Kids Novice Sewing Ages 7-17
2024-12-30 10:30 - 13:00, 2025-01-06 10:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
Just for kids and teens, Learn to use that new machine you got for Christmas! You will learn to thread the machine, wind a bobbin, stitch straight seams, corners, and curves, and complete a small project, We will also review the tools you will need in your sewing kit.
Novice sewing Supply list

Feet Fetish-Thread Painting Fall Leaves on Batik Fabric
2025-01-02 11:00 - 13:00
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!
First of all, there is no right or wrong way of thread painting! (Quilt Police: please read this again!) Thread painting is pretty much drawing with threads and fabrics. It is about your personal preferences, about density, light and shadow, colors and texture… it is pretty much about you being in control of how the thread moves across the canvas of your fabric. You are the Artist and your sewing machine is your tool.
It’s also a really fun and forgivable technique, an awesome way to practice free-motion quilting without the pressure of practicing free-motion quilting.
There are 2 Kit options for this class. Just let me know which kit you want when I send the reminder email.

$10 kit– 2 pieces of Batik fabric cut in 8” X 8” hexagons.

3 pieces of Stitch N Ditch stabilizer- 10” X 10”
1 piece of 9” X 9” batting
1 piece of 8” X 8” muslin with leaf patterns drawn on it for practice.

$15 kit

All of above
1 pair of quilt gloves
1 quilting needle to use for the project.

Supply list for you to bring: *can purchase at the store if needed that day.

*5 spools of rayon or cotton thread

1 spool medium green and 1 spool dark green
1 spool dark brown and 1 of medium brown
1 spool mustard yellow
1 spool yellow gold

*Quilters gloves- (if you don’t get $15 kit)
*Free motion spring foot that works on your machine- If we don’t have in stock we may need to order one for your machine so please give us at least 7 days to special order. You MUST have this foot for this technique.
* Quilting needles- 75/11 or 80/12-(if you don’t get $15 kit)
* 5 empty bobbins to fill in class with thread you bring.
Sewing machine in good working order, power cord and foot pedal- we’ll not use our push buttons to run the machine for this technique.

Serger Basics
2025-01-02 14:00 - 16:00
Welcome to the world of serging!
This class is for all serger owners, featuring 4-thread and 3-thread techniques. We will learn how a serger works, threading steps, and basic serger skills.
This class is open to customers who purchased a qualifying Serger from any McDougal Sewing location. McDougal Sewing does NOT participate in the free guide class for Singer sergers, so this class is not for Singer sergers. We do offer a Serger 101 class that is open to the public for a fee for sergers not purchased at McDougal Sewing.
You must present a sales receipt from McDougal Sewing to take this free class.
For those that have a chain-stitch or cover-stitch serger, contact rebecca.joseph@mcdougalsewing.com for this class.
Download Supply List: Serger Basics Supply List

Singer Sewing Machine Guide Class
2025-01-03 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-01-03 14:00 - 16:00
EXPERIENCE ALL YOUR MACHINE CAN DO FOR YOU WITH A FREE MACHINE GUIDE CLASS.
See how to set your machine for best performance.
We show you how to wind and insert your bobbin, thread your machine; how to adjust tension, length, and width, and choose your stitch patterns.
SINGER® Sewing Machine Proof of Purchase Required:
– A receipt with a date and your name must be presented to the teacher to take this free class. This proof of purchase can be a hard copy or an email or copy on your phone and can be from a website or retail store. It MUST be a purchase within 9 months prior to class date. You must be 18 years or older to attend this class. Only one person per machine, no auditing of this free class. If a translator is needed, please email rebecca.joseph@mcdougalsewing.com . If your machine came with a Coupon for a Free class, bring this also.
How to prepare to come to class:
Please have your machine ready to thread before you come to class by removing it from the box, and taking off all tape and styrofoam, All you need to bring is everything that came in the box, do NOT bring the box or any packaging to the classroom. You’ll need a small pair of scissors to clip threads.
Supply List: Mechanical Machine Basics Supply List

Feet Fetish-Thread Painting on Fall Leaves Batik Fabric
2025-01-04 10:00 - 12:00
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!
First of all, there is no right or wrong way of thread painting! (Quilt Police: please read this again!) Thread painting is pretty much drawing with threads and fabrics. It is about your personal preferences, about density, light and shadow, colors and texture… it is pretty much about you being in control of how the thread moves across the canvas of your fabric. You are the Artist and your sewing machine is your tool.
It’s also a really fun and forgivable technique, an awesome way to practice free-motion quilting without the pressure of practicing free-motion quilting.
There are 2 Kit options for this class. Just let me know which kit you want when I send the reminder email.

