Sewing and Guide Classes

Tickle your imagination with new ideas, new ways, faster ways, better ways, and creative ideas while sewing.

If you're a pro or a novice, you'll find something that'll help you sew better, save time, and maybe save money.

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Jane & Linda T.
02/08/2012
6:00 PM
Guide class: Baby Lock Embroidery Module

If you own a Baby Lock machine, you'll walk away knowing all about about stabilizers, hooping and how to use your embroidery unit.

Registration is required.

For the individuals that purchased their machines from Zede's. You need to sign up. You'll need to bring your machine, accessories and your owners manual. If you have questions, please call us at (573) 874-2500.

Jane
02/11/2012
10:00 AM
Foot Focus

Come explore the maximum potential of your sewing machine! Presser feet are the key to making tough jobs easy and boring projects into extraordinary creations. Each month, we will teach a new technique using a specialized presser foot. Minimum fee is $10 and may be different each month.

Jane & Linda T.
02/11/2012
12:00 AM
Guide class: Babylock Coverstitch

Guide classes are for you! Learn to effectively use your Baby Lock coverstitch machine.

For the individuals that purchased their machines from Zede's. Registration is required. You'll need to bring your machine, accessories and your owners manual. If you have questions, please call us at (573) 874-2500.

Jane & Linda T.
02/15/2012
6:00 PM
Guide class: Baby Lock Sergers

If you have purchased your Baby Lock Serger from Zede's Sewing Studio, these classes are included with the purchase of your machine. Registration is required.

Each of the two classes cover something new and build on top of each other. You're highly encouraged to start with class one and continue.

  • Class one: February 15
  • Class two: February 22

For the individuals that purchased their machines from Zede's. Registration is required. You'll need to bring your machine, accessories and your owners manual. If you have questions, please call us at (573) 874-2500.

Aurora
02/16/2012
6:00 PM
Sewing Basics: Practice for Beginners

Sewing Practice for BeginnersBuild your skill level and your confidence as you learn and practice a number of simple yet powerful sewing techniques! This class is the next step for beginners after taking Know Your Sewing Machine, or for anyone who knows how a machine works but hasn't sewn for a while.

Starting with a number of exercises including a tension test, seaming, backstitching, edge finishing, pivoting, curved seaming, narrow hemming and piecing, you'll work your way toward understanding how clothing, bags, curtains, quilts and more are made. In addition to your practice samples, you can make several projects to take home as well including a miniature banner, gift bag and sachet.

Bring your machine to class, or if you do not have one yet, talk to a staff member when you sign up and tell them you would like to arrange to have a machine set up for you. Fabric and materials will be provided for you.

Joanne
02/18/2012
10:00 AM
Embroidery Insight - Applique Lace Bookmarks
BookmarkOwn an embroidery machine and want to have fun with others stitching out projects? Come join us for Embroidery Insight every other month. Every time we meet, there will be a project which you will create on your embroidery machine and take home with you. You'll learn tips and tricks to successfully embroidery and have fun too! Any brand of embroidery machine is welcome, just sign up ahead of time and pay a nominal kit fee.

February's project: Applique Lace Bookmarks
ZD And Mal
02/21/2012
6:45 PM
Inside Zede's Sewing Studio
Attend the filming of the world's first sewing talk show.

"Inside Zede's Sewing Studio" is your opportunity to put our knowledge to work for you.

At every taping we will take questions from the audience regarding sewing and use the materials at our disposal and knowledge gained over the years to answer your sewing questions. We'll also share a few of our own tricks and tips to your projects. And, when the opportunity arrives, we'll also host expert guests from the sewing world. 

If you've enjoyed our other videos, now is the time to become part of the process! Filming begins promptly at 7pm, so please arrive at 6:45. No one in the audience will be obligated to be on camera, and we will not use any footage of you without your permission.

We look forward to seeing you there!
Aurora
02/23/2012
6:00 PM
Sewing Basics: Sew A Tote

Sew a ToteThe box-bottom tote you'll make in this class is so useful, and so easy to make! It's a perfect beginning sewer's project covering 4 of the most basic sewing techniques: 

  • seaming
  • seam finishing
  • turn and stitch hemming
  • top stitching
You'll take home not only your new sturdy denim tote but illustrated instructions and the know how to make more totes of different sizes and dimensions.

