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 […]
Learn to Sew
You’ve learned to operate your machine- now what? In this class you’ll learn about thread, needles types, grainlines and interfacings. We’ll review straight line stitching and practice turning corners, curves […]
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 […]
Feet Fetish-Applique-Satin and Blanket
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 […]
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 Sewing […]
Singer Sewing Machine Guide Class
EXPERIENCE ALL YOUR MACHINE CAN DO FOR YOU WITH A FREE MACHINE GUIDE CLASS. See how to set your machine for best performance. We show you how to wind and insert your bobbin, thread your […]
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 […]
Computer/Digital/Mechanical 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 […]
Machine 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 […]
Serger Basics
Welcome to the world of serging! In class one, we go through what your serger can do, stitch length, width, and feeding; as well as threading and 3/4 thread stitching. […]