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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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Chisel Star Quilt (2-day Retreat)

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Join us, and Donna Slater, for a 2-day, hands-on quilt retreat. Do you have some time now that the kids are back in school? Looking for a new outlet-new sewing machine? Come to Linda Z's and get hooked on the Chisel Star Quilt and a new machine. It's a sprakling star from an innovative pattern, that twinkles, and will tickle you fancy! This quilt is ready for you to give it a go! So you'll be snuggling under it soon. Note: Supplies and fabric...

(8) Beginner 18 and older
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Napkin & Placemats

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

Create wonderful decor for your dining table casual you choose beautiful classic dinner napkins& place-mats! Use print fabric with coordinating trim,or tone-on- tone. Whatever you fabric choice, be talk of the town at your dinner parties. Throw out those paper napkins & placements & use your hand-made creations- in the kitchen, in the dining room, even camping or at a picnic! 

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$59

3 sessions

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Sweater Intensive

Knitche, Inc. @ 5221 Main St, Chicago, IL

There's no better way to cement your knitting skills than tackling a sweater. Whether you've just mastered the basic knitting skills or you've been knitting a while and want to push yourself into garment knitting, the Sweater Intensive class is for you. We will guide you every step of the way to completion of this ultra-cute top-down cardigan, knit in Quince & Co.'s Osprey yarn. Decisions made along the way will create the perfectly-fitting customized...

(2) All levels 18 and older
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$66

5 sessions

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Explore private group events and team building activities ranging from cooking to art, escape rooms, trivia, and more

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Puddlejumps Raincoat & Backpack

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Make this adorable child’s raincoat from MorninGlory Designs with zipper front closure, hood & two front pockets. Learn to make the backpack too! Your child or grandchild will be delighted to wear this outer garment made especially for them, with a coordinating backpack! Choose from a variety of prints from our oil cloth or laminated fabrics for a truly waterproof raincoat. Note: Workshop fee does not include materials.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Easy T-Shirt Construction

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

This casual knit pullover top is not only beautiful but easy! Using a new, efficient serger you’ll be able to make quick work of this versatile garment for yourself… or others (those jealous and wanting one too!) Choose from a variety of beautiful fabrics & learn to adjust your pattern, cut out your fabric, & create a gorgeous garment with wonderful tips & techniques. Prerequisite: Beginning Sewing class or prior sewing...

(8) Beginner 18 and older
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$59

3 sessions

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Schoolhouse Tunic

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Learn to make this stylish, flattering, and quick to sew tunic! It will become a versatile, and go-to, addition to your wardrobe. Discover how to adjust the pattern length to wear as a dress or over jeans, or as a shirt-length version. Learn to insert pleats and 3/4-length sleeves, with optional elastic gathering at the cuff. The open bodice is perfect for layering over your favorite camisole or tank. Make this for yourself with some of our beautiful...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Knit Dress Class with a Serger

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

This is a fun, casual yet also elegant, knit dress that can be made with any length sleeves, or not sleeves and several different necklines—rounded, scooped or v-neck! Choose from a variety of our FABULOUS, NEW knits and learn how to fit and adjust the pattern JUST FOR YOU! Also learn to cut your fabric, and sew a gorgeous garment with our instructor’s wonderful tips and techniques. Prerequisite: Beginning Sewing class, Serger BMT,...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$59

3 sessions

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Dresden Sunflower Placemats

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

Learn a new way to use the Dresden plate quilt technique and make fun, vibrant placemats for your table! Be the bright star at your summer dinner parties. Use your hand-made creations - in the kitchen, the dining room, even camping or at a picnic! Prerequisite: Beginning Sewing class or prior sewing experience

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$59

3 sessions

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Quilted Pumpkin Wall Hanging

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

Create an awesome, autumn array of plump pumpkins or jack-o-lanterns to display as part of your home décor for the season! Prerequisite: Beginning Sewing class or prior sewing experience Materials: fabric, pattern & supplies purchased at the store

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$59

3 sessions

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Knit a Bathing Suit

Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns

Be a bathing beauty this summer in your own hand knit swimming costume! You can emulate the bombshells of the 50's and 60's with this vintage inspired piece. Size is not an issue, I will show you how to alter a pattern so it will fit you! Space is limited and going fast! Must know how to knit and purl.  Included in the cost of the class is a free 1 hour private lesson, a 10% discount on all materials that are not included but some materials...

