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This class is for those who have taken either Beginners Crochet or Beginners Knitting and are ready to learn more stitches.
We will learn how to join multiple skeins of yarn to make your project longer, how to add fringe and pom poms to your project as well as learn how to read basic patterns.
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Discovery Center
Irving Park, Northwest Side
4318 N Elston Ave 2nd Fl
Btwn N Pulski Rd & N Harding Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60641 Irving Park, Northwest Side
4318 N Elston Ave 2nd Fl
Btwn N Pulski Rd & N Harding Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60641
This class isn't on the schedule at the moment, but save it to your Wish List to find out when it comes back!
The Discovery Center is Chicago's Lifelong Learning Center. As Chicago's large stand longest running independent adult education program, we present fun, stimulating classes by qualified independent instructors who enjoy introducing others to their subjects. Learn among friends for your own enjoyment...
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at Sew Anastasia - West Town 2041 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60612
In this class you will learn all of the basic stitches and techniques including how to thread sewing machine and wind a bobbin. In this class series you will have a sample binder of personal seam and technique samples, to take with you that will have everything you have learned in it ! You can reference this when you are working on a project and forget...
In this class you will learn all of the basic stitches...
Read moreSaturday Aug 13th, 10am - 1pm Central Time
(6 sessions)at Linda Z's Sewing Center - Arlington Heights 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60005
Your quilt is pieced and quilted and… now what?! TIME TO BIND! In this hands–on class you’ll learn some of the best & easiest ways to bind the edges of your quilts, and beautifully miter the corners. Bias? or Straight Cut? Front to Back? or Back to Front? By hand? or By machine? Get your questions answered, and FINISH YOUR QUILTS!...
Your quilt is pieced and quilted and… now what?!...
Read moreSunday Aug 14th, 2:30pm - 4:30pm Central Time
at Discovery Center - Irving Park 4318 N Elston Ave 2nd Fl, Chicago, Illinois 60641
For absolute beginners who have no prior knowledge of knitting but want to learn the art of knitting. Class will include proper nomenclature (terminology), hands on learning, visual aids, 1 on 1 assistance and a Q&A Session throughout the class. Students will leave with their knitting project, having learned the 2 basic stitches of knitting,...
For absolute beginners who have no prior knowledge...
Read moreSaturday Sep 17th, 12pm - 2pm Central Time
at Discovery Center - Irving Park 4318 N Elston Ave 2nd Fl, Chicago, Illinois 60641
For absolute beginners who have no prior knowledge of crochet but want to learn the art of crocheting. Class will include proper nomenclature (terminology), hands on learning, visual aids, 1 on 1 assistance and a Q&A Session throughout the class. Students will leave with a completed crochet project, having learned the 5 basic stitches of crochet,...
For absolute beginners who have no prior knowledge...
Read moreSaturday Sep 17th, 12pm - 2pm Central Time
at Linda Z's Sewing Center - Arlington Heights 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60005
Floriani 2-Day Hands On Embroidery Workshop: Embroidery, Education & FUN with Kathi Quinn! Join us, along with, Kathi Quinn, national educator for Floriani, for a UNIQUE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE! Don’t miss this opportunity to use your creative genius to complete a project that suits you and your style! We are giving you the background fabric...
Floriani 2-Day Hands On Embroidery Workshop: Embroidery,...
Read moreFriday Aug 19th, 10am - 4pm Central Time
(2 sessions)at Linda Z's Sewing Center - Arlington Heights 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60005
Now that you’ve “taken to” quilting, this is the PERFECT CLASS TO FURTHER YOUR SKILLS! Learn new blocks, new cutting techniques and TAKE YOUR QUILTING TO THE NEXT LEVEL! Master the cutting & piecing techniques you learned in Beginning Quilt Basics 101 with the addition of the Log Cabin Quilt, and its variations, and the Flying...
Now that you’ve “taken to” quilting, this is...
Read moreSunday Aug 28th, 2:30pm - 4:30pm Central Time
(3 sessions)at Linda Z's Sewing Center - Arlington Heights 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60005
Is “serger” an unfamiliar term? Don’t have a serger, but have always wanted one? Don’t know how a serger can work for you? If you answered “Yes” then… THIS IS THE CLASS FOR YOU! Take a seat behind the wheel – or rather, loopers! Test drive one of ours and see what a serger can do! Try it, before you buy it! Take home a sweet...
Is “serger” an unfamiliar term? Don’t have...
Read moreThursday Sep 1st, 11am - 3pm Central Time
at Sew Anastasia - West Town 2041 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60612
Learn how to drape with starting at the beginning. This is a fast paced class that takes you through all of the basics of draping in 6 weeks. We meet once a week for 3 hours. You need to know the basics of sewing and be able to sew a dart and put in a zipper to attend this class. Week 1: The Dress Form, Elements of Fabric,...
Learn how to drape with starting at the beginning....
Read moreSunday Aug 21st, 2:30pm - 5:30pm Central Time
(6 sessions)at Sew Anastasia - West Town 2041 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60612
You'll learn all you need to know to take clothes apart and put them back together, so that they fit like you want and have the style you love. This sewing class is sew fun! No prior experience is required, but doing Sewing 101 or equivalent will make it easier to focus on the garment work. Give the clothes in your closet a new...
You'll learn all you need to know to take...
