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Upcoming scheduled

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make your own Sweatshirt $100/person
sun July 21 12-3pm

This 3-hour class will teach you how to cut and sew your own sweatshirt alongside your friends. Pick your size, color, and design details to create your own look. Leave class with a finished garment! Book HERE

Sewing 101: 6 week series $360/person
Mondays 7-9pm beginning august 20

In this class we will get you sewing in no time!  You will start by learning and practicing machine and bobbin threading, sewing straight, curved, and angled lines, different seam finishes and what they are appropriate for, inserting an invisible and regular zipper.  We will discuss how to read and draft basic patterns. We will then work on a basic woven tank top. Book HERE

Shibori Dyeing $75/person
Tuesday august 14 7-9pm

In this class we will explore different techniques and materials for Shibori Dyeing. Shibori is the ancient traditional Japanese resist dyeing technique used traditionally with Indigo dye. We will use silk swatches and cotton swatches and a few different color dyes. Please wear clothes that can be stained, dyeing is messy. Book HERE

Sewing 101 - make your own TOTE BAG $40/person Wednesday August 15 7-9pm

Do you have a home sewing machine that you never use? Don't know how to work it? Come in and we'll show you! This class will focus on sewing machine basics while we cut and sew a tote bag. Bring your own machine in or use one of ours. 

Beginning Knitting $55/person
​thursday august 16 7-9pm

In this class we will get you started on learning the skills for knitting your first project and learning to read basic knitting patterns. We will also discuss gauge and yarn/needle sizes. Skills to be learned: Casting on, Knit stitch, purl stitch, slip slip knit, and knit 2 together. Supplies Needed: 1 ball worsted weight yarn, 1 pair size 7 needles (wood is best)  Book HERE

Beer + Buttons: Basic sewing skills for the male closet sponsoring by goose island $35/person Friday august 17 7-9pm

In this 2 hour class, we will teach the most basic of sewing skills: attaching buttons, sewing patches, and hand stitching. Participants will leave with a finishing product. Book HERE

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​About scheduling these workshops

Intro to Fashion illustration $40

In this 2-hour BYOB class you will learn the basics of fashion illustration. I’ll show you step by step how to draw a fashion figure, create dynamic and interesting poses and develop personalized croquis. 

Home sewing Machine Lesson $35

Do you have a home sewing machine that you never use? Don't know how to work it? Come in and we'll show you! This 2 hour lesson will focus on sewing machine and tool basics. Bring your own machine in or use one of ours. 

Do It Yourself PR seminar $100

This 2-hour seminar will help you draft pitches, hone your message and create a targeted media list. Topics include templates for email pitches, branding tips, timelines, and tactics for working with influencers.

Fashion design 101  $50

Learn how to design from a Chicago design legend, Borris Powell. This 2-hour lesson is tailored around Fashion Design: Concept, Fabric selection, Direction, How to find your client, Media, Show design, Model Casting, Team selection, etc. 

make your own yoga wrap cover-up $100

Can't get to the gym? Then you probably need a new top to motivate you! In this BYOB workshop, you will learn to cut and sew your very own yoga wrap-style coverup, it can be worn 3 ways. Choose from our in house, super-soft jersey stretch fabrics. Leave class with a finished garment!