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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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Coat Workshop

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

Let’s take a mini retreat and spend a couple of days making a coat. It’s the perfect piece to add flair or a pop of color to your wardrobe. We will be using wool melton, so there will not be a lot of fuss to make it happen! Here are the two styles of coats to choose from: Butterick 6244 or New Look 6742. Your supply list will be emailed to you once you book the workshop. Patterns will be available for purchase. Workshop Schedule Day 1:...

Advanced 12 and older
No upcoming schedules
$275

2 sessions

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Intermediate Sewing I

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

Learn the art of garment construction and pattern adjustments in this intermediate sewing class at Sew Design Studio. Sew a classic sheath dress and gain confidence in setting sleeves, working with darts, and zippers, and adding a lining. Perfect for both beginners and experienced sewists looking to refine their skills.

Intermediate 12 and older
No upcoming schedules
$285

6 sessions

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Intermediate Sewing II

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

Take your sewing skills to the next level at Sew Design Studio with our Intermediate Sewing II course. Create a stylish blouse or shirt, followed by a jacket or basic pants. Develop your skills in pattern adjustments, collar construction, sleeve setting, buttonholes, seam finishing, and proper interfacing use. Consult with our instructors to determine which project is best suited for you.

Intermediate 12 and older
No upcoming schedules
$285

6 sessions

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Crafter's Tool Caddy & Wrench/Tool Roll-Up

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

You’ll love this handy ByAnnie tool caddy with dozens of pockets for storing & carrying all your sewing, quilting, or other craft supplies. A bucket provides a sturdy base for the pocketed cover.   Doubly nice, the ByAnnie-inspired, instructor-designed Wrench/Tool Roll Up is the perfect addition for crafters & handy-people to organize their equipment, supplies, trappings, utensils, ...stuff!   Wrenches, screwdrivers, pens &...

(8) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$100
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Fit to Flatter Workshop

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

Making clothes for yourself can be incredibly rewarding, but can come with challenges when trying to fit your body. Join us & pattern designer, Lindsey Marsh, of Sew To Grow designs, to learn how making clothing for yourself can be fun & extremely rewarding, especially with one of our NEW SEWING MACHINES! Using one of her attractive & easy patterns - The Bondi Top, The Fremantle Frock or the Sweet Summertime Dress - Lindsey will walk...

(8) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$149

2 sessions

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Tame that Technique 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. Sandra has the unique distinction of having sent one of her prize quilts into outer space!  The quilt was signed by more than 100 former students of astronaut & Teacher in Space, Barbara Morgan, and traveled with her to the International Space Station in...

(8) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$149

2 sessions

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Ricky Tims Webinars & Two Day Event

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

Quilting Celebrity & Award Winning Quilter, Fabric Designer & Author, Spellbinding Speaker & Storyteller! Ricky will join us in a virtual webinar as a PREVIEW to 2021's In-Person MasterClasses - JUST FOR YOU! Join us and Ricky for this special opportunity to share in his enthusiasm and passion for quilting, teaching, and life!  Ricky will present a variety of unique & insightful quilting methods, techniques and tips, in a  multi-media...

(8) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$149

2 sessions

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Mittens Sewing

Sew Anastasia

This is a one day sewing class with all of the supplies included. You will receive the sewing pattern along with fabric, thread and anything else you will need to complete the mittens.  You will have 5 options for fabrics to choose from or you can bring your own. I will also have 4 embroidery machines set up so that you can add an embroidery or name to your mittens.  Mittens make a great gift for holidays ! Learn to master sewing them and...

(6) All levels 12 and older
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Quilting Phenom - Kimberly Einmo - Hands-On Quilt Fest!

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

We are sew excited to have... QUILTING PHENOM, KIMBERLY EINMO Janome’s Premier Ambassador & Artisan, Author, Designer, Sought-After Worldwide Educator & Award Winning Quilter here for a 3-DAY EXCLUSIVE EVENT! Janome has chosen us as a select host for Kimberly’s Fabulous Quilt Fest. Kimberly is a respected & prominent leader in the quilting industry, having written 6 best-selling quilting books, created her own...

(8) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$129

3 sessions

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2-Day Hands-On Quilt Fest with Kimberly Einmo

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

We are sew excited to have QUILTING PHENOM, KIMBERLY EINMO Janome’s Premier Ambassador & Artisan, Author, Designer, Sought-After Worldwide Educator & Award Winning Quilter here for an EXCLUSIVE EVENT! Janome has chosen us as a select host for Kimberly’s Fabulous Quilt Fest. Kimberly is a respected & prominent leader in the quilting industry, having written 6 best-selling quilting books, created her own line of unique, specialty...

