
REGISTRATION
Classes fill quickly, so register early to avoid disappointment.
Registration is effective with payment of class fee. Price does not
include HST. Two-week notice is required for refund.
Make-up classes are provided if class is cancelled by us. Classes
are hands-on and new Husqvarna Viking sewing machines, embroidery
machines and sergers are provided at no charge. Fabrics for all
classes are to be purchased at Whitby Fabrics Sewing Centre.
Samples of class projects are on display in the store.
Our goal is to provide our students with a valuable learning
experience in a fun-filled, friendly, relaxing atmosphere. Come and
join us!
TEACHERS
Our very talented group of teachers will inspire
you to reach new heights in sewing. From our specialty classes to
our weekly dressmaking classes, you will be glad that you chose
Whitby Fabrics Sewing Centre to meet your sewing needs.
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DRESSMAKING
Instructor: Darla Hunt
These classes are designed for all sewers… from the new sewer
who has only basic sewing skills, to the experienced sewer who wants to
continue to expand her expertise.
Students choose their own projects and our instructor guides them
through each step until completion.
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Daytime
Tuesday March 6 10:00 – 12:00 7 weeks $ 105.00
Tuesday March 6 1:00 – 3:00 7 weeks $ 105.00
Wednesday March 7 10:00 – 12:00 7 weeks $ 105.00
Evening
Monday March 12 6:30 – 8:30 7 weeks $ 105.00
Thursday March 8 6:30 – 8:30 7 weeks $ 105.00
SEWING FOR “NEW & NEARLY-NEW” SEWERS
Instructor: Elizabeth Darbyshire
Whether you have never sewn before or you are returning to this
incredible hobby, this class is for you. For the beginners, we will walk
you through machine basics and sewing seams before tackling your first
project. For students who have a little sewing experience, we'll work on
those more difficult tasks such as button holes and zippers. We'll even
teach you how to hem your favourite jeans.
TUESDAY MARCH 6 6:30 – 8:30 $105.00 7 Weeks
JUNIOR SEWING ACADEMY
Instructors: Esther Campbell
Denise Julian
It’s never too early to learn to sew. In our Junior Sewing Academy we
offer after-school sewing classes for girls and boys, ages 7 to 16. The
classes are held in our store, and in the community, in fully-equipped
classrooms. Class sizes are limited to ensure individual guidance and
instruction for each student. The big event of the year is our annual
Junior Sewing Academy Fashion Show where students get to show off their
sewing and creative skills to family and friends.
There is often limited availability in this very popular program. For
registration enquiries please contact the store @ 905-668-4821
DESIGNER DIAMOND DELUXE OWNERS CLASS
Instructor: Esther Campbell
Owners of Diamond deLuxe machines are invited to join us in a series of
classes designed to increase your knowledge of your beautiful embroidery
machine.
In this first class we will take you and your Diamond deLuxe through
Design Positioning.
Registration is required.
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18 10:00 – 12:00
$25.00 *This class is FREE for those who purchased their machine at
Whitby Fabrics
MAKING LACE
Instructor: Darla Hunt
Have you been drooling over the exquisite lace-edged bed linens in the
shops? Would you love to make your own? Well, bring your love of sewing
and embroidery to this class and we will show you how. We will be making
our own lace with our embroidery machines and finishing up by attaching
it to embroidered pillow slips.
Check out our colours of deluxe percale sheeting and cotton threads.
Because of its popularity, this 2-Part class is being offered twice on
this schedule.
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18 1:00 – 3:00 PART 1
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25 10:00 – 4:30 PART 2 (lunch included on this day)
$55.00
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 23 10:00 – 12:00 PART 1
FRIDAY MARCH 2 10:00 – 4:30 PART 2 (lunch included on this day)
$55.00
PARISIAN WINDOWS QUILT
Instructor: Glenys Lusk
Do you have trouble selecting the right fabrics for a quilt? Try our
“fat quarter bundles” in colour co-ordinated groupings and make your
life easy! With more than 20 fabrics in each bundle, finding just what
you want becomes simple! Come in and see our quilt sample.
This class is designed for beginner to intermediate quilters, with basic
sewing skills.
THURDSAY MARCH 1 12:30 – 4:00 5 WEEKS
$110.00
COMMUNICATOR SOFTWARE
Instructor: Kathy Masters
Do you need some embroidery software instruction on downloading designs
from email, assigning designs to files, loading them onto your USB stick
or machine, viewing and storing?
Then join us in this class and we’ll take you though it step by step.
SATURDAY MARCH 3 10:00 – 12:00
$15.00
DESIGNER DIAMOND DELUXE OWNERS CLASS
Instructor: Esther Campbell
Diamond deLuxe owners are invited to join us for our second class…DESIGN
SHAPING.
Registration is required.
SATURDAY MARCH 10 10:00 – 12:00
$25.00 *This class is FREE for those who purchased their machine at
Whitby Fabrics
CATHEDRAL WINDOWS – WITH A TWIST
Instructor: Susan Rodesky
Quilters are well acquainted with the standard Cathedral Windows block.
However, there are a few variations out there that provide a different
twist to its usually conservative appearance. Join us in this class and
learn how to create your own varied-sized templates for these unique
“alternatives” as you incorporate completed blocks into a project of
your choice (pillow, camera bag, tote, wall hanging).
SATURDAY MARCH 17 10:00 – 4:30
$45.00 Lunch included
REMOVE COLOUR THE SAFE WAY
Instructor: Susan Rodesky
Forget the bleach! We’ll introduce you to 2 brand new products,
Decolourant and DeColourant Plus. Learn how easy it is to remove colour
from natural fabrics and even replace it with another, all in one step!
This unique product is far less toxic, damaging, smelly, and
complicated. Stencilling, stamping, and free hand are only a few ways of
incorporating this cool technique into your various projects. Add some
stencilled embellishment at the bottom of a hem, interesting motifs on a
silk scarf, or jazz up some of your batik fabrics with visual interest.
SATURDAY MARCH 24 10:00 – 4:30
$45.00 Lunch included
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OWNERS’ CLUBS |
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FREE monthly club meetings are provided to everyone
purchasing their embroidery machine, software or serger at Whitby
Fabrics Sewing Centre. Others are welcome to participate for a $50.00
monthly fee. All students must pre-register for each club meeting in
order to facilitate seating and planning arrangements.
Our clubs are designed to provide ongoing education to help you get the
maximum benefit from your embroidery machine, serger or software; and to
keep you informed of new products and new techniques.
EMBROIDERY CLUB
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Meets on the fourth Friday of the month at 1:00, and the
following Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m.
Hands-on format. Bring your embroidery machine to Club
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SOFTWARE CLUB
Meets on the second Friday of the month at 1:00, and the following
Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m.
Demonstration format. Bring a laptop if you have one.
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SERGER CLUB
Meets on the third Friday of the month at 1:00 and 6:30.
Hands-on format. Bring your serger to Club.
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