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Intermediate (Page 2)

Sewing classes in Chicago: Tchad: Wally: Pants: Sewing studio: Burda: #6873

Burda #6873: Wally’s Pants

2018-05-29
By: Tchad
On: 29/05/2018
In: General, Intermediate, Intermediate Projects, Patterns used in class, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects
Tagged: burda, men, menswear, pants, pattern, review, wally

Wally made these grey wool dress pants using Burda #Read More →

Sewing classes in Chicago: Tchad: Workroom: Sewing studio: Jeans: Denim: Copy: Duplicate: Pattern drafting

Nicole’s Camouflage Jeans

2018-05-28
By: Tchad
On: 28/05/2018
In: Drafting, General, Intermediate, Intermediate Projects, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects
Tagged: camouflage, denim, jeans, nicole, tracing

Nicole’s finished jeans for her second duplication project…Read More →

Sewing classes in Chicago: Jiorg Dail: George Mosley: Tchad: Elliott: Kenwood Fashion Show: runway

Jiorg Dail’s Fashion Show

2018-05-27
By: Tchad
On: 27/05/2018
In: Advanced, Advanced Projects, Fun & Random Stuff, General, Intermediate, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects
Tagged: #sewingtchad, Dail, fashion show, George Mosely, Jiorg, Jiorg Dail, kenwood academy, sewing classes in chicago, tchad

Jiorg Came to us in January with an ambitious schedule but no plan…Read More →

sewing classes in Chicago: Tchad: Elliott: Erin Benoit: Workroom: Sewing studio: Simplicity 1197

Erin works up Simplicity #1197

2018-05-20
By: Tchad
On: 20/05/2018
In: General, Intermediate, Intermediate Projects, Patterns used in class, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects
Tagged: #1197, #sewingtchad, 007, A-line, benoit, caper, dress, elise, erin, Erin Benoit, escape, sewing classes in chicago, simplicity, Simplicity 1197

Erin works up Simplicity #1197Read More →

Sewing classes in Chicago: Tchad: Workroom: Studio: David Ray: Green Pepper: F724: Cap: Billed Beret:

David Ray’s Billed Beret

2018-05-18
By: Tchad
On: 18/05/2018
In: General, Intermediate, Intermediate Projects, Patterns used in class, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects
Tagged: #sewingtchad, beret, billed beret, cap, david ray, Green Pepper, hat, pattern, sewing classes in chicago, tchad

David Ray takes a break with a billed beret.Read More →

Sewing classes in Chicago: Tchad: Claire Shaeffer: Vogue: 8578: Couture: Spring/Summer: Studio: Sewing Workroom

Fabric Choices & Motivation

2018-05-17
By: Tchad
On: 17/05/2018
In: Advanced, Fun & Random Stuff, General, Intermediate, Sewing classes (general)
Tagged: 8578, black, ex-husband, funeral, Olena, silk, vogue, Vogue #8578

Which black fabric to choose for Claire Shaeffer’s Vogue #8578 and why?Read More →

Sewing classes in Chicago: Tchad: Workroom: Studio: matching cord after spinning

Making Matching Cord for Projects

2018-05-16
By: Tchad
On: 16/05/2018
In: Advanced, Basic, General, Intermediate, Sewing classes (general), Tips & Tricks, Tutorials
Tagged: #sewingtchad, bobbin, buttonhole, cord, matching, rope, sewing classes in chicago, spinning, twine

Making your own cord and trim to match fabrics.Read More →

Sewing classes in chicago: Simon Henry: Little Black Dress: Tchad Workroom: Studio: Library

The Little Black Dress

2018-05-11
By: Tchad
On: 11/05/2018
In: Advanced, Basic, Books, Drafting, General, Intermediate, Patterns used in class, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects
Tagged: #sewingtchad, block, book, drafting, draughting, dress, simon henry, sloper, The Little Black Dress

Let Simon Henry walk you through the process of drafting a block for your perfect Audry Hepburn moment. Read More →

Sewing Classes in Chicgao: Tchad: Sewing Studio: Workroom: knit: problem solving: fix

Tip: 3-D Sewing With Knits

2018-05-10
By: Tchad
On: 10/05/2018
In: Advanced, Draping, General, Intermediate, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects, Tips & Tricks
Tagged: #sewingtchad, 3-d sewing, debbie, draping, knit, permoda, sequins, sewing classes in chicago, tip

Debbie uses a dress form to deal with problematic knits.Read More →

Sewing classes in Chicago: Tchad: Susan Christopher: Silk: Final

Susan’s Silk Shocker

2018-05-06
By: Tchad
On: 06/05/2018
In: Advanced, Advanced Projects, Intermediate, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects
Tagged: #sewingtchad, beading, beads, bridal, hat, silk, susan

Susan Works Up a Beaded Confection…Read More →

Sewing classes in Chicago: Tchad: Jo-Ann Fabrics: cotton: print: nice

Jo-Ann Fabrics Has Some Decent Fabric Lately

2018-05-05
By: Tchad
On: 05/05/2018
In: Advanced, Basic, General, Intermediate, Sewing classes (general)
Tagged: cotton, dreaming?, Jo-Ann, Jo-Ann's Fabrics, parallel universe, quality cotton

Jo-Ann has been surprising us lately…Read More →

Sewing classes in Chicago: Tchad: workroom: studio: herringbone: knit: cording

Tip: Avoiding Buttonholes in Knits

2018-05-01
By: Tchad
On: 01/05/2018
In: General, Intermediate, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects, Tips & Tricks
Tagged: buttonhole, cording, knit, vintage

Using cording instead of buttonholes in knits and loose fabrics.Read More →

Sewing classes in Chicago: tchad: netta: burda: 7202: silk: teal: hand sewn: pregnant

