this demonstration class - choice of either 36 block wall hanging over 4 months ($30 each month) or 120 block quilt option over 5 months ($40 each month) - taught by Glynnis


  • Tuesday, April 23, 3pm - 9pm - HoopSister's Stitch & Sew
  • $10 - Come in anytime in this six hour timeframe to get started on any of your HoopSister's projects, get assistance with your quilt, or to stitch with others - you will get to see how others are putting their colorways together - taught by Glynnis

2013 Feathered Star Block of the Month

2012 Earth to Quilters Block of the Month

You can only purchase 2012 Block of the Month at an authorized dealer. Join at any time.


Earth to Quilters Block of the Month 2012
Under Construction


Pinwheel Quilt
Earth to Quilters Block of the Month 2012


Card Basket Haylee Bag and Northern Lights Trimmer by George
- Earth to Quilters Block of The Month 2012

Project Classes, Click to View
  • Saturday, March 2, 4pm - 9pm - Spring Forward Casserole Carrier & Potluck
  • $50 (class, pattern, fabric kit of fat quarters, Insul-brite, lining) - sew a casserole carrier and enjoy a potluck meal with your sewing friends

  • Saturday, March 16, 10am - 4pm, Mitered Placemats & Napkins
  • $40 + Quick-Easy Mitering Tool (available at Moore's Sewing) + 2 ¼ yards of 56" wide decorator fabric for 4 placemats and napkins (55% linen/45% cotton fabric can be ordered in the champagne color as sample but need to request amount needed no later than February 28) - learn how to perfectly miter corners, use wing needle, and create a great home décor project - adding an embroidered monogram is optional - this is sewing class not embroidery class - taught by Betty Mitchell

  • Tuesday, March 12, 6pm - 9pm - Steel Ball Purse
  • $48 (class, purse frame, pattern & instructions) - you provide the fabric - learn how to make an interchangeable purse body and change out with every season or holiday - you will always have a unique purse! - taught by Pauletta

  • Mondays, April 8 & 15, 6pm - 9pm - Horsing Around - 2-Part Stuffed Horse Classes
  • $55 (2 classes & partial kit of mane, 4 buttons to cover, hoof fabric, pattern) - create a 20" stuffed horse just in time for Derby - the horse has jointed legs, fluffy mane, and is adorable - homework prior to first class and between two classes - taught by Judy Roberts

  • Tuesdays, May 7, 14, & 21, 6pm - 9pm - Pajama Party Pajama Pants and Bag - 3-class series for Beginners
  • $80 (3 classes, pattern, and tracing paper) + your own fabric and supplies - learn many beginning and basic sewing skills over 3 sessions - class limited to only 5 so each student receives a lot of 1: 1 help - taught by Terri


  • Saturday, May 18, 10am - 2pm - Beginning Sewing - Sidekick Sling Bag
  • $40 - a class for beginners to learn sewing skills to read a pattern and construct a lined bag with grommets - class fee includes fabric, lining, pattern, grommets, magnet, webbing for strap, and thread - you bring your machine and sewing notions - taught by Terri


  • Mondays, June 3 & 17, 6pm - 9pm - Horsing Around - 2-Part Stuffed Horse Classes
  • $55 (2 classes & partial kit of mane, 4 buttons to cover, hoof fabric, pattern) - create a 20" stuffed horse just in time for Derby - the horse has jointed legs, fluffy mane, and is adorable - homework prior to first class and between two classes - taught by Judy Roberts

  • Saturday, June 15, 10am - 4pm - Pocket Parade Tote
  • $48 for all day class and pattern + own fabric and supplies - bag can be diaper bag, project bag, or book bag - homework prior to class - taught by Mary

  • Tuesdays, June 25 & July 9 - Mr. Elf Himself & Christmas Holly Tree
  • $58 (2 classes + kit) Celebrate Christmas in June & July during this two-part class - create a whimsical stuffed elf and a tree that will never shed needles - taught by award winning doll maker Judy Roberts

  • Saturday, June 22, 10am - 4pm - Betty's Scalloped Pillow
  • $54 (all-day class + pattern) plus need 3 scalloped rulers, ruffler, & microsuede - Create a floral designer pillow - microsuede available from instructor - taught by Betty Mitchell


  • Thursday, August 15, 6pm - 9pm - Christmas in July Festive Holiday Placemats
  • $32 (class, pattern, and partial kit) - make a "gift" placemat from the fabric of your choice - a unique way to dress up your birthday or holiday table - taught by Pauletta


  • Tuesday, August 20, 6pm - 9pm - Angel Quilt Ornament
  • $30 - create two ornaments recycled from an old quilt - taught by Judy Roberts


Skillls Classes, Click to View

Skills Classes help students learn skills or get reaquainted with sewing skills, such as putting in zippers, hemming, making button and buttonholes, ruffles, etc.

