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Learn the art of sewing and textiles in Chicago with classes that cover everything from basic sewing techniques to advanced textile design, allowing participants to create their own unique clothing pieces and home decor items.

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Felt Tapestry Scarf/Table Runner (Berwyn)

TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 2619 Ridgeland Ave, Berwyn, IL

This class introduces students to the fun, unusual process of wet felting by making a thin, soft, flat felt fabric. The project may be used as a neck scarf, table runner or wall piece. Wet felting by-passes spinning and knitting (it's true! there's no knitting involved) and capitalizes on the natural attributes of animal hair fibers to bond together in the formation of a "non-woven" fabric. During Tammy's 3-hour workshop, each student will work...

(24) Beginner 10 and older
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Felted Silk Gauze (Nuno) @Westmont

TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 26 E Quincy St, Westmont, IL

Wool has a natural property that allows it to become felt when treated through agitation, moisture, pressure and heat. Wool felt is generally thick, stiff and sculptural. By using smaller quantities of wool and encouraging the fibers to pass through and bind to Silk Chiffon (referred to as laminating) a unique and surprisingly durable, drape-able felt can be created. This technique is applicable to yardages for use in clothing and hat design work. ...

(24) All levels 18 and older
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Advanced Draping

Sew Anastasia

Advance your draping skills to create anything you can imagine or see on the runway You need to know the basics of sewing & draping to take this class. If you have questions please email or call me. Week 1 Bias cut dress & cowl necks Week 2 Draping with circles Week 4 Controlling pleating & gathering in your design Week 5 Working on an original design Week 6  Working on an original design Supply List 10 yards of muslin ...

(6) Advanced 18 and older
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Lingerie Making 101

Sew Anastasia @ 2041 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL

Discover the art of sewing stylish and personalized lingerie at Sew Anastasia. Join our ladies-only class and learn construction techniques, fit, and embellishment methods for bras, panties, slips, thongs, and more. Unleash your creativity and make your undergarments sew cute!

(6) Intermediate 18 and older
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$385

6 sessions

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Snowflake-Inspired Sashiko Workshop

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Discover the art of Sashiko stitching at the Chicago Botanic Garden and create stunning, snowflake-inspired designs using intricate stitchwork. All materials are included in this unique workshop.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$187
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Thursday Sewing Open Studio

Sew Anastasia @ 2041 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL

Anastasia’s Sewing Classes are taught as open-studio. During your 6 weeks of classes you can come into the sewing studio and make your projects come to life. We have plenty of sewing machines for you to use (or you can bring your own!), along with embroidery machines and sergers and a huge cutting table— in short, everything you could need for your project. The open-studio structure makes it less like a class. Instead, you’re in charge of...

(6) All levels 18 and older
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$215

6 sessions

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Monday Day Sewing Open Studio

Sew Anastasia @ 2041 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL

Anastasia’s Sewing Classes are taught as open-studio. During your 6 weeks of classes you can come into the sewing studio and make your projects come to life. We have plenty of sewing machines for you to use (or you can bring your own!), along with embroidery machines and sergers and a huge cutting table— in short, everything you could need for your project.  The open-studio structure makes it less like a class. Instead, you’re in charge...

(6) All levels 5 and older
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$180

6 sessions

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Tuesday Night Sewing Open Studio

Sew Anastasia @ 2041 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL

Anastasia’s Sewing Classes are taught as open-studio. During your 6 weeks of classes you can come into the sewing studio and make your projects come to life. We have plenty of sewing machines for you to use (or you can bring your own!), along with embroidery machines and sergers and a huge cutting table— in short, everything you could need for your project.  The open-studio structure makes it less like a class. Instead, you’re in charge...

(6) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$215

6 sessions

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2 Hour Sewing Open Studio Starts Every Thursday Night

Sew Anastasia @ 2041 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL

Tired of cutting out on the dining table or the floor? Are seams not lining up and zippers are just scary? Is reading a sewing pattern like a foreign language? Are you looking for friends to sew with? Overcome your sewing woes and become a sewing QUEEN at Sew Anastasia. Duration - 6 weeks Start - You can start on any Thursday and come any 2 hours between 6pm and 9pm Cost - $215 2 hours or $322 3 hours - This is 2 HOUR SIGN UP ...

(6) All levels 18 and older
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$215
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Pajama Party Sewing

Sew Anastasia @ 2041 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL

Make PJs with Anastasia! Whether you're making them for yourself, gifts for loved ones, or for your cantankerous coworker who you think probably needs to sleep better, it'll be sew fun! In two 3-hour all-supplies-included sessions, we'll make custom pajama tops, bottoms, and sleep masks! You can make a top anywhere from an ultra-cozy nightshirt to a cute little crop top with ruffles. Embroider your boo's catch phrase across the bum and add a little...

