| CLASS POLICIES Poco Sewing the Vacuum Ltd. reserves the right to cancel any class that does not meet the minimum sign up requirement in which case a refund or credit will be issued. No refunds or exchanges offered for cancellation by student less than 10 days before the class. Full payment is required at the time of registration. Please be on time, classroom will open 15 minutes before class. |
| Sewing and Embroidery Club Our Sewing and Embroidery Club is accepting sign up now! The club meets once a month, please consult the calendar page for the dates. The fee is $50.00 for the year. If you have purchased a machine at Poco Sewing and Vacuum Ltd. you get one year free! These clubs are full of fun ideas, techniques and even a doorprize! Please call to reserve your space! Best Value in town! Professionally designed project and designs every month. #52 Embroidery club meets one Monday per month 10:30 - 12:30 or 7 - 9 |
| #37 Kids can Sew Get your little sewer started on the right track. This is a wonderful class to familiarize your child with the basics of sewing. The project is a pair of jammie bottoms made from cotton or cotton flannel. This project allows for the sewer to take a finished garment home. There is no age limit for this class, however, the child must be able to sit through a full days class and be enthusiastic about learning to sew. Cynthia Fligg Sunday September 26 $45.00 plus supplies Sunday 10 - 4 |
| #61 Foundation Paper Piecing "Simplified" Kasey Christensen If you love paper piecing you are really going to love this method, if you are not fond of paper piecing, let's see if I can change your mind and make you love it! I have taken out all the fussy bits, no more teeny tiny stitches. This means that if you happen to make a mistake, you won't be picking those tiny stitches, (or my method, throwing it out). You won't have a build up of thread that always seems to show. No more endless paper picking at the end. Sound interesting...........it is! And fun! And easy! This is a technique class but does include a pattern that we will be working with. Thursday October 14 6:30 to 9:30 $22.50 Plus pattern |
| # 97 Rugs So Easy In this 3 hour workshop you will learn how to make an oval rug and a small matching hot pad for your table. It is great for the novice or experienced crafter. No sewing, no braiding, no counting, no difficult patterns to follow. You don’t even have to know how to crochet. Make a durable, attractive Rug that is reversible and machine washable. Kit includes 1 crochet hook, 1 instruction/pattern book and 3 ½ lbs of rolled fabric equivalent to 14 yds of fabric. Kit fee is $50 payable in cash to instructor on night of class. Diane Williams Tuesday October 26 6:30 - 9:30 $25.00 plus kit fee |
| #28 Absolute Beginners Quilting If you have always wanted to learn to quilt, this is the class for you! Learn the A to Z of quilting from shopping to piecing to putting it all together. You will learn everything you need to become a confident quilter while making a lap sized quilt. Kasey Christensen This is an 8 part evening class with a saturday at the end to put it all together. Tuesdays May 11, June 8 and 22, July & August Break Sept 7 and 21 October 5 and 19 future dates to follow. 6:30 - 9:30 $90.00 Includes all instructions and patterns New class booking soon, call to get on our waiting list. |
| #83 Kids Can Quilt This is a beginner class for kids who would like to make a quilt. In this class they will learn all the basics for making a quilt and hopefully go home with a finished 9 block quilt top. This will be a fun day for your child and will spark their interest in quiltmaking. Diane Williams Sunday October 17 $45.00 plus supplies Instructions included 10 - 4 |
| #111 Hand Quilting Discover the gentle art of fine hand quilting. You will learn how to choose your design, mark your quilt top, choose the correct batting and which notions to use. Prefect your hand quilting stitch - the "ins and outs." This class will give you the confidence and skill to complete those treasured projects. 1 - 3 hour session (Beginner) Annemarie Ewart Sunday November 14 $25.00 11-2 |
| #9 Garment Sewing - All levels Whether you are a rank beginner or just have not sewn for a while, this class is for you. Work on the garment of your choice while having the security of knowing that you have a trained professinal in the room ready to help with any problem you encounter. As a beginner you will learn to get comfortable with your machine as well as the very basics of sewing garments. This class runs once a month and you can continue to sign up to work on a different project or get caught up on ongoing projects. Kasey Christensen New class dates Wednesday September 29th and Thursday September 30 6:30 - 9:39 $50.00 |
| #11 Getting Started with your Serger Do you have a serger sitting on your sewing room desk that only gets used for seam finishing? Let Kirsten Yee help you to get comfortable with your serger. things you can do with your serger. All brands sergers are welcomed in this class. $5.00 fee payable to Kirsten for fabric samples. Kirsten Yee New Date Pending 7 - 9:30 $45.00 |
| 21 - 2755 Lougheed Highway Port Coquitlam, BC 604-941-7633 or 604-941-2997 |
| #32 Beginner Making Children's Clothing These days we pay alot for children's clothing and often find that the quality of the fabrics or the workmanship in not as it should be. Just choose a childrens pattern that you would like to sew, choose an "easy" pattern if you are new to sewing. There are two patterns from Kwik sew suggested. Cynthia Fligg Sunday October 3 10-4 $45.00 plus supplies |


