Brother/Elna 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. Prerequisite for sewing combo machines: Computer Machine Basics Course Level: All […]
Kids Novice Sewing Ages 7-17
Just for kids and teens, Learn to use that new machine you got for Christmas! You will learn to thread the machine, wind a bobbin, stitch straight seams, corners, and curves, and complete a small project, We will also review the tools you will need in your sewing kit. Novice sewing Supply list:
Kids Learn to Sew Ages7-17
KIDS Learn to SewJust for Kids and teens, This class picks up where NOVICE SEWING leaves off. Kids must have taken Novice Sewing OR be able to complete the actions listed in the Novice Sewing description to attend this class. You will learn about machine settings, how to change the foot and needle and learn […]
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 to use the information on the pattern envelope to determine your size and fabric requirements. We’ll use a pattern to cut and construct a pair of elastic waist leisure pants for you […]
Beginning Quilting
Welcome to Beginning Quilting. In this class, we will be covering pressing, cutting, piecing and sashing. Supply List: Beginning Quilt
Stretch Sewing Techniques
Stretch sewing techniques Prerequisite: How to use a pattern class or experience with patterns 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 hem. Supply List: Stretch […]
Feet Fetish-Applique-Satin and Blanket Stitch
Let's continue our 2025 blocks by going back to the basics with some tricks for Satin Stitch Applique and Blanket Stitch Applique techniques. We still have our hand-dyed Batiks in our kits to create gorgeous Hexagons! Supply list and kit options coming soon to this page.
Serger Basics
Welcome to the world of serging! This class is for all serger owners, featuring 4-thread and 3-thread techniques. We will learn how a serger works, threading steps, and basic serger skills. This class is open to customers who purchased a qualifying Serger from any McDougal Sewing location. McDougal Sewing does NOT participate in the free […]
Introduction to Quilting
Introduction to Quilting Lecture style class In this class, you will learn quilting terminology, quilting abbreviations, about tools of the trade, how to purchase fabric, picking a block design, how […]
Novice Sewing
For the absolute beginner, who just wants to learn how to operate your machine. You will learn to thread your machine, wind a bobbin, and sew a straight line. I’ll […]