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July 22nd-25th, 10:00am to 2:00pm

Ages 10-17

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Our Sewing Classes

Check out the many sewing classes we offer at Upland Vacuum & Sewing! When you purchase your machine from us, we offer FREE operations classes. In addition to our Machine Operations Classes, we schedule new project classes regularly. We also offer Clubs that meet monthly to work on various projects and techniques. Call today to learn more or sign up!

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UPLAND VAC & SEW

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10am Open Sew Day

5pm Big Machine Operations Class

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10am Open Sewing

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10am Basic Machine Operations Class

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10am English Paper Piecing Series

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10am Open Sew Day

5pm Big Machine Operations Class

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10am Quilts of Valor Meeting

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10am Advanced BERNINA V9 Software Club

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10am Basic Machine Operations Class

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10am Open Sew Day

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10am Serger Club

5pm Big Machine Operations Class

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10am Panel Quilt Class

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10am Open Sewing

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10am Serger Operations Class

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10am Free Motion Basics Class

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10am Free Motion Basics Class

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5pm Big Machine Operations Class

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10am Panel Quilt Class

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10am Open Sewing

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10am Serger Operations Class

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10am Easy Chandelier Quilt

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10am Quilt Club 2024

5pm Big Machine Operations Class

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10am Open Sewing

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10am Embroidery Machine Operations

List of Services

Quilt Club

Quilt Club 2024 is going to be full of quilting and piecing techniques to take your quilting to the next level. If you know the basics, you'll love getting to learn the details and advanced techniques. You'll be creating quilts beyond your wildest dreams, and have the tools and knowledge to maximize your creativity.

This club meets 9 months of the year for 2 hours each class. 

Active Club Members get 15% off all purchases

Gift Ideas: Tote Bag

This quick and simple tote bag is a perfect project to throw some last-minute gifts together. It is perfect for any level of sewist. Make it a gift, or keep it as a grocery bag. This is a versatile bag that can make a thoughtful, meaningful gift you can personalize for anyone in your life.

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BMC: Big Machine Operation Class

Get the most out of your sewing machine by learning all the features it has to offer. The more you know, the more you sew. If your machine has a memory this is the class for you.

Ryan's Case for Smiles Volunteer Sew Day

This is a volunteer sewing day for anyone interested in helping out a worthy cause!

Ryan’s Case for Smiles is one the few volunteer organizations solely dedicated to helping kids feel better to heal better. While other great organizations focus on research and finding a cure, we work to improve the quality of life of children and their families as they undergo treatment.

We will get together and create as many pillowcases as we can for these wonderful kids! You do not have to know how to sew to help. We need help measuring, cutting, pressing, and pinning also! We will have sewing machines available for use, no need to bring one in.

Bring any fabrics you have in your stash that you are willing to donate. We will donate fabric and supplies as well. Let's work together as a community to help some kids out. 

Quilts of Valor 2024

This group makes quilts for returning Vets. They meet here once a month to coordinate presentation times, learn new patterns, and sometimes sew. Every member is part of the process; some sew, some bind, some cut, and some cheer. Everyone works to their strengths to support a worthy cause. Come in and see how you can get involved.

Quilts of Valor Foundation began in 2003 with a dream, literally a dream. Founder Catherine Roberts’ son Nat was deployed in Iraq.

According to Catherine: The dream was as vivid as real life. I saw a young man sitting on the side of his bed in the middle of the night, hunched over. The permeating feeling was one of utter despair. I could see his war demons clustered around, dragging him down into an emotional gutter. Then, as if viewing a movie, I saw him in the next scene wrapped in a quilt. His whole demeanor changed from one of despair to one of hope and well-being. The quilt had made this dramatic change. The message of my dream was: Quilts = Healing.

Advanced Software Club 2024

BERNINA Embroidery Software is the open door to creating everything you can dream of. The software will allow you to be able to digitize any design, manipulate a current design, or create a brand new design you just thought up. BERNINA Software 9 allows you to digitize your handwriting, transfer designs to your machine over WiFi with the click of a button, move and rotate designs, convert closed shapes to applique designs in one click and so much more! Join Software Club to get the most out of your investment. 

EMB: Embroidery Machine Operation

We will take you through stabilizers, thread, design selection and placement, and the creative ways to make changes to make your project unique. This will be the beginning of a great creative journey. Carol is an awesome teacher who loves to teach all the way to make embroidery pop. Upon completing this class with your machine, join Embroidery Club with Carol and take the creative journey to a whole new level. 

If you purchased your machine from us, this class is free. If you did not purchase your machine from us, you can pay to get the same level of training and guidance.

Custom Bra Making Makeup

If you took the Bra Making seminar and are working on a second bra and want more guidance, join this class.

Serger Club 2024

Serger Club will teach you different ways to use your serger or overlocker. You will create a variety of projects with your serger and learn new techniques to help you follow patterns and create all kinds of fun things. Unleash your creativity!

Open Sewing

Bring your coffee, lunch and projects. Come sit and sew with us while we gather inspiration and ideas from each other, socialize, and have a good time with some like-minded people.

Basic Machine Training

Do you have a sewing machine you aren't sure how to use? 

Do you have a sewing machine you use, but want to hone in on the other features it can do?

If you want to start creating your projects and get the most out of that machine, this class is for you. This class will teach you the basics of operating your sewing machine so you can start creating the projects of your dreams. Laura Mae is patient and knowledgeable about all the top brands of machines and can help you work your way through threading, feet, and the accessories that come with your machine.

Free Motion Basics

Anita will show you the basic ideas of free-motion quilting in this class. You'll learn meandering and how to move the fabric under the needle. She will show you how easy it can be to make free-motion look fancy! This is a 2-day class that you'll bring your machine in with you for so you can learn to set your own machine up for free-motion quilting.

SERGER: Serger Operations Class

This class will teach you the operations of your serger or overlocker. Learn to thread the machine properly, and the versatility of the various stitches offered.

Tea and Crumpets Apron Class

Laura Mae will guide you through this beginner-friendly apron class. Aprons are perfect for the Holiday season for your use or as a gift. Make memories with a Mommy and Me or Grandma and Me class. Then go home and bake for even more memories in your matching aprons!

Kid's Camp 2024

2024 Kid's Camp will be 4 days of fun for kids! Kids 10-17 can participate in this camp where they will make 3 different projects to take home.


Day 1: Basic machine operations and how to safely operate the machine and tools needed to make the projects. Start a pillowcase.
Day 2: Making a basic drawstring bag.
Day 3: Making a personalized heating/cooling pad.
Day 4: Finishing up any unfinished projects and playing with decorative stitches. 

Class is 4 hours per day and kids will have one lunch break in the middle for about 30 minutes. Please send them with a lunch/snacks and a water bottle in addition to the supply lists for class.

Supply lists for each day will be sent once you are signed up for class. Kids should be able to listen to an instructor and follow directions. Age exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis depending on the level of maturity but the child will need to come in to meet staff before signing up to be sure they can follow basic safety rules and requirements.

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