This class is open to anyone with basic sewing machine skills or who has just taken the Know Your Sewing Machine/Learn to Sew class.

Bring a machine that can zig zag, or contact the store to have a machine set up for you to use. Fabric and thread will be provided.
Linda B
02/24/2012
5:30 PM
EVENT: 1600 Inch Quilt Lock-In

Quilt lock-inHere we go - it is time for some late night fun with our next lock in. Come and see how easy it can be to piece a simple yet dynamic quilt top. Linda will share some additional tips that will make this one quick and fun project. This is a great beginner class, and if you are running short on time you can just purchase a jelly roll and join in the fun!

n/a
02/25/2012
2:00 PM
Bead Society Group Meeting

Columbia Bead society meets once monthly at Zede's Sewing Studio to share project ideas and information about beading techniques. If you are an experienced bead-smith or a complete new-comer to beading, you are welcome to attend these meetings for free and join in the fun of Columbia's premier beading group.

Jane & Linda T.
02/26/2012
6:00 PM
Guide class: Babylock Coverstitch

Guide classes are for you! Learn to effectively use your Baby Lock coverstitch machine.

For the individuals that purchased their machines from Zede's. Registration is required. You'll need to bring your machine, accessories and your owners manual. If you have questions, please call us at (573) 874-2500.

Aurora
03/01/2012
6:00 PM
Know Your Sewing Machine
Know your sewing machineDon't let your machine stay a stranger, get acquainted with it! Once you know how all the parts and dials work, you'll find that sewing is fun and easy. No matter it's age, any machine in good condition can be your ticket to creating crafts, clothing, home decor, you name it!

We'll go over the basics step by step, identifying parts of the machine and covering all the steps you need to know to sew both straight and zigzag stitches. In addition to threading the machine and winding and inserting the bobbin, you'll learn how to adjust your machine tension, change the stitch length and width, and select and change needles.

Not only will you leave knowing how to sew with your machine, you'll make and take home a pin cushion to use and to show off your new skills.

This class is perfect for first time sewers, as a refresher, or for anyone who is unfamiliar with a machine they currently own. If you do not have a machine, talk to a staff member when you sign up and tell them you would like to arrange to have a machine set up for you.
Jane & Linda T.
03/03/2012
1:00 PM
Guide class: Baby Lock Sewing Machines

Guide classes are for you! Learn to effectively use your Baby Lock sewing machine by attending guide classes. In these three classes, we'll cover all the basics. Registration is required so please contact us to add your name to the list.

Each of the three classes cover something new and build on top of each other. You're highly encouraged to start with class one and continue.

  • Class one: March 3
  • Class two: March 10
  • Class three: March 17

For the individuals that purchased their machines from Zede's. Registration is required. You'll need to bring your machine, accessories and your owners manual. If you have questions, please call us at (573) 874-2500.

Jane
03/10/2012
10:00 AM
Foot Focus

Come explore the maximum potential of your sewing machine! Presser feet are the key to making tough jobs easy and boring projects into extraordinary creations. Each month, we will teach a new technique using a specialized presser foot. Minimum fee is $10 and may be different each month.

Linda B
03/17/2012
10:00 AM
Serge Ahead
The Serge Ahead activity is every other month on a Saturday morning. The￯﾿ﾂ￯ﾾﾠintent of this class is to help the sewer learn new serger skills or polish the ones they have. A kit is provided for the fee and you will leave Serge Ahead with a finished project and new confidence in your serger skills.
ZD And Mal
03/20/2012
6:45 PM
Inside Zede's Sewing Studio
Attend the filming of the world's first sewing talk show.

"Inside Zede's Sewing Studio" is your opportunity to put our knowledge to work for you.

At every taping we will take questions from the audience regarding sewing and use the materials at our disposal and knowledge gained over the years to answer your sewing questions. We'll also share a few of our own tricks and tips to your projects. And, when the opportunity arrives, we'll also host expert guests from the sewing world. 

If you've enjoyed our other videos, now is the time to become part of the process! Filming begins promptly at 7pm, so please arrive at 6:45. No one in the audience will be obligated to be on camera, and we will not use any footage of you without your permission.

