Feet Fetish – Thread Painting
Thread Painting is a free motion technique used to create lines, areas of color and texture, and motifs by machine. Threads in various colors and weights are used on top of a base fabric. Learn some basic skills and put them to use as you learn this decades-old creative skill. In this class, we will […]
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 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 […]
Novice Sewing
No experience necessary For the absolute novice who just wants to learn how to use their sewing machine. You will learn to thread your machine, wind a bobbin, and sew a straight line. I’ll show you the basic tools used in sewing and we will complete a small project. There will be a small project that […]
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 […]
Quilting Tools Introduction
Tools for Quilting I will be demonstrating the tools that are suggested to start your quilting hobby (there is no need to purchase anything for this class). If you have been sewing, you may already have some of these tools in your sewing supplies. I will explain about quilting tools specifically. You will have a […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Beginner’s Quilting
In Class, you will make as many four patch quilt blocks as time allows. The materials will be provided and blocks retained to donate to a group that makes quilts for kids. You will be cutting and sewing the pieces together. This will be the beginning of learning to quilt. We will take the quilt […]
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 […]
Mechanical 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 […]