McDougal Sewing Center

Feet Fetish-Applique-Satin and Blanket
2025-02-06 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
Let’s continue our 2025 blocks by going back to the basics with some tricks for Satin Stitch Applique and Blanket Stitch Applique techniques. We still have our hand-dyed Batiks in our kits to create gorgeous Hexagons!
Supply list and kit options coming soon to this page.
Please read the Class and Refund Policies before signing up for this class.

Mechanical/Digital Machine Basics
2025-02-06 14:00 - 16:00
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.
This is NOT the free Singer Machine Guide Class that is Open to the Public.
Supply list: Mechanical Machine Basics Supply List
Please read Class and Refund Policies.

Singer Sewing Machine Guide Class
2025-02-08 13:00 - 15:00
EXPERIENCE ALL YOUR MACHINE CAN DO FOR YOU WITH A FREE MACHINE GUIDE CLASS.
See how to set your machine for best performance.
We show you how to wind and insert your bobbin, thread your machine; how to adjust tension, length, and width, and choose your stitch patterns.
SINGER® Sewing Machine Proof of Purchase Required:
– A receipt with a date and your name must be presented to the teacher to take this free class. This proof of purchase can be a hard copy or an email or copy on your phone and can be from a website or retail store. It MUST be a purchase within 9 months prior to class date. You must be 18 years or older to attend this class. Only one person per machine, no auditing of this free class. If a translator is needed, please email rebecca.joseph@mcdougalsewing.com . If your machine came with a Coupon for a Free class, bring this also.
How to prepare to come to class:
Please have your machine ready to thread before you come to class by removing it from the box, and taking off all tape and styrofoam, All you need to bring is everything that came in the box, do NOT bring the box or any packaging to the classroom. You’ll need a small pair of scissors to clip threads.
Supply List: Mechanical Machine Basics Supply List
Please read Class and Refund Policies.

Introduction to Quilting
2025-02-10 13:00 - 14:30
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 where we will practice pressing, cutting, sewing, quilting, and binding a small project.
There will be handouts so bring a pen or pencil to take additional notes
Please read the Class and Refund Policies before signing up for this class.

Brother Aveneer EV1
2025-02-14 10:00 - 14:30
Brother Aveneer EV1 Discover Greatness Within
Brother invites you to discover the future of sewing, embroidery and quilting in the sleek lines and advanced features of the industry-leading Aveneer EV1 with one of their amazing educators- Rosemary Castillo.

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Please read the Class and Refund Policies before signing up for this class.

Brother Power up Your Side Hustle
2025-02-15 11:00 - 15:00
PR Series with focus on PR1055x
Lecture/Demo with Presentation and Demo
The Power Up Your Side Hustle event is a fresh take on the Start Your Own Business idea designed to help entrepreneurs see the money-making potential of a multi-needle machine. If you have ever thought of how to earn extra $$ from a home-based business, let Rosemary Castillo from Brother get you started!

Kids Novice Sewing Ages 7-17
2025-02-17 10:30 - 13:00
Just for kids and teens, Learn to use that new machine you got for Christmas! You will learn to thread the machine, wind a bobbin, stitch straight seams, corners, and curves, and complete a small project, We will also review the tools you will need in your sewing kit.
Novice sewing Supply list
Please read the Class and Refund Policies before signing up for this class.

Kids Learn to Sew Ages7-17
2025-02-17 14:00 - 16:30
Just for Kids and teens, This class picks up where NOVICE SEWING leaves off. Kids must have taken Novice Sewing OR be able to complete the actions listed in the Novice Sewing description to attend this class. You will learn about machine settings, how to change the foot and needle
and learn to stitch curves. We will learn about the properties of fabric, grainlines and some basic sewing vocabulary and finish up with a small project.
Supply List: KIDS Learn to Sew
Please read the Class and Refund Policies before signing up for this class.

