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Linda Z's Sewing Center

Linda Z's Sewing Center is a well-established school in Arlington Heights offering classes for all ages and levels of expertise, taught by trained specialists.

Upcoming Classes (14)

All courses are held at 75 W Algonquin Rd, Chicago, IL unless indicated.

Techs TLC for Machines

1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL

Saturday, June 21st
10:30–11:30am CDT

$20.49

Strip n Flip Quilting

1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL

Sunday, June 22nd
12–4pm CDT

$40.99

Intro to Artspira

1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL

Sunday, June 29th
11:30am–1:30pm CDT

$20.49

Intro to BES4 Software

1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL

Sunday, June 29th
2:30–4:30pm CDT

$19.99

Hawaiian Shirt

1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL

Tuesday, July 8th
10:30am–1:30pm CDT (2 sessions)

$61.45

Guided Quilting Club Retreat

1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL

Friday, July 11th
10am–4pm CDT (2 sessions)

$149.99

Guided Quilting Club Retreat

1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL

Friday, July 11th
10am–4pm CDT (2 sessions)

$199.99

Beginning Quilt Basics 101

1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL

Sunday, July 13th
1–4:30pm CDT (4 sessions)

$101.48

Friday, July 18th
10am–5pm CDT

$101.48

Saturday, July 19th
10am–5pm CDT

$101.48

Try Before You Buy and Get the Urge to Serge

1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL

Monday, July 21st
4–6:30pm CDT

$25.61

Sew with a Pro Help Desk

1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL

Thursday, July 24th
1–4pm CDT

$30.70

Beginning Sewing

1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL

Saturday, August 2nd
10:30am–12:30pm CDT (3 sessions)

$70.73

Sew with a Pro Help Desk

1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL

Thursday, August 21st
1–4pm CDT

$30.70

Provider Description

Linda Z's has been serving the Arlington Heights area since 1967! Actually, it started before then, because Linda's mother was very accomplished in the field of sewing and Linda obviously grew up knowing the difference between a Singer and a singer.

At the University of Minnesota, Linda observed and ultimately took some classes in lingerie sewing. She was fascinated by this very intricate type of sewing, but it was off to Chicago to teach school. Lingerie sewing never lost its appeal, however, and Linda found an opportunity to incorporate this expertise into an adult education program.

She wrote a book which was used as a curriculum guide, Munsingwear sent some fabric, and before she knew it, doors were open to the first Linda Z's, which was at that time in Des Plaines. Before long, space dictated a move for Mt. Prospect Plaza, where she expanded once again before buying her own shopping center in Arlington Heights.

Meanwhile, she also managed time for marriage, three children, another undergraduate degree in business from De Paul University, and her MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Business. In addition, she is the past president of the International Sewing Machine Association and was on the board of the Home Sewing Association. Today, Linda Z's offers classes for all ages, at all levels of expertise and all interests. These Classes are taught by trained home economists. Besides that, two full-time and two part-time service technicians man the Service Center for on-premise repair of all brands.

1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL 60005
Linda Z's Sewing Center
Arlington Heights, Suburbs
1216 E Central Rd
Btwn S Cleveland & S Arthur Avenues
Chicago, Illinois 60005

Reviews of Linda Z's Sewing Center

(3.6-star rating across 9 reviews)
  • Beginning Sewing

    Kyle J. • June 18, 2025
    Great intro into sewing basics. Very laid back and comfortable atmosphere.
  • Beginning Quilt Basics 101

    Kathryn B. • April 3, 2023
  • Beginning Quilt Basics 101

    Anonymous • November 21, 2021
    Disorganized
  • Beginning Quilt Basics 101

    Anonymous • April 20, 2020
    Course was cancelled after first lesson, after purchasing $200+ in supplies in the shop (they said we had to buy everything from them). No refund, no credit, etc. offered -- I think I had to call to even ask if the course was going to continue. I emailed them to see if they could offer the course on video instead, but that does not appear to be an option. Disappointed in the experience, I don't really want to go back, I think I will find somewhere else to learn or go it alone.
  • Virtual Sewing Academy III: Find Your Sewing Identity

    Connie M. • October 27, 2019
  • Embellish Outside the Lines Hands-On Workshop

    amina F. • September 22, 2019
  • Garment Workshop

    Jann K. • November 8, 2018
  • Garment Workshop

    Damilola O. • June 21, 2018
  • Make Money with Embroidery Business

    amina f. • October 15, 2017

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