McDougal Sewing Center

Feet Fetish - Stuffed Pumpkin Centerpiece
2026-10-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-01 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
Stuffed Pumpkin Centerpiece
Get ready for Halloween!
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Serger Basics
2026-10-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-08 13:00 - 15:00
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

Advanced Embroidery Techniques-Edge-to-Edge Quilting
2026-09-26 10:00 - 12:00
Edge-to Edge Quilting Techniques.
Edge-to Edge Quilting Designs (also known as End-toEnd quilting) are continuous-line digital files designed to seamlessly repeat across on quilt surface. These designs allow home sewers to achieve professional, all-over long-arm results directly on standard home embroidery machine. Each file features a single-run path with a designated start point on the left and an exit point on the right, eliminating ugly backtracking or double-stitching.
The technique will be how to bring the design up and place all that fabric in your hoop, place and embroider the design and re-hoop it all lining up the next panel for embroidery that will connect with the prior panel you just embroidered. OMG!!!
Picture from Embroidery Library
Supply List:
Please bring a small quilt top you have already done with batting and backing. You can also choose to bring a table-runner that you want to quilt with this design and technique. A FREE End-toEnd Quilt design from Designs by Ju-Ju will be given to people the day of class. You can bring your own design if you have one. This class is to teach the embroidery technique, so please keep your project to work with small. Thread to work with your fabric. The batting is your stabilizer. Have your machine pre-threaded and set up for embroidery BEFORE coming to class.
Hoop size: You can use a 4×4 small hoop, but a 5″x7″ hoop or larger would be better.

Viking/Pfaff Machine Embroidery Basics
2026-09-24 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-08-15 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.

Viking/Pfaff Computer Machine Basics
2026-09-24 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-15 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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Mechanical/Digital Machine Basics
2026-09-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-13 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-23 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.
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

Brother/Elna Machine Embroidery Basics Class
2026-09-17 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-08-20 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.
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: Machine Embroidery Basics
Please read Class and Refund Policies

Brother/JUKI/Elna Computer Machine Basics
2026-09-17 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-20 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

Advanced Serger Techniques-Part 2
2026-09-12 13:00 - 15:00
Free to qualified Sergers purchased at McDougal Sewing
Let’s learn how to use some of the many stitches our sergers do and how the optional pressure feet help our creativity. Techniques shown will be Ruffling, Decorative edges- 3 thread an rolled edge, Pin tucks and Super stretch stitch.
This is a hands-on intermediate class. You must know how to thread your serger and feel comfortable using it.
Supply List: Bring your serger, in good working order and all attachments that came with it. Have your serger threaded with 4 spools of white/cream thread, 2 new needles and a small pair of scissors. If you have the gathering foot, and a blind hem foot please bring them for this class.
Fabric and specialty tools may be provided. Some attachments will be shared during class when needed. $10 kit fee, cash only, due day of 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.
One person per Serger, if you need a translator, please contact Rebecca @ Rebecca.jospeh@mcdougalsewing.com.

Please read Class and Refund Policies

Feet Fetish - Pumpkin Mat
2026-09-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-03 11:00 - 13:00
Pumpkin Mat By Marie Duncan
Get ready for Halloween! Raid your stash for orange tone on tone prints, and get ready to do some join and folding! Great for any Fall Party.
Supply List:
Join & Fold Edging Foot, Stitch-in-Ditch Foot, ¼” Foot with Guide, Stitch N Ditch stabilizer, Asst. shiny embroidery threads, Cotton thread to match fabric choices, cotton batting, ⅛ yard each of six different orange tone on tone prints, ½ yard of tone on tone orange print for backing and binding, ⅛ yard or a scrap of green for stem. Regular sewing supplies including fabric scissors, and machine in good working order.
Pre-Cut:
From assorted orange tone on tone prints: (11) 2” wide x 15” long
From cotton batting: 17” x 17” and 6” x 4” for stem
From tone on tone backing/binding fabric: 44 running inches of 2½” wide strips cut on the bias for binding and 17″ x 17″ pc. for backing.
From green: two 6″ x 4″ pieces for stem.
One oval pattern for pumpkin back and two stem patterns will be provided during class and will be cut day of class.

