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, […]
Machine Embroidery Basics (Open to Public)
Machine Embroidery Basic (OPEN TO PUBLIC) NEW TO MACHINE EMBROIDERY? Learn the basics of thread, stabilizer, needles, hooping, and how to set your machine up for embroidery. Bring your machine and its basic embroidery setup, check the supply list below for other supplies needed. Download Supply List: Machine Embroidery Basics Supply List
Embroidery Club
A monthly club that meets to learn about new techniques in Embroidery. If you have purchased your machine from McDougal Sewing Center, you are welcome to join. The annual Registration fee is $5 and a $15 class fee each time you attend. Call 281-347-0453 to Register or for more information. Embroidery Club is by Invitation-only. […]
MySewnet Owners Class 1 & 2 PC-Open to Public
PC WINDOWS USERS CLASS Class 1: Learn the Basics of your MySewnet software including: Opening designs, ways to move, manipulate and scale designs bigger or smaller. Also go into the Configure menu, saving designs and exporting them to sew out and much more! Class 2 goes into Super-designs, Encore, Monogram Wizard, and Font work. Supply […]