School of Advanced Machines | San Jose

School Of Advanced Machines: Class 1 The Basics

Congratulations on the purchase of your new machine! We are honored that you have chosen Meissner Sewing & Vacuums Centers as your home for creativity. To make the most of your machine, it is highly encouraged that you attend our “quick start” program. Topics covered: Machine navigation, TNT (threading, needles, and tension adjustment), and how to equip your machine so you can use it with confidence. Instructor: Meissner Staff ($55 [free if machine was purchased at Meissner’s]) Machines eligible: Babylock: Ballad, Chorus, Aerial, Altair, Solaris Bernette: b77, b79 Bernina: B435, B480, B535, B570QE, B590, B735, B770QE, B790, B880 Brother: BQ2500, BQ3100, VM5200, Stellaire XJ1, Luminaire Janome (Available in Sacramento, Folsom and Roseville Only): Skyline S6, Skyline S7, Skyline S9, MC9450QCP, M7, M17 Pfaff: Expression 710, Quilt Expression 720, Creative 4.5, Performance Icon, Creative Icon Viking: Brilliance 75Q, Topaz 40, Topaz 50, Designer Sapphire 85, Epic 95Q, Designer Ruby 90, Designer Epic 2 and Epic 3.

Supply List:

• Your new machine with foot control and power cord

• Owner’s Manual

• All presser feet and accessories that originally came with the machine, including bobbins and spool caps (embroidery accessories are not needed in this class)

• Scissors

• Mettler 50 wt. cotton or polyester thread

• Empty bobbin

• Notepad and pen or pencil

School Of Advanced Machines: Class 2 The Project

School of Advanced Machines: Class 2 The Project reviews machine navigation and builds upon the learning from Class 1 while stitching up a small zippered pouch. Prerequisite: School of Advanced Machines: Class 1 Topics covered: Review navigation and build upon the learning from Class 1 while stitching up a small zippered pouch. $55 class fee. Class fee waived if machine was purchased at Meissner's. Machines eligible: Babylock: Ballad, Chorus, Aerial, Altair, Solaris Bernette: b77, b79 Bernina: B435, B480, B535, B570QE, B590, B735, B770QE, B790, B880 Brother: BQ2500, BQ3100, VM5200, Stellaire XJ1, Luminaire, Janome (Available in Sacramento, Folsom and Roseville Only): Skyline S5, Skyline S6, Skyline S7, Skyline S9, MC9450QCP, M7, M17 Pfaff: Expression 710, Quilt Expression 720, Creative 4.5, Performance Icon, Creative Icon Viking: Brilliance 75Q, Topaz 40, Topaz 50, Designer Sapphire 85, Epic 95Q, Designer Ruby 90, Designer Epic 2 and Epic 3.

Supply List:

• Your new machine with foot control and power cord

• Owner’s Manual

 • All presser feet and accessories that originally came with the machine, including bobbins and spool caps (embroidery accessories are not needed in this class)

 • Scissors

 • Mettler 50 wt. cotton or polyester thread

 • Empty bobbin

 • Notepad and pen or pencil

These two classes are meant to be taken together. Class One will show you how to use your machine, and Class Two will have your practice your skills and your machine's decorative stitches by making a zipper bag!