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oak fabrics

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

2018-07-07
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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Online Fabric Stores!

2018-05-14
By: Tchad
On: 14/05/2018
In: Fabric Stores, General, Resources, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects
Tagged: #sewing tchad, blue moon fabrics, classes, fabric stores, fabric.com, harts, mood, oak fabrics, online, online fabric stores, sewing classes in chicago, tchad elliott, web based shopping

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Fabric Stores in Chicago

2018-04-26
By: Tchad
On: 26/04/2018
In: Fabric Stores, General, Resources, Sewing classes (general)
Tagged: african fabrics, chicago canvas, chicago fabric stores, djenne, fabric, fabric stores, fabric supply, fishmans fabrics, indian fabrics, notions, oak fabrics, rainbow fabrics, salma fabrics, second city quilt, sewing classes, sewing classes in chicago, tchad, tchad elliott, textile discount outlet, utility fabrics, vogue fabrics, workroom

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Tchad Elliott is a designer and educator in Chicago, IL.

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  • Sew Vintage
  • Tailor Made Blog
  • The Creative Curator
  • American Sewing Guild (Chicago Chapter)
  • The Cutting Class
  • The Modeliste
  • Thimble End
  • Male Devon Sewing
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Facebook Groups for Sewing & Design

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German Sewing Blogs

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Instagram: Serious Design & Construction

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Men's Sewing

  • Made by Hand – the great Sartorial Debate

Student and Former Student Blogs & Websites

  • Catherine Au Jong
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Students' Instagram Pages

  • Sharron's My Bow Chic Boutique
  • Erin Benoit
  • Romanee Conti Designs
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Tailoring

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