Burda #7202 as Second Project

2018-04-30
By: Tchad
On: 30/04/2018
In: General, Intermediate, Intermediate Projects, Patterns used in class, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects
Tagged: #7202, #sewingtchad, burda, Burda #7202, netta, silk, tchad, teal

Burda #7202 makes a great introduction to hand sewing.Read More →

sewing classes in Chicago: tchad: papercut patterns: saiph tunic: erin

Papercut Patterns “Saiph Tunic”

2018-04-29
By: Tchad
On: 29/04/2018
In: Basic, General, Intermediate, Intermediate Projects, Patterns used in class, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects
Tagged: #sewingtchad, benoit, bias, bias bound, binding, erin, papercut, patterns, saiph, saiph tunic, seersucker, sewing classes in chicago, tchad, tunic

Papercut Patterns “Saiph Tunic” Read More →

sewing classes in chicago: tchad: simplicity: 6680: ying: zoe: cashmere: silk

Ying Works up Simplicity #6680

2018-04-28
By: Tchad
On: 28/04/2018
In: 1st Projects, Basic, General, Intermediate, Patterns used in class, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects
Tagged: #sewingtchad, 6680, cashmere, chen, sewing classes in chicago, silk, simplicity, Simplicity #6680, tchad, ying

Ying works up Vintage Simplicity #6680 as a first project.Read More →

Sewing classes in Chicago: tchad: netta: burda: 7202: silk: teal: hand sewn: pregnant

Netta “Models” Burda #7202!

2018-04-27
By: Tchad
On: 27/04/2018
In: Fun & Random Stuff, General, Intermediate, Sewing classes (general)
Tagged: #7202, burda, Burda #7202, netta, pregnant, silk, teal

3 more months and she can wear it again!Read More →

sewing classes in chicago: tchad: vogue: 2859: rebecca: black: silk: faille: workroom: sewing studio: back

Rebecca and Vogue #2859

2018-04-25
By: Tchad
On: 25/04/2018
In: 1st Projects, General, Intermediate, Patterns used in class, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects
Tagged: 2859, black, faille, rebecca, silk, tchad, vintage, vintage vogue, vogue, Vogue #2859

Rebecca’s 1935 silk faille jazz dream.Read More →

sewing classes in chicago: tchad: mitch: workroom: studio: mccalls: 5252: navy: blue: wool: jacket

Mitch Works Up McCall’s #5252

2018-04-22
By: Tchad
On: 22/04/2018
In: 1st Projects, Basic, General, Intermediate, Patterns used in class, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects
Tagged: #5252, jacket, McCall's #5252, mccalls, mitch, wool

McCall’s #5252 makes a nice windbreaker in navy blue wool.Read More →

Sewing classes in chicago: tchad: where the wild things are: maddie: cosplay

Maddie’s Second Project: Where the Wild Things Are Cosplay

2018-04-19
By: Tchad
On: 19/04/2018
In: Fun & Random Stuff, Intermediate, Intermediate Projects, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects
Tagged: burning man, cosplay, costume, maddie, where the wild things are

Maddie takes a break with Where the Wild Things Are cosplay costume for Burning Man.Read More →

Sewing classes in chicago: tchad: kanya: vogue: 1433: silk: cotton: brocade 2

Kanya’s Blue Brocade: Vogue #1433

2018-04-18
By: Tchad
On: 18/04/2018
In: General, Intermediate, Intermediate Projects, Patterns used in class, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects
Tagged: 1433, brocade, cotton, intermediate, kanya, silk, vogue

Kanya works up Vogue #1433 in silk brocade and broadcloth.Read More →

Sewing classes in chicago: tchad: workroom: studio:susan:pink: silk: beaded: schedules

Tip: Scheduling Projects to Avoid Stress & Bother

2018-04-16
By: Tchad
On: 16/04/2018
In: Advanced, Basic, General, Intermediate, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects, Tips & Tricks
Tagged: beads, dress, fuchsia, pink, schedule, scheduling, silk, susan, tchad, tip

How to think about the planning process behind your next project.Read More →

Sewing classes in chicago: tchad: catherine: coat: vogue: 1239

Catherine’s First Project: Vogue #1239

2018-04-13
By: Tchad
On: 13/04/2018
In: 1st Projects, Basic, General, Intermediate, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects
Tagged: #1239, au jong, catherine, coat, dress, knit, scuba, vogue, vogue #1239

Catherine works up Vogue #1239 in knit scuba fabric!Read More →

sewing classes in chicago: tchad: workroom: workshop: lehenga: choli: gagra: reshma: finished skirt

Reshma’s Modified/Contemporary Lehenga

2018-04-12
By: Tchad
On: 12/04/2018
In: Drafting, General, Intermediate, Intermediate Projects, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects
Tagged: chili, conti, draping, embellishment, embroidery, gaga, ghagra, hemming, lehenga, patternaking, reshma, romanee

Reshma’s second project: 8 Panel LehengaRead More →

Sewing classes in chicago: tchad: workroom: studio: Simplicity: 7942: erin: tchad: lacroix inspired: japanese fabric: final dress: table

Erin’s Subtle Panda Pandemonium

2018-04-08
By: Tchad
On: 08/04/2018
In: General, Intermediate, Intermediate Projects, Patterns used in class, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects
Tagged: 7942, benoit, erin, panda, Simplicity #7942, simplicty, tokyo

Panda Plissé Sculped WrapRead More →

You know... the boob area...

When You Can’t Think Of the Word “Bustline”

2018-04-05
By: Tchad
On: 05/04/2018
In: Fun & Random Stuff, General, Intermediate, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects
Tagged: bathing suit, boob area, general boob area, vintage

…you know… the general… boob area…Read More →

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