Advanced Sewing Techniques
MARCH 9 @ 1:00 - 3:00 FREE 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 machine purchase from McDougal Sewing. This is a dynamic class that may change each session depending on what […]
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, and circles. After a break for lunch, we’ll apply what you’ve learned and construct a Needle Book to help organize your machine needles. Learn to […]
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 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 […]
Machine Embroidery Basics
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 Bring your machine and its basic embroidery setup, check the supply list below for other supplies needed. Pre-requisite: Computer Machine Basics Course […]
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. […]
Embroidery Club
A monthly club that meets to learn about new techniques in Embroidery. If you have purchased your machine from McDougal Sewing Center, you are welcome to join. The annual Registration […]
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 […]
mySewnet Master Class – Silver, Gold, or Platinum
mySewnet Master class for Silver, Gold and Platinum Versions Exploring the Turnable Hoop Description: The Turnable Hoop is perfect for combining embroideries in mySewnet Embroidery and our software will automatically split it for us. We’ll explore combining design elements in mySewnet Embroidery (Silver, Gold or Platinum levels) for the 360mm x 350mm Turnable Hoop. We’ll […]
Wing Needle/Applique with your Embroidery Machine
Cost $55 includes 4 designs In this class, you will be doing designs that incorporate wing needlework and applique. We should have time to do the 4 designs and you […]
Installing an Invisible Zipper
Once you see how easy it is to install an invisible zipper you’ll never use anything else! In class we will sew a 18” or 20” pillow cover featuring an […]