Advanced Sewing Techniques-Part 4 Zippers, Piping, Buttonholes & Button sewing
2026-12-03 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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Advanced Embroidery Techniques
2026-12-04 10:00 - 12:00

Serger Basics
2026-12-05 10:00 - 12:00
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 class is not for Singer sergers not purchased through McDougal Sewing.
You must present a sales receipt from McDougal Sewing to take this free class.
The Free guide classes are a favorite and a decades long customer perk for those who purchase machines at McDougal Sewing.
We are getting a substantial increase in people cancelling at the last minute or not coming at all after signing up for the free guide classes. Therefore, McDougal Sewing will have to start requiring a deposit if someone re-schedules 24 hours or less before the class date. The first time you sign up for the free guide class there is no deposit. If you do not show or cancel 24 hours or less before the class, we will require a $25 deposit to sign up again for a future guide class. When you come to the rescheduled class, you can redeem your $25 deposit as a store credit.
For those that have a chain-stitch or cover-stitch serger, contact rebecca.joseph@mcdougalsewing.com for this class.
Download Supply List: Serger Basics Supply List
Please read the Class and Refund Policies

Brother/JUKI/Elna Computer Machine Basics
2026-12-10 10:00 - 13:00
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 session has been developed to gain familiarity with the basic features/functions of your new machine, to get you creating quickly. These sessions are our gift to you with the purchase of a new machine from McDougal Sewing Center.

Join talented Education Team members for a “get acquainted” new machine mixer. The goal of this session is to provide you with the information and knowledge needed to get the most from your new machine.
This class is geared for Computerized Brother, JUKI and Elna sewing machines. You will start with the basics and work your way up through hemming, buttonhole, and decorative stitches. You must register in advance.
Open for Brother, JUKI and Elna customers who purchased their machine at McDougal Sewing Center. You must present a sales receipt to take this free class.
The Free guide classes are a favorite and a decades long customer perk for those who purchase machines at McDougal Sewing.
We are getting a substantial increase in people cancelling at the last minute or not coming at all after signing up for the free guide classes. Therefore, McDougal Sewing will have to start requiring a deposit if someone re-schedules 24 hours or less before the class date. The first time you sign up for the free guide class there is no deposit. If you do not show or cancel 24 hours or less before the class, we will require a $25 deposit to sign up again for a future guide class. When you come to the rescheduled class, you can redeem your $25 deposit as a store credit.
For ALL Sewing/Embroidery “Guide” Classes we will provide you with the fabric and thread needed for the class.
Download Supply Lists: Computer Machine Basics
Please read Class and Refund Policies

Mechanical/Digital Machine Basics
2026-12-12 13:00 - 15:00
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; how to adjust tension, length, and width, and choose your stitch patterns.
All participants must present a sales receipt to take this free class.
The Free guide classes are a favorite and a decades long customer perk for those who purchase machines at McDougal Sewing.
We are getting a substantial increase in people cancelling at the last minute or not coming at all after signing up for the free guide classes. Therefore, McDougal Sewing will have to start requiring a deposit if someone re-schedules 24 hours or less before the class date. The first time you sign up for the free guide class there is no deposit. If you do not show or cancel 24 hours or less before the class, we will require a $25 deposit to sign up again for a future guide class. When you come to the rescheduled class, you can redeem your $25 deposit as a store credit.
This is NOT the free Singer Machine Guide Class that is Open to the Public.
Supply list: Mechanical Machine Basics Supply List
Please read the Class and Refund Policies

Viking/Pfaff Computer Machine Basics
2026-12-17 10:00 - 13:00
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 acquainted with your machine. Each session has been developed to gain familiarity with the basic features/functions of your new machine, to get you creating quickly. These sessions are our gift to you with the purchase of a new machine from McDougal Sewing Center.
Join talented Education Team members for a “get acquainted” new machine mixer. The goal of this two-part session is to provide you with the information and knowledge needed to get the most from your new machine.
We will cover machine navigation (where is that stitch!), TNT (threading, needles, tension adjustment), and equip you to use your machine with confidence.
This class is open to customers who purchased a qualifying sewing, embroidery, and/or combo machine from any McDougal’s location.
You must present a sales receipt to take this free class.
The Free guide classes are a favorite and a decades long customer perk for those who purchase machines at McDougal Sewing.
We are getting a substantial increase in people cancelling at the last minute or not coming at all after signing up for the free guide classes. Therefore, McDougal Sewing will have to start requiring a deposit if someone re-schedules 24 hours or less before the class date. The first time you sign up for the free guide class there is no deposit. If you do not show or cancel 24 hours or less before the class, we will require a $25 deposit to sign up again for a future guide class. When you come to the rescheduled class, you can redeem your $25 deposit as a store credit.
Download Supply List: Computer Machine Basics Supply List
Please read Class and Refund Policies

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Viking/Pfaff Machine Embroidery Basics
2026-12-17 14:00 - 16:30
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 Levels
This class is open to customers who purchased a qualifying sewing, embroidery, and/or combo machine from any McDougal’s location. You must present a sales receipt to take this free class.
The Free guide classes are a favorite and a decades long customer perk for those who purchase machines at McDougal Sewing.
We are getting a substantial increase in people cancelling at the last minute or not coming at all after signing up for the free guide classes. Therefore, McDougal Sewing will have to start requiring a deposit if someone re-schedules 24 hours or less before the class date. The first time you sign up for the free guide class there is no deposit. If you do not show or cancel 24 hours or less before the class, we will require a $25 deposit to sign up again for a future guide class. When you come to the rescheduled class, you can redeem your $25 deposit as a store credit.
Supply List: Machine Embroidery Basics Supply List
Please read Class and Refund Policies.
