McDougal Sewing Center

Christmas in July - Trunk Show & Seminar
2023-07-15 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
Christmas In July
Trunk Show & Seminar!
Saturday, July 15 from 11 am – 1 pm
Main Store Only
This is your opportunity to get a jump start on coming up with some holiday gift ideas.
Join us for a trunk show with some great samples to get your creativity going. These projects are for all levels
of sewing.
You will leave with some exciting handouts and ideas.
The cost is $10. Class size is limited, and you must register.

Computer/Digital/Mechanical Basics
2023-07-18 09:30 - 11:30 | Sugarland JOANN Fabrics, 16626 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX, 77479, United States
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 acquainted with your machine. Each session has been developed to gain familiarity with the basic features/functions of your new machine, to get you creating quickly. These sessions are our gift to you with the purchase of a new machine from McDougal Sewing Center.
Join talented Education Team members for a “get acquainted” new machine mixer. The goal of this two-part session is to provide you with the information and knowledge needed to get the most from your new machine.
We will cover machine navigation (where is that stitch!), TNT (threading, needles, tension adjustment), and equip you to use your machine with confidence.
This class is open to customers who purchased a qualifying sewing, embroidery, and/or combo machine from any McDougal’s location.
You must present a sales receipt to take this free class.
Qualifying Machines:

Viking: Opal, Sapphire, Designer, Brilliance, and Epic Lines.
Pfaff: Passport, Ambition, Expression, Creative, and Icon Lines.
JUKI: ALL JUKI sewing machines.
Brother: PS series sewing machines.
new Elna machines recently purchased at McDougal Sewing Centers.

For ALL Sewing/Embroidery “Guide” Classes we will provide you with the fabric and thread needed for the class.
Supply List: Computer Machine Basic

Computer/Digital/Mechanical Machine Basics
2023-07-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Sugarland JOANN Fabrics, 16626 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX, 77479, United States

Machine Embroidery Basics
2023-07-18 14:30 - 16:00, 2023-10-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Sugarland JOANN Fabrics, 16626 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX, 77479, United States
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 Level: All Levels
This class is open to customers who purchased a qualifying sewing, embroidery, and/or combo machine including a new Elna embroidery machine or combo embroidery machine purchased from any McDougal’s location. You must present a sales receipt to take this free class.
Download Supply List: Machine Embroidery Basics

Brother/JUKI/Elna Computer Machine Basics
2023-07-20 10:00 - 13:00 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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 session has been developed to gain familiarity with the basic features/functions of your new machine, to get you creating quickly. These sessions are our gift to you with the purchase of a new machine from McDougal Sewing Center.
Join talented Education Team members for a “get acquainted” new machine mixer. The goal of this session is to provide you with the information and knowledge needed to get the most from your new machine.
This class is geared for Computerized Brother, JUKI and Elna sewing machines. You will start with the basics and work your way up through hemming, buttonhole, and decorative stitches. You must register in advance.
Open for Brother, JUKI and Elna customers who purchased their machine at McDougal Sewing Center. You must present a sales receipt to take this free class.
For ALL Sewing/Embroidery “Guide” Classes we will provide you with the fabric and thread needed for the class.
Download Supply Lists: Computer Machine Basics

Brother/Elna Machine Embroidery Basics
2023-07-20 14:00 - 16:00 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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: All Levels
This class is open to customers who purchased a qualifying sewing, embroidery, and/or combo machine from any McDougal’s location. You must present a sales receipt to take this free class.
Download Supply List: Machine Embroidery Basics

Viking Computer Machine Basics
2023-07-21 10:00 - 13:00 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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 acquainted with your machine. Each session has been developed to gain familiarity with the basic features/functions of your new machine, to get you creating quickly. These sessions are our gift to you with the purchase of a new machine from McDougal Sewing Center.
Join talented Education Team members for a “get acquainted” new machine mixer. The goal of this two-part session is to provide you with the information and knowledge needed to get the most from your new machine.
We will cover machine navigation (where is that stitch!), TNT (threading, needles, tension adjustment), and equip you to use your machine with confidence.
This class is open to customers who purchased a qualifying sewing, embroidery, and/or combo machine from any McDougal’s location.
You must present a sales receipt to take this free class.
Qualifying Machines:
Viking: Opal, Sapphire, Designer, Brilliance, and Epic Lines.
For ALL Sewing/Embroidery “Guide” Classes, we will provide you with the fabric and thread needed for the class.
Download Supply List: Computer Machine Basics Supply List

