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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: Tchad: workroom: sewing studio: book: The Joy of Spinning: Marilyn Kluger: Spinning

The Joy of Spinning

2018-05-15
By: Tchad
On: 15/05/2018
In: Books, General, Sewing classes (general)
Tagged: #sewingtchad, book, marilyn kluger, sewing classes in chicago, spinning, spinning wheel, the joy of spinning, thread

Let Marilyn Kluger’s The Joy of Spinning help you understand spinning fibers into thread and cords.Read More →

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Tchad Elliott

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

Blogs We Like

  • Tanit-Isis
  • Tailor Made Blog
  • The Vivienne Files
  • Home Tailoring & Sewing Blog by Jamie Kemp
  • Thimble End
  • Haute Couture Club of Chicago
  • The Modeliste
  • Learning Patterns
  • The Selfish Seamstress
  • Made by Hand – the great Sartorial Debate
  • The Cutting Class
  • Male Devon Sewing
  • Sewcialists
  • The Mahogany Stylist
  • Catherine Au Jong
  • Rhonda's Creative Life
  • Sew Vintage
  • American Sewing Guild (Chicago Chapter)
  • The Creative Curator

Facebook Groups for Sewing & Design

  • Vintage Sewing Machines
  • Sew What, I'm a Man!
  • Men Who Sew

German Sewing Blogs

  • Peter Silie & Co

Instagram: Serious Design & Construction

  • Designer-Modelist
  • The Modeliste

Men's Sewing

  • Made by Hand – the great Sartorial Debate

Student and Former Student Blogs & Websites

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

Students' Instagram Pages

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

Tailoring

  • Made by Hand – the great Sartorial Debate

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