Mechanical/Digital Machine Basics
This class is for any mechanical – Viking E-10, E-20 & Emerald series, or Brother PS-100 and the Digital PS200T, and PS300T , the Pfaff Passport 2.0 & 3.0, the JUKI HZL 710/740 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; how to adjust tension, length, […]
Stretch Sewing Techniques
Stretch sewing techniques Prerequisite: How to use a Pattern or ability to cut out a pattern unassisted Use a pattern to construct a sweatshirt or t-shirt with a knit fabric of your choice. Learn techniques to sew on knits and finish seams. You’ll also learn to apply rib knit at the neckline, cuffs, and bottom […]
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 bonusI’ll show you a trick to avoid a bump at the bottom of your zipper. In class we will […]
Thread Painting with Decorative Stitches (Open to Public)
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 […]
Feet Fetish – Raw Edge Ruffling
A raw edge ruffle is a gathered fabric strip where the free edge is left unfinished to fray, creating a soft, bohemian texture, contrasting with a neatly hemmed ruffle. This technique adds volume and texture, commonly seen in garments, pillows, or home decor, with options like pinking shears. We will be up-cycling an old shirt to […]
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 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; how to adjust tension, […]
Feet Fetish – Raw Edge Ruffling
A raw edge ruffle is a gathered fabric strip where the free edge is left unfinished to fray, creating a soft, bohemian texture, contrasting with a neatly hemmed ruffle. This technique adds volume and texture, commonly seen in garments, pillows, or home decor, with options like pinking shears. We will be up-cycling an old shirt to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]