  • Tuesdays, May 7, 14, & 21, 6pm - 9pm - Pajama Party Pajama Pants and Bag - 3-class series for Beginners
  • $80 (3 classes, pattern, and tracing paper) + your own fabric and supplies - learn many beginning and basic sewing skills over 3 sessions - class limited to only 5 so each student receives a lot of 1:1 help - taught by Terri


  • Saturday, May 18, 10am - 2pm - Beginning Sewing - Sidekick Sling Bag
  • $40 - a class for beginners to learn sewing skills to read a pattern and construct a lined bag with grommets - class fee includes fabric, lining, pattern, grommets, magnet, webbing for strap, and thread - you bring your machine and sewing notions - taught by Terri


  • Mondays, June 3 & 17, 6pm - 9pm - Horsing Around - 2-Part Stuffed Horse Classes
  • $55 (2 classes & partial kit of mane, 4 cbuttons to cover, hoof fabric, pattern) - create a 20" stuffed horse just in time for Derby - the horse has jointed legs, fluffy mane, and is adorable - homework prior to first class and between two classes - taught by Judy Roberts

  • Saturday, July 13, 10am - 2pm - Ticker Tape Beginning Quilt Class
  • $25 (class + bag of scraps for quilt top) - learn a method to create a quick beginning quilt - you will provide your fabric and batting - taught by Glynnis

Machine Quilting Classes, Click to View
  • Thursday, March 7, 6pm - 9pm - Binding Techniques
  • $20 + $8 kit fee payable to instructor + supplies - learn techniques for a variety of bindings on quilts, potholders, bibs, etc. - taught by Glynnis

  • Saturday, April 13, 10am - 1pm - Basic Free Motion Machine Quilting Techniques
  • $20 + $10 kit fee payable to instructor + supplies - learn how to use your sewing machine to free motion quilt - Glynnis will discuss the best thread, needles, and techniques to free motion quilt - be inspired by samples (this is a technique class)

  • Saturday, July 13, 10am - 2pm - Ticker Tape Beginning Quilt Class
  • $25 (class + bag of scraps for quilt top) - learn a method to create a quick beginning quilt - you will provide your fabric and batting - taught by Glynnis

Software Classes, Click to View
  • Monday, March 25, 6pm - 8pm - Janome MBX Webinar - Stitching Up a Bouquet of Flowers
  • $10 - Create free form abstract flowers that will be embellished with stitches, as little or as much as you desired. When using manual digitizing, no two flowers will be the same; just as in nature. This project will be created by using three different sizes of flower and mixing and matching to compliment any outfit you want a little embellishment. Use as a lapel pin or to be sewn directly onto a project with a button as a center - facilitated by Linda

  • Thursday, April 11, 6pm - 9pm - Digitizer Junior Software Class
  • $20 - bring your laptop loaded with Digitizer Jr. software program, dongle, paper and pencil for note taking - taught by Nancy


  • Monday, April 22, 6pm - 8pm - Janome MBX Webinar - Look It's All Thread!
  • $10 - In this session we will create a complex quilt block using only fill stitches and thread. Once the blocks are created, it will be transformed into a pillow that will be the envy of your friends - facilitated by Linda

  • Wednesday, May 15, 6pm - 8pm - Floriani Total Control Webinar
  • $10 - learn how to create rag appliqué lettering with the Floriani Total Control Software and receive directions for a rag appliqué kitchen towel - brand NEW project of the month - facilitated by Linda

  • Thursday, May 16, 6pm - 9pm, Digitizer MBX: Layout and Lettering
  • $20 - learn more features of the Janome Digitizer MBX - this is one of the two classes covering the outstanding MBX tools and functions - you do not have to take all the software classes in a specific order - bring your laptop and dongle with the program pre-loaded - taught by Nancy