Advanced Sewing Techniques-Part 3 Decorative Trims, Applique, & Fonts
2026-08-29 10:00 - 12:00
In this class, you will learn about Decorative Trims and Applique Techniques. Feet you can use are the yarn foot, the 3 hole cord, the beading foot, and the open-toe applique foot. You’ll learn what special stitches work best with the different techniques. We’ll also go thru how to combine fonts from your machine to create a label.
There is a $10 kit fee for this class. Please bring your machine in good working order, all pressure feet you have, a bobbin with white bobbin thread in bobbin,(top thread will be provided), small scissors for threads and a new Universal needle in machine.
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.

Advanced Serger Techniques-Part 1
2026-08-22 10:00 - 12:00
Free to qualified Sergers purchased at McDougal Sewing
Let’s learn how to use some of the many stitches our sergers do and how the optional pressure feet help our creativity. Techniques shown will be how to do flat locking, piping, and bead insertion and zipper insertion.
This is a hands-on intermediate class. You must know how to thread your serger and feel comfortable using it.

Supply List: Bring your serger, in good working order and all attachments that came with it. Have your serger threaded with 4 spools of white/cream thread, 2 new needles and a small pair of scissors. If you have the bead foot, the piping foot and a blind hem foot please bring them for this class.
Fabric and specialty tools may be provided. Some attachments will be shared during class when needed. $10 kit fee, cash only, due day of 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.
One person per Serger, if you need a translator, please contact Rebecca @ Rebecca.jospeh@mcdougalsewing.com.
Please read Class and Refund Policies

Feet Fetish - Fiber Fun Scarves
2026-08-06 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-01 10:00 - 12:00
If you love fabric, there’s also a good chance that you love fibers of all kinds—yarns, novelty threads, ribbons, trims, cords, etc. Assuming that’s the case and perhaps you have some of those things in your stash, making your own scarves is a fun way to showcase a medley of those fun fibers.
Photo courtesy of Sulky
Supply list:

50″-60″ long of heavy water soluble stabilizer- Aqua Magic- at least 12″ wide or wider. This stabilizer is going to have a ” heavy, non-stick feel” to it, like an interfacing, NOT TOPPER.
Yarns, threads, ribbons, thin fabric strips, cords or trims to fill in the scarf. The scarf in the picture is filled with loose threads and lots of stitching!
Decorative sewing threads to work with your scarf colors. You’ll need to wind a bobbin with the same decorative thread, so you will need a bobbin for each color change.
Universal needle size 80/12 or 90/14, depending on how you fill your scarf.
Basic sewing supplies including straight pins.

Jellyroll Rug - Open to Public
2026-07-31 10:00 - 13:00
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.

Practice Project: Summer Bucket Hat
2026-07-29 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
2026-07-27 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

Christmas in July
2026-07-25 10:00 - 16:00
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Singer Sewing Machine Guide Class
2026-07-24 10:00 - 12:00
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 a date must be presented to the teacher to take this free class. This proof of purchase can be a hard copy or an email or a copy on your phone and can be from a website or retail store. It MUST be a purchase within 9 months prior to class date. You must be 18 years or older to attend this class. Only one person per machine, no auditing of this free class. If a translator is needed, please email rebecca.joseph@mcdougalsewing.com . If your machine came with a Coupon for a Free class, bring this also.
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.
How to prepare to come to class:
Please have your machine ready to thread before you come to class by removing it from the box, and taking off all tape and styrofoam, All you need to bring is everything that came in the box. Do NOT bring the box or any packaging to the classroom. You’ll need a small pair of scissors to clip threads.
Supply List: Mechanical Machine Basics Supply List
Please read the Class and Refund Policies

Practice Project: Lined Tote Bag
2026-07-22 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
