June 2018

A list of questions that Carson brought to his first day of sewing classes at the Tchad workroom sewing studio in Chicago.

Carson’s Questions the First Day of Class

On: 29/06/2018

In: Advanced, Basic, Intermediate, Question Time, Resources, Sewing classes (general)

Tagged: bias, carson, crossgrain, design school, design student, fabric manipulation, fabric types, factory, finishing techniques, first day, grainline, hand sewing, job, pattern, pattern bloacks, pattern drafting, patternmaking, question time, seamstress, sloper

Carson’s list of questions the first day of sewing classes…Read More →

Five-point embroidered flower with beaded center in red and gold by Nathan Perez for the tambour class he will be teaching at Tchad workroom sewing studio in Chicago in August

Basic Tambour Techniques With Nathan Perez

By: Tchad

On: 19/06/2018

In: Class Schedules & Updates, General, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects, Upcoming Projects

Tagged: embroidery, embroidery class, hand sewing, Nathan Perez, simon henry, tambour

Let Nathan Perez show you the possibilities of tambour embroidery this Summer at our tambour workshop!Read More →

A polo shirt has been deconstructed and laid out in its component pieces at the Tchad sewing classes in Chicago workroom studio

Tip for Understanding Pattern Shapes

By: Tchad

On: 18/06/2018

In: Drafting, General, Sewing classes (general), Tips & Tricks

Tagged: #sewingtchad, deconstruction, DIY patternmaking, instagram, modeliste, patternmaking, sewing classes in chicago, shape, thrift stores

Tips to help you start understanding shape and configuration…Read More →

Quick draped dress to breeze through the Summer heat.

Little Quick Grey Drape

By: Tchad

On: 17/06/2018

In: Draping, Fun & Random Stuff, General, Intermediate, Intermediate Projects, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects

Tagged: air conditioners, dress, grey, hint, linen, passive agression

If your students start knocking together little semi-sheer linen dresses to wear during the rest of class, you can be proud, you can also be amused, but best believe it is time to put in the air conditioners.Read More →

Erin Benoit sits on the breakers at Montrose Harbor in Chicago in her first project at Tchad Sewing Classes in Chicago

Erin’s First Sewing Class Project: McCall’s #M6834

By: Tchad

On: 16/06/2018

In: 1st Projects, Basic, General, Patterns used in class, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects

Tagged: #m6834, #sewingtchad, cotton, Erin Benoit, first project, godet, inset box pleats, McCall's #6834, mccalls, montrose harbor, sewing class Chicago

Erin worked up McCall’s #6834 as her first project…Read More →

McCall's #6350 in purple and lilac linen with Barbarella print accent at Tchad Chicago Workrooms

Maddie Works Some Barbarella Magic With McCall’s #6350

By: Tchad

On: 15/06/2018

In: General, Intermediate, Intermediate Projects, Patterns used in class, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects

Tagged: #6350, #sewingtchad, javahari, maddie, McCall's #6350, mccalls, sewing classes in chicago

Maddie works up some Barbarella magic with McCall’s #6350Read More →

Sewing class Chicago | Tchad | Workroom | Sewing Studio | McCall's #3830 | Erin Benoit

Erin’s Second Project: McCall’s #3830

By: Tchad

On: 14/06/2018

In: Basic, General, Intermediate, Intermediate Projects, Patterns used in class, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects

Tagged: crepe back satin, Erin Benoit, houndstooth, lining, mccalls, Mccalls #3830, red, skirt

Erin worked up McCall’s #3830 as a palette cleanser after her first project after moving on…Read More →

Erin models her latest dress: The Frances Dress by Victory Patterns in the Tchad sewing studio workrooms in Chicago

Erin’s Latest: Frances Dress by Victory Patterns

By: Tchad

On: 11/06/2018

In: General, Intermediate, Intermediate Projects, Patterns used in class, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects

Tagged: Erin Benoit, Frances, Frances dress pattern, green print knit, knit, victory patterns

Erin’s latest project at Tchad’s Chicago sewing workrooms: The Frances dress by Victory PatternsRead More →

Lamel stands in Foreign lengths hair studio wearing yellow and red wax print bomber made in sewing class at Tchad.