  • Tuesday, May 28, 6pm - 8pm - Janome MBX Webinar - Make Motif and Alignment Tools
  • $10 - facilitated by Linda

  • Monday, June 10, 6pm - 9pm, Digitizer MBX: Learning the Basics
  • $20 - learn the icons and basics functions of Janome Digitizer MBX software - this is a beginning class to get familiar with your software - bring laptop computer with the program loaded, dongle, pen and paper for taking notes - taught by Nancy


  • Monday, June 24, 6pm - 8pm - Janome MBX Webinar - Freestanding Lace
  • $10 - facilitated by Linda

Janome Machine Embroidery Club Classes, Click to View

Club classes for embroidery machines owners - Janome MC11000SE, 11000, 10001, 9700, 350E, 300E, and MB-4. Embroidery-only machine owners will also need a sewing machine for project construction.

  • Thursday, March 14, 6 - 9 Janome Embroidery Club - Bodacious Pansies
  • $36 (class & embroidery design pack) Using Cindy Losekamp's Pattern - a unique way to use your embroidery machine - learn how to make 3-dimensional flowers and how to use wash-away stabilizer - make a pillow, embellish a tote bag or garment - taught by Donna Hampton


  • Tuesday, April 23, 3pm - 9pm - HoopSister's Stitch & Sew
  • $10 - Come in anytime in this six hour timeframe to get started on any of your HoopSister's projects, get assistance with your quilt, or to stitch with others - you will get to see how others are putting their colorways together - taught by Glynnis

  • Saturday, May 11, 10am - 1pm - Janome Embroidery Club - Embroidered "Fabrigami" Box
  • $30.50 (class & kit) - created with Stiffy and embroidered with a Floriani design - you can personalize special boxes for all occasions - taught by Glynnis

  • Saturday, June 8, 10am - 4pm - Janome Embroidery Club - Sewing Is My Bag with Purely Gates Embroidery & Potluck Lunch
  • $60 (all-day class & complete kit) - create an extra large project mesh bag with Purely Gate Swirly Sewing designs on the pockets - Terri & Linda

  • Saturdays, July 20, 10am - 4pm, & August 10, 10am - 4pm - Slinky Embroidery T-Shirt
  • $__ learn to embroidery on slinky fabric and then construct a T-shirt using either a serger or sewing machine - taught by Betty

Serger Classes, Click to View

Serger Classes for most brands of sergers - ask about your brand and model prior to registering.

  • Thursday, April 18, 6pm - 9pm - Serger Basket Weave Pillow
  • $26 (class & 16" pillow form) - use your serger to create the entire pillow, learn the following techniques: rolled hem, blind hem, and gathering - you bring your own fabric - need to know how to thread your serger - taught by Mary


  • Thursdays, May 9 & June 6 - Design Your Serger Quilt
  • $40 - This two part class will show you many ways to create embellishments with your serger. You can create many unique quilt blocks or strips using only your serger - need to know how to thread your serger - taught by Mary


Guide Classes, Click to View

For those who purchase sewing machines, embroidery machines, and sergers from Moore's Sewing & Learning Center, guide classes are part of the value of your purchase. You will be contacted when you guide class is scheduled and have one year from date of purchase to participate in a guide class free of charge.

Special Events, Click to View
  • Saturday, March 23, 10am - 3pm - Southern Indiana Quilters Day Out
  • The Tri-County Shrine Center located, 701 Potters Lane, Clarksville, Indiana

  • April 18 to April 30 - Purely Gates Trunk Show at Moore's Sewing
  • Stop by to see quilt, wall hangings, fireplace mantel scarf, and more - beautiful embroidery created with the original Mylar Embroidery® Designs

  • Tuesday, April 30 - "Sew Much Moore Than Just An Ordinary Horse Race" Derby Breakfast for the Top 20 Customers
  • "Sew Much Moore Than Just An Ordinary Horse Race" Derby Breakfast for the Top 20 Customers from November 15, 2012 - April 15, 2013, Donations made to Stand Up 2 Cancer and Be the Difference Campaign, winner of Win - Place - Show announced (Invitation Only) - visit often and spend $20 or more each visit to add up points to receive invitation!

