Sewing & Textile Classes in Chicago, IL

Learn to sew! You are a beginner sewist if : You have never sewn before Have sewn in high school/other, but forgot Need a lot of guidance Have a lot of questions Cannot read a pattern, thread a sewing machine, or know how to buy fabric Note: Wear closed toe shoes preferred. No bare feet during classes, as there are pins, and razor blades...

Learn to make a perfect fitting pattern for your next pair of pants in this 2 day workshop Note: Wear closed toe shoes preferred. No bare feet during classes, as there are pins, and razor blades which do fall occasionally

Over the years we’ve all acquired myriad new techniques and sewing tips that we’d love to share with you. Join us regularly as one of our sewing experts will demonstrate essential tips, tricks & techniques to achieve superior sewing. During this lecture/demonstration learn how to make some amazing projects as well as new tips, tricks, &...

Learning to sew pajama pants is a terrific progression on your beginning sewing journey. Easy! Suitable for all sewing levels! Plus, they are comfortable and quick to make - soon you’ll be making pairs  for everyone! Fabric and supplies not included Prerequisite: Beginning Sewing class or prior sewing experience

Sister-Arts Studio, Inc. invites you to join us for weekly beginning knitting classes! Learn to cast-on, knit & purl, create garter, stockinette, rib, basket weave & seed stitch patterns then bind off and weave in edges. This class includes needles, practice yarn and one skein of worsted weight yarn of your choice. Discounted price is $100,...

When my daughter Ona was young, we spent our "mommy & me time" creating. At the age of seven I taught her to knit and she picked it up in five minutes! Over the next year we knit scarves for all of her teachers. Knitting was and still is a wonderful bonding experience for us...give it a try with your special child! For ages 7 and up

Examine the many possibilities of creating woven forms using a simple frame loom. Students begin by experimenting with the basic techniques of tapestry and plain weave as they explore ways of creating surface, image, texture, and various color effects within a woven form.  Contemporary weaving projects, along with historical references, will...

The Next Step on Your Quilting Journey Now that you’ve “taken to” quilting, this is the PERFECT CLASS TO FURTHER YOUR SKILLS! Learn new blocks, new cutting techniques and TAKE YOUR QUILTING TO THE NEXT LEVEL! Master the cutting & piecing techniques you learned in Beginning Quilt Basics 101 with the addition of the Log Cabin Quilt, and...

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...

This is a simple 1 day workshop for any person looking to learn the art of shoe making. You may choose a date from the drop down menu or decide later with the TBD option. Men’s & Women’s style and sizes available. Class size is 4 persons max., book all four seats for a private class! This beginner level course is designed so easy a caveman...

Have you ever wanted to learn to knit? Bring a friend, child, grandchild, niece or nephew, and learn the art of knitting together. Novice knitters will learn to knit a scarf with bamboo needles and your choice of yarn. In addition we guarantee you a fabulous bonding experience! Child is welcome alone. New Knitters will learn: casting on basic...

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.  Prior experience in felt...

Students in this course create, manipulate, and sew patterns that cover the lower half of the female form. Students learn to draft a basic skirt and pant to develop professional slopers, build waistbands, and pattern pockets and fly fronts. Prerequisite(s): Sewing Techniques: Fundamentals or equivalent experience. A leader in educating artists, designers,...

The Norwegian Fir Sweater by Oge Knitwear, is a beautiful unisex baby sweater knit from the top down in garter stitch. The raglan increases are achieved with yarn overs and knit stitches in a simple Fir pattern. Sizing is extensive from 3 months through 9 years old. We knit our sample in Sweater by Spud & Chloe, an all season blend of superwash...

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...