School of Basic Machines | Sacramento

School Of Basic Machines: 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.

The first half of class will cover:

 Machine navigation, TNT (threading, needles, and tension adjustment), and how to equip your machine so you can use it with confidence.

The second half will show you how to use your sewing machine to make a zipper pouch.

Instructor: Meissner Staff

($70 [free if machine was purchased at Meissner’s]).

Machines eligible:

Babylock: Zest, Joy, Zeal, Jazz 2, Accomplish, Jubilant, Presto 2, Brilliant, Lyric, Soprano, Allegro, Verve, Aurora, Bloom, Vesta Bernette: b33, b35, b37, b38 Bernina: B325, B335

Brother: NS80, PS700, BQ950, BQ1350, NS1850D, SE1900, NS2850D, NQ3700D

Janome (Available in Sacramento, Folsom and Roseville Only): HD9, HD1000, HD3000, 2222, 3160, 4120, 5300, MC6700P, MC8200, Skyline S3 and S5

Pfaff: Passport 2.0, Passport 3.0, Ambition 1.0, Ambition 610, Ambition 620, Ambition 635, Ambition 640

Viking: Emerald 116, Emerald 118, E10, Opal 650, Opal 670, Opal 690Q, Sapphire 930

Supply List:

• Sewing machine with power cord and foot control
• Owner’s manual
• All presser feet and accessories that came with your machine, including bobbins and spool caps (embroidery accessories are not needed in this class)
• Scissors
• Mettler 50wt cotton or polyester thread
• Note taking materials
• Straight pins