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“We Care” Service Project In partnership with the Star of Hope mission, we are asking you to support our efforts of sewing pillowcases and to help fill them with supplies recommended by Star of Hope for the adults, children, and infants who are residents. There is an urgent need, and the sewing community is full […]
“We Care” Service Project
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Novice Sewing
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
Novice Sewing
Introduction to Quilting
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 […]
Introduction to Quilting
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Easy Table Runner & Placemats
You won’t believe how easy it is to make this version of a table runner, and placemats using the same technique. Placemats are reversible with self-binding and mitered corners. Make a set for every season or holiday! It also makes a great Christmas or hostess gift. Supplies will yield one 44” table runner and 4 […]
Easy Table Runner & Placemats
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Casserole Carrier
The holidays are a time for visiting and sharing good times and food. Make your own sturdy insulated casserole carrier to transport your favorite dish, keeping it safe and warm (or cold). Designed to hold a standard 9x13 casserole with lid, it is somewhat adjustable using velcro closures. Supply List: CasseroleCarrier supply list
Casserole Carrier
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Beginning Quilting
Welcome to Beginning Quilting. In this class, we will practice measuring and cutting fabric, ironing vs pressing, and sewing pieces together to form a block. We will finish 1 block and time permitting measure, cut, and assemble a 2nd block of a different design. The 2 blocks referenced in the supply list are 2 different […]
Beginning Quilting
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Learn to Sew
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
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Computer/Digital/Mechanical 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 […]
Computer/Digital/Mechanical Basics
Holiday “pie” Trivet
This fun project makes a great Hostess or teacher gift! It’s quick and easy using packaged seam binding and rick rack trim. More advanced sewers may elect to make their own seam binding. Supply List: HOLIDAY.PIE.TRIVET.SUPPLYLIST
Holiday “pie” Trivet
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 […]
Machine Embroidery Basics
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Machine Applique Basics
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. […]
Machine Applique Basics
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Viking/Pfaff Computer 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 […]
Viking/Pfaff Computer Basics
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 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 […]
Viking/Pfaff Machine Embroidery Basics
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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/JUKI/Elna Computer Machine Basics
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: […]
Brother/Elna Machine Embroidery Basics
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Introduction to Quilting
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 […]
Introduction to Quilting
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How to Use a Pattern
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 […]
How to Use a Pattern
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Stretch Sewing Techniques
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 […]
Stretch Sewing Techniques
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Wine Holder
The holidays are a time for visiting and gift giving, and this wine holder is a perfect way to transport your gift. Make several using beautiful holiday fabrics. Machine embroidery or applique one for a special hostess gift. Supply List: Wine carrier-supply List
Wine Holder
Holiday “pie” Trivet
This fun project makes a great Hostess or teacher gift! It’s quick and easy using packaged seam binding and rick rack trim. More advanced sewers may elect to make their own seam binding. Supply List: HOLIDAY.PIE.TRIVET.SUPPLYLIST
Holiday “pie” Trivet
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Advanced Sewing Techniques Part 4
MASTER TECHNIQUE CLASS FOR ALL SEWING MACHINES SOLD AT MCDOUGAL SEWING In this class, you will learn about Piping, Zipper insertion, Buttonholes, and Button Sew On. Feet you can use are the piping foot, zipper foot, and buttonhole foot. You'll learn what special stitches work best with the different techniques. There is a $10 kit […]
Advanced Sewing Techniques Part 4
Advanced Serger Techniques Part 2
Free to sergers purchased at McDougal Sewing Elastic Insertion, Ruffling, Pintucks, and Super Stretch Description: The next step of decorative serging in Part 2 is serging with elastic insertion, ruffles, pintucks, and super stretch. The kit fee will be $10 cash only for this class. Supplies: Bring your serger, in good working order and all […]
Advanced Serger Techniques Part 2
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Mechanical/Digital Machine Basics
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 […]
Mechanical/Digital Machine Basics
Serger Basics
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 […]
Serger Basics
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Kids Novice Sewing Ages 7-17
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.
Kids Novice Sewing Ages 7-17
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Feet Fetish-Thread Painting Fall Leaves on Batik Fabric
Let's learn how to Free Motion in a unique and very old technique called Thread Painting. My Mother taught me how to make a bird when I was a little girl on a Singer Blackhead! First of all, there is no right or wrong way of thread painting! (Quilt Police: please read this again!) Thread […]
Feet Fetish-Thread Painting Fall Leaves on Batik Fabric
Serger Basics
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 […]
Serger Basics
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Singer Sewing Machine Guide Class
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 […]
Singer Sewing Machine Guide Class
Singer Sewing Machine Guide Class
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 […]
Singer Sewing Machine Guide Class
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Feet Fetish-Thread Painting on Fall Leaves Batik Fabric
Let's learn how to Free Motion in a unique and very old technique called Thread Painting. My Mother taught me how to make a bird when I was a little girl on a Singer Blackhead! First of all, there is no right or wrong way of thread painting! (Quilt Police: please read this again!) Thread […]
Feet Fetish-Thread Painting on Fall Leaves Batik Fabric
Mechanical/Digital Machine Basics
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 […]
Mechanical/Digital Machine Basics
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