We look forward to seeing you there!
n/a
03/31/2012
2:00 PM
Bead Society Group Meeting

Columbia Bead society meets once monthly at Zede's Sewing Studio to share project ideas and information about beading techniques. If you are an experienced bead-smith or a complete new-comer to beading, you are welcome to attend these meetings for free and join in the fun of Columbia's premier beading group.

Jane & Linda T.
03/31/2012
10:00 AM
Guide class: Baby Lock Embroidery Module

If you own a Baby Lock machine, you'll walk away knowing all about about stabilizers, hooping and how to use your embroidery unit.

Registration is required.

For the individuals that purchased their machines from Zede's. You need to sign up. You'll need to bring your machine, accessories and your owners manual. If you have questions, please call us at (573) 874-2500.

Aurora
04/05/2012
6:00 PM
Know Your Sewing Machine
Know your sewing machineDon't let your machine stay a stranger, get acquainted with it! Once you know how all the parts and dials work, you'll find that sewing is fun and easy. No matter it's age, any machine in good condition can be your ticket to creating crafts, clothing, home decor, you name it!

We'll go over the basics step by step, identifying parts of the machine and covering all the steps you need to know to sew both straight and zigzag stitches. In addition to threading the machine and winding and inserting the bobbin, you'll learn how to adjust your machine tension, change the stitch length and width, and select and change needles.

Not only will you leave knowing how to sew with your machine, you'll make and take home a pin cushion to use and to show off your new skills.

This class is perfect for first time sewers, as a refresher, or for anyone who is unfamiliar with a machine they currently own. If you do not have a machine, talk to a staff member when you sign up and tell them you would like to arrange to have a machine set up for you.
Jane
04/14/2012
10:00 AM
Foot Focus

Come explore the maximum potential of your sewing machine! Presser feet are the key to making tough jobs easy and boring projects into extraordinary creations. Each month, we will teach a new technique using a specialized presser foot. Minimum fee is $10 and may be different each month.

Joanne
04/21/2012
10:00 AM
Embroidery Insight
Own an embroidery machine and want to have fun with others stitching out projects? Come join us for Embroidery Insight every other month. Every time we meet, there will be a project which you will create on your embroidery machine and take home with you. You'll learn tips and tricks to successfully embroidery and have fun too! Any brand of embroidery machine is welcome, just sign up ahead of time and pay a nominal kit fee.

April's project: TBD
Price: TBD
n/a
04/28/2012
2:00 PM
Bead Society Group Meeting

Columbia Bead society meets once monthly at Zede's Sewing Studio to share project ideas and information about beading techniques. If you are an experienced bead-smith or a complete new-comer to beading, you are welcome to attend these meetings for free and join in the fun of Columbia's premier beading group.

Aurora
05/03/2012
6:00 PM
Know Your Sewing Machine
Know your sewing machineDon't let your machine stay a stranger, get acquainted with it! Once you know how all the parts and dials work, you'll find that sewing is fun and easy. No matter it's age, any machine in good condition can be your ticket to creating crafts, clothing, home decor, you name it!

We'll go over the basics step by step, identifying parts of the machine and covering all the steps you need to know to sew both straight and zigzag stitches. In addition to threading the machine and winding and inserting the bobbin, you'll learn how to adjust your machine tension, change the stitch length and width, and select and change needles.

Not only will you leave knowing how to sew with your machine, you'll make and take home a pin cushion to use and to show off your new skills.

This class is perfect for first time sewers, as a refresher, or for anyone who is unfamiliar with a machine they currently own. If you do not have a machine, talk to a staff member when you sign up and tell them you would like to arrange to have a machine set up for you.
Jane
05/12/2012
10:00 AM
Foot Focus

Come explore the maximum potential of your sewing machine! Presser feet are the key to making tough jobs easy and boring projects into extraordinary creations. Each month, we will teach a new technique using a specialized presser foot. Minimum fee is $10 and may be different each month.

n/a
05/19/2012
2:00 PM
Bead Society Group Meeting

Columbia Bead society meets once monthly at Zede's Sewing Studio to share project ideas and information about beading techniques. If you are an experienced bead-smith or a complete new-comer to beading, you are welcome to attend these meetings for free and join in the fun of Columbia's premier beading group.

