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Learn how to create your own clothing, accessories, and home decor items in sewing and textile classes in Chicago, where you can explore various techniques such as pattern making, quilting, and embroidery.
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Lace Technique Felting (Westmont)
TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 26 E Quincy St, Westmont, IL
A new twist on an ancient method of creating fabrics. Learn this fun, unusual process that by-passes knitting and sewing capitalizing on the natural attributes of animal hair to turn yarn into a lacey fabric. During Tammy's 3-1/2 hour workshop (please allow a 1 hour window beyond the stated end time), each student will make a finished, ready to wear scarf or a felt lace fabric that may be cut & sewn into a design of your own (finishing...
$55
Felted Silk Gauze (Nuno) @Berwyn
TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 2619 Ridgeland Ave, Berwyn, IL
Wool has a natural property that allows it to become felt when treated through agitation, moisture, pressure and heat. Wool felt is generally thick, stiff and sculptural. By using smaller quantities of wool and encouraging the fibers to pass through and bind to Silk Chiffon (referred to as laminating) a unique and surprisingly durable, drape-able felt can be created. This technique is applicable to yardages for use in clothing and hat design work. ...
$60
Felted Silk Satin (Nuno) @Berwyn
TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 2619 Ridgeland Ave, Berwyn, IL
Using the natural properties of wool and the laminating (Nuno) technique, students will create a light, summery scarf. Wool felt is generally thick, stiff and sculptural, but by using smaller quantities of wool and the luxurious drape of silk satin, a unique light and airy felt can be created. During this 4 hour class students will explore color and design for the application of super soft Merino and/or Targhee wool to a provided, hand-painted...
$60
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Felt Flower Mixed Media (Westmont)
First Time Wet- Felters welcome....we're making sophisticated, sculptural, felt flowers that are hand-finished with a collage of fiber, fabric petals/leaves, feathers and beads. Students choose their color palette and are guided by Tammy as they layer natural wool roving fibers and wet felt them into the base petals. Students are taught how to assemble the petals using felting needles and go on to add feathers, beads or buttons. The flower...
Fiber Arts: Cheerful Chick
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Create a cheerful chick, made out of wool, a perfect companion to your spring decorations. You will use locally produced wool and needle-felting techniques to create this project, while hearing stories of a knitter, shepherd, and small business owner. All materials are included.
$74
Felt Boa Scarf or Collar (Beginner) - Westmont
TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 26 E Quincy St, Westmont, IL
Beginners and seasoned felters are invited to come and play with this fun, unusual, magical process that by-passes knitting and sewing capitalizing on the natural attributes of animal hair to turn yarn and roving into this sculptural neck "ruff". This is a wet felting technique that delivers a stabilized fabric which won't pill or become hairy with wear. During Tammy's 3.5 hour workshop, each student will make their own scarf in their choice...
$60
Felt Hat Workshop (Westmont)
TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 26 E Quincy St, Westmont, IL
Each student will design and make their own felted hat on a three-dimensional form. This is not a knit and shrink technique! We are exploring traditional wet felting methods using un-spun, loose fiber to create the base of the hat which allow us to include different surface design elements inlaid within the structure. Prerequisite: Please have one wet felting class prior to this one. Note: No knitting, crocheting or felting needles are used...
$65
Fiber Arts: Felted Ornament
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Join us for an enchanting evening of crafting at the Chicago Botanic Garden, where you'll learn the art of wet felting to create a beautiful holiday decoration. Using locally sourced and hand-dyed materials, you'll embellish a shatter-proof globe ornament with sparkling accents and wool. Leave with a magical gift for yourself or someone special.
$74
Fiber Arts: Folk Art Bunny
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Learn the art of needle felting and create a charming 6-inch-tall bunny adorned with a bow and flowers at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Immerse yourself in the whimsical world of fiber arts while listening to captivating stories of a knitter, shepherd, and small business owner. All supplies are provided, including locally sourced and hand-dyed materials.
$74
Pattern Making - Part 2
Sew Design Studio @ 2608 Green Bay Rd, Evanston, IL
Elevate your sewing skills and bring your design ideas to life with advanced techniques in this comprehensive course. Dive deeper into the art of pattern making with an emphasis on precision and detail.
Beginner
12 and older
Introduction to Pattern Making: Slopers & Blocks -Part 1
Sew Design Studio @ 2608 Green Bay Rd, Evanston, IL
Learn the art of creating custom slopers and blocks in this comprehensive course. Elevate your sewing skills to the next level with expert guidance and hands-on practice.
Beginner
12 and older
Specialty: Solo Costuming
This 90 minute weekly class is aimed at helping solo performers design and create a professional, unique costume. Learn to design a costume to suit your solo, set a budget, source pieces, and alter and embellish to completion. Each week will focus on a specific crafting skill, with time allotted to give help and feedback for each member's costume. Can be taken before or in conjunction with Developing Solos, or independently. All skill levels wel...
Wet Felted Flower Pin
Make a beautiful wet felted flower pin, perfect to cheer up any spring day. Use layers of hand-dyed wool, silk, bamboo, sparkles, and beads to add the finishing touches. Learn a new technique and enjoy an exquisite flower to adorn your bag, coat, or hat. Register for this class and Folk Art Cat at once and save ten percent.
Felt Hat Workshop (Berwyn)
TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 2619 Ridgeland Ave, Berwyn, IL
Each student will design and make their own felted hat on a three-dimensional form. This is not a knit and shrink technique! We are exploring traditional wet felting methods using un-spun, loose fiber to create the base of the hat which allow us to include different surface design elements inlaid within the structure. Please have one wet felting class prior to this one.
$65
“Say Cheese” Hands-On Embroidery
Linda Z's Sewing Center @ 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL
Join us for an exciting hands-on embroidery workshop with Premier OESD Educator, Kellie Rushing! Discover essential techniques and create three unique projects while learning valuable tips and tricks to make your own embroidery projects more successful. Don't miss out on this ideal event for embroidery enthusiasts!
Sweater Support Group
I love knitting sweaters. There are so many amazing patterns out there -- both cardigans and pullovers -- competing in my queue. Knit any sweater you choose along with me and I'll help you make sure it fits. There is no charge if you are working with yarn purchased at Knit Nirvana.
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
Auto-Digitizing with the New Floriani U
It is the quickest and easiest way to create your own designs and Floriani has it mastered! Learn how the new Floriani Total Control U Software can make you a master digitizer-automatically! Requirement: Software must be purchased at the center. Note: Bring your laptop loaded with software, dongle, USB & a mouse.
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...
$10
Kimberbell's Dimensional - Stinkin’ Cute Gym Shoes!
Join us for our next Kimberbell Machine Embroidery Skills Project! Kimberbell's Dimensional - Stinkin’ Cute Gym Shoes! Sweet Feet! There’s only one way to describe this exclusive Kimberbell Sweet Feet design - stinkin’ cute! The vintage-style high top can be sewn in team colors or cotton prints. No matter your experience, this is the perfect class to learn where you might journey with an embroidery machine and to expand your everyday embroidery...
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