Bernina Owner's Classes

The Presser Foot believes that the most important part of your machine purchase is the education and support that you receive after your purchase. We strive to provide you with classes that are exciting and inspiring.

These classes are free when you purchase a machine from The Presser Foot.

We do ask that you register in advance for classes, so that we can have kits prepared for you.

|Sewing Machine Classes | Embroidery Classes | Software Classes | Serger Classes

Sewing Machine Classes
Bring your machine (no embroidery unit), accessories, pen and paper, and your Basic sewing supplies (small scissors, thread, etc). Mastering Workbooks, found on the CD that is in the top of your machine box, may be printed out and placed in plastic sleeves to create a personal workbook. We provide fabrics for these classes.

These Classes are Free with the purchase of your machine from The Presser Foot.

Care and Feeding of Your Bernina
Our technicians wrote this class. Using the best supplies & taking proper care of your machine will give you many years of enjoyment. We will cover needles, threads and machine maintenance.

Mastering Your Bernina
We use the utilitarian stitches more than anything else on our machines! Start with the straight stitch then go beyond the basics, including button holes, blind hem, satin stitch applique

Bernina Quick Start-Sewing

This simple quilted case is the perfect way to carry scissors and rotary cutters to classes. The zippered opening runs the entire length of the bag, making it easy to get in and out. Learn the basics of your machine (threading, stitches, needle positions, presser feet use, etc.) while creating this useful zippered bag. 

The class is free with a machine purchase but unlike our other owner's classes there is a supply list for this class.  Bring your own supplies or buy a kit from us.  Please order kit when signing up for the class. 

Taking Your Bernina to New Heights
This class focuses on the decorative functions of your machine. Learn great ways to use your machine to embellish your next project. Covers stitch combinations, using memory and more!

Feetures
Ever wonder about all of the wonderful feet that Bernina has available? Here's what your machine can do with these accessories. Covers pin tucks, ruffles, couching and more! We provide the feet for you to try!

BSR Basics
You are now free to create with your Bernina Stitch Regulator! Learn about your BSR and how to use it for your next home dec, sewing, and quilting project.

Bernina Pizazz
This Artista class covers how to customize your new machine to your taste! Learn how to change the settings on your machine, personal program and safety features. Make your Artista your own!

Open the Window
Learn the things that only the Bernina Artista 630,640 & 730 can do. Play with your combination mode to help your creativity soar.

Create with 8

The incredible new 8 series machines offer you ways to create that we could only dream of before!  This class is taught using the 830 simulator. You will be able to learn how to use the amazing abilities of this machine and leave the machine at home!

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Machine Embroidery Classes

Bring your machine with embroidery unit or embroidery machine, embroidery attachments, pen & paper. Your embroidery unit should have the default designs.

Aurora owners please bring a laptop and your Editor Lite dongle. If you don't have a laptop, class may be taken in a lecture/demo format. Ec on PC is required before taking this class.

This Class is Free with the purchase of your machine from The Presser Foot.

Bernina Quick Start Embroidery

Aurora embroidery owners must take EC on PC before taking this class.

Get comfortable using your embroidery machine in this hands-on, 3-hour class. Learn the “ins and outs” of the embroidery process on your machine as well as choosing the right needles, threads, stabilizers and much more.
At the end of class, you’ll have a small embroidered pillow to display with pride as your first successful embroidery project!

This class is free with a machine purchase but unlike our other owner's classes there is a supply list for this class.  Bring your own supplies or buy a kit from us.  Please order kit when signing up for the class. 

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Software Classes

Bring your laptop with Bernina Embroidery Software installed, your software dongle, pen & paper. If you don't have a laptop, you may sign up to use our classroom machine or class may be taken in a lecture/demo format.

These Classes are Free with the purchase of your software from The Presser Foot.

Software Editing
Introduction to Bernina Embroidery Software and basic editing. We will discuss how your computer is set up, calibrating your monitor, all of the tools available for editing embroidery designs.

Software Lettering
Using Bernina Embroidery Software you can personalize all of your embroidery projects! We will focus on how to use the fonts and styles available in the Software. Editing techniques will be reviewed.

Software Digitizing
With Bernina Embroidery Software, you can create your own embroidery designs with the click of a button! We will cover the basics of the automatic digitizing tools and the power of the manual digitizing tools available.

Software in a Day
This all day class includes all 3 software classes in one day. Bring a lunch and spend the day learning how to use your Bernina Embroidery Software.

EC on PC
Covers Editor Lite and how to use EC on PC to run the Aurora embroidery machines. Please bring your embroidery unit and sewing machine. *Please take this class before taking Embroidery Beginnings.

My Label Software

At last the ability to make patterns to fit your shape!  Rediscover garment making all over again with Bernina's My Label.  This class will cover the basics of the software.  For measurements and fitting classes please see the My Label seminars on the class schedules. 

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Serger Classes

Bring your serger, pen & paper. Mastering Workbooks, found on the CD that is in the top of your machine box, may be printed out and placed in plastic sleeves to create a personal workbook. We will provide thread and fabrics for these classes.

These Classes are Free with the purchase of your machine from The Presser Foot.

Bernina Quick Start Serger

Get comfortable using your serger in this hands-on, 3-hour class. Learn to thread your serger and change stitching settings. Designed to acquaint you with basic serging techniques, this project features four-thread overlock (seaming, patch-work), 3-thread overlock (seaming, gathering), and a three-thread rolled edge (ruffle). At the end of class you’ll have a little zippered pouch for storing your serger accessories.

This class is free with a machine purchase but unlike our other owner's classes there is a supply list for this class.  Bring your own supplies or buy a kit from us.  Please order kit when signing up for the class. 

Chain and Cover
This class will teach you how to thread the chain and cover machines. We will talk about how to use these unique features for both construction and for decorative embellishment. For the Bernina 1300, and the Bernina 009 machines.

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