Viking Machine Embroidery Basics
2023-07-21 14:00 - 16:30 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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: Viking Computer Machine Basics
Course Level: All Levels
This class is open to customers who purchased a qualifying sewing, embroidery, and/or combo machine from any McDougal’s location. You must present a sales receipt to take this free class.
Supply List: Machine Embroidery Basics Supply List

Viking/Pfaff Computer Machine Basics
2023-07-22 10:00 - 13:00 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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 acquainted with your machine. Each session has been developed to gain familiarity with the basic features/functions of your new machine, to get you creating quickly. These sessions are our gift to you with the purchase of a new machine from McDougal Sewing Center.
Join talented Education Team members for a “get acquainted” new machine mixer. The goal of this two-part session is to provide you with the information and knowledge needed to get the most from your new machine.
We will cover machine navigation (where is that stitch!), TNT (threading, needles, tension adjustment), and equip you to use your machine with confidence.
This class is open to customers who purchased a qualifying sewing, embroidery, and/or combo machine from any McDougal’s location.
You must present a sales receipt to take this free class.
Qualifying Machines:
Viking: Opal, Sapphire, Designer, Brilliance, and Epic Lines.
Pfaff: Passport, Ambition, Expression, Creative, and Icon Lines
For ALL Sewing/Embroidery “Guide” Classes we will provide you with the fabric and thread needed for the class.
Download Supply List: Computer Machine Basics Supply List

Viking/Pfaff Machine Embroidery Basics
2023-07-22 14:00 - 16:30 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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: Viking/Pfaff Computer Machine Basics
Course Level: All Levels
This class is open to customers who purchased a qualifying sewing, embroidery, and/or combo machine from any McDougal’s location. You must present a sales receipt to take this free class.
Supply List: Machine Embroidery Basics Supply List

Thinking of Software? mySewnet Uniquely Yours!
2023-07-28 10:00 - 16:00 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
Thinking of Software?
mySewnet Uniquely Yours
Featuring:

Super Designs

Encore

Modify Tab

Stitch Editor

Digitizing

Join us for a special sewing event!
Create a one-of-a-kind project designed by a HUSQVARNA VIKING educator.
Place: McDougal Main Store
Cost: $49, includes lite refreshments
Supplies Needed for this event are:

laptop,
button-down shirt
your thread to use

Software download provided for the event.
Sign up Today!
Sign up below or call 281-347-0453
Flyer: mcd-23-0131 uniquely yours flyer

Sew Inspired! Sew Monsterific
2023-07-29 10:00 - 16:00 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
Sew Inspired! Sew MONSTERIFIC!
Featuring:

Embroidery In-the-Hoop

mySewnet Software Demonstration

Join us for a special sewing event!
Create a one-of-a-kind project designed by a HUSQVARNA VIKING educator.
Sign up TODAY!
Place: McDougals Main Store
Cost $39.00, kit included
Lite refreshments served.
Sign up below or call 281-453-0453
Flyer: mcd-23-0131 Monsterific flyer

mySewnet Master Class
2023-10-05 11:00 - 13:00 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
Create a Holiday Encore Embroidery Design mySewnet Silver, Gold, and Platinum Versions
In this lesson we will use Super Design and Frame Elements to build a design we can use for a pillow, quilt block or center for a table-runner.

Serger Basics
2023-10-06 14:00 - 16:00 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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 open to customers who purchased a qualifying Serger at McDougal Sewing locations.
You must present a sales receipt to take this free class.
For those that have a chain-stitch or cover-stitch serger, contact rebecca.joseph@mcdougalsewing.com for this class.
You must present a sales receipt to take this free class.
Download Supply List: Serger Basics Supply List

Feet Fetish Wonky Texture Quilt - #12
2023-10-07 10:00 - 12:00 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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. The 3 yards of
backing fabric you bought for the quilt back, 1/3 yard for binding if you’re
making your own binding. Assorted buttons that have either 2 or 4 holes to
sew down with foot. I would bring about 10-15 buttons.
Cut: The 3 yards of backing fabric into 2 pieces 44” X 54”, cut off selvages.
From binding fabric cut 6 pieces 1-3/4” wide X width of fabric. This
measurement is done straight of grain, not bias.

Brother Scan N Cut Creating Cut files for Applique
2023-10-07 13:00 - 15:00 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
Instructor: Kyllie Watts
This Master Class is designed to give an understanding of the processes that enable you to create cut files, transfer them to your Brother Scan N Cut and produce precut appliques for your embroidery blocks.
You will need to buy the class kit. The kit has all fabrics, fusible stabilizers and instruction manual needed for class. The cost of this kit is $15 and is payable directly to the teacher on Class Day.
We will:

Cover the navigation of Canvasworkspace.
Understand where cut files come from and how to create them.
Understand how to bring SVG files into Canvasworkspace, and what to do with them.
Transfer cut files to your Brother Scan N Cut for cutting.
Understand some best practices for fabric preparation for cutting appliques.

