McDougal Sewing Center

Installing An Invisible Zipper
2026-07-08 10:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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 will sew a lined pouch using the flat technique and your invisible zipper foot.
Supplies Required: Please refer to the supply list.
Supply List:Zippered-Pouch-Supply-List

Select Floor Models and Event Certified Machines up to 40% OFF
2026-07-07 10:00 - 2026-07-11 17:00

NEW! Learn to Sew
2026-07-06 10:30 - 16:00, 2026-05-04 10:30 - 15:30
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 threads. Class concludes after completing a small project.
No supplies necessary. Everything needed for class practice and the project are provided
DO Bring from home:
Sewing machine in good working order with all parts and cords, and the book
( if you have it) Machines are available to rent. Call ahead to reserve one
Thread for your machine
Scissors

Select Floor Models and Event Certified Machines up to 40% off
2026-07-06 10:00 - 17:00
Select Floor Models and Event Certified Machines
up to 40% OFF
or while Supplies Last
No Special Orders

Serger Basics
2026-07-03 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

Feet Fetish - Jellyroll Rug
2026-07-02 10:00 - 12:00
I had seen and admired the beautiful and colorful pictures and wanted to try to make a jelly roll rug for myself! I remember my Mom making them out of scraps and using the rug in the kitchen. A jelly roll rug is just that – a rug made from a jelly roll of fabrics! The supply list below is for a 33″ x 44″ rug, but if you want to go smaller or do a finished placemat or two in our class, bring less strips.
Supply List: We will not have time to finish the rug in a 3 hour class, but you can get a good start!

2 jelly roll packs will make a rug about 30″ X 44″ or pre-cut 21/2″ strips of fabric.
3 packages pre cut batting at 2-1/2″ or about 65 yards of 2-1/2″ cut batting for a 30″ X 44″ rug.
Thread to coordinate. Three – Four spools of cotton or cotton/poly or Poly thread for top and bobbin.
Sewing machine complete with regular Z-Z pressure foot. If you have a walking foot please bring it. We do sell these if needed.
Extra bobbins. Wind about 5-6 bobbins with the same thread you’ll use on top.
Small iron & small iron mat if you have one. We do have irons and iron boards in the room to use.
2 packages of 90/14 Microtex or 90/14 or 100/16 Denim needles.
Extension table, Sew Steady Table or empty USPS boxes to put around sewing machine area to keep rug level while sewing.
Basic sewing supplies including clips, straight pins, fabric marker or chalk, and small ruler.

Advanced Embroidery Techniques-Jeans
2026-06-27 10:00 - 12:00
Advanced Embroidery Techniques – Jeans
In this class we learn how to take apart a pair of jeans to add embroidery up the leg and put them back together. We also learn what designs work best and several ways to place and hoop your chosen designs. You MUST know how to work your machine before class.
This class is a techniques class, so you may want to get started embroidering in class or you may want to bring everything but your machine. You will not be able to finish your jeans in 2 hours, so it’s up to you what you want to bring to class.
Supplies:
Embroidery machine in good working order with power cord and set-up for embroidery. Hoop size depends on your chosen design. Have several design options you may like to try on your jeans for class. It always helps if you can print out a template of 1 or 2 preferred designs for placement.
Embroidery thread in a few colors and embroidery bobbin thread already in your machine. Have a new 90/14 embroidery or Microtex needle in your machine. Stabilizer- cutaway if your jeans have stretch, I used a web mesh cutaway or tearaway for 100% cotton.
Spray adhesive or pink tape, or fabric glue and straight pins and scrap fabric to help hooping if needed. Fabric could be 12″x12″ depending on hoop size. Fabric marker for placement. GOOD seam ripper!
Basic sewing supplies
Jeans- you can have a seam already ripped out or rip in class. Smaller size jeans will need a smaller hoop size.

Viking/Pfaff Machine Embroidery Basics
2026-06-26 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-16 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.
Supply List: Machine Embroidery Basics Supply List
Please read Class and Refund Policies.

Viking/Pfaff Computer Machine Basics
2026-06-26 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-16 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.
Download Supply List: Computer Machine Basics Supply List
Please read Class and Refund Policies

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Advanced Sewing Techniques-Quilting & Heirloom Sewing
2026-06-19 10:00 - 12:00
This session will be on Quilting techniques including free motion and piecing and Heirloom techniques including twin needle, wing needle sewing. The kit for this class will include all fabrics. Kit fee for this class will be $10, cash only.
Specialty Supply list for Quilting and Heirloom sewing.

