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tambour

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 →

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: 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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