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Beginner Sewing Classes Chicago

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Learn the basics of sewing in Chicago as you discover how to thread a machine, sew simple stitches, and create your own small projects.

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Chisel Star Quilt (2-day Retreat)

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Join us, and Donna Slater, for a 2-day, hands-on quilt retreat. Do you have some time now that the kids are back in school? Looking for a new outlet-new sewing machine? Come to Linda Z's and get hooked on the Chisel Star Quilt and a new machine. It's a sprakling star from an innovative pattern, that twinkles, and will tickle you fancy! This quilt is ready for you to give it a go! So you'll be snuggling under it soon. Note: Supplies and fabric...

(8) Beginner 18 and older
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Puddlejumps Raincoat & Backpack

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Make this adorable child’s raincoat from MorninGlory Designs with zipper front closure, hood & two front pockets. Learn to make the backpack too! Your child or grandchild will be delighted to wear this outer garment made especially for them, with a coordinating backpack! Choose from a variety of prints from our oil cloth or laminated fabrics for a truly waterproof raincoat. Note: Workshop fee does not include materials.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Embrace Sewing

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Shannon Fabrics ambassador, Teresa Coates is back!  Join us to learn how easy it is to sew with Embrace, with a little bit of Cuddle mixed in - make a summer t-shirt and an infinity scarf and a baby’s self-binding blanket. After attending this workshop you’re going to want to make more & more embrace & cuddle projects for you, your family, your friends...!  Learn the techniques and tools that will...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Jelly Roll Rug

Linda Z's Sewing Center @ 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL

Create wonderful décor for your home – custom floor coverings!   Learn to use Jelly Rolls (or your own 2½” strip scraps) to create colorful area rugs for all the rooms in your home. No wrapping, braiding, weaving or crocheting. Just pure sewing bliss!   Inspired by antique rugs, this is a fun sewing project FOR ALL!

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Schoolhouse Tunic

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Learn to make this stylish, flattering, and quick to sew tunic! It will become a versatile, and go-to, addition to your wardrobe. Discover how to adjust the pattern length to wear as a dress or over jeans, or as a shirt-length version. Learn to insert pleats and 3/4-length sleeves, with optional elastic gathering at the cuff. The open bodice is perfect for layering over your favorite camisole or tank. Make this for yourself with some of our beautiful...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Knit Dress Class with a Serger

Linda Z's Sewing Center @ 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL

This is a fun, casual yet also elegant, knit dress that can be made with any length sleeves, or not sleeves and several different necklines—rounded, scooped or v-neck! Choose from a variety of our FABULOUS, NEW knits and learn how to fit and adjust the pattern JUST FOR YOU! Also learn to cut your fabric, and sew a gorgeous garment with our instructor’s wonderful tips and techniques. Prerequisite: Beginning Sewing class, Serger BMT,...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Pajama Pants in Knit on a Serger

Linda Z's Sewing Center @ 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL

Discover the joy of sewing your own comfortable lounge pants and shorts using a serger. Suitable for all sewing levels, this class provides expert guidance to create sleepwear as soft as your favorite tee. Don't miss out on this fun and practical sewing experience!

(8) All levels 18 and older
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3 sessions

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Sewapalooza

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Sewapalooza is Sewing Festival in which sewing enthusiasts will gather to sew, learn, be inspired and have fun! It's a one day event during which fans work on two simple and fun projects and explore the amazing features of our New Machines! Whether you're a novice, intermediate or advanced sewer, you'll enhance your skills and enjoy this experience! Bring a snack lunch. Note: There will be additional $10 kit fee that will be collected.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Dream Big And Create Fabulous Embroidery

Linda Z's Sewing Center

As you learn to Dream Big! Learn how the new Dream Machine can make your embroidery, sewing, quilting and crafting. Incredible! 