Please see the PDF attached to this class for Basic supplies.
Quilting – Presser feet

¼” foot with guide, even feed or walking foot, free motion spring foot for your machine, Stitch in ditch foot. If you don’t have these feet, we may have some you can borrow for class. The only foot that can’t be borrowed is the walking foot.
Needle – Quilting needle size 70/10 or 80/11 and 90/14

Heirloom –

Two twin needles- sizes 2.0 or 2.5 and 1.6. Wing needle size 100/16. If you don’t have the needles you will have to purchase them the day of class.
Presser Feet – Candle wicking, Pin tuck foot. We have most of these feet for you to borrow if you don’t have them.

Prerequisite: Machine Basics
Supply List: 2024 Advanced Techniques Part 2
Please read Class and Refund Policies

Brother/Elna Machine Embroidery Basics Class
2026-06-18 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-22 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.
Prerequisite for sewing combo machines: 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.
Download Supply List: Machine Embroidery Basics
Please read Class and Refund Policies

Brother/JUKI/Elna Computer Machine Basics
2026-06-18 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-22 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.
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

Serger Basics
2026-06-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-08 14:00 - 16:00
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.
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

Mechanical/Digital Machine Basics
2026-06-11 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-01 10:00 - 12:00
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.
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

Cutwork Needle Embroidery Time
2026-06-06 13:30 - 16:00
Get the look of cut work done by hand with the ease of an embroidery machine. With the use of special needles and specifically digitized designs, you can. In this class, you will learn how to use cutwork needles to create lovely designs. This class will require you to purchase a cutwork needle kit that has the 4 needles and a set of 5 designs.
Fabric/stabilizer kit included
Prerequisite: You must have basic knowledge of your embroidery machine. In addition, not all machines are able to use cutwork needles.
Please contact McDougals at 281-347-0453 to verify with the teacher that your machine is compatible.
Supply list:

Machine with embroidery unit, embroidery foot, power cord and 5×5 hoop or larger
Cut work needle kit
Decorative embroidery thread in color of choice
Bobbin with embroidery bobbin thread or pre-wound bobbin
Pink Perfection embroidery tape
Sharp trimming scissors
New 80/12 embroidery needle.

Feet Fetish - Textured Ruffle Pillow
2026-06-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-04 11:00 - 13:00
Feet Fetish Flower Textured Ruffle Pillow

The ruffler can be used for much more than edges, but for beautiful textured surfaces. We’ll be using 2 methods to ruffle fabric to use in home dec pillows or wearable art garments.
Supply list coming

Practice Project: Summer Bucket Hat
2026-05-20 10:30 - 13:00
Summer Bucket Hat
Come join us for a Fun class where we make a bucket hat. Open to anyone, this class is especially helpful for beginner sewers who would like some assisted practice with curves. The pattern for this hat is provided in class. See the supply list for what fabric you’ll need to bring.
Bring from home:
Please bring your sewing machine in good working order with all its parts and cords as well as
the book if you have it.
Sewing kit to include: Fabric scissors, ball head strait pins and/ or clips, tape measure, seam
gauge, chalk and/ or erasable fabric marker, and seam ripper, thread to match your fabric-see supply list link below for fabric.
Supply List: Bucket_Hat_Supply_List

Stretch Sewing Techniques
2026-05-18 10:30 - 13:30
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 band (optional).
Supplies needed, the project is precut before class at home.
Supply List: Stretch Sewing Techniques Supply List

How to Use a Pattern
2026-05-11 10:30 - 15:30
Prerequisite: You must be able to thread and operate your machine on your own.
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 multiple sizes on your pattern tissue to
customize the fit for you.
We’ll cut and construct a pair of elastic waist leisure pants for you or someone else.
Supplies required: 102 How to Use a Pattern Supply list

Feet Fetish - Flower Pounding Piped Curtain
2026-05-07 11:00 - 13:00
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. Flower pounding, or tataki-zome, is a natural dyeing technique where fresh flowers and leaves are hammered onto fabric to transfer their natural pigments, creating delicate botanical prints. Best results use natural fabrics (cotton, silk, linen) treated with alum to improve colorfastness.Supply list coming soon.

Supply List: Supply List and Prep for Flower Pounding & Piping

Practice Project: Lined Tote Bag
2026-05-06 10:30 - 13:00
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. Dimensions for the rectangles can be found on the supply list.
Bring from home:
Please bring your sewing machine in good working order with all its parts and cords as well as
the book if you have it.
Sewing kit to include: Fabric scissors, ball head strait pins and/ or clips, tape measure, seam
gauge, chalk and/ or erasable fabric marker, and seam ripper, thread to match your fabric- see supply list link below for fabric.
Supply List:ToteBagSupplyList

Feet Fetish - Flower Pounding Piped Curtain
2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:00
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. Flower pounding, or tataki-zome, is a natural dyeing technique where fresh flowers and leaves are hammered onto fabric to transfer their natural pigments, creating delicate botanical prints. Best results use natural fabrics (cotton, silk, linen) treated with alum to improve colorfastness.

Supply List: Supply List and Prep for Flower Pounding & Piping
