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Fall 2023 Classes | Computer Skills | Appliqué | BERNINA Embroidery Software | Software Intermediate | Machine Embroidery | In-Person
LIVE WEBINARS / FALL 2023 CLASSES (VIRTUAL)
NEW! True Type Font Tantrums
Wed., Oct. 25, 2023 10 a.m. CST via Zoom
Learn how to discipline those unruly True Type fonts for the best embroidered stitch-out. One-hour class includes embroidery tips and tricks with fonts to avoid puckers. No worries if you cannot make the live session. It will be recorded and available for on-demand access through Dropbox, with no time limit.
BERNINA V9 Designer / V9 Creator / V8 / V7 software
NEW! Die-Cut Embroidery Creations
Wed., Nov. 15, 2023 10 a.m. CDT via Zoom
Love your die cutter, but wish you could create different sizes or different embroidery to complement your shapes? Also covered is how to fix the free companion embroidery designs so they line up with pre-cut shapes.
No worries if you cannot make the live session. It will be recorded and available for on-demand access through Dropbox, with no time limit.
BERNINA V9 Designer / V9 Creator / V8 / V7 software
Hardware requirements: Any brand flatbed scanner (can be printer/scanner), plus any brand die cutting system.
VIRTUAL CLASSES — DOWNLOAD ON-DEMAND
Sewing VS. Embroidery: Which side of your BERNINA combo machine to use?
Which side of your machine does it better? Discover how embroidery can help improve your sewing skills! What is the best way to deal with those decorative stitches? All will be revealed as you discover how integrated the sewing and embroidery side can be! No software needed!
Your machine must have the folder in Embroidery with a heart on it to take this class. Fall in love with your machine again!
Includes handouts, support files and recorded class videos which are available to students for on-demand access through Dropbox, with no time limit.
The BERNINA Embroidery Library
Windows 8 and 10; Windows 11
Stop buying extra software to organize your designs — you have what you need! Organize ALL your embroidery designs and clean up the embroidery clutter on your computer. Set up a file system and learn how useful the Embroidery Library can be!
If you do not know how to use File Explorer, please purchase and view the Basic Windows Skills Class first (listed below). You will get more out of the class if you can watch the sessions while using your computer. Please contact Teri if you have any questions.
Includes handouts, support files and recorded class videos which are available to students for on-demand access through Dropbox, with no time limit.
BASIC Windows Computer Skills for the Embroiderer
Windows 8 and 10; Windows 11
Are you apprehensive about your computer skills? No need to learn it all, this beginner class concentrates on the computer knowledge needed to work with embroidery designs and fonts.
The class includes a step-by-step handout, video, and other resource materials that live in the Computer Skills Class Dropbox folder for you to access on demand with no time limits!
The Lizard – Graphics to Designs Class.
BERNINA V9 Designer / V9 Creator / V8 / V7 software
Create & Make or Watch & Learn
Beginning level software class on the proper way to create designs from graphics using the amazing V9 Designer / V9 Creator / V8 / V7 Auto Digitizing tools.
Includes handouts, support files and recorded class videos which are available to students for on-demand access through Dropbox, with no time limit.
Alphabet Antics
On-Demand Access. Always ready when you are.
Who knew that lettering could misbehave?! Updated workshop that is all about lettering, effects and characters! Includes On-Demand Access, Recorded Videos and Handouts.
BERNINA V7 V8 V9 Designer software
An Ornamental A
On-Demand Access. Always ready when you are.
Learn the useful techniques of proper sequencing and efficient traveling by manually creating an ornamental letter.
This class includes a step-by-step handout, video, and other resource materials that live in the “An Ornamental A” Dropbox folder for you to access on-demand with no time limits!
BERNINA V7 V8 software
The Cross Stitch Class
Learn to use your cross stitch program!
On-Demand Access. Always ready when you are.
This class explores the BEST ways to create those memorable cross stitch designs using your BERNINA Designer V7 V8 V9 Designer Software. Class will also cover stabilizers, hooping for success, fabric counts and threads. No experience needed!
Class includes a step-by-step handout, video, and other resource materials that live in the Cross Stitch Class Dropbox folder for you to access on-demand with no time limits.
TNT Sewing Workshop
On-Demand Access, Recorded Videos and Handouts
Always ready when you are
Covering every sewing machine owner's favorite topics — Threads, Needles and Tension!
Hands-on class where you figure out the best combination of the BIG 3 for your machine
using the needles and thread you have on hand.
Includes Pre-Recorded Videos and Handouts
Appliqué
Appliqué to SVG
On-Demand Access. Always ready when you are.
Discover how to effortlessly produce a cut file from any appliqué design using BERNINA Embroidery Software! This class walks you through the whole process. The class includes a step-by-step handout, video, and other resource materials that live in the “Appliqué to SVG” Dropbox folder for you to access on-demand with no time limits!
BERNINA V7 V8 V9 Designer software
Cutting the Fabric
Create & Make or Watch & Learn
On-Demand Access, Recorded Videos and Handouts
Always ready when you are
Learn the tricks to perfect fabric cuts using any SVG file and your cutting machine. The class includes two step-by-step handouts, two videos, graphics and other resource material that live in the “Cutting the Fabric” Dropbox folder for you to access on-demand with no time limits!
