McDougal Sewing Center
Learn to Sew
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: […]
How to Use a Pattern
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 […]
Brother/JUKI/Elna Computer Machine Basics
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 […]
Brother/Elna 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. Prerequisite for sewing combo machines: Computer Machine Basics Course Level: All […]
Viking/Pfaff Computer Machine Basics
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 […]
Viking/Pfaff 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: Viking Computer Machine Basics Course Level: All […]
Feet Fetish-Decorative Stitch Applique
Picture by Deborah Louie- used as example only Let's create some fabulous hand-look applique with some of those decorative stitches on our machine! Supply list: Machine in good working order with power cord and controller.. Basic sewing supplies including pins and marking tool Open Toe presser foot Shiny threads in different primary colors. Embroidery bobbin […]
Serger Basics
Welcome to the world of serging! This class is for all serger owners, featuring 4-thread and 3-thread techniques. We will learn how a serger works, threading steps, and basic serger skills. This class is open to customers who purchased a qualifying Serger from any McDougal Sewing location. McDougal Sewing does NOT participate in the free […]
Feet Fetish-Decorative Stitch Applique
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Mechanical/Digital Machine Basics
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 […]