Events
Fabric Gift Card Event
Last Minute Gift Event from McDougal Sewing Created by Meredith McClanahan Get into the holiday spirit early and unleash your creativity right before Christmas with our quick and easy project: […]
NEW! Learn to Sew
For the absolute beginner and those wanting to review the basics. We’ll cover machine basics including threading, winding the bobbin, changing feet, and stitch settings. You’ll learn hand placement and […]
How to Use a Pattern
How to use a pattern Do you wonder what all those symbols on a pattern mean? This class covers that and more! Learn how to use the information on the […]
Basic Pattern Alterations
(Prerequisite - How to use a pattern class or experience using patterns) Learn to make basic width and length alterations to a pattern of your choice. We start with […]
Stretch Sewing Techniques
Stretch sewing techniques Prerequisite: How to use a Pattern or ability to cut out a pattern unassisted Use a pattern to construct a sweatshirt or t-shirt with a knit fabric of your choice. Learn techniques to sew on knits and finish seams. You’ll also learn to apply rib knit at the neckline, cuffs, and bottom […]
Installing An Invisible Zipper
Once you see how easy it is to install an invisible zipper you’ll never use anything else! I’ll show you how to install an invisible zipper in a garment, and using the flat technique. As a bonusI’ll show you a trick to avoid a bump at the bottom of your zipper. In class we will […]
Thread Painting with Decorative Stitches (Open to Public)
Thread Painting with Decorative Stitches Let's learn how to Free Motion in a unique and very old technique called Thread Painting. My Mother taught me how to make a bird when I was a little girl on a Singer Blackhead! This year we will be using some of our decorative stitches along with the Echo […]
NEW! Learn to Sew
For the absolute beginner and those wanting to review the basics. We’ll cover machine basics including threading, winding the bobbin, changing feet, and stitch settings. You’ll learn hand placement and practice stitching straight, corners, and curves. After lunch, we’ll look at the common tools used in home sewing. Then we’ll discuss fabrics, machine needles, and […]
Installing An Invisible Zipper
Once you see how easy it is to install an invisible zipper, you’ll never use anything else! I’ll show you how to install an invisible zipper in a garment, and using the flat technique. As a bonus, I’ll show you a trick to avoid a bump at the bottom of your zipper. In class, we […]
Serged Leggings! Open to the Public
Skill level-Intermediate Sewer, knows how to use patterns. Must also know the basics of your serger and be comfortable using it. This is not a beginner class. Did you know you can make your own pair of custom leggings in less than 3 hours? YOU CAN on a Serger! Just have the tissue pattern piece […]