Read moreWednesday Sep 7th, 6pm - 9pm Central Time
(6 sessions)at Linda Z's Sewing Center - Arlington Heights 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60005
In this 3-session class (each session is two hours) you’ll get a general overview of sewing with hands-on demonstrations of the basic tools, techniques & patterns. The classes are geared to new sewing customers. Class size is small so you’ll be able to work closely with your instructor. And you don’t even need to own a sewing machine! Have...
In this 3-session class (each session is two hours)...
Read moreMonday Sep 12th, 2:30pm - 4:30pm Central Time
(3 sessions)at Linda Z's Sewing Center - Arlington Heights 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60005
Take your memorable t-shirts & create a long lasting & beautiful keepsake quilt! Bring a handful of t-shirts and learn how to cut, prepare & piece them into a sweet quilt for you or as a gift. Have your children left the house AND their old t-shirts in the room you want to use as a sewing room? Well, surprise them with a keepsake t-shirt...
Take your memorable t-shirts & create a long...
Read moreThursday Sep 15th, 5pm - 7pm Central Time
(3 sessions)at Linda Z's Sewing Center - Arlington Heights 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60005
Cotton, denim, knits, linen, silk, satin, taffeta, nylon, tulle, wool, flannel, suede, velvet, velour, fleece, leather…Sweatshirts, socks, pockets, napkin corners, hats, boots. Confused about which stabilizer to use for which type of fabric and project? Let us demystify this for you so you will know the perfect solution for your stabilizer needs...
Cotton, denim, knits, linen, silk, satin, taffeta,...
Read moreFriday Sep 16th, 4:30pm - 6pm Central Time
at Linda Z's Sewing Center - Arlington Heights 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60005
Go modern or more traditional, but go get some precuts and strips and HAVE SOME FUN! Plan your pattern before you begin OR discover a pattern as you improvise the piecing. We have fabric galore—coordinating or contrasting—choose your “flavors”, mix & match and create an exclusive runner or unique placemats. Prerequisite: Beginning...
Go modern or more traditional, but go get some precuts...
Read moreSaturday Sep 17th, 10:30am - 3:30pm Central Time
(2 sessions)at Linda Z's Sewing Center - Arlington Heights 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60005
Create an awesome, autumn array of plump pumpkins or jack-o-lanterns to display as part of your home décor for the season! Prerequisite: Beginning Sewing class or prior sewing experience Materials: fabric, pattern & supplies purchased at the store
Create an awesome, autumn array of plump pumpkins...
Read moreSaturday Sep 17th, 1:30pm - 3:30pm Central Time
(2 sessions)at Discovery Center - Irving Park 4318 N Elston Ave 2nd Fl, Chicago, Illinois 60641
This class is for those who have taken either beginners crochet and are ready to learn MORE!! We will learn how to join multiple skeins of yarn to make your project longer, how to change colors, how to add fringe, pompoms and borders to your project. As well as learn how to read basic patterns and how to make a basic Granny Square. ...
This class is for those who have taken either beginners...
Read moreSaturday Sep 17th, 3pm - 5pm Central Time
at Linda Z's Sewing Center - Arlington Heights 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60005
Sew Together Tuesday - On the Road with Teresa Coates & Hawke Hamilton of Shannon Fabrics! Teresa & Hawke from Shannon Fabrics will be here to film a LIVE session of their weekly "Sew Together Tuesdays" Video Series... and YOU'RE INVITED to be part of the audience! During the video Teresa will demonstrate making a Cuddle project. In...
Sew Together Tuesday - On the Road with Teresa Coates...
Read moreTuesday Sep 20th, 11:30am - 2pm Central Time
(3 sessions)at Linda Z's Sewing Center - Arlington Heights 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60005
Create wonderful décor for your dining table – casual, formal… you choose - beautiful classic dinner napkins & placemats! Use print fabric with coordinating trim, or tone-on-tone. Whatever your fabric choice, be the talk of the town at your parties. Throw out those paper napkins & placemats & use your hand-made creations - in the...
Create wonderful décor for your dining table –...
Read moreWednesday Sep 28th, 10:30am - 12:30pm Central Time
(3 sessions)at Linda Z's Sewing Center - Arlington Heights 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60005
Make these eye-catching placemats and napkins which are sure to dress up any holiday table. Easy to make, you can have them ready for MANY holidays. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Independence Day… use coordinating fabric and your decorating stress is gone! Fabric, pattern and supplies to be purchased at the Store.
Make these eye-catching placemats and napkins which...
Read moreWednesday Sep 28th, 1:30pm - 3:30pm Central Time
(3 sessions)at Linda Z's Sewing Center - Arlington Heights 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60005
Create a “Happy Thanksgiving” display decorated with a colorful tom turkey and piano key border. Learn fusible applique, discover alternatives for traditional binding & ideas for different, decorative borders, and use machine blanket stitch & embroidery to embellish this sweet wall hanging. Hang on your front door as a warm welcome to...
Create a “Happy Thanksgiving” display decorated...
Read moreMonday Oct 3rd, 1:30pm - 3:30pm Central Time
(3 sessions)at Linda Z's Sewing Center - Arlington Heights 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60005
Learn how to make these octagonal table sets - adjust the size to meet your home décor needs. Make a set for you - make a set for a friend - DON’T STOP… make them as gifts galore! EASY! FUN! You will not want to STOP! Prerequisite: Beginning Sewing Class (or prior sewing experience)
Learn how to make these octagonal table sets - adjust...
Read moreMonday Oct 3rd, 4:30pm - 6:30pm Central Time
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