$10 kit– 2 pieces of Batik fabric cut in 8” X 8” hexagons.

3 pieces of Stitch N Ditch stabilizer- 10” X 10”
1 piece of 9” X 9” batting
1 piece of 8” X 8” muslin with leaf patterns drawn on it for practice.

$15 kit

All of above
1 pair of quilt gloves
1 quilting needle to use for the project.

Supply list for you to bring: *can purchase at the store if needed that day.

*5 spools of rayon or cotton thread

1 spool medium green and 1 spool dark green
1 spool dark brown and 1 of medium brown
1 spool mustard yellow
1 spool yellow gold

*Quilters gloves- (if you don’t get $15 kit)
*Free motion spring foot that works on your machine-If we don’t have in stock we may need to order one for your machine so please give us at least 7 days to special order. You MUST have this foot for this technique.
* Quilting needles- 75/11 or 80/12-(if you don’t get $15 kit)
* 5 empty bobbins to fill in class with thread you bring.
Sewing machine in good working order, power cord and foot pedal- we’ll not use our push buttons to run the machine for this technique.

Mechanical/Digital Machine Basics
2025-01-04 13:00 - 15:00
This class is for any mechanical – Viking E-10, E-20 & Emerald series, or Brother PS-100 and the Digital PS200T, and PS300T , the Pfaff Passport 2.0 & 3.0, the JUKI HZL-70-HWA or any new Elna mechanical machine recently purchased at McDougal Sewing locations. This is NOT the free Singer Machine Guide Class that is Open to the Public.

We show you how the wind and insert your bobbin, thread your machine; how to adjust tension, length, and width, and choose your stitch patterns.
All participants must present a sales receipt to take this free class.
Supply list: Mechanical Machine Basics Supply List

Kids Learn to Sew Ages7-17
2025-01-06 14:00 - 16:30
Just for Kids and teens, This class picks up where NOVICE SEWING leaves off. Kids must have taken Novice Sewing OR be able to complete the actions listed in the Novice Sewing description to attend this class. You will learn about machine settings, how to change the foot and needle
and learn to stitch curves. We will learn about the properties of fabric, grainlines and some basic sewing vocabulary and finish up with a small project.
Supply List: KIDS Learn to Sew

Novice Sewing
2025-01-07 10:30 - 13:00
For the absolute beginner, who just wants to learn how to operate your machine. You will learn to thread your machine, wind a bobbin, and sew a straight line. I’ll show you the common tools used in home sewing and we’ll complete a small project.
Supply List: Novice sewing Supply list

Thread Painting (Open to Public)-Thread Painting Fall Leaves on Batik Fabric
2025-01-10 13:00 - 16:00
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!
First of all, there is no right or wrong way of thread painting! (Quilt Police: please read this again!) Thread painting is pretty much drawing with threads and fabrics. It is about your personal preferences, about density, light and shadow, colors and texture… it is pretty much about you being in control of how the thread moves across the canvas of your fabric. You are the Artist and your sewing machine is your tool.
It’s also a really fun and forgivable technique, an awesome way to practice free-motion quilting without the pressure of practicing free-motion quilting.
The Fabric Kit is included in your Class fee.

Fabric kit– 2 pieces of Batik fabric cut in 8” X 8” hexagons.

3 pieces of Stitch N Ditch stabilizer- 10” X 10”
1 piece of 9” X 9” batting
1 piece of 8” X 8” muslin with leaf patterns drawn on it for practice.

Supply list for you to bring: *can purchase at the store if needed that day.

*5 spools of rayon or cotton thread

1 spool medium green and 1 spool dark green
1 spool dark brown and 1 of medium brown
1 spool mustard yellow
1 spool yellow gold

*Quilters gloves
*Free motion spring foot that works on your machine- If we don’t have in stock we may need to order one for your machine so please give us at least 7 days to special order. You MUST have this foot for this technique.
* Quilting needles- 75/11 or 80/12
* 5 empty bobbins to fill in class with thread you bring.
Sewing machine in good working order, power cord and foot pedal- we’ll not use our push buttons to run the machine for this technique.

