NEW! Learn to Sew
2026-02-10 10:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | McDougal Main Store, 20141 Park Row, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
For the absolute beginner and those wanting to review the basics. We’ll cover machine basics including threading, winding the bobbin, changing feet, and stitch settings. You’ll learn hand placement and practice stitching straight, corners, and curves.
After lunch, we’ll look at the common tools used in home sewing. Then we’ll discuss fabrics, machine needles, and threads. Class concludes after completing a small project.
No supplies necessary. Everything needed for class practice and the project are provided
DO Bring from home:
Sewing machine in good working order with all parts and cords, and the book
( if you have it) Machines are available to rent. Call ahead to reserve one
Thread for your machine
Scissors

Installing An Invisible Zipper
2026-02-11 10:30 - 13:30
Once you see how easy it is to install an invisible zipper, you’ll never use anything else! I’ll show you how to install an invisible zipper in a garment, and using the flat technique. As a bonus, I’ll show you a trick to avoid a bump at the bottom of your zipper. In class, we will sew a lined pouch using the flat technique and your invisible zipper foot.
Supplies Required: Please refer to the supply list.
Supply List:Zippered-Pouch-Supply-List

Serger Basics
2026-02-12 14:00 - 16:00
Welcome to the world of serging! Open to all qualifying Sergers purchased through McDougal Sewing.
This class is for McDougal serger owners, featuring 4-thread and 3-thread techniques. We will learn how a serger works, threading steps, and basic serger skills.
McDougal Sewing does NOT participate in the free guide class for Singer sergers, so this class is not for Singer sergers not purchased through McDougal Sewing.
You must present a sales receipt from McDougal Sewing to take this free class.
For those that have a chain-stitch or cover-stitch serger, contact rebecca.joseph@mcdougalsewing.com for this class.
Download Supply List: Serger Basics Supply List
Please read the Class and Refund Policies

Serged Leggings! Open to the Public
2026-02-14 13:00 - 16:00
Skill level-Intermediate Sewer, knows how to use patterns. Must also know the basics of your serger and be comfortable using it. This is not a beginner class.
Did you know you can make your own pair of custom leggings in less than 3 hours? YOU CAN on a Serger! Just have the tissue pattern piece pre-cut before class, bring your spandex fabric and we’ll learn how to cut on these slippery knits and use our serger to serge up a pair of leggings.
Supply List:

Any Commercial Pattern that has a one piece pattern tissue for leggings. McCalls 6173 is an example. You can also find them as a PDF online. Just make sure you have only 1 pattern piece that we cut out on folded fabric. That way you will finish in class.
Fabric and elastic according to the directions on your pattern.
Four spools of serger cone thread* to match your fabric.
Tweezers*, all attachments and book that came with your serger, scissors* to cut fabric along with pins or pattern weight, serger clips*, small pair of scissors* for cutting threads, fabric maker* or chalk, fray check* (* means we have these items at McDougal Sewing with a 15% off discount)
BEFORE CLASS- Have your pattern piece pre-cut out of the tissue before class, we’ll cut the fabric in class. Have your serger pre-threaded with 4 spools of thread to match your fabric. Make sure your serger is in good working order. No refunds if serger doesn’t work!
