Knox Makers – Fiber Arts

This is the authorization class needed to use the Brother Innov-is NQ1700E Embroidery Machine. The general format of the class covers choosing the right stabilizer and needle for your project, hooping, designing and stitching it. A hands-on approach will show the basics of how to turn the preloaded text and images into fabric art.

For the more advanced, loading up a pes file format embroidery design of your own will be covered. Class time will vary depending on number of questions and skill level of participants.

It’s time to dig deeper into the mending pile. Make that pair of pants that are too short into capris or shorts or simply shorten some jeans with a machine hem. Extend short pockets and add pockets in the seamline to loose skirts or slacks. This technique is not compatible with silhouette hugging skirts or…

This class covers the basics of using a sewing machine. A discussion on which additional tools are needed to be a successful sewer, how to use some of the most basic stitches, and how to maintain and troubleshoot your machine. Attendees will learn how to change needles and presser feet, wind their bobbins, thread their machine and bobbin and experience the outcome of adjustments to length and width. Everyone leaves with a drawstring bag.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own, personal machines to this class. No machine? No problem. We have one you can use. All other materials for this class will be provided and are included in the fee.

The cost of the event is $39.96 for non Knox Makers members and $29.96 for Knox Makers members. There is a maximum of 4 participants. Class time may run longer depending on the number of students and abilities coming into the class.

There is a maximum of 4 participants. There is a 1 participant minimum. 

Sublimation printing is soft on fabric like silk screening and not stiff like HTV (heat transfer vinyl.) Come learn how to print your favorite image on special paper then use the heat press to transfer it to a shirt, hat, mug, tumbler or plate. While this class is focused on sublimation, the heat press is not limited to only sublimation prints. You can press HTV designs cut out on the Silhouette or vinyl cutter.

There will be a short talks on how to and not to press each item integrated with hands on time. Every student will press their name onto the auth shirt and leave with a 15oz coffee cup or 20oz tumbler printed with a design of their choice.

Pre-requisites: Create an image of your name for the shirt and up to a 4" x 9.5" image for your mug.

It’s time to dig into your mending pile. Skills to be covered - reattaching a missing button and reinforcing damaged buttonholes, darning small holes in those favorite sweaters or t-shirts and fixing dress slacks hems. Bring two small repairs to class for hands on practice. Directions- Knox Makers parking and entrance is located around the…

This class covers the basics of using a sewing machine. A discussion on which additional tools are needed to be a successful sewer, how to use some of the most basic stitches, and how to maintain and troubleshoot your machine. Attendees will learn how to change needles and presser feet, wind their bobbins, thread their machine and bobbin and experience the outcome of adjustments to length and width. Everyone leaves with a drawstring bag.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own, personal machines to this class. No machine? No problem. We have one you can use. All other materials for this class will be provided and are included in the fee.

The cost of the event is $39.96 for non Knox Makers members and $29.96 for Knox Makers members. There is a maximum of 4 participants. Class time may run longer depending on the number of students and abilities coming into the class.

There is a maximum of 4 participants. There is a 1 participant minimum. 

This is the authorization class needed to use the Brother Innov-is NQ1700E Embroidery Machine. The general format of the class covers choosing the right stabilizer and needle for your project, hooping, designing and stitching it. A hands-on approach will show the basics of how to turn the preloaded text and images into fabric art.

For the more advanced, loading up a pes file format embroidery design of your own will be covered. Class time will vary depending on number of questions and skill level of participants.

Sublimation printing is soft on fabric like silk screening and not stiff like HTV (heat transfer vinyl.) Come learn how to print your favorite image on special paper then use the heat press to transfer it to a shirt, hat, mug, tumbler or plate. While this class is focused on sublimation, the heat press is not limited to only sublimation prints. You can press HTV designs cut out on the Silhouette or vinyl cutter.

There will be a short talks on how to and not to press each item integrated with hands on time. Every student will press their name onto the auth shirt and leave with a 15oz coffee cup printed with a design of their choice.

Pre-requisites: Create an image of your name for the shirt and up to a 4" x 9.5" image for your mug.

Sublimation printing is soft on fabric like silk screening and not stiff like HTV (heat transfer vinyl.) Come learn how to print your favorite image on special paper then use the heat press to transfer it to a shirt, hat, mug or plate. While this class is focused on sublimation, the heat press is not limited to only sublimation prints. You can press HTV designs cut out on the Silhouette or vinyl cutter.

There will be a short talks on how to and not to press each item integrated with hands on time. Every student will press their name onto the auth shirt and leave with a 15oz coffee cup printed with a design of their choice.

Pre-requisites: Create an image of your name for the shirt and up to a 4" x 9.5" image for your mug.

Sublimation printing is soft on fabric like silk screening and not stiff like HTV (heat transfer vinyl.) Come learn how to print your favorite image on special paper then use the heat press to transfer it to a shirt, hat, mug or plate. While this class is focused on sublimation, the heat press is not limited to only sublimation prints. You can press HTV designs cut out on the Silhouette or vinyl cutter.

There will be a short talks on how to and not to press each item integrated with hands on time. Every student will press their name onto the auth shirt and leave with a 15oz coffee cup printed with a design of their choice.

Pre-requisites: Create an image of your name for the shirt and up to a 4" x 9.5" image for your mug.

Sublimation printing is soft on fabric like silk screening and not stiff like HTV (heat transfer vinyl.) Come learn how to print your favorite image on special paper then use the heat press to transfer it to a shirt, hat, mug or plate. While this class is focused on sublimation, the heat press is not limited to only sublimation prints. You can press HTV designs cut out on the Silhouette or vinyl cutter.

There will be a short talks on how to and not to press each item integrated with hands on time. Every student will press their name onto the auth shirt and leave with a 12oz coffee cup printed with a design of their choice.

Pre-requisites: Create an image of your name for the shirt and up to a 4" x 9.5" image for your mug.

This is the authorization class needed to use the Brother Innov-is NQ1700E Embroidery Machine. The general format of the class covers choosing the right stabilizer and needle for your project, hooping, designing and stitching it. A hands-on approach will show the basics of how to turn the preloaded text and images into fabric art.

For the more advanced, loading up a pes file format embroidery design of your own will be covered. Class time will vary depending on number of questions and skill level of participants.

This is the authorization class needed to use the Brother Innov-is NQ1700E Embroidery Machine. The general format of the class covers choosing the right stabilizer and needle for your project, hooping, designing and stitching it. A hands-on approach will show the basics of how to turn the preloaded text and images into fabric art.

For the more advanced, loading up a pes file format embroidery design of your own will be covered. Class time will vary depending on number of questions and skill level of participants.