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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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Kimberbell Bench Pillow: Whimsy Winter

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

This is machine embroidery at it’s cutest! This sweet, winter-themed, interchangeable pillow cover is the perfect home décor accessory for January! No bench, you say?! It’s perfect for the guest bed, or as a wall hanging, or a table runner, or a… There are SO MANY ways to get your whimsy on! Join us and find out. Learn a variety of embroidery techniques - multi-hooping, piecing in the hoop, embellishments, machine applique, and MORE! Use...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Speed Knitting

Knitche, Inc. @ 5221 Main St, Chicago, IL

Knitting is a Zen-like activity suited to the tranquil personality with loads of time on their hands. You've got to be kidding! Sure, we might use knitting to calm our nerves, but let's get real, we all want to get on to the next project in the queue. So if you're an American-style knitter (thrower), we'll show you how to knit Continental (picker) so that you can really let the fiber fly.

(2) All levels 13 and older
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Brother Wizards

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

Learn how to take full advantage of the fantastic features of the Brother sewing, embroidery, quilting & crafting machines you purchased from Linda Z’s.  Each class will focus on a new & exciting technique or dive in-depth into a feature of the machine. With what you learn you’ll be able to create beautiful projects of your own.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Meet up with Aneka Truman from Made to Sew!

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

Join us in the evening to meet Aneka Truman, Fashion Designer, Sewing Educator, BERNINA Ambassador and YouTuber, for an informal chat! Learn more about Aneka, her sewing business (Made to Sew), her new dressmaking pattern range and how she creates YouTube videos for thousands of followers. Bring questions about your latest project, get help and advice and share everything sewing! Attendees will receive $10 off their purchases over $50.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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The New Brother Machine!

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

Join us and Brother Educator, Kim Novak, to explore the BIG, NEW Brother Sewing & Embroidery &... Machine! Kim will discuss, share, teach & demo, the wonderful features of the NEW Brother Machine. To be unveiled Aug 6 at Brother’s B2B Convention, the machine will be here in September for you to see & experience!

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Tips & Tricks

Knitche, Inc. @ 5221 Main St, Chicago, IL

There are certain basic, and not so basic, techniques that impart finesse to your hand knits, including seaming, picking up stitches, joining yarn, weaving ends, fixing mistakes and so much more. In this class we'll cover these topics a couple at a time, on a rotating basis.  Pre-requisite: K201 or equivalent.

(2) All levels 13 and older
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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
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Table Centerpiece

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

It’s a hexagon! It’s 6-sided! It’s 60o of Celebration!   Enjoy your family holiday dining celebrations with this fabulous centerpiece table topper.   Easy, stylish and... quick, you’ll have it done in time for an elegant decorating that night!  Voila! Prerequisite: Beginning Sewing class or prior sewing experience Note: Class Fee does not included  fabric, pattern & supplies

(8) Beginner 18 and older
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Introduction to Sergers

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

If you have never used a serger and are interested in learning what they can do, this class is for you.   Well, join us and…SERGE TO THE HEAD OF THE CLASS! Get a hands-on feel for what a serger can do and create a small project. Now’s the right time! See what’s new and have fun too! Kit included.

(8) Beginner 18 and older
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Cast On Conundrum

Knitche, Inc. @ 5221 Main St, Chicago, IL

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

(2) All levels 18 and older
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Beginning Knitting: Knit a Scarf

Knitche, Inc. @ 5221 Main St, Chicago, IL

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.

(2) Beginner 13 and older
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$38

2 sessions

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Quick and Easy Free Motion Techniques

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

Now you’ll be able to sit down at your machine at home, or your new sit-down quilter, and draw - with thread! Our  instructor will help you to be consistent and fluid with your stitches. Learn how to mark your fabric and set your sites for your own beautifully finished quilt projects! During class use our new top-line, sit-down quilting machines. Regardless of the machine you own, the techniques you’ll learn are transferrable...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Odette & Ivy Top

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

This class will be three sessions, 2 hours each session. The printed pattern includes sizes from XS thru XXL. Learn to make these easy & comfortable tops in our sweet, stretchy, beautiful knit fabric. Odette is a pieced top with darts and princess seams, panels, and a tapered peplum. Ivy is a swing tunic with front and sleeve insertions and diagonal skirt panels. In this class you’ll learn to adjust pattern sizes, to cut & sew with knits,...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$39

2 sessions

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Crochet a Cowl

Knitche, Inc. @ 5221 Main St, Chicago, IL

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. 

(2) All levels 13 and older
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$35

2 sessions

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What's New From Brother

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

Join us as we unveil & demonstrate some of the AWESOME AND EXCITING NEW ITEMS we’ve brought back from the recent BROTHER CONVENTION!   We are SEW EXCITED - we can’t wait to show you WHAT’S NEW!   Be ONE OF THE FIRST to find out about the latest innovations from Brother!   Get an INSIDE LOOK at the machines and accessories being released in 2018!   There will be something...

(8) Beginner 18 and older
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Bernina Sewing Academy

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

Join us, and Sandra Swick, premier educator from Bernina, as we LEARN TO MASTER variety of seaming, hemming, & embellishment techniques to give your projects a professional finish. Texture Fabric PaintWorks Designing Stitches Rulerwork Quilting Needle Felting Embroidery Appliqué Embroidered Buttonholes Corded Buttonholes Designing Shapes in Embroidery Sashiko Stitching by Machine Sashiko Stitching with Embroidery Mock Trapunto...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Stuff & Plush Animal Embroidery Fun

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

Give a stuffed buddy NEW EMBROIDERED LIFE! Learn new embroidery techniques with embellishments on a plush toy. Personalize a buddy for your kids or as a gift. Now more lonely Pooh-bears! Transform a shy ducky into a happy-go-lucky ducky!Create fun, Hear-it-all, See-it-all, Tell-it-all monkeys! Don’t have an embroidery machine? No problem - USE ONE OF OUR NEW MACHINES! Required Materials: Stuffed toy & kit are FREE with seminar, other supplies...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Create a Smart Tee with a Scan N Cut

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

For those of you who want to experience the creative benefits of a Brother Scan N Cut before you buy. See what all the talk is about! Cut, craft, and create on a whole new level with the precise power of a Brother Scan N Cut - essential for those destined to DIY. Personalize a smart t-shirt— some transfer vinyl, a spiffy design, the scan n cut and voila! Your own unique smart tee! Learn to center & position designs on your tee. Discover...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Tuesday Techniques

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

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, & techniques.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Swirling Star Table Topper

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

Join us in class to make a dazzling 6-point Swirling Star Table Topper using strips of several shades of two colors joined into an ombre-like swirl of fabulous colors and cut with a 60° diamond ruler. Stars and diamonds—both brilliant and sparkling—just like the table topper you’ll create! Sew up some holiday décor with the festive themed fabric or colors you choose. Make them for yourself or as gifts. Use the techniques you’ll learn in...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$39

2 sessions

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