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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 size and fabric requirements. Well cut and construct a pair of elastic waist leisure pants for you or as a gift. Supply List: 102 How […]
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: […]
Feet Fetish Wonky Texture Quilt – #12
Let’s put our Wonky Texture Quilt together! Supply list and Pre- Cutting List Feet: ¼” foot, Stitch n Ditch, Button Sewing foot, Quilt Binding foot or store- bought bias binder wide width, walking foot or even feed foot, some machines have the IDT on machine. Supplies: Cotton batting (54”X74”) or the size of your top. […]
Hooping Know-How – (Open to Public)
Can’t seem to get your designs where you want them? Have a smaller hoop and you want to learn how to connect designs for a border? Come to this hands-on class on placement and hooping. We’ll learn how to position a name on a placement line, how to connect designs for a continuous border to […]
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. This class is for all serger owners, featuring 3-thread and 2-thread techniques. We will learn corners, curves, and rolled and flatlock seaming. This class is […]
Serger Christmas Stocking (Open to Public)
Open to the Public - Pattern-$20 minus 15% with class purchase- must buy the pattern prior to class to pre-cut. Description Learn lots of fun techniques on your serger and make a quick Christmas stocking for that someone special. This is an intermediate serger class, you must feel comfortable with your serger and know how […]