Brother/JUKI/Elna Computer Machine Basics
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 […]
Brother/Elna 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. Prerequisite for sewing combo machines: Computer Machine Basics Course Level: […]
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 much fabric you need, picking and matching colors and fabric designs, and troubleshooting your color combinations. You are now ready for our class Beginning Quilting […]
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 envelope to determine your size and fabric requirements. We’ll use a pattern to cut and construct a pair of elastic waist leisure pants for you […]
Stretch Sewing Techniques
Stretch sewing techniques Prerequisite: How to use a pattern class or experience with patterns 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 hem. Supply List: Stretch […]
Wine Holder
The holidays are a time for visiting and gift giving, and this wine holder is a perfect way to transport your gift. Make several using beautiful holiday fabrics. Machine embroidery or applique one for a special hostess gift. Supply List: Wine carrier-supply List
Holiday “pie” Trivet
This fun project makes a great Hostess or teacher gift! It’s quick and easy using packaged seam binding and rick rack trim. More advanced sewers may elect to make their own seam binding. Supply List: HOLIDAY.PIE.TRIVET.SUPPLYLIST
Advanced Sewing Techniques Part 4
MASTER TECHNIQUE CLASS FOR ALL SEWING MACHINES SOLD AT MCDOUGAL SEWING In this class, you will learn about Piping, Zipper insertion, Buttonholes, and Button Sew On. Feet you can use are the piping foot, zipper foot, and buttonhole foot. You'll learn what special stitches work best with the different techniques. There is a $10 kit […]
Advanced Serger Techniques Part 2
Free to sergers purchased at McDougal Sewing Elastic Insertion, Ruffling, Pintucks, and Super Stretch Description: The next step of decorative serging in Part 2 is serging with elastic insertion, ruffles, pintucks, and super stretch. The kit fee will be $10 cash only for this class. Supplies: Bring your serger, in good working order and all […]
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 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 […]