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Dion Terrelonge, an educational psychologist, talks about the nature and intersection of fashion, style, and psychology in the British Psychological Society’s The Psychologist.Read More →

#405 Rachel Wrap dress from Maria Denmark as a wearable muslin by Erin Benoit at the Tchad sewing class Chicago workrooms sewing studio.

Maria Denmark’s #405 Rachel Wrap Dress

By: Tchad

On: 12/07/2018

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

Tagged: #sewingclasschicago, #sewingtchad, abandoned project, crepe knit, Erin Benoit, fuchsia, maria denmark, pink, rachel wrap dress, wearable muslin, wrap dress

Maria Denmark’s #405 Rachel Wrap Dress is a good addition to any wardrobe with just a few notes…Read More →

Sewing classes in Chicago underway at Tchad workroom sewing studio on Sheridan & Montrose in Uptown

Enrolling Fall 2018 Now!

By: Tchad

On: 09/07/2018

In: Advanced, Basic, Class Schedules & Updates, General, Intermediate, Sewing classes (general), Upcoming Projects

Tagged: #sewingclasschicago, #sewingtchad, 10 week, Fall 2018, Fall schedule, November, October, September, sewing class Chicago, tchad, workroom

Fall 2018 Sewing Classes are now up and enrolling!Read More →

Peggy Asherman modeling her adapted Helmut Lang kimono cut blouse in black crepe at the Tchad workroom sewing studio in Chicago

Peggy’s Traced Black Duplicate Blouse

By: Tchad

On: 08/07/2018

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

Tagged: #sewingclasschicago, #sewingtchad, black crepe, drafting, helmut lang, Peggy, reconfiguration

Peggy brought a black slinky square cut blouse by Helmut Lang into the studio workroom wondering if we could recreate and improve on it as her second sewing class project. Read More →

A section of yardage from Oak Fabric in Chicago on the Tchad workroom sewing studio tables. It is a dusty slate teal with a light blue and gold vaguely mid-century directional print.

As Close to Nainsook As You Will Find

By: Tchad

On: 07/07/2018

In: Fun & Random Stuff, General, Resources, Sewing classes (general)

Tagged: #sewingclasschicago, #sewingtchad, chicago fabric stores, cotton, directional print, fabric nerd out, nainsook, oak fabrics

It is lighter than muslin or most shirtings, smooth, plain weave, with just the slightest hint of polish to it. Any heavier polish and it would veer into polished cottons or chintz – any lighter and it would veer into voile, lawn, or batiste.
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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

Nathan’s Tambour Samplers

By: Tchad

On: 07/07/2018

In: Advanced, Fun & Random Stuff, General, Sewing classes (general), Upcoming Projects

Tagged: #sewingclasschicago, #sewingtchad, beading, embroidery, freehand, Nathan Perez, sampler, sequins, sewing class Chicago, tambour, tambour hook

Just a sneak peek of Nathan Perez’s tambour samplers for his upcoming tambour embroidery class in August 2018…Read More →

Sewing Without Tears

By: Tchad

On: 06/07/2018

In: Books, General, Sewing classes (general)

Tagged: #sewingtchad, book, Formosa facies muta commendatio est, Publilius syrus, Sewing classes Chicago, sewing manual, sewing without tears, violet wilson

This has probably been one of the more comprehensive sewing books we’ve had around – in 350 pages she really takes you on a ride through the world of home sewing with an eye toward professional results.Read More →

Omoleye models her version of the Kielo Wrap dress in fuchsia knit by Named Patterns at the Tchad workroom sewing studio in Chicago

Omoleye and the Kielo Wrap by Named Clothing

By: Tchad

On: 05/07/2018

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

Tagged: #sewingclasschicago, #sewingtchad, kielo, kielo wrap dress, knit, named clothing, omoleye, Sewing pattern, wrap dress

Omoleye works up the Kielo wrap dress from Named Clothing!Read More →

Image of a PDF pattern printed whole on A0 paper rather than tiled and taped together on letter paper.

Printing Option For PDF Patterns

By: Tchad

On: 04/07/2018

In: General, Patterns used in class, Resources, Sewing classes (general), Tips & Tricks, Tools

Tagged: patterns, PDF, Printing, Printing PDF Patterns

Printing resource for PDF patterns!Read More →

sewing class Chicago | Tchad | Sewing Studio | Workroom | Uniquely You | Alteration

Tip: Altering Cord Placement On Uniquely You Forms

By: Tchad

On: 03/07/2018

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

Tagged: cord, dressform, placement, uniquely you

Altering cord placement on Uniquely You form for a better shaped bustline & cleavage.Read More →

sewing classes in Chicago | Tchad | Oak Fabric | Linen | Robert Kaufman | vogue #1350

Beautiful Linen Showed Up This Weekend…

By: Tchad

On: 02/07/2018

In: Fun & Random Stuff, General

Tagged: #sewingtchad, linen, oak fabric, robert kaufman, sage, Vogue #1350

Robert Kaufman linen from Oak Fabric in Chicago makes for both a great version of Vogue #1350 as well as some luxury compost.Read More →

Melissa Dessent submits her finished art quilt to the Houston Quilt Show.

Melissa’s Houston Quilt Show Project

By: Tchad

On: 01/07/2018

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

Tagged: art quilt, Crying for Our Future, houston, Houston Quilt Show, Melissa Dessent, quilt, quilt show, quilting

Melissa’s entry into the Houston Quilt Show on 8 November, 2018. Read More →

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

By: Tchad

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 →

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 →