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Upcoming Classes & Events

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Folding Tote Bag Class
Hosted by Millard

Folding Tote Bag and Trick or Treat Bag Class

Type: Single Day / Single SessionDate: October 3, 2026 11:00AM – 2:00PMLocation: Oak View MallCost: $25

Learn to make a handy folding tote bag that is great for Trick or Treating, farmers markets, every day errands, travel and makes a great gift!

Upcycle Jeans into Bell Bottoms DIY Class
Hosted by Millard

Upcycle Jeans into Bell Bottoms DIY Class

Type: Single Day / Single SessionDate: October 9th, 2026Cost: $40

Turn regular jeans into colorful and fun bell bottom jeans! You'll be creating a template to fit your jeans, create a colorful panel, sew it to your jeans, and play around with decorative stitches. Basic sewing supplies including fabric scissors, mats, fabric markers, and more are included. Bring your own machine or borrow a beginner machine.

Stuffed Mummy Class
Hosted by Millard

Stuffed Mummy Class For Mummy Panel by Riley Blake

Type: Single Day / Single SessionDate: October 15, 2026, 12:00PM – 6:00PMLocation: Oak View MallCost: $25

Get started on your Mummy, an easy first panel for those wanting to try something new. Hands on help with understanding the steps to a panel.

Kimberbell's The Stitching Hour Two-Day Event
Hosted by Millard

The Stitching Hour Kimberbell Two-Day Event at Millard Sewing

Type: Multi-Day / Weekend EventDate: October 24th – October 25thLocation: Millard Sewing CenterCost: $199.95

Are you looking for an opportunity to level up your embroidery skills? Join us for Kimberbell's The Stitching Hour Two-Day Event! Learn some tips and techniques, and create some cute Halloween decor.

Ruler Work Party
Hosted by Millard

Sew Steady Ruler Work Quilting Party with Donelle McAdams by Westalee Design

Type: Single Day / Single SessionDate: October 16th & 17th, 2026 – 10AM - 5PMLocation: Millard Sewing Center -- Oak View Mall LocationCost: $129

Join us for an exclusive, hands-on Quilt Design Party led by renowned expert Donelle McAdams! No matter your skill level—whether you are an absolute beginner or an advanced quilter—Donelle’s rich background in custom template techniques ensures you will walk away with invaluable new skills. This is a Bring Your Own Sewing Machine class, offering the perfect opportunity to master the basics of ruler work and Westalee Design templates on the exact equipment you use at home. Best of all, your registration includes the incredible Elevate Quilt Box to keep! Valued at over $400, this ultimate toolkit is packed with premium quilting rulers, exclusive project patterns, fabrics, and more. Spaces are limited, so grab your machine and unlock your creativity today!

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