“I made an svg file from an embroidery design, cut out the cardinal and stitched it. Perfect fit! Thank you, Teri!”
— WENDY BAIN
Designing Appliqué from Graphics/Patterns
BERNINA V7 V8 V9 Designer Software
Create & Make or Watch & Learn
On-Demand Access, Recorded Videos and Handouts
Always ready when you are
Learn my easy method for effective placement and color theory for Machine Appliqué, including where and when to use embroidered design components and embellishments.
The class includes a step-by-step handout, video, and other resource materials that live in the “Designing Appliqué from Graphics/Patterns” Dropbox folder for you to access on-demand with no time limits!
Appliqué Software Primer
BERNINA V7 V8 Software
Create & Make or Watch & Learn
On-Demand Access, Recorded Videos and Handouts
Always ready when you are
Create dimensional machine embroidered appliqué from a purchased pattern or graphic. Learn the order and set up files needed for the different embroidery stages of layering appliqué.
The class includes a step-by-step handout, video, and other resource materials that live in the “Appliqué Software Primer” Dropbox folder for you to access on-demand with no time limits!
BERNINA Embroidery Software
Digitizing Basics
BERNINA V7 V8 V9 Designer Software
Create & Make or Watch & Learn
On-Demand Access, Recorded Videos and Handouts
Always ready when you are
Efficiently create your own machine embroidery designs plus understand the secrets to a smoother stitch-out. Learn which tools put an end to gaps, splits and thread shredding.
The V7 V8 V9 Designer class includes a step-by-step handout, video, and other resource materials that live in the “Digitizing Basics” Dropbox folder for you to access on-demand with no time limits!
“I have been using BERNINA software for over 10 years. Teri is an exceptional instructor. I have attended numerous instructional classes from her and gained an enormous amount of knowledge of the software. She makes the classes so much fun with her wittiness and experiences.”
— BARBARA GONZALES
Entwined Monogram
On-Demand Access, Recorded Videos and Handouts
Always ready when you are
This class explores more that just creation! Learn sequencing tips and tricks for a smoother stitch-out and that classic monogram look. Includes a step-by-step handout, video, and other resource materials that live in the Entwined Dropbox folder for you to access on-demand with no time limits!
BERNINA V7 V8 V9 Designer software
Complex Outlines
BERNINA V7 V8 Software
Create & Make or Watch & Learn
On-Demand Access, Recorded Videos and Handouts
Always ready when you are
A well-digitized outline is always a double run! Some graphics and designs are too complex for the Outline tool or Corel and are faster to create manually. This class takes you through the planning, traveling and step-by-step creation of complex outlines.
The class includes two step by step handouts, 2 videos, graphics and other resource material that live in the “Complex Outlines” Dropbox folder for you to access on-demand with no time limits!
The Cactus – Color Blending and Shading
BERNINA V7 V8 V9 Designer Software
Create & Make or Watch & Learn
On-Demand Access, Recorded Videos and Handouts
Always ready when you are
A study of the different effects with stitch spacing and using the Color Blending Tool.
The class includes a step-by-step handout, video, and other resource materials that live in the “The Cactus” Dropbox folder for you to access on-demand with no time limits!
The Unicorn – Study of Thread Types, Weights, and Colors
BERNINA V7 V8 V9 Designer Software
Create & Make or Watch & Learn
On-Demand Access, Recorded Videos and Handouts
Always ready when you are
With so many different embroidery threads on the market — this class is a study of visual effects achieved from different thread weights, stitch spacing, and color placement in embroidery designs.
The class includes a step-by-step handout, video, and other resource materials that live in “The Unicorn” Dropbox folder for you to access on-demand with no time limits!
Machine Embroidery
Embroidery Basics
On-Demand Access, Recorded Videos and Handouts
Always ready when you are
For any brand or model of embroidery machine, this class covers a wide selection of embroidery topics: threads, needles, stabilizers, hooping techniques/tips, and finish with troubleshooting common issues such as excess puckering. Your one-stop class for all things embroidery using today’s techniques.
The class includes a step-by-step handout, video, and other resource materials that live in the “Embroidery Basics” Dropbox folder for you to access on demand with no time limits!
In-Person or Private Zoom Seminars and Workshops
Any combination of classes can be customized for your store or guild. Teri is taking inquiries for Fall/Winter 2023 and 2024. Please Contact Teri for booking info and pricing.
Obedience School for your Sewing Machine
One-day class to help your students learn to trouble shoot common machine issues and fall in love with their machine. Not machine brand or model specific.
BERNINA V9 Designer Embroidery Software Mastery Classes
Four – 3-hour sessions, plus your students will have my support with their soft-ware questions and computer issues.
Machine Embroidery Appliqué Seminar
2- to 3-day seminar covering the creation, cutting, and embroidering of an appliqué project tailored to your store or guild. Can include BERNINA V8 software if desired. Any brand, model of embroidery machine.
Lettering Seminar
1 to 2 days of all things fonts, including Monograms using your embroidery machine and software. Any brand, model of embroidery machine.
Decorative Threads Seminar
1 to 2 days of creatively using different weight threads and the decorative stitches. Can create primer of decorative stitches or small wall hanging. Not machine brand or model specific.
