McDougal Sewing Center

NEW! Learn to Sew
2026-03-09 10:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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 threads. Class concludes after completing a small project.
No supplies necessary. Everything needed for class practice and the project are provided
DO Bring from home:
Sewing machine in good working order with all parts and cords, and the book
( if you have it) Machines are available to rent. Call ahead to reserve one
Thread for your machine
Scissors

Basic Pattern Alterations
2026-03-10 10:30 - 14:00
(Prerequisite – How to use a pattern class or experience using patterns)

Learn to make basic width and length alterations to a pattern of your choice. We start with a simple pattern in your size range and learn to alter it to your specific measurements. We are not resizing the pattern, rather tweaking it to better fit you. Supplies required, see list.
Supply List: Basic Pattern Alteration Supply List
There is no sewing in this class! Please leave your machine at home.

Mechanical/Digital Machine Basics
2026-03-12 14:00 - 16:00
This class is for any mechanical – Viking E-10 & Emerald series, Onyx 15,25,30 or Brother PS-100, PS200T, and PS300T , the Pfaff Passport 2.0 & 3.0, the JUKI HZL 710/740 , Singer 457 or 677 Elite, or any new Elna or Necchi 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 patterns.
All participants must present a sales receipt to take this free class.
This is NOT the free Singer Machine Guide Class that is Open to the Public.
Supply list: Mechanical Machine Basics Supply List
Please read the Class and Refund Policies

Serger Basics
2026-03-14 13:00 - 15:00
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 class is not for Singer sergers not purchased through 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 the Class and Refund Policies
