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Learn to Sew
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: […]
Holiday “pie” Trivet
This fun project makes a great Hostess or teacher gift! It’s quick and easy using packaged seam binding and rick rack trim. More advanced sewers may elect to make their own seam binding. Supply List: HOLIDAY.PIE.TRIVET.SUPPLYLIST
Wine Holder
The holidays are a time for visiting and gift giving, and this wine holder is a perfect way to transport your gift. Make several using beautiful holiday fabrics. Machine embroidery or applique one for a special hostess gift. Supply List: Wine carrier-supply List
Machine Applique Basics
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. […]
Viking/Pfaff Computer 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 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 […]
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 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 […]
Brother/JUKI/Elna Computer Machine Basics
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 […]
Brother/Elna 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 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: […]
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 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 […]
Stretch Sewing Techniques
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 […]