Linda B
05/19/2012
10:00 AM
Serge Ahead
The Serge Ahead activity is every other month on a Saturday morning. The￯﾿ﾂ￯ﾾﾠintent of this class is to help the sewer learn new serger skills or polish the ones they have. A kit is provided for the fee and you will leave Serge Ahead with a finished project and new confidence in your serger skills.
Aurora
05/31/2012
6:00 PM
Know Your Sewing Machine
Know your sewing machineDon't let your machine stay a stranger, get acquainted with it! Once you know how all the parts and dials work, you'll find that sewing is fun and easy. No matter it's age, any machine in good condition can be your ticket to creating crafts, clothing, home decor, you name it!

We'll go over the basics step by step, identifying parts of the machine and covering all the steps you need to know to sew both straight and zigzag stitches. In addition to threading the machine and winding and inserting the bobbin, you'll learn how to adjust your machine tension, change the stitch length and width, and select and change needles.

Not only will you leave knowing how to sew with your machine, you'll make and take home a pin cushion to use and to show off your new skills.

This class is perfect for first time sewers, as a refresher, or for anyone who is unfamiliar with a machine they currently own. If you do not have a machine, talk to a staff member when you sign up and tell them you would like to arrange to have a machine set up for you.
Jane
06/09/2012
10:00 AM
Foot Focus

Come explore the maximum potential of your sewing machine! Presser feet are the key to making tough jobs easy and boring projects into extraordinary creations. Each month, we will teach a new technique using a specialized presser foot. Minimum fee is $10 and may be different each month.

Joanne
06/16/2012
10:00 AM
Embroidery Insight
Own an embroidery machine and want to have fun with others stitching out projects? Come join us for Embroidery Insight every other month. Every time we meet, there will be a project which you will create on your embroidery machine and take home with you. You'll learn tips and tricks to successfully embroidery and have fun too! Any brand of embroidery machine is welcome, just sign up ahead of time and pay a nominal kit fee.

June's project: TBD
Price: TBD
n/a
06/30/2012
2:00 PM
Bead Society Group Meeting

Columbia Bead society meets once monthly at Zede's Sewing Studio to share project ideas and information about beading techniques. If you are an experienced bead-smith or a complete new-comer to beading, you are welcome to attend these meetings for free and join in the fun of Columbia's premier beading group.

Aurora
07/05/2012
6:00 PM
Know Your Sewing Machine
Know your sewing machineDon't let your machine stay a stranger, get acquainted with it! Once you know how all the parts and dials work, you'll find that sewing is fun and easy. No matter it's age, any machine in good condition can be your ticket to creating crafts, clothing, home decor, you name it!

We'll go over the basics step by step, identifying parts of the machine and covering all the steps you need to know to sew both straight and zigzag stitches. In addition to threading the machine and winding and inserting the bobbin, you'll learn how to adjust your machine tension, change the stitch length and width, and select and change needles.

Not only will you leave knowing how to sew with your machine, you'll make and take home a pin cushion to use and to show off your new skills.

This class is perfect for first time sewers, as a refresher, or for anyone who is unfamiliar with a machine they currently own. If you do not have a machine, talk to a staff member when you sign up and tell them you would like to arrange to have a machine set up for you.
Jane
07/14/2012
10:00 AM
Foot Focus

Come explore the maximum potential of your sewing machine! Presser feet are the key to making tough jobs easy and boring projects into extraordinary creations. Each month, we will teach a new technique using a specialized presser foot. Minimum fee is $10 and may be different each month.

Linda B
07/21/2012
10:00 AM
Serge Ahead
The Serge Ahead activity is every other month on a Saturday morning. The￯﾿ﾂ￯ﾾﾠintent of this class is to help the sewer learn new serger skills or polish the ones they have. A kit is provided for the fee and you will leave Serge Ahead with a finished project and new confidence in your serger skills.
Aurora
08/02/2012
6:00 PM
Know Your Sewing Machine
Know your sewing machineDon't let your machine stay a stranger, get acquainted with it! Once you know how all the parts and dials work, you'll find that sewing is fun and easy. No matter it's age, any machine in good condition can be your ticket to creating crafts, clothing, home decor, you name it!