Introduction to Quilting
2025-01-13 13:00 - 14:30
Introduction to Quilting Lecture style class
In this class, you will learn

quilting terminology,
quilting abbreviations,
about tools of the trade,
how to purchase fabric,
picking a block design,
how much fabric you need,
picking and matching colors and fabric designs,
and troubleshooting your color combinations.

You are now ready for our class Beginning Quilting where we will practice pressing, cutting, sewing, quilting and binding a small project.
There will be handouts so bring a pen or pencil to take additional notes

Learn to Sew
2025-01-14 10:30 - 16:00, 2025-02-04 10:30 - 16:00
You’ve learned to operate your machine- now what? In this class you’ll learn about thread, needles types, grainlines and interfacings. We’ll review straight line stitching and practice turning corners, curves and circles. After a break for lunch, we’ll apply what you’ve learned to construct a needle book to help organize your machine needles.
Supply List: Learn to sew Supply List

Machine Applique Basics
2025-01-15 10:30 - 16:00
Use your machine to embellish just about anything with applique! We’ll learn about feet, stabilizers, thread, and stitches used to applique shapes to a base fabric. In class, we’ll make a sampler of appropriate stitches on YOUR machine that can be used to applique and then you’ll choose one to make a holiday-themed pillow sham. Make a different one to change out for every season or holiday.
Supply List: Machine Applique Basics-supply list
Please read the Class and Refund Policies before signing up for the class.

Learn about Unique Attachments, Hoops and Feet
2025-01-16 11:00 - 13:00
Learn about Unique Attachments, Hoops and Feet
Come Join SVP (Singer, Viking, Pfaff ) Educator Laura Luett for a demonstration of one of a kind attachments, various hoops, and fun presser feet.
Location: McDougal Sewing Center
20141 Park Row in Katy
No cost but you must register in advance- class size is limited.

Viking/Pfaff Computer Machine Basics
2025-01-17 10:00 - 13:00
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 for creativity. To make the most of your new machine, it is highly encouraged that you attend our “quick start” programs designed to help you get acquainted with your machine. Each session has been developed to gain familiarity with the basic features/functions of your new machine, to get you creating quickly. These sessions are our gift to you with the purchase of a new machine from McDougal Sewing Center.
Join talented Education Team members for a “get acquainted” new machine mixer. The goal of this two-part session is to provide you with the information and knowledge needed to get the most from your new machine.
We will cover machine navigation (where is that stitch!), TNT (threading, needles, tension adjustment), and equip you to use your machine with confidence.
This class is open to customers who purchased a qualifying sewing, embroidery, and/or combo machine from any McDougal’s location.
You must present a sales receipt to take this free class.
Download Supply List: Computer Machine Basics Supply List
Please read Class and Refund Policies.

Viking/Pfaff Machine Embroidery Basics
2025-01-17 14:00 - 16:30
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

Bring your machine and its basic embroidery setup, check the supply list below for other supplies needed.
Pre-requisite: Viking Computer Machine Basics
Course Level: All Levels
This class is open to customers who purchased a qualifying sewing, embroidery, and/or combo machine from any McDougal’s location. You must present a sales receipt to take this free class.
Supply List: Machine Embroidery Basics Supply List

Brother/JUKI/Elna Computer Machine Basics
2025-01-18 10:00 - 13:00
Congratulations on the purchase of your new machine. We are honored that you have placed your confidence in McDougal Sewing Centers as your home for creativity. To make the most of your new machine, it is highly encouraged that you attend our “quick start” programs designed to help you get acquainted with your machine. Each session has been developed to gain familiarity with the basic features/functions of your new machine, to get you creating quickly. These sessions are our gift to you with the purchase of a new machine from McDougal Sewing Center.

Join talented Education Team members for a “get acquainted” new machine mixer. The goal of this session is to provide you with the information and knowledge needed to get the most from your new machine.
This class is geared for Computerized Brother, JUKI and Elna sewing machines. You will start with the basics and work your way up through hemming, buttonhole, and decorative stitches. You must register in advance.
Open for Brother, JUKI and Elna customers who purchased their machine at McDougal Sewing Center. You must present a sales receipt to take this free class.
For ALL Sewing/Embroidery “Guide” Classes we will provide you with the fabric and thread needed for the class.
Download Supply Lists: Computer Machine Basics
Please read Class and Refund Policies.

