Novice Sewing
No Experience Necessary 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 show you the common tools used in home sewing, and we’ll complete a small project. Novice sewing Supply list
NEW! Open Sew
NEW! Open Sew Bring your machine and your project and make some friends! Sew independently on whatever you choose trade tips and tricks with others in the class and get personal attention and your questions answered by the instructor.
Learn to Sew
You’ve learned to operate your machine, now what? In this class you’ll learn about needle types, thread, grainlines, and interfacings. We’ll review stitching straight lines and practice turning corners, curves, […]
Advanced Techniques – Sewing
MASTER TECHNIQUE CLASS FOR ALL SEWING MACHINES SOLD AT MCDOUGAL SEWING Learn some different techniques your sewing machine is capable of in this 2-hour class offered FREE with a sewing […]
Advanced Techniques Serger
Free to 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. The […]
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-70-HWA or any new Elna mechanical machine recently purchased at McDougal […]
Serger 101 (Open to Public)
SERGER 101 – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Get out that serger, dust it off and learn how to thread it, and do some basic seams in this 2-hour class. This […]
How to Use a Pattern
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 […]
Computer / Digital / Mechanical Machine Basics
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 […]
Stretch Sewing Techniques
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 […]