Sewing & Textile Classes in Chicago, IL

In just weeks you will learn how to read a skirt pattern, lay it out, cut and sew your fabric, add a waistband, zipper and darts, plus the proper way to hem. Repeat students can choose slacks as a second project.

Take your crochet skills to the next level by mastering some new stitches, in a beautiful shawl or cowl pattern. Pre-requisite:  Beginning Crochet or equivalent

In this 3 hour lecture we will explore the characteristics and qualities of fabrics, identifying their uses, and how to make better choices when selecting fabric for a pattern.   We'll discuss weights, drape, body and stretch in addition to fibers.        

For those of you with a little sewing knowledge who want an intermediate class--this is it! In just weeks, learn to sew a basic dress or blouse. Tackle new issues, such as cuffs, collar, buttons & buttonholes, darts, etc. Vogue Fabrics provides sewing machines in the class. Times and duration of classes vary.

Rumor has it that there are over 50 different cast-on methods! We'll cover a few of our favorites and the merits of each. This is an invaluable class that will change the way you start every new  project.

So many knitting projects are knit circularly.  In this class we will introduce you to knitting small circumferences in the round on double-pointed needles.  The project is a functional and fun set of fingerless gauntlet gloves. Pre-requisite: K201 or its equivalent

Learn the basics of cast-on, knit, and bind-off in this beginner class. For this class, we will work on a seasonally appropriate purse or scarf that will teach you all the basics. No previous experience is necessary.

We invite you to join us for weekly beginning crochet classes. Learn the basic crochet stitches; chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, half-double crochet & triple crochet. If time permits we will teach you to crochet in the round. We provide a laminated instruction card, scrap yarn and crochet hook, however bring materials if you...

Add some new stitches to your crochet repertoire (slip stitch and half-double crochet) while making this watchman's style unisex hat. Pre-requisite: (BCD) Beginning Crochet Dishcloth or equivalent.

Tonya Utkina will introduce you to the exciting technique of wet felting using Noro's new fiber "Rainbow Roll". Rainbow Roll is 100% wool pencil roving available in 12 vibrant color combinations. Tonya will guide you in designing your own scarf with the color combination of your choice and small amounts of merino wool & silk. You will design...

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

An Open Studio class allows students of all levels to work on varying projects at the same time with instructor oversight. Everyone learns from each other as well with positive interaction. Beginners to advanced welcome. Looms available for beginners to borrow.

Learn about natural leather as a strong, playable, silky , practical and utilitarian surface for your art: painting, relief making, handbags, accessories, bookmaking. etc. This is a session of 6 classes , 3 hours each. Students will learn properties of different kinds of leather sheets , relief making , dying , painting on leather, sew it, lace it,...

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...

Well, you’re going to want to add to this list the soft & luscious Cuddle by Shannon Fabrics that we have here at the store! AND, after attending thisworkshop you’re going to want to make MORE & MORE CUDDLE QUILTS for you, your family, your friends...! Learn the techniques and tools that will make it quick and easy...