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How to Use a Pattern
Prerequisite: You must be able to thread and operate your machine on your own. Do you wonder what all those symbols on a pattern mean? This class covers that and […]
Practice Project: Summer Bucket Hat
Summer Bucket Hat Come join us for a Fun class where we make a bucket hat. Open to anyone, this class is especially helpful for beginner sewers who would like […]
Viking/Pfaff Computer Machine Basics
Sew… You have a new Machine! Congratulations on the purchase of your new machine. We are honored that you have placed your confidence in McDougal Sewing Centers as your home […]
Viking/Pfaff Machine Embroidery Basics
Join McDougal Sewing Centers Embroidery Specialists for a hands-on embroidery quick start session. This workshop will cover: Navigating your embroidery machine Threading for embroidery Proper hooping and basic stabilization Lettering […]
Advanced Embroidery Techniques-Jeans
Advanced Embroidery Techniques - Jeans In this class we learn how to take apart a pair of jeans to add embroidery up the leg and put them back together. We […]
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 […]
Feet Fetish – Jellyroll Rug
I had seen and admired the beautiful and colorful pictures and wanted to try to make a jelly roll rug for myself! I remember my Mom making them out of scraps and using the rug in the kitchen. A jelly roll rug is just that – a rug made from a jelly roll of fabrics! […]
Serger Basics
Welcome to the world of serging! Open to all qualifying Sergers purchased through McDougal Sewing. This class is for McDougal serger owners, featuring 4-thread and 3-thread techniques. We will learn how a serger works, threading steps, and basic serger skills. McDougal Sewing does NOT participate in the free guide class for Singer sergers, so this […]
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 […]