Classes

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

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 […]

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. We'll cut and construct a pair of elastic waist leisure pants for you or as a gift. Supply List:  102 How […]

Class is Mac and Windows versions of mySewnet Gold/Platium software. Windows and Mac Version Embroidery For Quilters with mySewnet™ Embroidery Author: Janie Lantz Quilting is all the rage across the world, and many quilters are adding embroidery to their quilt blocks, then finishing their quilts in the embroidery hoop! Let’s explore techniques for designs to […]

Class is Mac and Windows versions of mySewnet Gold/Platium software. Windows and Mac Version Embroidery For Quilters with mySewnet™ Embroidery Author: Janie Lantz Quilting is all the rage across the world, and many quilters are adding embroidery to their quilt blocks, then finishing their quilts in the embroidery hoop! Let’s explore techniques for designs to […]

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 […]

Learn how to use any size hoop to get wonderful endless designs. In this class you'll be working on a pillowcase that you bring from home to decorate the opening of the case. This Endless Hoop Technique can be used for shower curtains, bed sheets, tablecloths and more! The class fee includes the design that […]