Stretch Sewing Techniques
2025-02-18 10:30 - 13:30
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 Sewing Techniques-Supply List

Machine Applique Basics
2025-02-19 10:30 - 16:00
Use your machine to embellish just about anything with applique! We’ll learn about feet, stabilizers, thread, and stitches used to applique shapes to a base fabric. In class, we’ll make a sampler of appropriate stitches on YOUR machine that can be used to applique and then you’ll choose one to make a holiday-themed pillow sham. Make a different one to change out for every season or holiday.
Supply List: Machine Applique Basics-supply list
Please read the Class and Refund Policies before signing up for this class.

Brother/JUKI/Elna Computer Machine Basics
2025-02-20 10:00 - 13:00
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
Please read Class and Refund Policies.

Brother/Elna Embroidery Basics
2025-02-20 14:00 - 16:00
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
Please read Class and Refund Policies.

Viking/Pfaff Computer Machine Basics
2025-02-21 10:00 - 13:00
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.
Download Supply List: Computer Machine Basics Supply List
Please read Class and Refund Policies.

Viking/Pfaff Machine Embroidery Basics
2025-02-21 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-03-22 12:00 - 14:00
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
Please read Class and Refund Policies.

Beginning Quilting
2025-02-24 10:00 - 12:30
Welcome to Beginning Quilting.
In this class, we will be covering pressing, cutting, piecing, and sashing.

Supply List: Beginning Quilt

Please read the Class and Refund Policies before signing up for the class.

Sew Organized Basket
2025-02-28 10:00 - 16:00
Sew Organized Basket
Keep your sewing room, or any other room for that matter, organized with this fun and easy fabric basket. This project incorporated placement with projection and hoop scanning for precise design placement. Use the projection of the grid and stitch preview as you play with decorative stitches to add a fun embellishment. This project is so fun and easy you are going to want to make more than one!
Time: 10:00 – 4:00 with breaks
Cost: $69.00 includes machine usage, complete kit with threads, and small scissors for threads.
Place: 20141 Park Row Dr. Katy, TX
Sign up by calling 281-347-0453 or sign up below

Please read the Class and Refund Policies before signing up for the class.

Explore the Latest Attachments with Debi Kuenner-Baker
2025-03-01 10:00 - 14:00
Explore New Attachments for Viking & Pfaff
Debi Kuennen-Baker from SVP will demonstrate some of the newest attachments to help make your sewing easier and more creative! She’ll show the Multi-Function Foot Controller, the Ribbon embroidery attachment, the latest in Quilt Binders and much more!

Time: 10:00 – 2:00
Cost: FREE
Place: 20141 Park Row Dr. Katy, TX
Sign up by calling 281-347-0453 or sign up below

Please read Class and Refund Policies before signing up.

Novice Sewing
2025-03-04 10:30 - 13:00
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.
Supply List: Novice sewing Supply list
Please read the Class and Refund Policies before signing up for this class.

Feet Fetish-Applique-Bias Bar Applique
2025-03-06 11:00 - 13:00
Colorful bands of fabric, invisibly stitched in patterns overlapping and undulating patterns, characterize this classic technique. My Mother used to call it Bias Bending. The clean finished narrow tubes of fabric can be made quickly with old and new techniques. Many quilters use this technique for the applique stems on their floral bouquet panels.
March Feet Fetish Club Supply List
Machine, power cord, foot pedal and, all accessories.

Feet- Open Toe Sewing foot and regular sewing foot
Small scissors
Black regular thread with a filled black bobbin.
Needle- Universal 80/12- new one put in the machine before class.
Light chalk or fabric pen
Small iron and mat if you have one for personal use.
You’ll need to buy a Clover Loop Pressing tool. This is a must for this technique.

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The link above is where to purchase on Amazon for under $10.
Kit fee- $15.00 The kit is pre-cut with two 8” main fabric squares and one 8” test fabric square. There will also be black bias strips to use for the technique. Backing pieces are also included in the kit. Kit can be cash or credit card at main registers.
Please read the Class and Refund Policies before signing up for this class.

