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Unleash your creativity with sewing classes in Chicago. Learn from expert instructors and gain the skills to create beautiful garments and accessories while discovering the joy of bringing your own designs to life.

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Napkins & Placemats

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

Create wonderful décor for your dining table – casual, formal… you choose - beautiful classic dinner napkins & placemats! Use print fabric with coordinating trim, or tone-on-tone. Whatever your fabric choice, be the talk of the town at your parties. Throw out those paper napkins & placemats & use your hand-made creations - in the kitchen, the dining room, even camping or at a picnic! Prerequisite: Beginning Sewing class or prior...

(8) Intermediate 18 and older
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$59

3 sessions

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Kantha-Fabric Vest

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

Using a hand-stitched, quilt from India create a one-of-a-kind garment! This unique fabric was brought from India through a women’s group from the Barefoot College, where women are nurtured and supported to empower themselves with tools for self-sufficiency & sustainability. Learn to cut pattern pieces from the pre-quilted fabric. Fit & assemble with step-by-step direction from Diane, our experienced garment instructor. Perfect style for...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$39

2 sessions

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Zipper Techniques

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

Discover insider tips and tricks that will transform your sewing projects from ordinary to extraordinary. Join us and unlock the secrets to perfecting your sewing creations.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$29.95
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Serger Workshop I

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

Learn how to thread your serger and the fundamentals to begin using it! Veronica will guide you through the process of how to use your serger. You will learn the difference between a serger and standard sewing machine, how to overcome your fear of threading it, and start using it with confidence! If you have your own serger, please bring it to class. No serger of your own, no worries - we have sergers in our studio you can use.

All levels 12 and older
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Level Two Sewing

Linda Z's Sewing Center

“Level Two” Sewing Class! Take Your Sewing Journey Off the Straight-Stitch Path! Now that you’ve “taken to” sewing, this is the PERFECT CLASS to further your skills! Learn new techniques - inserting zippers, using an array of stitches on thc flip side of your stitch card, reading, cutting and assembling a pattern — and MORE! Expand your sewing knowledge and create a usable and fun tote bag. Prerequisite:  Beginning...

(8) Intermediate 18 and older
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Garment Sewing

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

Building A Great Fitting Wardrobe, One Piece At A Time! Pattern, fabric & supplies are extra and must be purchased here. Bring your machine if it was purchased here. Whether you're an experienced garment sewer or someone looking to start, Connie will guide you along a journey to create new pieces or a whole wardrobe. Choose any pattern here - t-shirt, skirt, pants, dress, etc. - along with fabric and join us to start from the beginning or jump...

(8) Intermediate 18 and older
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$39

2 sessions

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Scan 'N Cut Workshop

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

Join us every month, on the 3rd Monday, for an hour long presentation covering different techniques, tips and projects to help make your Brother Scan ‘N Cut fun and easy to use. Topics covered will be different each month.  As a benefit to customers who purchased the Brother Scan ‘N Cut at Linda Z’s, you’ll receive priority registration. Prerequisite: Basic Machine Training

(8) Intermediate 18 and older
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Scan N Cut Class: Make a St Patrick's Day Stein

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

Lift a pint & toast to a Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ST PATRICK’S DAY STEIN with the SCAN N CUT! (BYOS - Bring your own stein, at least 4 inches tall, 16 oz. Also bring your Scan N Cut and other supplies.) Join us in learning how to create a fun and timely glass for your St. Patrick’s Day festivities! It’s EASY to be CREATIVE! Come see how. We’ve got a fun little project for you to make…Just in time for ST PATRICK’S DAY!

(8) Intermediate 18 and older
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Bowl Me Over! Making a Fabric Bowl

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

During this class, use the coiling and fabric wrapping techniques you learned in the Coiling & Wrapping Rope Bowls: Beginning Basics Class and get “bowled over” as you create your signature masterpiece fabric bowl! Collect the small pieces of your treasures, your hobbies, your notes, … your things in beautiful, colorful hand-made bowls. Fabric, pattern & supplies available in our store. Prerequisite: Beginning Basics Class, or...

(8) Intermediate 18 and older
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$29.95
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How to Copy READY TO WEAR Workshop

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

Have you ever had a favorite garment that you wish you had ten of? Then this workshop is for you! Come and learn the basic principles of copying ready-to-wear using a basic T-Shirt. Just show up with your Favorite Basic T-Shirt! Prerequisite: Basic sewing experience

Intermediate 12 and older
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Creative Sewing Machine Fundamentals

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Unlock the artistry of stitching with precision and finesse in this comprehensive course. Delve into the essentials of sewing machine operation, mastering techniques from basic threading to troubleshooting. Seamlessly transition between fabric types, perfecting seams and adorning creations with intricate stitchwork, culminating in the crafting of timeless accessories.

(83) Beginner 18 and older
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$160

5 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
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$129

2 sessions

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2-Day Hands-On "Embroidery TNT" Workshop

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

We are EXPLODING with information to take your embroidery to the next level! Join us, along with Judy Fredenburgh, Premier Floriani Educator, for a 2-day Embroidery Party that will blow you away!  Stitch along with the expert while she guides you through the TIPS and TECHNIQUES for combining the right ingredients for EMBROIDERY SUCCESS! Embroidery Party Techniques include: Iridescent Applique Quilting in the...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$89

2 sessions

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Introduction to Boro Stitching

Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL

Learn basic "Boro" stitching with indigo dyed small pieces of cloth. In Japan, Boro (rag or scraps of cloth that are sewn together) was a symbol of an impoverished past. Now the term also encompasses and represents an essential principle of rural ethics and aesthetics. Inspired by this Japanese mending technique, explore your own visual expressions through exercises, e.g. cutting, patching, and stitching.  The fabric set (hand-dyed fabric...

(83) Beginner 18 and older
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Longing For a Longarm

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Longarm or home sewing machine ? Frame or table? Even wonder which machine quilting option is best for you? Join us for a fun-filled event  to explore different machine options.  Denise Jones will be here to guide you on your quilting journey. Experience machine quilting hands-on and learn to: Quilt more projects, more quickly with greater ease Master free-motion meandering, pebbles, leaves and more Gain confidence to start a machine...

(8) All levels 18 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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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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Bernina Creative Sewing Studio

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

Learn how to take full advantage of the fantastic features of your Bernina sewing & embroidery machines you purchased from Linda Z’s. Join us every month for this new lecture/demo class showcasing the best of BERNINA products, features and benefits using a fun & inspirational approach. Topics may include a quick & easy project, fun & inspirational techniques, or embroidery examples that will give you some ideas for your own creations....

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Hexagonal Trivet

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Create fun and easy trivets for yourself or friends! They're quick and make great teacher gifts, Bunco party gifts, open house gifts, birthday gifts, bosses gifts, welcome gifts. You get the ideal! Note: Fabric must be purchased at the school.

(8) Beginner 18 and older
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Dime Inspiration Social

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Learn how to create perfect lettering, make sizzling applique with just a few clicks plus how to tame tricky fabrics with the correct stitch settings. You will truly be able to take your embroidery and quilting beyond "plop and drop" to "inspire and innovate". Master Perfect Placement - In this hands-on hooping clinic learn to master positioning embroidery on everything from a one side to terrycloth towel. Experience embroidery on every level and...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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