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simon henry

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

Basic Tambour Techniques With Nathan Perez

2018-06-19
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 →

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 Chicago: Beaded: Couture: Compromise: Tchad: Verena: Strapless: Bodice : Right Front princess seam

Tip: Sewing Sequined Fabric… Verena’s Couture Compromise

2018-05-07
By: Tchad
On: 07/05/2018
In: Advanced, General, Sewing classes (general), Tips & Tricks
Tagged: #sewingtchad, advanced sewing, bead, beading, bridal, couture, sewing classes in chicago, simon henry, tambour, verena

Verena uses a beaded illusion for her bridal bustier.Read More →

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

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  • Catherine Au Jong
  • Made by Hand – the great Sartorial Debate
  • The Modeliste
  • The Vivienne Files
  • The Cutting Class
  • The Selfish Seamstress
  • The Creative Curator
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  • Tailor Made Blog
  • Tanit-Isis

Facebook Groups for Sewing & Design

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German Sewing Blogs

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Instagram: Serious Design & Construction

  • Designer-Modelist
  • The Modeliste

Men's Sewing

  • Made by Hand – the great Sartorial Debate

Student and Former Student Blogs & Websites

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  • Stock Manufacturing Co.
  • Catherine Au Jong
  • Rock Curvatude
  • Tailor Made Blog

Students' Instagram Pages

  • Romanee Conti Designs
  • Erin Benoit
  • Jiorg Dail Apparel Instagram
  • Sharron's My Bow Chic Boutique

Tailoring

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Students in Tchad Workroom sewing studio talking and sewing in chicago

Summer Schedule 2022!

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