Serger Basics
2025-03-07 10:00 - 12:00
Welcome to the world of serging!
This class is for all serger owners, featuring 4-thread and 3-thread techniques. We will learn how a serger works, threading steps, and basic serger skills.
This class is open to customers who purchased a qualifying Serger from any McDougal Sewing location. McDougal Sewing does NOT participate in the free guide class for Singer sergers, so this class is not for Singer sergers. We do offer a Serger 101 class that is open to the public for a fee for sergers not purchased at McDougal Sewing.
You must present a sales receipt from McDougal Sewing to take this free class.
For those that have a chain-stitch or cover-stitch serger, contact rebecca.joseph@mcdougalsewing.com for this class.
Download Supply List: Serger Basics Supply List
Please read the Class and Refund Policies

Mechanical/Digital Machine Basics
2025-03-07 13:00 - 15:00
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.
This is NOT the free Singer Machine Guide Class that is Open to the Public.
Supply list: Mechanical Machine Basics Supply List
Please read Class and Refund Policies

Feet Fetish-Applique-Bias Bar Applique
2025-03-08 13:00 - 15:00
Colorful bands of fabric, invisibly stitched in patterns overlapping and undulating patterns, characterize this classic technique. My Mother used to call it Bias Bending. The clean finished narrow tubes of fabric can be made quickly with old and new techniques. Many quilters use this technique for the applique stems on their floral bouquet panels.
Kit information and supply list coming soon.
Please read the Class and Refund Policies before signing up for this class.

Advanced Sewing Techniques-Part 1
2025-03-15 10:00 - 12:00
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 most people want to learn. Some techniques will be demoed, but most will be hands-on. If you don’t want to bring your machine, you can just sign up and watch the techniques. $10 kit fee due on day of class.
Techniques that will be taught in this class.

How to do ruffling.
How to do gathering.
How to do different hems

Basic Advanced Class Supply List
✓ Your new machine with foot control and power cord
✓ Owner’s Manual
✓ All presser feet and accessories that originally came with the machine, including
bobbins and spool caps
✓ Scissors
✓ Empty bobbin
✓ Notepad and pen or pencil
Neutral thread color such as beige or grey in top and bobbin.
$10 cash only kit fee will have fabric.
Prerequisite: Machine Basics
Supply List: MasterClassAllMachines
Please read Class and Refund Policies

Learn to Sew
2025-03-18 10:30 - 16:00
You’ve learned to operate your machine- now what? In this class you’ll learn about thread, needles types, grainlines and interfacings. We’ll review straight line stitching and practice turning corners, curves and circles. After a break for lunch, we’ll apply what you’ve learned to construct a needle book to help organize your machine needles.
Supply List: Learn to sew Supply List
Please read the Class and Refund Policies before signing up for this class.

How to Use a Pattern
2025-03-19 10:30 - 16:00
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 or someone else.
Supply List: 102 How to Use a Pattern Supply list
Please read the Class and Refund Policies before signing up for this class.

Brother/JUKI/Elna Computer Machine Basics
2025-03-21 10:00 - 13:00
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
Please read Class and Refund Policies

Brother/Elna Embroidery Basics
2025-03-21 14:00 - 16:00
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
Please read Class and Refund Policies

Viking/Pfaff Computer Machine Basics
2025-03-22 09:00 - 11:30
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.
Download Supply List: Computer Machine Basics Supply List
Please read Class and Refund Policies

Feet Fetish-Decorative Stitch Applique
2025-04-03 11:00 - 13:00
Picture by Deborah Louie- used as example only
Let’s create some fabulous hand-look applique with some of those decorative stitches on our machine!
Supply list:

Machine in good working order with power cord and controller..
Basic sewing supplies including pins and marking tool
Open Toe presser foot
Shiny threads in different primary colors.
Embroidery bobbin thread wound on a bobbin- any color.
New Embroidery needle size 80/12 or 90/14 in machine
Thread scissors
Small iron and iron pad if you have one.

Kit fee with all fabric pre-cut – $15
Please read the Class and Refund Policies before signing up for this class.