(8) Beginner 18 and older
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Secrets of Sewing and Embroidery Success

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Join us and Barbara Bathe, National Educator and Trainer, and become infused with her excitement and enthusiast for sewing, embroidering and quilting. She'll share an "I can do it" incentive and motivation. Barbara has mastered "cutting edge" techniques, designs, notions and software. Wether it's adding the perfect embroidery design to her quilts ir creating the perfect bag using all the latest notions, she enjoys it all! Barbara will share her...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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The Sewing Party!

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Take part in history being made! Join Linda Z's "Fan-tastic Viewing Party" of the First Ever Live Online Sewing and Crafting Event! Everyone from the beginner crafting enthusiast to the more advanced sewer is welcome to be a part of the first live online sewing and crafting event in history. Join thousands of creative minds for over 30 inspiring online courses taught by leading bloggers and educational experts from across the sewing and crafting...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Dime Inspiration Social

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Learn how to create perfect lettering, make sizzling applique with just a few clicks plus how to tame tricky fabrics with the correct stitch settings. You will truly be able to take your embroidery and quilting beyond "plop and drop" to "inspire and innovate". Master Perfect Placement - In this hands-on hooping clinic learn to master positioning embroidery on everything from a one side to terrycloth towel. Experience embroidery on every level and...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Fabric Trader's Roll of the Dice

Linda Z's Sewing Center @ 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL

Join us for fun, new way to "distribute" your stash! You may have played games where the winner takes all - all the fat quarters, all the charm squares, all the patterns. It's no fun to play that game unless you're the winner. With our fabric Trader's game everyone wins! Trade to the left, trade to the right, trade across the table, or steal from the kitty. Bring at least 20 charms - 5" squares.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Sew, What's New in the Sewing World?!

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Join us as we unveil & demonstrate some of the awesome & exciting new sewing, quilting, embroidery & crafting items! We are sew exvited - to share what's New! Get an inside look at the machines & accessories being released! There'll be something for everyone - crafters, quilters, garment sewers or embroiderers, young or old, new or experienced, women or men... Come Learn & Discover What Makes Sewing Fun.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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No Sew Wreath

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Want to try something different? Join us for a fun. No Sew Project. No Sewing! Just fold and pin! Note: Fabric and kit to be purchased at the center.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Re-mittens: Recycle Old Sweaters

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Is your closet full of last year's winter sweaters that either don't fit, are out of style or unraveling? Take that old sweater and reuse it in a pair of new mittens. All you need is an old sweater, some sewing supplies and fleece and you'll be a kitten with new found mittens! Note: Additional fee for fabric and supplies

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Kids-Learn to Sew! Make a Pillowcase

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Kids, need something to do after the long Columbus Day weekend? Learn to Sew and make a fun pillowcase. Do you need a quick gift for a friend or sibling… or for YOU? Well, this is the class for you! Class size will be small so sign up now =)

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Hands-On Serger Zip Pouch

Linda Z's Sewing Center @ 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL

You may know that segers are used to trim and finish seams and to hem t-shirts or stretchy fabrics. But Did you know you can use your serger to insert zippers? In this class learn how to create a handy pouch complete with zipper there's no limit to your creativity with a serge!Call to sign up Now!

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Scan 'N Cut Party!

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Developed with Brother’s renowned, advanced, cutting-edge technology, ScanNCut is truly an incredible innovation in electronic cutting machines - giving artists freedom to make truly unique, one of a kind creations with the push of a button.If you’re interested in seeing what a Scan ‘N Cut can do before you purchase, then join us for our Scan ‘N Cut Party! Check out some of the great features you'll be sure to admire. See the FUN projects...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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News to Use from Brother to you!

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Join us as we unveil and demonstrate some of the awesome and exciting new items we've brought back from the recent brother B2B! We are sew excited - we can't wait to show you what's new! There will be something for everyone - crafters, quilters, garment sewers or embroiderers, young or old, new or experienced, women or men... come learn what makes sewing fun!

(8) All levels 18 and older
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