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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 […]
Quick In the Hoop Christmas Gifts
This is a great class to learn more about your embroidery machine as well as a couple of great techniques like using vinyl and incorporating mylar into your embroidery. You will make a stand alone snowglobe that uses clear vinyl and a stand alone lace angel that uses mylar. Mylar gives it a shimmery look […]
Beginning Quilting
Welcome to Beginning Quilting. In this class, we will practice measuring and cutting fabric, ironing vs pressing, and sewing pieces together to form a block. We will finish 1 block and time permitting measure, cut, and assemble a 2nd block of a different design. The 2 blocks referenced in the supply list are 2 different […]
Feet Fetish – T-shirt Quilting Part 3
Combine T-shirt logos and pieced sections in various sizes to make a keepsake quilt that will be cherished for years to come. T-shirt quilts or laundry bags make memorable handmade graduation gifts or memory blankets that your loved ones will use at concerts or cuddle by the fireplace! They are an easy way to preserve special T-shirts […]
Serger Basics
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 […]
Mechanical/Digital Machine Basics
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. We show you how the wind and insert your bobbin, thread your machine; how to adjust tension, length, and width, and choose your stitch […]
Feet Fetish – T-shirt Quilting Part 3
Combine T-shirt logos and pieced sections in various sizes to make a keepsake quilt that will be cherished for years to come. T-shirt quilts or laundry bags make memorable handmade graduation gifts or memory blankets that your loved ones will use at concerts or cuddle by the fireplace! They are an easy way to preserve special T-shirts […]
Zippers 3 Ways
Zippers 3 ways In this class, you’ll learn to install zippers using 3 different methods. We’ll make a pouch with a centered, lapped, and invisible application. With these methods, you’ll be able to install a zipper in most garments and home decor projects Supply List: 3-Zipper Bag Supply List
Introduction to Quilting
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 […]
Novice Sewing
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