Sewing & Textile Classes in Chicago, IL

Ready to pick up that needle and thread for the first time? Or finally take that sewing machine you bought out of the box and put it to good use? With Sewing 101 we are going back to the basics, starting from scratch, and taking you step by step through all the essentials to make learning to sew a fun and inspiring experience. Sewing 101 is perfect...

In this class you will learn all of the basic stitches and techniques including how to thread sewing machine and wind a bobbin. In this class series you will create a sample binder of personal seam and technique samples, that will have everything you have learned in it!  You can reference this when you are working on a project and forget exactly...

From this class, you will design a cardholder, and be introduced to basic leather making tools. You will learn how to construct a cardholder, and use techniques, such as saddle-stitching, sanding, and edge-painting.  Due to COVID-19, we are only running online classes at this moment. Please book a session at least 10 days in advance, as we...

Ready to pick up that needle and thread for the first time and only have a few hours? Or finally take that sewing machine you bought out of the box and put it to good use? With this workshop we are going back to the basics, starting from scratch, and taking you step by step through all the essentials to make learning to sew a fun and inspiring experience....

Have a pair of pants that needs a quick hem? Or a dress that needs to be taken in a little to fit just right? Come join us at The New York Sewing Center for our Alterations Workshop, our basic course for quick fixes and altering clothes. During this course you will learn: how and where to add or remove ease from a garment to achieve ideal fit how...

Explore weaving techniques of plain weave, twill, and rya while using a variety of materials. We will discover weavings from artists like Sheila Hicks, Gunta Stölzl, Lenore Tawney, and Suzanne Tick.  Each day, we will focus on a different technique with cardboard looms and materials of your choice, allowing you to walk away with a weaving of...

This is an online class. The classes will be taught through live video instruction. Students must have their own sewing machine, tools & supplies. This 4-class "learn to sew" class that can be taken anywhere in the world. Students will learn basic sewing skills, in addition to basic pattern reading skills used in creating fashionable accessories...

Meet at our studio, create what you want, and learn at your own pace. You can bring in any project that you want to do and we will help you! Important Notes: Scheduling for private lessons is flexible and subject to the instructor's availability. If the instructor is unavailable during the date or time originally booked, CourseHorse and the class...

Explore new ways to create through needle and thread as you take the traditional medium of embroidery to express yourself in and out of the hoop. Learn techniques of mending, darning, quilt-blocking, sashiko, couching and more! Apply skills both to your daily life and the studio. Utilize these skills to make an original piece by the end of the course....

Meet at our studio, create what you want, and learn at your own pace. You can bring in any project that you want to do and we will help you! Important Notes: Scheduling for private lessons is flexible and subject to the instructor's availability. If the instructor is unavailable during the date or time originally booked, CourseHorse and the class...

Learn the ancient Japanese art of Shibori or indigo tie-dye. First students will learn techniques for tying, folding, and dipping your fabric. Then students will learn how to prepare a vat of indigo. Due to social distancing this workshop will be a virtual workshop. I recommend setting it up in a place where you can get a little messy (due to...

Let’s get knotty! Macrame is a gorgeous and versatile craft that never seems to go out of style. In this class, we’ll be focusing on basic-but-beautiful knots, and learning how to combine them into impressive pieces of textile art. Projects  Macrame Wall-Hanging Macrame Feather Note: This is a Virtual Class with LIVE instruction...

Knitting provides a world of fabric-making options. Using the simplicity, contrast and harmony of the knit and purl stitches, we learn the basics of this time-honored tradition: how to get the stitches onto and off of the needles, and what happens in between. Basic increasing, decreasing, texture and pattern reading. Projects may include stitch sampler...

Due to COVID-19, we are only running online classes at this moment.  From this class, you will design a cardholder, and be introduced to basic leather making tools. You will learn how to construct a cardholder, and use techniques, such as saddle-stitching, sanding, and edge-painting. Tools are not included. Items needed are listed below: ...

Learn to make this perfect, real leather tote bag that fits everything in just 2 hours! This will go with you everywhere and goes day to night with every outfit! Project: Leather Tote Bag Supplies & Fabric: All included and shipped (Black or seasonal color options) leather & faux leather available. Prerequisite: Sewing 101 or...