Lamel’s Bomber Jackets

By: Tchad

On: 09/06/2018

In: 1st Projects, Basic, General, Patterns used in class, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects

Tagged: bomber jacket, lamel collins, luxury scraps, simplicity #8418, supreme, wax print

Lamel’s trip from shirts to bomber jackets.Read More →

…Tsukumogami

By: Tchad

On: 09/06/2018

In: General, Philosophy of Sewing

Tagged: creation, spirit, tsukumogami

Tsukumogami and thoughtful sewing…Read More →

Sewing classes Chicago: Tchad: Workroom: Sewing Studio: Library: Lee Hollahan: Cover

How to Use, Adapt, and Design Sewing Patterns

By: Tchad

On: 08/06/2018

In: Advanced, Books, Drafting, General, Intermediate, Patterns used in class, Resources, Sewing classes (general)

Tagged: #sewingtchad, Adapt and Design Patterns, Hollahan, How to Use, lee, Lee Hollahan, Sewing classes Chicago

Let Lee Hollahan walk you through the steps to begin understanding pattens and shapes…Read More →

sewing class Chicago: Tchad: Workroom: Sewing studio: Tailoring supply: Tool: Glove stretcher

Glove Stretchers for Tailoring and Pressing

By: Tchad

On: 07/06/2018

In: General, Resources, Sewing classes (general), Tools

Tagged: #sewingtchad, glove, glove stretcher, glover, sewing class Chicago, sewing classes in chicago, stretcher, tchad, tool, wood

Glove stretchers make great pressing and turning tools for the sewist and tailor.Read More →

Sewing classes Chicago: Tchad: Workroom: Sewing Studio: Library: Dictionary: Dan River: Textile Terms

A Dictionary of Textile Terms

By: Tchad

On: 06/06/2018

In: Advanced, Basic, Books, General, Intermediate, Resources, Sewing classes (general)

Tagged: #sewingtchad, Dan River Inc, Dictionary, fabric, Sewing Class Chicgao, Terms, textile

How did we have access to portable information about fabrics before phones?Read More →

Sewing classes chicago: Tchad: Workroom: sewing studio: Mark McConnaughay: Couch: Conversion

Mark’s Tailored Couch Conversion

By: Tchad

On: 05/06/2018

In: General, Intermediate, Intermediate Projects, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects

Tagged: #sewingtchad, couch, mark, McConnaughay, sewing classes in Chicgao, upholstery

Mark uses his sewing superpowers to reupholster his couch.Read More →

Sewing classes Chicago: Tchad: Workroom: Sewing studio: Library: Sew Basic: Cover

Sew Basic: 36 Essential Skills

By: Tchad

On: 04/06/2018

In: Basic, Books, General, Resources, Sewing classes (general)

Tagged: #sewingtchad, 34 skills, basic sewing, Sew Basic, Sewing classes Chicago, Threads Magazine

Let the editors of Threads Magazine help you begin to understand the basics.Read More →

Sewing classes in Chicago: Tchad: Workroom: Sewing Studio: Antique Button: Button Plackets: Vintage Buttons: Reuse: Buttons

Tip: Using Vintage & Antique Buttons & Button Plackets

By: Tchad

On: 03/06/2018

In: General, Sewing classes (general), Tips & Tricks

Tagged: #sewingtchad, 19th century, antique buttons, bands, black jet, button, buttons, drygoods, jet, jet glass, mother of pearl, plackets, sewing blog, sewing classes in chicago, sundry, tchad, vintage buttons

If you are sewing for yourself, you have a chance to do something really special: You have the ability to put things together in a way that may be well above your means, but you have to do it smartly.Read More →