Hoop WHHAAT???
Let’s ask the Experts! Rebecca, Karen and Kyllie have over 100 years of embroidery experience on several brands. They will be facilitating an open forum Q&A for your hooping questions. Bring it on! Fee: Support the Mcdougal Sewing 2022 Service Project with the SPCA by bringing cat/dog/animal food, litter, blankets, towels, or Clorox valued at […]
Novice Sewing
No experience necessary 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.
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 how to use the information on the pattern envelope to determine your size and fabric requirements. We'll cut and construct a pair of elastic waist leisure pants for you or as a […]
Try a Pfaff Creative Icon 2 (George R Brown Convention Center)
Pfaff is celebrating 160 years and ushering in a new era of sewing with the Creative Icon 2! Now is your chance to sew on the NEW Creative Icon 2 with Camera and AI technology! The creative icon™ 2 sewing and embroidery machine marks a revolutionary step for sewists. A world first in the home sewing […]
Computer/Digital/Mechanical Basics
Computer/Digital/Mechanical 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 […]
Machine Embroidery Basics
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: Computer Machine Basics Course […]
Serger Basics
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 […]
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 […]
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 or any new Elna mechanical Machine recently 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 […]
Singer Sewing Machine Guide
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: – Please bring your original […]