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Sewing 101 Basics

at Sew Anastasia - West Town

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West Town, West Side
2041 W Carroll Ave
Btwn Damen & N Hoyne Avenues
Chicago, Illinois 60612
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Class Level: Beginner
Age Requirements: 12 and older
Average Class Size: 6

What you'll learn in this diy class:

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 exactly what the difference between an edge stitch and a top stitch is. Students will build skills by learning fundamental seams and finishes used in modern-day garment construction. This class is taught as an instructional class. You will be walked through all the techniques step by step as a small group. Classes are no more than 6 people. On the last day, we will go over a commercial pattern and start working on your project.


This class is limited to 6 people in person so make sure to sign up early! The studio is spaced out so that social distancing is followed. You must follow all regulations by wearing a face mask at all time and using hand sanitizer and keeping your space wiped down. Everyone will have a special station with a sewing machine and a serger. 


* No refunds on classes. You can reschedule or choose another date to start but we keep the classes super small and can not offer refunds.

We will meet once a week on Monday evening.


BINDER INCLUDES - How To Self Made Samples Of The Following


* Something not listed that you want to learn? Just ask and I can add it .


  • Threading a sewing machine
  • Winding a bobbin
  • Straight stitch
  • Zig Zag Stitch
  • Over lock stitch
  • Serging Corners and Curves
  • Bias Tape
  • Bias Tape Hem
  • Pinked Seams
  • Top Stitch
  • Edge stitch/under stitch
  • Double edge stitch
  • French seam
  • Regular zipper
  • Invisible zipper
  • Laped zipper
  • Button holes, automatic & manual
  • Eyeletes
  • Hand sewing a button
  • Machine sewing a button
  • Gathering with zig zag
  • Gathering with basting
  • Notches
  • Dart with legs
  • Fish eye dart
  • Knife pleats
  • Sewing curves
  • Interfacing types 
  • Needles and needle types
  • Flat felt seam
  • Seam with piping
  • Rolled hem
  • Serged and folded hem
  • Hook and eye
  • Snap
  • Blind hem by machine



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Cancellations made at least 48 hours in advance of the class will be honored with a full refund. Students who cancel less than 48 hours prior to the start time of the class will receive a credit towards a future class.

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Sew Anastasia

Anastasia Chatzka is a Chicago based fashion designer with over 20 years of sewing, pattern drafting, and design experience. She has refined her skills through the years while working with renowned industry professionals, including Betsey Johnson and Anna Sui. Anastasia also has a BFA in fashion design....

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