Intermediate 18 and older
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Kitten Mittens

Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns

These winter essentials are the most adorable mittens I have ever seen in my whole entire life. They are going to be be stocking stuffers for the two most adorable nephews I have ever had! They can be stocking stuffers for you too when you take this 4 week class. Made with really intersting construction and changing colors it is a great class for the newer knitter and even the most advanced knitter. Some materials included. Must know how to knit...

Intermediate 18 and older
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Sewapalooza

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Sewapalooza is Sewing Festival in which sewing enthusiasts will gather to sew, learn, be inspired and have fun! It's a one day event during which fans work on two simple and fun projects and explore the amazing features of our New Machines! Whether you're a novice, intermediate or advanced sewer, you'll enhance your skills and enjoy this experience! Bring a snack lunch. Note: There will be additional $10 kit fee that will be collected.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Dream Big And Create Fabulous Embroidery

Linda Z's Sewing Center

As you learn to Dream Big! Learn how the new Dream Machine can make your embroidery, sewing, quilting and crafting. Incredible! 

(8) Beginner 18 and older
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It's Time to Know Your Notion with Deb North

Linda Z's Sewing Center

From bobbins to bodkins, scissors to stabilizers, Deb North, Educator and Sewist, will cover the gamut of all things notions! You will learn everything there is to know about notions! Need a nice time-saver? There's a notion for that! Want a simple solution for your sewing stresses? There's a notion for that! Try your hand on some our new machines to learn other ways to save time and reduce stress! And make a fun little project using the fabulous...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Do you have the Urge to Serge?

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Don't know what the fuss is about sergers? Need a new serger? Well, now's the time to Serge Before You Splurge Experience an easy to thread, no-fuss, no-muss new Serger while trying your hand ar Rolled Edges, Flatlock stitches, Coverhem, Gathering, Ruching and much more! MAke a fun little project using the fabulous techniques learned during this information, hands-on class.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Embroidery Software to Inspire Design-Dreams Come True!

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Join us and Soni Grint, National Embroidery Software Educator, to be inspired to create exquisite, custom embroideries. Learn the incredible capabilities of 6D and TruEmbroidery Software and find out about the advanced features that will provide you with even more precision and control. Enjoy a fabulous Trunk Show with beautiful embroidered samples & garments.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Inside Aurifil and Aurifil Inside

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

Learn about Aurifil thread weights, tips on each weight and care instructions. Enjoy an inspirational collection of artworks made by popular designers using Aurifil thread.  Get exclusive information on what's new in the innovative production of Aurifil thread.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Secrets of Sewing and Embroidery Success

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Join us and Barbara Bathe, National Educator and Trainer, and become infused with her excitement and enthusiast for sewing, embroidering and quilting. She'll share an "I can do it" incentive and motivation. Barbara has mastered "cutting edge" techniques, designs, notions and software. Wether it's adding the perfect embroidery design to her quilts ir creating the perfect bag using all the latest notions, she enjoys it all! Barbara will share her...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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The Sewing Party!

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Take part in history being made! Join Linda Z's "Fan-tastic Viewing Party" of the First Ever Live Online Sewing and Crafting Event! Everyone from the beginner crafting enthusiast to the more advanced sewer is welcome to be a part of the first live online sewing and crafting event in history. Join thousands of creative minds for over 30 inspiring online courses taught by leading bloggers and educational experts from across the sewing and crafting...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Fabric Trader's Roll of the Dice

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

Join us for fun, new way to "distribute" your stash! You may have played games where the winner takes all - all the fat quarters, all the charm squares, all the patterns. It's no fun to play that game unless you're the winner. With our fabric Trader's game everyone wins! Trade to the left, trade to the right, trade across the table, or steal from the kitty. Bring at least 20 charms - 5" squares.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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