McDougal Sewing Center

Serger 101 (Open to Public)
2023-12-09 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
SERGER 101 – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Get out that serger, dust it off and learn how to thread it, and do some basic seams in this 2-hour class. This starter class is for 3/4 thread serging only. If you have a 5 thread serger, we will not go into 5 threads or coverstitch.
SUPPLIES NEEDED: Please bring your serger instruction manual, all accessories that came with your serger, extra needles for your serger, power cord complete, serger in good working order, small scissors, and tweezers. You’ll also need 4 spools of SERGER CONE thread the same colors as the tension knobs: usually red, yellow, green, and blue. Fabric is provided by the instructor. Check your manual to see if you have needed accessories for class or email rebecca.joseph@mcdougalsewing.com for clarification.
You must be 18 or over to take this class and only 1 person per serger.

Serger MUST be in good working order.
If you don’t know if it is or not, contact Rebecca at Rebecca.joseph@mcdougalsewing.com and she can talk you through this process. No refunds are given if the serger doesn’t work the day of class.

Mechanical/Digital Machine Basics
2023-12-08 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.
Supply list: Mechanical Machine Basics Supply List

Advanced Techniques Serger
2023-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
Free to sergers purchased at McDougal Sewing

Let’s learn how to use some of the many stitches our sergers do and how the optional pressure feet help our creativity. The techniques we will do this quarter are Ruffling/Gathering and Hemming techniques- Rolled and Blind hem.
This is a hands-on intermediate class. You must know how to thread your serger and feel comfortable using it. Bring your serger, in good working order and all attachments that came with it. Have your serger threaded with 4 spools of white/cream thread, 2 new needles and a small pair of scissors. Fabric and specialty tools will be provided. Some attachments will be shared during class when needed. $5 kit fee due day of class.
One person per serger, if you need a translator, please contact Rebecca @ Rebecca.jospeh@mcdougalsewing.com.

Advanced Techniques - Sewing
2023-12-07 10:00 - 12:00 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
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. Do to the size of our classroom and the popularity of theses classes, we ask that you take each section of the class only 2 times. This will still give you plenty of time, 2 years, to learn the techniques and give all of our customers a chance to sign up. $5 kit fee due on day of class.
Techniques that will be taught this 4th quarter:

How to put in a zipper with zipper feet
Putting on piping and welting technique
Sewing a button on by machine and custom buttonholes for costumes.

Prerequisite: Machine Basics
Supply List: MasterClassAllMachines

Learn to Sew
2023-12-06 10:30 - 15:30, 2023-11-14 10:30 - 15:30 | 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 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 sew supply list 2023

NEW! Open Sew
2023-12-05 10:30 - 13:00 | 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.

Novice Sewing
2023-12-04 10:30 - 13:00, 2023-11-13 10:30 - 13:00 | 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

Serger Christmas Stocking (Open to Public)
2023-12-02 13:00 - 16:00 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
Open to the Public –
Pattern-$20 minus 15% with class purchase- must buy the pattern prior to class to pre-cut.
Description
Learn lots of fun techniques on your serger and make a quick Christmas stocking for that someone special. This is an intermediate serger class, you must feel comfortable with your serger and know how to thread it. The pattern is purchased at the store prior to class so you can have everything pre-cut before coming to class.
Goals
1. Learn how to create your own piping on your serger and insert it. You’ll also be learning about cutting width adjustments. A piping foot will be needed for this technique.
2. Learn how to create a gathered edge and Rushing with your gathering or ruffling foot for your serger. Also using the stretch thread or wooly nylon to create a great rolled hem.
3. Learn how to serge curves and thru several layers safely on your serger.
Supply List
Purchase the Serger Stocking Pattern from McDougal Sewing prior to class so you can have the stocking pre-cut before coming to class. You get 15% off the $20 pattern cost.

Serger in good working order with all parts and pieces to run the serger and all accessories, do NOT forget your screwdriver to change needles. Extra needles for your serger.
Short thread snip scissors, plastic clips instead of pins. We do have these at the store.
Extra fabric strips to test serge.
Piping foot and Ruffling/gathering foot for your serger. We have some feet in stock, please let me know if you need these feet for class.
4 spools of serger cone thread to match your fabric and 1 spool of wooly nylon thread for a decorative rolled edge. We have some colors in stock.

Download Supply List: Serger Stocking Class 2023

Serger Basics
2023-12-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-09 14:00 - 16:00 | 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

Hooping Know-How - (Open to Public)
2023-11-30 13:00 - 15:00 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
Can’t seem to get your designs where you want them?
Have a smaller hoop and you want to learn how to connect designs for a border?
Come to this hands-on class on placement and hooping. We’ll learn how to position a name on a placement line, how to connect designs for a continuous border to use on a shower curtain, and how to line up multiple designs in one hoop.
You’ll be using your embroidery machine for this hands-on class. We’ll be doing practice samples so you can go home and use your new placement skills on your next project.
You must be familiar with your embroidery machine- how to thread your machine and use it for basic embroidery.
Supply List: Embroidery-Placement

Feet Fetish Wonky Texture Quilt - #12
2023-11-25 10:00 - 12:00 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
Let’s put our Wonky Texture Quilt together!
Supply list and Pre- Cutting List
Feet: ¼” foot, Stitch n Ditch, Button Sewing foot, Quilt Binding foot or store-
bought bias binder wide width, walking foot or even feed foot, some
machines have the IDT on machine.
Supplies: Cotton batting (54”X74”) or the size of your top. The 3 yards of
backing fabric you bought for the quilt back, 1/3 yard for binding if you’re
making your own binding. Assorted buttons that have either 2 or 4 holes to
sew down with foot. I would bring about 10-15 buttons.
Cut: The 3 yards of backing fabric into 2 pieces 44” X 54”, cut off selvages.
From binding fabric cut 6 pieces 1-3/4” wide X width of fabric. This
measurement is done straight of grain, not bias.

Brother/Elna Machine Embroidery Basics
2023-11-16 14:00 - 16:30, 2023-10-26 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.
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

Brother / Juki / Elna Computer Machine Basics
2023-11-16 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-10-26 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

How to Use a Pattern
2023-11-15 10:30 - 15:30 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
Do you wonder what all those symbols on a pattern mean? This class covers that and more! Learn how to use the information on the pattern envelope to determine your size and fabric requirements. Well cut and construct a pair of elastic waist leisure pants for you or as a gift.
Supply List: 102 How to Use a Pattern Supply list

Computer / Digital / Mechanical Machine Basics
2023-11-14 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-14 10:00 - 12:00 | 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

Machine Embroidery Basics
2023-11-14 12:30 - 14:30 | Sugarland JOANN Fabrics, 16626 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX, 77479, United States
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
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

Mechanical / Digital Machine Basics
2023-11-11 13:00 - 15:00 | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States

Embroidery Club
2023-11-11 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.

Viking/Pfaff Machine Embroidery Basics
2023-11-10 14:00 - 16:30, 2023-10-28 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/Pfaff 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

Viking/Pfaff Computer Machine Basics
2023-11-10 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-10-28 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.
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 Supply List

Viking Machine Embroidery Basics
2023-10-27 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

Viking Computer Machine Basics
2023-10-27 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.
Qualifying Machines:
Viking: Opal, Sapphire, Designer, Brilliance, and Epic 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 Supply List
