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Amber works on her wedding dress at the Tchad workrooms sewing studio Sewing classes in Chicago

Enrolling Summer 2019 Sewing Classes Now!

2019-04-30
By: Tchad
On: 30/04/2019
In: Class Schedules & Updates, General, Sewing classes (general)
Tagged: #sewingtchad, basic, classes, intermediate, sewing class Chicago, sewing classes in chicago, tchad
With: 0 Comments

Sewing classes in Chicago are now registering at TchadRead More →

Camille’s First Project and Subsequent Progress

2013-10-13
By: Tchad
On: 13/10/2013
In: 1st Projects, Basic, General
Tagged: basic, Camille, classes, Color-blocking, cotton, design, jersey, Parson's, project, sewing, sewing classes in chicago, Sketch

Camille smugly mugs with her first projects.Read More →

A busy class at Tchad LLC

Just a reminder about Fall Classes!

2011-08-15
By: Tchad
On: 15/08/2011
In: Class Schedules & Updates, General, Sewing classes (general)
Tagged: basic, beginner's, classes, fall 2011, intermediate, schedule, septembr, sewing classes in chicago

Just a quick reminder that Fall classes begin soon!Read More →

Perel shows off V2961 at Tchad LLC sewing classes in Chicago

Perel’s Version of Vogue #2961

2010-12-09
By: Tchad
On: 09/12/2010
In: 1st Projects, General, Intermediate, Patterns used in class, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects
Tagged: aubergine, basic, flare, perel, piping, strapless, V2961, vintage, vintage vogue

Perel’s first project: Vogue #2961Read More →

Lisa’s First Sewing Project

2010-10-07
By: Tchad
On: 07/10/2010
In: 1st Projects, Basic, General, Patterns used in class, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects
Tagged: basic, lisa helms, pattern, sewing, V7939, vogue patterns

Lisa Helms uses Vogue #7937 to make a textured cotton skirt.Read More →

Final Viking Session.

Final classes at VSM Sewing Center, 2005

2010-09-30
By: Tchad
On: 30/09/2010
In: Basic, Class Schedules & Updates, General, Sewing classes (general), Workroom
Tagged: basic, classes, intermediate, sewing, Viking, VSM

Our second-to-last series at the Viking Gallery in Chicago was pretty productive…Read More →

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Amber works on her wedding dress at the Tchad workrooms sewing studio Sewing classes in Chicago

Enrolling Summer 2019 Sewing Classes Now!

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