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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 for […]
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 […]
10 Are Better Than 1- Brother Virtual Event-Open to Public
Learn How 10 Needles Can Make Your Projects Fast and Easy! Showcased features will include: • Snowman Sticker for Design Placement • Creating with My Design Center • Auto Echo […]
Christmas in July Trunk Show
Christmas in July Trunk show This is your opportunity to get a jump on coming up with some holiday gift ideas. Join us for a trunk show with some great samples to get your creativity going. These projects are for all levels of sewing. You will leave with some great handouts. There is no charge, […]
Collage Thread Painting (Open to Public)
Collage Thread Painting Open to Public Create a basic fabric collage and add interest through the art of thread painting. Begin with a simple 3-part background and create a work of art with appliqued plant pots, couched plants, and thread painted details. You will learn a simple trick to make the design stand out and […]
Mechanical/Digital Machine Basics
This class is for any mechanical – Viking E-10, E-20 & Emerald series, or Brother mechanical machine and the Digital PS200T, and PS300T or the JUKI HZL-70-HWA purchased at McDougal Sewing. 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 […]
Machine Hooping Techniques (Open to Public)
Open to Public Having trouble hooping T-shirts? Wondering how to use some of those specialty hoops you’ve had for years? This lecture-style class will give you tips on hooping knit shirts, using the Endless hoop to decorate tablecloths, and how to use the Viking/Pfaff 360 x 350 hoop. Feel free to bring any of the […]
Serger 101 (Open to Public)
SERGER 101 – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Get out that serger, dust it off and learn how to thread it, and do some basic seams in this 2-hour class. This starter class is for 3/4 thread serging only. If you have a 5 thread serger, we will not go into 5 threads or coverstitch. You’ll […]
Serger Basics
Welcome to the world of serging! In class one, we go through what your serger can do, stitch length, width, and feeding; as well as threading and 3/4 thread stitching. This class is for all serger owners, featuring 3-thread and 2-thread techniques. We will learn corners, curves, and rolled and flatlock seaming. This class is […]
Foot Fetish – Chatelaine
From the 1845 Victorian Mistress of the Castle, we take the belt that held keys and create a Chatelaine to hold our sewing tools. Learn how to create a scalloped lace pocket and a Twin needle quilted pocket. Supply List: FeetFetish.January2021 Prerequisite: You must be comfortable with using your machine, including threading, winding a bobbin, […]