Sewing & Textile Classes in Chicago, IL

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...

Learn how to crochet with the traditional first project - the dishcloth. Actually, if you prefer, make it a washcloth or scarf, but regardless, the skills you learn will serve you well in any future crochet endeavor.  Skills taught: Chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, fastening off. 

Spend a day, or three (!), with Amanda learning techniques & tips for quilting on home sewing machines with free motion and ruler work. Be inspired by Amanda’s experiences, enthusiasm, and passion for creating beautiful quilts. Kit/Supplies are extra.

Sister-Arts Studio invites 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...

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

Cables look so complicated but honestly they are EASY! You will learn how to cable from a written instructions and a chart. By then end of this class you will know how to cable front and cable back with many variations.  Expand your skills and join us!  Students should bring worsted weight scrap yarn and knitting needles sized for the yarn....

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.

Cotton, denim, knits, linen, silk, satin, taffeta, nylon, tulle, wool, flannel, suede, velvet, velour, fleece, leather…Sweatshirts, socks, pockets, napkin corners, hats, boots... Confused about which stabilizer to use for which type of fabric and project? Let us demystify this for you so you will know the perfect solution for your stabilizer needs...

Shannon Fabrics ambassador, Teresa Coates is back!  Join us to learn how easy it is to sew with Embrace, with a little bit of Cuddle mixed in - make a summer t-shirt and an infinity scarf and a baby’s self-binding blanket. After attending this workshop you’re going to want to make more & more embrace & cuddle...

Spend a week in the sewing studio learning from sewing educator Anastasia Chatzka. From beginner to advance learn at your skill level to advance your skills to the next level. Work on projects that speak out to you while learning new techniques and skills. Anastasia shows the basics of draping and pattern drafting to help you drape and pattern...

Okay, you're ready, let's knit a sweater! With the basic skills of knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing and knitting in the round under your belt, you're well set up to tackle sweater knitting.   We will help you with gauge swatching, choosing the appropriate size, raglan sleeve formation, border treatment and finishing techniques. ...

In this one-day, five-hour course, participants will learn how to make monoprints on fabric. Techniques covered include dyeing cotton fabric and stencil screenprinting with dye and ink.  This experimental course encourages students to embrace play and experimentation. Work with artist and instructor Cassie Tompkins to develop your design, then...

With the popularity of Brioche knitting, we offer this next level class. Learn to read a chart, make slanting increases and decreases in this two-color Brioche cowl.  Pre-requisite: K201 and some familiarity with basic Brioche stitches helpful.

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...

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.