(8) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$129

2 sessions

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OESD Choose Joy Embroidery Workshop

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

Join us with OESD’s Premier Educator, Kellie Rushing, for 2 FUN-FILLED DAYS of hands-on embroidery—you’ll discover how much fun it is to make a tiling scene while creating a twinkling wall hanging. You’ll also be able to create a Freestanding Applique element that can be switched out for the seasons!. Here’s what’s in store for you... Two fun-filled days of hands-on embroidery with exciting OESD designs. Learn Free Standing Applique,...

(8) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$149

2 sessions

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"Save Your Embroidery" VIP Showcase

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

Join us and industry expert and leader in embroidery software design & education, Trevor Conquergood, for the “Save Your Embroidery” Event. Trevor will share hints, tips & tricks from his extensive embroidery experience. New and seasoned embroiderers alike will benefit from Trevor’s embroidery wisdom. Discover embroidery software and the basics of stabilizers and thread. He’ll share behind the scenes secrets for stitching professional...

(8) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$129
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Garment Workshop

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

Join our monthly Garment Workshops and take the guesswork out of garment sewing. Learn how to measure for a great fit, what fabric works best with particular patterns and how to achieve professional details. New topics will be presented as lecture/demonstration and will include slopers, fitting, armscye, linings, adjusting patterns, etc. You’ll see tips and techniques to be able to sew garments in the right fabric, the right style & the right...

(8) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules

Learn to Knit at Lunch Time

Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns

Have you ever wanted to learn to knit? Or just refresh your skills from way back when? In this five-week, action-packed class we will be making a scarf And a hat. You will be learning knitting, purling, working in the round, ribbing, casting on, binding off, decreasing, and fixing mistakes. Materials included for your first project.

All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules

Virtual Sewing Academy III: Find Your Sewing Identity

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

Join us & SANDRA SWICK for this repeat event - “Find Your Sewing Identity”, where you’ll get a chance to learn new techniques while also learning a little bit about yourself & your sewing preferences. The event is comprised of 3 sessions you can enjoy right at home.  You’ll learn about Rulerwork, Needle Felting, Stitch Designer, and PaintWorks.  Don’t miss this FABULOUSLY FUN EVENT!

(8) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$99

2 sessions

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Knitted Flowers

Vaudezilla Studios

Hand-knit flowers can be a great way to add a personal touch to an ensemble. In this class, we will make three different types of knitted flowers and explore ways to amp them up.  Basic knitting skills are required. Class fee includes materials.

(14) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules

Fluff 'N Stuff Quilting with Paula Reid

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Join us, and Paula Reid, for a FABULOUS 3-Day, Hands-On Quilt Retreat! Is that stack of quilt tops getting bigger & bigger? Have you always wanted to take your machine quilting skills out of “the ditch”? Have you wondered how quilters use rulers to keep straight lines while quilting free motion? Do you want to learn how to quilt curves & circles without having to draw on your quilts? Learn Paula’s Fluff & Stuff method to move...

(8) Beginner 18 and older
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Get Your Knit On - Snood Operator

Wool and the Gang

Unravel with friends and learn a new craft at a Wool and the Gang Knit Party! You’ll have on-hand knitting help from our Gang of knitters on the night plus you will also receive exclusive access to our video tutorials after the party, so we're there every step of the way to get you to the finish line. And the best bit? You get to walk away with your very own #madeunique Snood Operator at a special price of $40 (normally $49).  We'll have...

(7) All levels 21 and older
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Get Your Knit On - Happy Daze Hat

Wool and the Gang

Unravel with friends and learn a new skill at a Wool and the Gang Knit Party!   Upon arrival you will receive your Happy Daze Hat kit that contains all the materials you will need including our Crazy Sexy Wool, a set of rosewood knitting needles and an easy-to-follow pattern that includes instructions for three difficulty levels -  ­beginner, easy and intermediate.   You’ll receive on-hand knitting help from our Gang of knitters...

(7) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules

Embroidery Retreat: Anita Goodesign

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

Join us for 2 FUN DAYS of FABULOUS Hands-On Embroidery! Anita Goodesign’s Premier Educator, will guide you in making embroidery spectacular - all the time. It’s a fabulous embroidery extravaganza! At the brand new Anita Goodesign Embroidery Party you will learn new techniques, master ones you’ve seen before, and learn how to apply them to different collections and projects. Be one of the first to see sneak peeks of upcoming releases and walk...

(8) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$99

2 sessions

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