101 - Machine Basics
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| Taught by Staff 1. Students will be taught how the quilting machine operates and how to adjust the machine as desired. The goal is to become competent in the operation and regular maintenance of the machine head. Students are also thoroughly briefed about all the special features on the quilting machine table. 2. Students will learn how to properly set up the quilt on the quilting machine table and successfully complete the following on the fabric they bring to class: a) pantograph pattern using the back laser light b) overall stipple pattern (freehand) c) basting stitch for hand quilters d) placing a pattern in a specific area from the back of the machine 3. Students will be shown basic operation of the Gammill Workstation, which comes with the Class and Optimum models 4. Each student will be given their own copy of a special DVD of Linda Taylor explaining how to make longarm quilting into a business. This includes advertising, pricing, record keeping, specialty quilting areas, computers and software, customer relations and problems, thread, batting, and dealing with problem quilts - all aspects of quilting as a business will be thoroughly covered on this DVD. All your questions will be answered and you will be ready to start your very own quilting business! Call for pricing and availability. |
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