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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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3-Day Hands-on Quilting Workshop

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

Alex Anderson is a founding partner of The Quilt Show.com and The Quilt Life, as well as a prolific author of 30 books which have been translated into 4 languages selling over 1 million copies worldwide. In between designing fabrics and working on new products, Alex makes time in her busy schedule to appear & speak at educational events across the country! Join us for 3-Days of quilting fun! The beautiful project you work on at this...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$249

3 sessions

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Sewing Magic with Knits & Angela Wolf

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

Join Angela Wolf, renowned fashion designer, pattern creator & sewing entrepreneur, to learn to sew with knits while creating a trendy top or two. The patterns offer many variations from short sleeve, ¾ sleeve, or long sleeve. Ruching or no ruching. Short, Medium Twisted Collar, or Tall Turtleneck, and MORE. Try on samples to determine your true size. Then Angela will help fit your pattern. Then cut your top out & get ready to serge....

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$249

2 sessions

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Bralette Sewing

Sew Anastasia

This is a one day sewing that you can take in person or virtually. Class in person will include all of the supplies and if you are taking it virtually you will be given a supply list and emailed the pdf pattern. You will receive the bralette sewing pattern in your size in class so you make them at home after you master making it with Anastasia. You will have tons of options for fabrics and elastics to choose from or you can bring your own. ...

(6) All levels 18 and older
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How to Sew Zippers

Sew Anastasia

Join this one-day class and sew zippers like a pro! In this class, we will sew samples of the following zippers into a fun tote bag. Invisible zipper Regular zipper Lapped zipper Separating zipper Exposed zipper All supplies included.

(6) All levels 18 and older
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Duffle Bag Sewing Class

Sew Anastasia

Going to the gym? Taking a vacation?  Travel in style with your custom made duffle bag.  Techniques used in duffle bag:  zipper  pockets lining and inner structure  adjustable strap  handles  sewing curves, top stitch, edge stitch, serging, and more  If you have any questions please email, text or call. 

(6) Intermediate 18 and older
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Dye Spin Knit Workshop (Westmont)

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

First Time fiber explorers learn how to dye their own fiber in the first session and go on to learn how to spin their fiber into a beautiful art yarn using a drop spindle (to keep) in the second session (homework: spin all dyed fiber before next session). Attendees complete the fiber to finished item by learning how to knit on circular knitting needles (also to keep) in the final session. Scarflette/cowl knitting will be completed at home. Notes:...

(24) Beginner 10 and older
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Textile/Surface Design: Dyeing Skills (Berwyn)

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

Textile / Surface Design: Dyeing Skills: Yarn or Warps/ Hand Painting for Knitting, Crocheting, Weaving, etc In love with color and have a fondness for those expensive, luxury yarns? Knitting, weaving, crochet, embroidery and quilting all come to life with hand painted threads. Sliver put-up for spinning and fiber fusion also doable during these sessions. Perfect class regardless of your fiber addiction. Recycle yarn and/ or create your own hand...

(24) Beginner 18 and older
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Textile/Surface Design: Dyeing Skills (Westmont)

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

Textile / Surface Design: Dyeing Skills: Yarn or Warps/ Hand Painting for Knitting, Crocheting, Weaving, etc In love with color and have a fondness for those expensive, luxury yarns? Knitting, weaving, crochet, embroidery and quilting all come to life with hand painted threads. Sliver put-up for spinning and fiber fusion also doable during these sessions. Perfect class regardless of your fiber addiction. Recycle yarn and/ or create your own hand...

(24) Beginner 18 and older
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Sock Knitting: Heel Cup and Gusset (Westmont)

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

Got you ankle cuff and heel flap knit to length? Sign-up for this class when it’s time to short row the heel cup, pick-up the side stitches, get your stitch markers in place and begin knitting your gusset stitches.

(24) All levels 18 and older
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Sock Knitting: Toe Shaping and Finishing (Westmont)

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

You’ve got the foot knit to your little toe base?? Time to finish this sock. This class focuses on the toe shaping which includes K2tog and SSK.