To enroll in this class, please see the following prerequisites:

You own a Brother Scan N Cut DX machine.
You are familiar with the operating functions of your SNC machine.
You have the desktop version of Canvasworkspace downloaded onto your laptop.
Be able to connect to the Internet at McDougal’s

You will need to bring:

Your Brother Scan N Cut machine
A standard tack Mat or Fabric Mat for your machine
A fabric blade or Roller blade for your SNC machine
All tools that came with your SNC machine
Applique scissors

Novice Sewing
2023-10-09 10:30 - 13:00 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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

Computer / Digital / Mechanical Machine Basics
2023-10-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-10 12:30 - 14:30 | Sugarland JOANN Fabrics, 16626 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX, 77479, United States

NEW! Open Sew
2023-10-10 10:30 - 13:00 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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
2023-10-11 10:30 - 15:30 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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 sew supply list 2023

Embroidery Club
2023-10-12 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-10-14 10:00 - 12:00 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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 fee is $5 and a $15 class fee each time you attend.
Call 281-347-0453 to Register or for more information.
Embroidery Club is by Invitation-only. You must have taken your basic guide classes and have a basic knowledge of your machine. This is not a novice class.

Serger 101 (Open to Public)
2023-10-12 14:00 - 16:00 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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 starter class is for 3/4 thread serging only. If you have a 5 thread serger, we will not go into 5 threads or coverstitch.
SUPPLIES NEEDED: Please bring your serger instruction manual, all accessories that came with your serger, extra needles for your serger, power cord complete, serger in good working order, small scissors, and tweezers. You’ll also need 4 spools of SERGER CONE thread the same colors as the tension knobs: usually red, yellow, green, and blue. Fabric is provided by the instructor. Check your manual to see if you have needed accessories for class or email rebecca.joseph@mcdougalsewing.com for clarification.
You must be 18 or over to take this class and only 1 person per serger.

Serger MUST be in good working order.
If you don’t know if it is or not, contact Rebecca at Rebecca.joseph@mcdougalsewing.com and she can talk you through this process. No refunds are given if the serger doesn’t work the day of class.

Mechanical / Digital Machine Basics
2023-10-13 14:00 - 16:00 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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 patterns.
All participants must present a sales receipt to take this free class.
Supply list: Mechanical Machine Basics Supply List

NICU Heart to Heart Service Project
2023-10-16 - 2023-11-13 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
A unique program at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is helping premature or critically ill newborns create healthy bonds with their mothers – while still in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
In the first few days or weeks of life, babies in the NICU are separated physically from their mothers while nursing staff provides round-the-clock care.
The Heart to Heart program uses small pieces of fabric, sewn in the shape of a heart, to transfer the mother’s scent to the baby’s crib or isolette for bonding.

Please read more about the program click here:
McDougal Sewing will be helping with this worthy undertaking this year. We will be taking finished hearts at any of our three locations listed below from September 1st until November 13th.
We will only be taking finished hearts. These hearts will then be delivered to Donna, who will be taking them to hospitals that need them.
You may need to enlarge the template to 130% on some printers.
Instruction: NICU-Heart-to-Heart-Instructions
For every 5 finished Hearts donated, your name will be put into a drawing for a Floriani Color
Spectrum Thread Set with 120 colors of 1000m spools of Floriani Poly thread and 10 spools of Floriani Stabilizer!

How to Use a Pattern
2023-10-16 10:30 - 15:30 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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 to Use a Pattern Supply list

Stretch Sewing Techniques
2023-10-17 10:30 - 13:30 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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 bottom band (optional).

Supplies needed, project is precut before class at home.

Prerequisite: Ability to cut out a pattern on your own.
Stretch-Sewing-Supply-List

Machine Basics (Open to the Public)
2023-10-24 10:00 - 12:00 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
Learn to make the most of your machine, it is highly encouraged that you attend our “quick start” program designed to help you get acquainted with your machine. Each session has been developed to gain familiarity with the basic features/functions of your machine, to get you creating quickly.
Join talented Education Team members for a “get acquainted” machine mixer. The goal of this session is to provide you with the information and knowledge needed to get the most from your machine.
We will cover machine navigation (where is that stitch!), TNT (threading, needles, tension adjustment), and equip you to use your machine with confidence.
This class is open to all sewing machines made in the last 15–20 years. Your machine must be in good working order before class. If you have any questions about your machine or the class, please call Rebecca @ 832-745-3469.
Supply List: Machine Basics
