McDougal Sewing Center

Machine Embroidery Bascs
2022-04-12 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | The Woodlands JOANN Fabrics, 25415 I-45, Spring, TX, 77380, 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 from any McDougal’s location. You must present a sales receipt to take this free class.
Download Supply List: Machine Embroidery Basics

Embroidery Club
2022-04-14 11:00 - 13:00, 2022-05-12 11:00 - 13:00, 2022-05-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-06 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-07-08 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.

Cover-Stitch Serger Class- Open to Public
2022-04-15 13:00 - 14:30 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
OPEN to the PUBLIC
Learn how to use the cover-stitch in this basic class. We’ll learn set-up, threading, and hemming skills.
This class is FREE to most Cover-stitch sergers purchased at McDougal Sewing as long as they have an original purchase receipt from McDougal Sewing. Serger MUST be in good working order and have all the parts needed to do a cover-stitch.
No refunds are given if you don’t have all pieces needed on the day of class.
Please check your manual for what is needed for a cover-stitch.
Supply List:

Serger in good working order with all power cords, foot pedal, and instruction manual.
ALL extra cover-stitch parts needed to do a cover-stitch on your serger if it does 2/3/4/5 & Cover-stitch stitches.
Bring 4 spools of regular serger cone thread, any color(s). Only bring serger cone thread, not sewing spool thread.
All accessories that came with your serger, including extra new needles, screwdriver to remove needles, small scissors to cut thread.
Please remember no refunds are given if you come to class without all the parts to do a cover-stitch. Most all manuals can be found online.

Computer Machine Basics
2022-04-18 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
For ALL Sewing/Embroidery “Guide” Classes we will provide you with the fabric and thread needed for the class.
Supply List: Computer Machine Basics

Brother Computer Machine Basics
2022-04-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-05-20 10:00 - 12:00 | 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 sewing machines. You will start with the basics and work your way up through blind hem, buttonhole, and decorative stitches.
You must register in advance.
Open for Brother 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 Machine Embroidery Basics
2022-04-21 12:30 - 14:30, 2022-05-20 12:30 - 14:30 | 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: Brother 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

JUKI Computer Machine Basics
2022-04-21 15:00 - 17:00, 2022-05-20 15:00 - 17:00 | 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 two-part 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 JUKI sewing machines. You will start with the basics and work your way up through blind hem, buttonhole, and decorative stitches.
You must register in advance.
Open for JUKI 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

Computer Machine Basics
2022-04-26 09:30 - 11:30 | The Woodlands JOANN Fabrics, 25415 I-45, Spring, TX, 77380, 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

Brother/Juki Computer Basics
2022-05-05 15:00 - 17:00 | 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 two-part 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 and JUKI sewing machines. You will start with the basics and work your way up through blind hem, buttonhole, and decorative stitches.
You must register in advance.
Open for Brother/JUKI 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

Feet Fetish - Circular Stitched Blouse or Potholder
2022-05-07 10:00 - 12:00 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
Potholder or Fancy Blouse
Round and round we will go via the Circular Attachment. Your Circular Attachment is the perfect tool when you want to make unique embellishments on your sewing projects, garments, and quilts. You can sew simple circles, flowers, or parts of circles to create unique borders or graphic patterns.
For the potholder, choose two coordinated fabrics, one tone on tone for decorative stitching and one multicolor for lining and binding. Then, just have fun! Pick some pretty stitches from your machine and create a pretty but useful potholder.
For the Fancy Blouse option, choose a simple pattern, shell blouse or cotton T, and pick out some 100% single color cotton or linen. Now for the FUN! Choose some pretty Rayon threads or variegated threads or even some 12wt. threads to add your personal decorative flair.
Supply List: May 2022 Feet Fetish Supply List

Computer Machine Basics
2022-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Willowbrook JOANN Fabrics, 12918 Willow Chase Dr, Houston, TX, 77070, United States

Machine Embroidery Basics
2022-05-09 12:30 - 14:30 | Willowbrook JOANN Fabrics, 12918 Willow Chase Dr, Houston, TX, 77070, United States

Computer/Mechanical/Digital Machine Basics
2022-05-13 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. and ALL JUKI sewing machines and Brother PS series sewing machines.
For ALL Sewing/Embroidery “Guide” Classes we will provide you with the fabric and thread needed for the class.
Supply List: Computer Machine Basics

Computer/Mechanical/Digital Machine Basics
2022-05-24 09:30 - 11:30 | The Woodlands JOANN Fabrics, 25415 I-45, Spring, TX, 77380, 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 and ALL JUKI sewing machines and Brother PS series sewing machines.
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

Feet Fetish-Wonky Texture Quilt #8
2023-07-01 10:00 - 12:00 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
Wonky Texture Quilt – July 2023
Session #8
Our blocks today include the Join and Fold Edging Foot, Vintage stitches, and Fonts.
The Join and Fold Edging Foot is designed to join your fabric edge to another fabric or trim. In our case for our quilt, we are going to join different strips of fabric. The joining stitches are fun and pretty!
The Vintage Stitches are luscious, yummy embroidery stitches reminiscent of hand work done in crazy quilting. The stitches sew back and forth numerous times to give extra depth and dimension.
Decide in a “theme” for your words. It could be your family names, favorite sayings, Inspirational thoughts or five letter words you can play on Wordle! I chose things that have meaning to me.
Supplies:

Join and Fold Edging Foot
Open- toe applique foot or Pfaff 2A foot or Viking ‘S’ foot
Stitch-N-Ditch Stabilizer
Marking pen for fabric
Embroidery thread- different colors and Bobbin thread in bobbin
Sewing thread, the primary color of your fabrics if needed.

Pre-cut before class:

Two 9” X 9” blocks and two 9”X 9” squares of Stitch-N-Ditch Stabilizer
Cut 5 strips 2” x 9” from five different fabrics. One 9”x 9” Stitch-n-Ditch stabilizer block.

Mechanical/Digital Machine Basics
2023-07-01 13:00 - 15:30 | 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

Serger Basics
2023-07-07 10:00 - 12:00 | 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

Singer Sewing Machine Guide
2023-07-07 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:
– Please bring your original Singer sewing machine proof of purchase to your free class (no photo copies).
– If your sewing machine included a Free Beginner’s Class promotional postcard in the box, please also bring this with you to your complimentary class. Proof of purchase from all websites and retail stores are accepted.
– All participants must be 18 years old or older. The machine has to have been purchased within 3 months prior to class date. Only one person per machine, no auditing of this free class.
Supply List: Mechanical Machine Basics Supply List

Novice Sewing
2023-07-10 10:30 - 12:30 | 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

Stretch Sewing Techniques
2023-07-11 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

NEW! Open Sew
2023-07-12 10:30 - 13:30 | 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.

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