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| #108 Grids and Grommets Bags Spend the day making this great bag! Big grommets are used and so easy to attach, no tools involved! This bag is big and great for shopping, the handles, once pulled, lock the bag up tight! So much fun to make and easy too! There are two patterns to choose from and you can do either one in class Kasey Christensen Tuesday November 30 and Thursday December 2 6:30 - 9:30 $45.00 plus pattern and supplies |
| #113 Sample Stitchery (Embroidery) Now is the prefect time to learn the relaxing art of Redwork or primitive stitchery. Learn, practice and prefect the basic stitches so you can start on the project of your choice- and work on it and others while waiting at appointments, ferries, sports, etc. See the store samples for ideas. 1 - 3 hour session (Beginner) Annemarie Ewart Sunday October 10 1 - 4 $24.00 |

| #17 Kasey's Cutting and Pressing Tote This is a great little project and so usable too. One side of the tote is for pressing and the other for cutting. Use your own favorite fabrics to create this one of a kind tote. Outside pockets are for rotary cutter and ruler. Tuesdays November 9 & 16 6:30 - 9:30 $40.00 Plus kit fee $15 Kit includes two hard boards, one for each side. |
| # 87 Make your own panties There is nothing quite like wearing your own home made underwear. Eliminate the things that bother you in store bought undies. Custom make them to your own size and use comfortable fabrics like bamboo or silk knit Kasey Christensen Thursday October 21 6:30 - 9:30 $22.50 plus pattern and supplies. |
| #112 Artful Appliqué - All About Applique "The" complete hand applique course to give you the skills to tackle the applique project of your choice. Learn how to stitch sharp points, fine bias stems, and smooth curves-and more, and get many bonus tips. You'll practice many different techniques (including freezer paper, needleturn, reverse appliqué, and Kasey's Applique' Simplified method) and one of them will become your favorite. Work on the sample exercises and then on a project of your choice. Great way to spend the day in our air conditioned classroom. 2 sessions (Beginner, Intermediate………) Annemarie Ewart Sundays August 15 and 22 $75.00 |
| #114 Curved Piecing (Circling Loon Lake) Take the fear out of curved piecing with this beautiful quilt. Create a one of a kind quilt using plain and single or a double curved blocks. Have fun and explore the possibilities. One day workshop (6hours) (Confident Beginner to Intermediate Quilter) Annemarie Ewart Sunday October 24 10 - 4 $45.00 |

| Join Lorraine Peck for Hoop Sisters Quilt Block of the Month in the Hoop! This is the most fun you can have building a quilt. This quilt is made entirely in the hoop. TNT (Textures and Techniques) will fill quickly so get your space today. Classes are hands on. 6:30 - 9:30 $20.00 per class. Sept 23 and 28, November 2 and 23, December 14, January4, February 8, March 8, April 5, May 10 and June 14 Sign up and pay for full course and receive a pink lipstick 1g stick free! This course is full, however we will book a second class with Lorraine if we have enough names on the wait list, call in today to reserve a spot. |


| #115 Diamond in the Rough You need not avoid diamond shapes that you thought too difficult. Learn to use your 60 and 30 degree angles to make this very pleasing Quilt. It easier than you think! Annemarie Ewart Sundays November 7 and 21 10 - 1pm $45.00 2 – 3 hour sessions (Confident Beginner or Intermediate Quilter) |
| Kid's Fun with Cynthia Fligg Great summer fun for kids and teens. #117 Fabric Wallet, Monday July 26 #118 Black Plastic Bag Project - Christmas Present for Mom Monday August 9 #119 Hair Scrunchies,Monday August 16 Each class is 2 hours long $17.00 per student Kits are available for each class Classes are from 10 until noon. Call the store today to sign up! Boys and girls welcome. |


| #126 Machine Appliqué Class with Lorraine Peck Love the look of appliqué quilting, but want a faster method than hand stitching? In this class, you will make either a leaf or heart sampler (your choice) of various machine appliqué techniques while learning the basics from Lorraine. You will do satin stitch, mock hand appliqué, and decorative stitching, as well as learning about proper threads and stabilizers. Your sewing machine needs to be capable of doing an adjustable zig zag, or appliqué-look stitch. Learn now to get great results with every project. Sunday November 28th $45.00 |
| Hand Quilting with Annemarie Ewart Learn the art of hand quilting with Annemarie. Creatie heirlooms for your family and friends to treasure forever. Hand quilting is very relaxing and very portable too. Great project for evenings by the fire or watching TV. Sunday November 14 11 - 2 $22.50 plus supplies |