  • Saturday, May 2 - Kentucky Derby Day!
  • Store will be open from 10 am - 2 pm

  • Thursday, June 13, 6:30pm - 9pm - Louisville Chapter of American Sewing Guild Chapter Meeting - "All That Glitters..."
  • Program by Moore's Sewing staff and Heimerdinger Cutlery - FREE to guests and members - mini trunk show from Purely Gates (until June 30)

  • Friday, July 26 - Sunday, August 4 - Owner's 3rd Anniversary Celebration Trilogy (See Special Events for more info)
    • July 26 & 27 - 3rd Anniversary Sale & Project Linus Benefit Boutique - extended store hours
    • July 29 - 31 - Janome MC8900 Test Drives and Mary Corolla, Janome Educator Presentations (See Special Events for more info)
    • August 1, 12:00 - 4:00 OR 5:30 - 9:30 - Down Under Pouch (Trunk) Show - Holiday Inn, Fern Valley & I-65 (See Special Events for more info)
    • August 2 - 4, Hands-On Workshops with our favorite Aussie Kym Goldrup-Graham, co-founder of Sewing Revolution (half-day workshops on August 2 & 4, full day workshop on August 3) - Moore's Sewing Center (See Special Events for more info)
  • August 15 - 25 - Kentucky State Fair
  • Moore's Sewing is sponsoring two new machine embroidery categories in the Textile Department - enjoy the fair

  • October 17, 18 & 19 - Floriani Embroidery Tour, 10 am - 4 pm daily
  • $49 (includes gift box and box lunch). Pre-registrations being taken now - each class limited to 25 people

  • Thursday - Saturday, September 26 - 29 - Bluegrass Quilt Show - Paroquet Springs Conference Center
Project Linus Classes, Click to View

Moore's Sewing is a Project Linus Collection Site for Metro Louisville. Handmade quilts and blankets are given to children and youth newborn to 18 years of age in the Louisville Metro Area that are dealing ongoing medical issues or other crisis. Visit www.projectlinus.org to learn about the nationwide effort that hugs children with blankets!

  • Project Linus Worktime
  • FREE if you will sew for others - help create blankets and quilts that hug children you do not know, aged newborn to 18 years in our local area going through difficult medical situations and crisis, bring your own supplies and sewing machine, and we will help you learn how to create a lap machine quilt from squares - ask for a supply list - you only need to be present for 2 or more hours to learn how to create much needed quilts - Moore's Sewing is a year-around Project Linus drop off location



Class Reminders
  • You are registered for class when payment is received. If a class has reached maximum capacity, you will be placed on the waiting list if you desire. If you cannot attend, please call the store at least 72 hours in advance to open a space for another person and receive a refund or credit. After 72 hour deadline, refunds are not given unless Moore's Sewing cancels the class.
  • A supply list and pre-class preparation list is available for each class - ask when you register or have the list e-mailed to you. We kindly request you purchase supplies at Moore's Sewing as this assures keeping class fees low. 10% class discount granted on non-sale items.
  • Please complete cutting and homework prior to class. Please arrive and have machine or computer set up prior to the class start time.
  • Please bring only drinks with caps to class and keep drinks capped. Food is not permitted in the classroom unless a break is scheduled.
  • In case of inclement weather, please call the store prior to class time on class status. Moore's may not hold classes when Jefferson County Schools are closed for weather related issues but timing of class and weather conditions will both be considered before a class is canceled.
  • Use common courtesy by stepping out of the classroom to take any emergency cell phone calls. Place cell phone on silent mode during class time.
  • Guide classes or new owner classes are offered free to those who purchase most sewing machine and sergers at Moore's Sewing. Bring your sewing machine, instruction book, and accessories to new owner classes. Customers are contacted about dates and should take their class within a year of purchase.
  • Refer to our website for class protocols, class updates, and photos of projects. Contact the store with any questions.
Moore's Sewing & Learning Centers is an authorized dealer of Janome Sewing Machines Sergers, Horn of America Cabinets, Happy Voyager 12-needle embroidery machine, Artistic Quilter Long Arm Machines, Floriani stabilizers, and Koala Studios. We carry a full line of sewing machine and serger accessories; sewing notions; sewing machine, serger, and embroidery threads; and embroidery software. Moore's is a repair and service center for nearly all brands of sewing machine and sergers.