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 […]
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. […]
Viking/Pfaff/Computer 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 […]
Viking/Pfaff 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Viking Computer 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 […]
Viking 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 […]
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 invisible zipper. You’ll learn several methods of stabilizing your zipper before sewing, as well as a trick to ensure the bottom of the zipper remains […]