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sewing class chicago | Tchad | Plastic-Dip | Boning | Workroom | Sewing Studio | tools

Tip: Using Plastic-Dip Around the Sewing Studio

2018-07-18
By: Tchad
On: 18/07/2018
In: General, Sewing classes (general), Tips & Tricks, Tools
Tagged: boning, plasti dip, tip, tools

One of the main uses for Plasti-Dip in the workrooms is to coat the ends of boning to avoid sharp edges if you can’t use metal end crimps for whatever reason, but it is handy to have on hand for any kind of tool handle or base that you want stabilized as well.  Read More →

Sewing Classes in Chicgao: Tchad: Sewing Studio: Workroom: knit: problem solving: fix

Tip: 3-D Sewing With Knits

2018-05-10
By: Tchad
On: 10/05/2018
In: Advanced, Draping, General, Intermediate, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects, Tips & Tricks
Tagged: #sewingtchad, 3-d sewing, debbie, draping, knit, permoda, sequins, sewing classes in chicago, tip

Debbie uses a dress form to deal with problematic knits.Read More →

sewing classes in chicago: tchad: thinking outside the box: workroom: turning: nathan: silk

Tip: Turning & Thinking Outside the Box

2018-04-20
By: Tchad
On: 20/04/2018
In: General, Sewing classes (general), Tips & Tricks
Tagged: handle, nathan, silk, tip, tube turning

Think outside the box when you are problem solving.Read More →

Sewing classes in chicago: tchad: workroom: studio:susan:pink: silk: beaded: schedules

Tip: Scheduling Projects to Avoid Stress & Bother

2018-04-16
By: Tchad
On: 16/04/2018
In: Advanced, Basic, General, Intermediate, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects, Tips & Tricks
Tagged: beads, dress, fuchsia, pink, schedule, scheduling, silk, susan, tchad, tip

How to think about the planning process behind your next project.Read More →

Alec's t-shirt mistake: Connecting the sleeve to the neckline.

Tip: A Very Important Tip For Sewing T-shirts!

2018-03-25
By: Tchad
On: 25/03/2018
In: Basic, Fun & Random Stuff, General, Sewing classes (general), Tips & Tricks
Tagged: Alec, neckline, oops, sleeve, t-shirt, tip

It is important, when sewing t-shirts that you attach the sleeve to the appropriate arm not the neckline. The more you know…Read More →

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