Brother/Elna Embroidery Basics
2025-01-18 14:00 - 16:00
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

Bring your machine and its basic embroidery setup, check the supply list below for other supplies needed.
Prerequisite for sewing combo machines: Computer Machine Basics
Course Level: All Levels
This class is open to customers who purchased a qualifying sewing, embroidery, and/or combo machine from any McDougal’s location. You must present a sales receipt to take this free class.
Download Supply List: Machine Embroidery Basics
Please read Class and Refund Policies.

Kids Novice Sewing Ages 7-17
2025-01-20 10:30 - 13:00
Just for kids and teens, Learn to use that new machine you got for Christmas! You will learn to thread the machine, wind a bobbin, stitch straight seams, corners, and curves, and complete a small project, We will also review the tools you will need in your sewing kit.
Novice sewing Supply list
Please read the Class and Refund Policies before signing up for the class.

Kids Learn to Sew Ages7-17
2025-01-20 14:00 - 16:30
KIDS Learn to SewJust for Kids and teens, This class picks up where NOVICE SEWING leaves off. Kids must have taken Novice Sewing OR be able to complete the actions listed in the Novice Sewing description to attend this class. You will learn about machine settings, how to change the foot and needle
and learn to stitch curves. We will learn about the properties of fabric, grainlines and some basic sewing vocabulary and finish up with a small project.
Supply List: KIDS Learn to Sew
Please read the Class and Refund Policies before signing up for the class.

How to Use a Pattern
2025-01-21 10:30 - 16:00
How to use a pattern
Do you wonder what all those symbols on a pattern mean? This class covers that and more! Learn to use the information on the pattern envelope to determine your size and fabric requirements. We’ll use a pattern to cut and construct a pair of elastic waist leisure pants for you or someone else.
Supply List: 102 How to Use a Pattern Supply list
Please read the Class and Refund Policies before signing up for the class.

Beginning Quilting
2025-01-24 10:00 - 12:30
Welcome to Beginning Quilting. In this class, we will be covering pressing, cutting, piecing, and sashing.

Supply List: Beginning Quilt

Please read the Class and Refund Policies before signing up for the class.

Stretch Sewing Techniques
2025-01-28 10:30 - 13:30
Stretch sewing techniques
Prerequisite: How to use a pattern class or experience with patterns 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 hem.
Supply List: Stretch Sewing Techniques-Supply List
Please read the
Please read the Class and Refund Policies before signing up for the class.

Feet Fetish-Applique-Satin and Blanket Stitch
2025-02-01 10:00 - 12:00
Let’s continue our 2025 blocks by going back to the basics with some tricks for Satin Stitch Applique and Blanket Stitch Applique techniques. We still have our hand-dyed Batiks in our kits to create gorgeous Hexagons!
Supply list and kit options coming soon to this page.
Please read the Class and Refund Policies before signing up for this class.

Serger Basics
2025-02-01 13:00 - 15:00
Welcome to the world of serging!
This class is for all serger owners, featuring 4-thread and 3-thread techniques. We will learn how a serger works, threading steps, and basic serger skills.
This class is open to customers who purchased a qualifying Serger from any McDougal Sewing location. McDougal Sewing does NOT participate in the free guide class for Singer sergers, so this class is not for Singer sergers. We do offer a Serger 101 class that is open to the public for a fee for sergers not purchased at McDougal Sewing.
You must present a sales receipt from McDougal Sewing to take this free class.
For those that have a chain-stitch or cover-stitch serger, contact rebecca.joseph@mcdougalsewing.com for this class.
Download Supply List: Serger Basics Supply List
Please read Class and Refund Policies.

Novice Sewing
2025-02-03 10:30 - 13:00
For the absolute beginner, who just wants to learn how to operate your machine. You will learn to thread your machine, wind a bobbin, and sew a straight line. I’ll show you the common tools used in home sewing and we’ll complete a small project.
Supply List: Novice sewing Supply list
Please read the Class and Refund Policies before signing up for this class.

How to Use a Pattern
2025-02-05 10:30 - 16:00
How to use a pattern
Do you wonder what all those symbols on a pattern mean? This class covers that and more! Learn to use the information on the pattern envelope to determine your size and fabric requirements. We’ll use a pattern to cut and construct a pair of elastic waist leisure pants for you or someone else.
Supply List: 102 How to Use a Pattern Supply list
Please read the Class and Refund Policies before signing up for this class.

Feet Fetish-Applique-Satin and Blanket
2025-02-06 11:00 - 13:00
