Feet Fetish-Applique-Bias Bar Applique
Colorful bands of fabric, invisibly stitched in patterns overlapping and undulating patterns, characterize this classic technique. My Mother used to call it Bias Bending. The clean finished narrow tubes of fabric can be made quickly with old and new techniques. Many quilters use this technique for the applique stems on their floral bouquet panels. Kit […]
Kids Spring Break Camp – 3 days – Ages 7-17
Kids Spring Camp Dates: March 10-12 Intermediate. Kids must know how to use their machine on their own and have completed small projects in order to take this class. Over […]
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 […]
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 you get […]
Kids Spring Break Camp Ages 7-17
Kids Spring Camp Dates: March 10-12 Intermediate. Kids must know how to use their machine on their own and have completed small projects in order to take this class. Over 3 days, we will learn to use a pattern, complete sweatpants, and a pullover hooded sweatshirt. Supply List: Kids Spring Break Camp Click here to […]
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 Level: All Levels […]
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 […]
Kids Spring Break Camp Ages 7-17
Kids Spring Camp Dates: March 10-12 Intermediate. Kids must know how to use their machine on their own and have completed small projects in order to take this class. Over 3 days, we will learn to use a pattern, complete sweatpants, and a pullover hooded sweatshirt. Supply List: Kids Spring Break Camp Click here to […]
Advanced Sewing Techniques-Part 1
MASTER TECHNIQUE CLASS FOR ALL SEWING MACHINES SOLD AT MCDOUGAL SEWING Learn some different techniques your sewing machine is capable of in this 2-hour class offered FREE with a sewing machine purchase from McDougal Sewing. This is a dynamic class that may change each session depending on what most people want to learn. Some techniques […]
Advanced Serger Techniques-Part 1
Free to qualified Sergers purchased at McDougal Sewing Let’s learn how to use some of the many stitches our sergers do and how the optional pressure feet help our creativity. Techniques shown will be how to do flat locking, piping, and bead insertion and zipper insertion. This is a hands-on intermediate class. You must know […]