Events
Viking/Pfaff 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 […]
Viking/Pfaff 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: Viking Computer Machine Basics Course Level: All […]
Mechanical/Digital Machine Basics
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; […]
Appliqué with your Embroidery Machine
Have you wondered how to do applique using your embroidery machine? With this technique class you will learn how to take an appliqué design and how to transform it into something unique with your fabric and thread choices. This is a technique class where you will learn the mechanics of doing appliqué. You will complete […]
Installing An Invisible Zipper
Once you see how easy it is to install an invisible zipper, you’ll never use anything else! I’ll show you how to install an invisible zipper in a garment, and using the flat technique. As a bonus, I’ll show you a trick to avoid a bump at the bottom of your zipper. In class, we […]
Mechanical/Digital Machine Basics
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; […]
Feet Fetish – Flower Pounding Piped Curtain
Feet Fetish Flower Pounding Piped Curtain Let's bring Spring and summer color alive on fabric. You'll be bringing your flower bouquet to Club and learn how to imprint the flower on high quality Cotton or Linen for a lovely kitchen curtain with a piped panel or a table scarf for a Summer Ice Tea table. […]
NEW! Learn to Sew
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 […]
Practice Project: Lined Tote Bag
Lined Tote Bag Come join us in a fun class where we assemble a lined tote bag. Open to anyone, this class is especially helpful for beginner sewers who would like some assisted practice. You’ll need to pre-cut a bunch of rectangles and bring them to class so we can spend all our time sewing. […]
Feet Fetish – Flower Pounding Piped Curtain
Feet Fetish Flower Pounding Piped Curtain Let's bring Spring and summer color alive on fabric. You'll be bringing your flower bouquet to Club and learn how to imprint the flower on high quality Cotton or Linen for a lovely kitchen curtain with a piped panel or a table scarf for a Summer Ice Tea table. […]