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Sewing classes in Chicago: Omoleye alters her pattern at the Tchad workroom in Chicago.

Enrolling Fall 2019 Sewing Classes Now!

2019-09-03
By: Tchad
On: 03/09/2019
In: Class Schedules & Updates, General, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects
Tagged: fashion design chicago, pattern making classes chicago, sewing class Chicago, sewing classes, sewing studio chicago, sewing workroom, tchad

Enrolling Fall 2019 Sewing Classes in Chicago Now! Whether you are a beginner or advanced, there is a place for you at our tables!Read More →

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

Sewing classes in Chicago are now registering at TchadRead More →

Students at the Tchad Workrooms enjoying their sewing classes in Chicago.

Enrolling Winter 2019 Sewing Classes Now!

2018-11-14
By: Tchad
On: 14/11/2018
In: Advanced, Basic, Class Schedules & Updates, General, Intermediate, Sewing classes (general), Upcoming Projects
Tagged: sewing class 2019, sewing class Chicago, Sewing classes Chicago, Tchad Sewing classes, Winter 2019 Sewing classes, Winter Classes chicago

Registration is underway for the Winter 2019 Sewing Class sessions!Read More →

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

Enrolling Fall 2018 Now!

2018-07-09
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 →

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

2018-07-07
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 →

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

2018-06-16
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 →

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

Glove Stretchers for Tailoring and Pressing

2018-06-07
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 →

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Tailoring

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