McDougal Sewing Center

Learn to Sew
2025-01-14 10:30 - 16:00, 2025-02-04 10:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 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

Machine Embroidery Basics
2025-01-14 12:30 - 14:30 | Sugarland JOANN Fabrics, 16626 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX, 77479, 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: 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
Please read Class and Refund Policies

Computer/Mechanical/Digital Machine Basics
2025-01-14 15:00 - 17:00 | 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
Please read Class and Refund Policies.

Machine Applique Basics
2025-01-15 10:30 - 16:00 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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 the class.

Learn about Unique Attachments, Hoops and Feet
2025-01-16 11:00 - 13:00 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
Learn about Unique Attachments, Hoops and Feet
Come Join SVP (Singer, Viking, Pfaff ) Educator Laura Luett for a demonstration of one of a kind attachments, various hoops, and fun presser feet.
Location: McDougal Sewing Center
20141 Park Row in Katy
No cost but you must register in advance- class size is limited.

Viking/Pfaff Computer Machine Basics
2025-01-17 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.
Download Supply List: Computer Machine Basics Supply List
Please read Class and Refund Policies.

Viking/Pfaff Machine Embroidery Basics
2025-01-17 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

Introduction to Quilting
2025-01-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Sugarland JOANN Fabrics, 16626 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX, 77479, United States
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

Brother/JUKI/Elna Computer Machine Basics
2025-01-18 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
Please read Class and Refund Policies.

Brother/Elna Embroidery Basics
2025-01-18 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
Please read Class and Refund Policies.

Kids Novice Sewing Ages 7-17
2025-01-20 10:30 - 13:00 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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 the class.

Kids Learn to Sew Ages7-17
2025-01-20 14:00 - 16:30 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
KIDS Learn to SewJust 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 the class.

How to Use a Pattern
2025-01-21 10:30 - 16:00 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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 the class.

Beginning Quilting
2025-01-24 10:00 - 12:30 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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.

Stretch Sewing Techniques
2025-01-28 10:30 - 13:30 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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
Please read the
Please read the Class and Refund Policies before signing up for the class.

Feet Fetish-Applique-Satin and Blanket Stitch
2025-02-01 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Serger Basics
2025-02-01 13:00 - 15:00 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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 Class and Refund Policies.

Novice Sewing
2025-02-03 10:30 - 13:00 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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.

How to Use a Pattern
2025-02-05 10:30 - 16:00 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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.

Feet Fetish-Applique-Satin and Blanket
2025-02-06 11:00 - 13:00 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States

Mechanical/Digital Machine Basics
2025-02-06 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.
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 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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.
