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

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 […]

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

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: […]

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

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

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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

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 […]