(24) All levels 18 and older
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Felt Hat Workshop (Berwyn)

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

Each student will design and make their own felted hat on a three-dimensional form. This is not a knit and shrink technique! We are exploring traditional wet felting methods using un-spun, loose fiber to create the base of the hat which allow us to include different surface design elements inlaid within the structure.  Please have one wet felting class prior to this one.

(24) Intermediate 18 and older
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Advanced Beginner Sewing: Skirt

Sew Design Studio @ 2608 Green Bay Rd, Evanston, IL

Learn to construct a basic skirt with darts, seam finishing, and a zipper closure in this advanced sewing class. Perfect for sewists with previous experience or those in need of a refresher. Get back to the fundamentals and create beautiful garments at Sew Design Studio.

Beginner 12 and older
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$285

6 sessions

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Real Machine Quilting

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

Spend a day, or three (!), with Amanda learning techniques & tips for quilting on home sewing machines with free motion and ruler work. Be inspired by Amanda’s experiences, enthusiasm, and passion for creating beautiful quilts. Kit/Supplies are extra.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$150

2 sessions

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Add Pockets to Dresses & Skirts Sewing Class

Sew Anastasia

This is a one day sewing class with all of the supplies included. You will receive the sewing pattern in class and you can take it home after you master making them with Anastasia and put pockets in everything.  You will have tons of options for fabrics to choose from or you can bring your own. Master sewing pockets into pre existing garments with Anastasia and then put them in all of your dresses and skirts at home. Bring in a handful...

(6) All levels 18 and older
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Serging 101

Sew Anastasia @ 2041 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL

We will make samples of the following things only using a serger Corners and curves plus straight lines Gathering and sewing at the same time Attaching elastic with the regular foot.  Attaching elastic with an elastic foot Blind hem Attaching lace Rolled hem Gathering Picot elastic Cover Stitch Attaching beads Creating Piping All Supplies are included in the class. All you need to do is show up! Unless you are virtually taking...

(6) All levels 18 and older
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“Say Cheese” Hands-On Embroidery

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

Join us for an exciting hands-on embroidery workshop with Premier OESD Educator, Kellie Rushing! Discover essential techniques and create three unique projects while learning valuable tips and tricks to make your own embroidery projects more successful. Don't miss out on this ideal event for embroidery enthusiasts!

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$169

2 sessions

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"Sew Like A PRO" Sewing, Embroidery & Quilting Workshop

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

Discover the joy of sewing like a pro with Premier Bernina educator Sandra Swick. Join us for a two-day workshop where you'll learn computerized quilting, free-motion quilting, embroidery techniques, and more. Get hands-on experience with top-of-the-line machines and create beautiful projects.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$189

2 sessions

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Tits & Tips: Burlesque Adornments that Dazzle

Vaudezilla Studios @ 3317 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL

Learn the art of burlesque costume fabrication from international showgirl and professional customer Red Hot Annie at Vaudezilla Studios. Create your own statement pieces like rhinestone tassels and feather headdresses that will dazzle on stage. Don't miss this chance to twirl and shine with the ultimate burlesque accessories.

(14) All levels 18 and older
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Design Your Own Sweater

Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns

In this 8 week course you will be designing your very own custom sweater pattern. Learning how to take proper measurements, learning the basics of pattern drafting and how to grade your pattern, which means writing your pattern for multiple sizes.  This is an advanced knitting technique, so having a few intermediate projects under your belt is helpful. You will be working in your choice of a sport, DK, worsted, or aran weight yarn...

Advanced 18 and older
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Beginning Hat Knit-Along

Knit Nirvana

Knit your first hat along with Judith. She will have several beginner patterns to suggest. Learn to work in the round, make decreases, and finish on double-pointed needles. This class is free with yarn and pattern purchase.

(1) Beginner 21 and older
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