Skip to content

We’ll be happy to answer any questions!
Text or call us at 1.773.680.5914 or
Email us at classes@tchad.biz

Looking for something specific?

• Tchad® •

Design & Sewing Classes in Chicago... since 2005

Primary Navigation Menu

Menu
  • Student ProjectsAll student projects on blog.
    • Student ProjectsAll student projects.
    • 1st Projects1st projects by beginner students.
    • Intermediate ProjectsPosts about Intermediate projects.
    • Advanced ProjectsPosts about advanced sewing projects in class.
  • SchedulesPosts about class schedules and updates
  • WorkroomPosts about the workroom.
  • ResourcesResources for sewing & design
    • Class Schedules & UpdatesPosts about class schedules and updates
    • Fabric Stores
    • BooksPosts about books.
    • Patterns used in classPosts about sewing patterns that our students have used.
    • Tips & TricksSewing and Design tips and tricks that may or may not be smart and useful.
    • ToolsTools and supplies from the workroom.
    • TutorialsTutorials of various usefulness from the workroom.
    • MachinesPosts about sewing machines.
  • Fun & RandomShenanigans
  • AboutAbout Tchad® and the workrooms.
  • WebsiteMain business page.

wool

Rosebud Roberts models her 120 weight wool plaid made from Butterick pattern #5391 at the Tchad Sewing studio workroom in Chicago during the Summer open sewing classes in Chicago.

Rosebud’s Rendering of Butterick #5391

2018-07-17
By: Tchad
On: 17/07/2018
In: 1st Projects, General, Intermediate, Patterns used in class, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects
Tagged: #5391, #sewingclasschicago, #sewingtchad, 120 wool, butterick, butterick #5391, pants, plaid, rosebud, sewing classes in chicago, wool

Rosebud works up Butterick #5391 in 120 weight worsted plaid during the open sewing studio time.Read More →

Sewing classes in Chicago: Tchad: Ankit: Verena: outfit: ensemble: beaded: Tailoring

“Oh, THAT’S Feminine?!? How About THIS?!?”

2018-05-04
By: Tchad
On: 04/05/2018
In: Advanced, Fun & Random Stuff, General, Sewing classes (general)
Tagged: ankit, beading, beads, sewing classes in chicago, silk, tailoring, tchad, verena, wool

No, That’s not feminine, THIS is feminine.Read More →

sewing classes in chicago: tchad: mitch: workroom: studio: mccalls: 5252: navy: blue: wool: jacket

Mitch Works Up McCall’s #5252

2018-04-22
By: Tchad
On: 22/04/2018
In: 1st Projects, Basic, General, Intermediate, Patterns used in class, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects
Tagged: #5252, jacket, McCall's #5252, mccalls, mitch, wool

McCall’s #5252 makes a nice windbreaker in navy blue wool.Read More →

Sewing classes in chicago: tchad: workroom: kanya: wool: pressing heavy bulky seams

Tip: Kanya Shows You How to Press a Bulky Seam

2018-04-10
By: Tchad
On: 10/04/2018
In: General, Sewing classes (general), Tips & Tricks
Tagged: clapper, heavy fabrics, kanya, tailoring, wool

Kanya shows you how to handle wool fabric seams.Read More →

Sewing classes in chicago: Tchad: workroom: Ironing table: finished tables

Ironing Tables in Workroom

2018-04-06
By: Tchad
On: 06/04/2018
In: General, Tools
Tagged: blanket, denim, iron, ironing board, ironing table, table, upholstery, wool

Workroom ironing/pressing table basics.Read More →

sewing classes in chicago: tchad: workroom: studio: mccalls: 3830: navy wool: red silk

A Clean First Project Using McCall’s #3830

2018-03-21
By: Tchad
On: 21/03/2018
In: 1st Projects, Basic, General, Patterns used in class, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects
Tagged: 3830, binding, crepe backed satin, mccalls, Mccalls #3830, navy, red, silk, skirt, wool

McCall’s #3830 makes a great first project.Read More →

Tamara's version of McCall's #3830 at Tchad LLC sewing classes in Chicago

Tamara’s Version of McCall’s #3830

2010-12-07
By: Tchad
On: 07/12/2010
In: 1st Projects, Basic, General, Patterns used in class, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects
Tagged: 3830, Fall 2010, M3830, skirt, straight, tamara, wool

And she thought she wouldn’t get a wearable project! Read More →

lindsey stewart's plaid cashmere coat

Lindsey’s Labor of Love

Sticky
2010-10-09
By: Tchad
On: 09/10/2010
In: Advanced, Advanced Projects, General, Patterns used in class, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects
Tagged: advanced, blue, brown, buttonhole, cashmere, lindsey, plaid, stewart, tailoring, wool

Lindsey Stewart, real-estate agent and bon vivant, tailors a mid-century coat pattern at Tchad.Read More →

Chelsea and her Chanel techniques.

2010-10-04
By: Tchad
On: 04/10/2010
In: General, Intermediate, Intermediate Projects, Patterns used in class, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects
Tagged: chanel, chelsea, jacket, lining, pattern, quilting, tchad, tchad llc, vogue, wool

Coco would be proud of this kind of dedication.Read More →

Emergency Sewing: Millinery Edition

2010-09-30
By: Tchad
On: 30/09/2010
In: Basic, General, Intermediate, Intermediate Projects, Sewing classes (general), Student Projects
Tagged: emergency, felt, hat, millinery, mojospa, wool

Amanda Kezios stopped by with a demand: “HELP ME MAKE A CLOCHE!”Read More →

Classes

This is the blog for all of the classes and workshops - past and present - at Tchad.

You can explore more at:
tchad.biz

Email Us

Find us on Facebook!

Tchad Elliott

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

Blogs We Like

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

Facebook Groups for Sewing & Design

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

German Sewing Blogs

  • Peter Silie & Co

Instagram: Serious Design & Construction

  • The Modeliste
  • Designer-Modelist

Men's Sewing

  • Made by Hand – the great Sartorial Debate

Student and Former Student Blogs & Websites

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

Students' Instagram Pages

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

Tailoring

  • Made by Hand – the great Sartorial Debate

Fall 2024 Schedules Out & Ready For You!

A picture of a quiet Workroom before the start of classes...
Workroom before the deluge

Contact:

Tchad Elliott

1.773.680.5914 (text preferred)

tchad@tchad.biz (general)

classes@tchad.biz (classes specific)

www.tchad.biz

4403 N. Sheridan
#201-209
Chicago, IL
60640

Designed using Divogue Premium. Powered by WordPress.