We'll go over the basics step by step, identifying parts of the machine and covering all the steps you need to know to sew both straight and zigzag stitches. In addition to threading the machine and winding and inserting the bobbin, you'll learn how to adjust your machine tension, change the stitch length and width, and select and change needles.

Not only will you leave knowing how to sew with your machine, you'll make and take home a pin cushion to use and to show off your new skills.

This class is perfect for first time sewers, as a refresher, or for anyone who is unfamiliar with a machine they currently own. If you do not have a machine, talk to a staff member when you sign up and tell them you would like to arrange to have a machine set up for you.
Aurora
09/06/2012
6:00 PM
Know Your Sewing Machine
Know your sewing machineDon't let your machine stay a stranger, get acquainted with it! Once you know how all the parts and dials work, you'll find that sewing is fun and easy. No matter it's age, any machine in good condition can be your ticket to creating crafts, clothing, home decor, you name it!

We'll go over the basics step by step, identifying parts of the machine and covering all the steps you need to know to sew both straight and zigzag stitches. In addition to threading the machine and winding and inserting the bobbin, you'll learn how to adjust your machine tension, change the stitch length and width, and select and change needles.

Not only will you leave knowing how to sew with your machine, you'll make and take home a pin cushion to use and to show off your new skills.

This class is perfect for first time sewers, as a refresher, or for anyone who is unfamiliar with a machine they currently own. If you do not have a machine, talk to a staff member when you sign up and tell them you would like to arrange to have a machine set up for you.
Aurora
10/04/2012
6:00 PM
Know Your Sewing Machine
Know your sewing machineDon't let your machine stay a stranger, get acquainted with it! Once you know how all the parts and dials work, you'll find that sewing is fun and easy. No matter it's age, any machine in good condition can be your ticket to creating crafts, clothing, home decor, you name it!

We'll go over the basics step by step, identifying parts of the machine and covering all the steps you need to know to sew both straight and zigzag stitches. In addition to threading the machine and winding and inserting the bobbin, you'll learn how to adjust your machine tension, change the stitch length and width, and select and change needles.

Not only will you leave knowing how to sew with your machine, you'll make and take home a pin cushion to use and to show off your new skills.

This class is perfect for first time sewers, as a refresher, or for anyone who is unfamiliar with a machine they currently own. If you do not have a machine, talk to a staff member when you sign up and tell them you would like to arrange to have a machine set up for you.
Aurora
11/01/2012
6:00 PM
Know Your Sewing Machine
Know your sewing machineDon't let your machine stay a stranger, get acquainted with it! Once you know how all the parts and dials work, you'll find that sewing is fun and easy. No matter it's age, any machine in good condition can be your ticket to creating crafts, clothing, home decor, you name it!

We'll go over the basics step by step, identifying parts of the machine and covering all the steps you need to know to sew both straight and zigzag stitches. In addition to threading the machine and winding and inserting the bobbin, you'll learn how to adjust your machine tension, change the stitch length and width, and select and change needles.

Not only will you leave knowing how to sew with your machine, you'll make and take home a pin cushion to use and to show off your new skills.

This class is perfect for first time sewers, as a refresher, or for anyone who is unfamiliar with a machine they currently own. If you do not have a machine, talk to a staff member when you sign up and tell them you would like to arrange to have a machine set up for you.
Aurora
11/29/2012
6:00 PM
Know Your Sewing Machine
Know your sewing machineDon't let your machine stay a stranger, get acquainted with it! Once you know how all the parts and dials work, you'll find that sewing is fun and easy. No matter it's age, any machine in good condition can be your ticket to creating crafts, clothing, home decor, you name it!

We'll go over the basics step by step, identifying parts of the machine and covering all the steps you need to know to sew both straight and zigzag stitches. In addition to threading the machine and winding and inserting the bobbin, you'll learn how to adjust your machine tension, change the stitch length and width, and select and change needles.

Not only will you leave knowing how to sew with your machine, you'll make and take home a pin cushion to use and to show off your new skills.

This class is perfect for first time sewers, as a refresher, or for anyone who is unfamiliar with a machine they currently own. If you do not have a machine, talk to a staff member when you sign up and tell them you would like to arrange to have a machine set up for you.