Bernina World of Sewing - Raleigh
Classes and Events Information
General Sewing Including Accessories and Clothes

Bitty Bird Pincushion Sun, May 25, 2025 10:30am - 4:00pm

Description Bitty Bird is sew sweet and easy. Made with colorful wool, she sits on a pillow of ground walnut shells to hold your pins. Buttons and bows, beads and flowers give her something to sing about. This project requires machine sewing and hand stitching of embellishments. A complete kit is available in class for $25 by preorder from the instructor. Class Fee:  $Some price Instructor: Some Instructor To register for this class, stop by the store or go to our Web Shopping site at: Our Web Shopping Site Instructor Information:

Bag Making Workshop Sat, May 31, 2025 10:30am - 4:30pm

Description Do you have a bag pattern you have been wanting to make? Could you use some help with the pattern instructions, particular techniques, or working with new materials or hardware? Or would you just like to hang out with other bag-makers and sew? If so, Sara Young is hosting a day of sewing support for fellow bag-making enthusiasts. Bring a bag pattern of your choosing, your sewing machine, and your bag-making supplies and spend the day making something beautiful and useful! Sara will be available to help you work through your project with practical tips and techniques. All levels welcome, beginner to advanced, however Sara recommends having all your material cut before class to maximize your workshop time. Students need to bring their own sewing machines in good working order. Class Fee: $40.00 Instructor: Sara Young To register for this class, stop by the store or go to our Web Shopping site at: Our Web Shopping Site Instructor Information:

byAnnie Open Wide Bag 2.0 Thu, Jun 12, 2025 10:00am - 2:00pm

Description Come join Amy to make the Open Wide 2.0 zippered bag ByAnnie. The Open Wide 2.0 zippered bag pattern includes many inner pockets and compartments and can be used to hold many different things. Most byAnnie projects require many steps and so let Amy guide you through each step of constructing this project. Please note that this is not a beginner class. This project is meant to be tackled by an advanced beginner/ quilter with experience who is confident with your machine, and with cutting out your materials. Pre-class work is required. (Pattern includes coupon for $5 Add-On Video Tutorial.) Class Fee: $40.00 Instructor: Amy Jones To register for this class, stop by the store or go to our Web Shopping site at: Our Web Shopping Site Instructor Information:

Pieces and Wholeness Sat, Jun 14, 2025 10:30am - 4:30pm

Description Join us for a class that will be equal parts creative and introspective and improvisational. We will spend the morning exploring the technique and producing several pieces of created fabric (and maybe a bit of insight). We’ll take a break for lunch (bring your own or step out to one of the nearby restaurants. The studio will stay open for those that haven’t had enough fun!) In the afternoon we will design how those created pieces might fit into a whole or not. While you may not leave with a finished product, I’m hopeful that you will have a glimpse of wholeness. Class Fee: $45.00 Instructor: Rebecca Hix To register for this class, stop by the store or go to our Web Shopping site at: Our Web Shopping Site Instructor Information:

byAnnie Open Wide Bag 2.0 Thu, Jun 12, 2025 10:00am - 2:00pm

Description Come join Amy to make the Open Wide 2.0 zippered bag ByAnnie. The Open Wide 2.0 zippered bag pattern includes many inner pockets and compartments and can be used to hold many different things. Most byAnnie projects require many steps and so let Amy guide you through each step of constructing this project. Please note that this is not a beginner class. This project is meant to be tackled by an advanced beginner/ quilter with experience who is confident with your machine, and with cutting out your materials. Pre-class work is required. (Pattern includes coupon for $5 Add-On Video Tutorial.) Class Fee: $40.00 Instructor: Amy Jones To register for this class, stop by the store or go to our Web Shopping site at: Our Web Shopping Site Instructor Information:

Chanterelle Pants and Shorts Pattern Three-Session Class Thu, Jul 17, 2025 6:00pm - 9:00pm Thu, Jul 24, 2025 6:00pm - 9:00pm Thu, Jul 31, 2025 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Description Bring a little ease and a whole lot of fun to your wardrobe with the Chanterelle Pants and Shorts pattern. Try a new type of fabric like linen, cotton blends, rayon, knit, etc. These wide legged pants really lend themselves to a variety of fabrics. Featuring a comfortable and easy-to-fit elastic waist, wide leg, barrel leg, and shorts views, a dramatically wide-leg, full-length pant with an elastic waist, inset front pockets, and back patch pockets. Includes sizes 0-24 Class Fee: $75.00 Instructor: Elisha To register for this class, stop by the store or go to our Web Shopping site at: Our Web Shopping Site Instructor Information:

Sewing 101 Afternoon OR Evening (Five Sessions) Afternoon Thu, Sep 11, 2025 2:00pm - 4:30pm Thu, Sep 18, 2025 2:00pm - 4:30pm Thu, Sep 25, 2025 2:00pm - 4:30pm Thu, Oct 9, 2025 2:00pm - 4:30pm Thu, Oct 16, 2025 2:00pm - 4:30pm Evening Wed, Sep 10, 2025 5:30pm - 8:00pm Wed, Sep 17, 2025 5:30pm - 8:00pm Wed, Sep 24, 2025 5:30pm - 8:00pm Wed, Oct 1, 2025 5:30pm - 8:00pm Wed, Oct 8, 2025 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Description Do you want to learn basic sewing skills? Sewing 101 spans 5 classes and will teach you the necessary skills to create 5 beginner sewing projects. We will learn the basics of needles, thread, materials, notions, cutting and yardage. We will learn how to cut out our projects, sew straight seams, finish edges with zig zag stitches, sew french seams, and more. You will complete a toiletry or tool wrap, a pillowcase, a tote bag, a reversible apron, and envelope pillow cover, and a fabric basket. Come join us for some fun, learn new sewing skills, and gain the confidence you need to create these beginner projects in class and work independently at home. Class Fee: $175.00 (For all five Sessions) Instructor: Amy Jones To register for this class, stop by the store or go to our Web Shopping site at: Afternoon September-October Evening September-October Instructor Information:

Sewing 102 Five Sessions September-October Thu, Sep 11, 2025 5:30pm - 8:00pm Thu, Sep 18, 2025 5:30pm - 8:00pm Thu, Sep 25, 2025 5:30pm - 8:00pm Thu, Oct 9, 2025 5:30pm - 8:00pm Thu, Oct 16, 2025 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Description The Sewing 102 class is a continuation of Sewing 101, or for beginner sewists who want to learn more advanced sewing skills. You should be able to cut fabric to required sizes, sew straight seams, finish edges, and understand your machine for stitch length, stitch width, and tension. We will learn techniques such as sewing a zipper with two methods and making a buttonhole with your machine. We will study reading a pattern and how to cut your fabric according to your measurements, as well as using blind hems to finish a garment. Projects include a lined pouch, a tote bag, and a pair of shorts or pants. Class Fee: $170.00 Instructor: Amy Jones Students need to bring their own sewing machines in good working order. To register for this class, stop by the store or go to our Web Shopping site at: September-October September-October on Our Web Shopping Site Instructor Information:

Serger Club Upcoming Sessions: Wed, May 14, 2025 10:30am - 4:30pm Wed, Jun 18, 2025 10:30am - 4:30pm Wed, Aug 6, 2025 10:30am - 4:30pm Wed, Sep 17, 2025 10:30am - 4:30pm Wed, Oct 8, 2025 10:30am - 4:30pm Wed, Nov 5, 2025 10:30am - 4:30pm Wed, Dec 10, 2025 10:30am - 4:30pm

Description Join Nancy for a year full of fun and fabulous Serger projects. If you would like to hone your serger skills, learn new tips and tricks all while creating fun and functional projects? Then join us and become part of the Serger Club. We gather together on one Wednesday each month to create different serger projects. Please join us and register for the months you are available! Class Fee: $45.00 Instructor: Nancy Glasgow To register for this class, stop by the store or go to our Web Shopping site at: May May on Our Web Shopping Site June June on Our Web Shopping Site August August on Our Web Shopping Site September September on Our Web Shopping Site October October on Our Web Shopping Site November November on Our Web Shopping Site December December on Our Web Shopping Site Instructor Information: Nancy taught until retirement with Wake County Schools and is part of the staff at Bernina World of Sewing.    She is experienced in garment sewing, quiltmaking, and hand crafts.