(6) All levels 18 and older
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$245

2 sessions

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Embellish Outside the Lines Hands-On Workshop

Linda Z's Sewing Center @ 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL

Learn to create fun, collage quilts the EASY way - no rules! Discover the designer within you! Join us for 2 days of ideas, learning, prizes and FUN! Paula Bramwell, premier educator from Embellish by Hope Yoder will inspire you to find your unique creativity. Join us, along with, Paula Bramwell, national educator for Embellish - and enjoy two days of ideas, prizes, learning & FUN! Paula will inspire you to find your unique creativity &...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$199

2 sessions

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Printing, Painting & Dyeing Fabrics (Westmont)

TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 26 E Quincy St, Westmont, IL

A great class for those just starting out and are ready to experiment with dyeing, painting, printing, and stamping. Students will work on Silk & cotton fabrics samples as they learn various ways to use professional grade, Fiber Reactive Dyes. Techniques explored will include Shibori, Batik, Block Printing & Wax Resist with dye thickened for printing to liquid and vat dyeing. During the final class students apply 1 or more of the techniques...

(24) Beginner 18 and older
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$110

4 sessions

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Wednesday Sewing

Sew Anastasia @ 2041 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL

Our 6-week sewing class is perfect for first time sewers or sewists simply looking to sharpen their skills.  Beginners will learn basic sewing skills like how to thread a sewing machine, stitch selections, basic measurements, sewing notions, sewing machine troubleshooting, and more!  Intermediate/Experienced sewers will learn more advanced skills like pattern making, tailoring & fit, alterations, fashion draping, and more! Anastasia...

(6) All levels 18 and older
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$180

6 sessions

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UpCycling 101 Sewing

Sew Anastasia @ 2041 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL

Give the clothes in your closet a new life! Week 1 - Basics techniques for taking clothes apart and refinishing the edges - bring in anything that you would like to upcycle and I will help you with your techniques and finishing of the garment. Week 2 - 1st half of class is altering pants, 2nd half is open studio - bring a pair of pants that need tailoring along with additional upcycle projects. Week 3 - 1st half of class is altering a...

(6) Beginner 18 and older
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$160

3 sessions

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2-Day Quilt Retreat with Kaye England

Linda Z's Sewing Center @ 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL

Join us for this Fun Two-Day, Hands-On Quilt Retreat with the Queen of Quilt herself, Kaye England. Kaye will share her amazing passion and expertise as she takes you step by steo on a fun quilting trek. Seats to sew and quilt with this awesome woman are limited. Note: Session price includes free box lunches, snacks & beverages, use of our new machines.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$299

2 sessions

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Quilt Week

Linda Z's Sewing Center @ 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL

Join us for... QUILT WEEK! We're doing it again in November 2022. Joyce Hughes will be there with even more & new thread painting techniques & projects, along with other fabulous educators and fascinating projects, techniques and MORE! QUILT WEEK! Get it ALL! Monday thru Saturday - or MORE! All Quilt Week Workshops and Classes for one FABULOUS Price! Fabric and supplies are extra. 2-DAY THREAD PAINTING CLASS with JOYCE HUGHES!...

(8) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$299

2 sessions

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Intro to Knitting II

Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL

This is a continuation of Intro To Knitting.  Designed for students who have learned the slip knot, to cast on (co), and working the knit stitch (K or k).  Students will learn how to work the Purl Stitch (P or p), bind off (BO or ) which is finishing your project and how to add fringe to your knitting project.

(279) Beginner 16 and older
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Felted Silk Gauze (Nuno) @Berwyn

TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 2619 Ridgeland Ave, Berwyn, IL

Wool has a natural property that allows it to become felt when treated through agitation, moisture, pressure and heat. Wool felt is generally thick, stiff and sculptural. By using smaller quantities of wool and encouraging the fibers to pass through and bind to Silk Chiffon (referred to as laminating) a unique and surprisingly durable, drape-able felt can be created. This technique is applicable to yardages for use in clothing and hat design work. ...

(24) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules

Fiber Arts: Folk Art Bunny

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Learn the art of needle felting and create a charming 6-inch-tall bunny adorned with a bow and flowers at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Immerse yourself in the whimsical world of fiber arts while listening to captivating stories of a knitter, shepherd, and small business owner. All supplies are provided, including locally sourced and hand-dyed materials.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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2-Day Fitting Techniques

Linda Z's Sewing Center @ 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL

Understand fitting & how to fit a garment on your individual figure. Join us Saturday & Sunday in this  2-day class where you will work with Aneka to study your shape & size & take accurate body measurements.  You will leave class with a pattern that fits perfectly & a garment sample, an understanding of your figure & how to implement these amendments to other Made to Sew patterns. Using your choice of Made...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$225

2 sessions

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