Brother/Elna 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 […]
Fabric Gift Card Event
Last Minute Gift Event from McDougal Sewing Created by Meredith McClanahan Get into the holiday spirit early and unleash your creativity right before Christmas with our quick and easy project: a unique, personalized gift card envelope perfect for any occasion throughout the year. You’ll learn how the New Topaz 55 and Onyx 30 can take […]
Feet Fetish – Thread Painting with Decorative Stitches
Thread Painting with Decorative Stitches Let's learn how to Free Motion in a unique and very old technique called Thread Painting. My Mother taught me how to make a bird when I was a little girl on a Singer Blackhead! This year we will be using some of our decorative stitches along with the Echo […]
Serger Basics
Welcome to the world of serging! Open to all qualifying Sergers purchased through McDougal Sewing. This class is for McDougal serger owners, featuring 4-thread and 3-thread techniques. We will learn how a serger works, threading steps, and basic serger skills. McDougal Sewing does NOT participate in the free guide class for Singer sergers, so this […]
Singer Sewing Machine Guide Class
EXPERIENCE ALL YOUR MACHINE CAN DO FOR YOU WITH A FREE MACHINE GUIDE CLASS. See how to set your machine for the 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: – A receipt with […]
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 […]
Brother/JUKI/Elna Computer Machine Basics
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 acquainted with your machine. Each […]
Brother/Elna Machine Embroidery Basics Class
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 […]
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. Discover how to use the multi sizes on your pattern tissue to customize the fit for […]
Basic Pattern Alterations
(Prerequisite - How to use a pattern class or experience using patterns) Learn to make basic width and length alterations to a pattern of your choice. We start with a simple pattern in your size range and learn to alter it to your specific measurements. We are not resizing the pattern, rather tweaking it […]