Fundamentals
Please register early to ensure your space in our classes. Any class that does not meet the minimum amount of students will be cancelled with a full refund. If you need to cancel your space in our classes, please give more than 48 hours advance notice for a full refund, unless a special cancellation date is given.
Register on-line, or phone the host store: Evanston 847-864-9600 -- Roosevelt Road 312-829-2505

BEGINNING SEWING
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Learn to sew and enjoy it!  First timers learn to read, layout & cut a store-bought skirt pattern: insert the zipper, put in the waistband, make pleats and stitch hems.  Cover all the basics to get you started with any sewing project.  Eight consecutive weeks, 2-hour sessions. Class fee: $120.
 Instructor: Veronica Brackett *No Class Saturday,October 25.

Monday

Sept. 8 - Oct. 27

1:30-3:30

Evanston

Monday

Sept. 8 - Oct. 27

5:00-7:00

Evanston

Monday

Sept. 8 - Oct. 27

7:00-9:00

Evanston

Saturday

Sept. 20 - Nov. 15

9:00-11:00

Evanston*

Saturday

Sept. 20 - Nov. 15

11:00-1:00

Evanston*

Thursday

Sept. 11 - Oct. 30

1:00-3:00

Roosevelt Road

Thursday

Sept. 11 - Oct. 30

4:00-6:00

Roosevelt Road

Thursday

Sept. 11 - Oct. 30

6:00-8:00

Roosevelt Road

Sunday

Sept. 14- Nov. 2

12:30-2:30

Roosevelt Road

STEP BEYOND BEGINNER
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For those of you with a little sewing knowledge who want an intermediate class--this is it! Learn to sew a basic dress, blouse or shirt. Tackle new issues, such as cuffs, collar, buttons & buttonholes, darts, etc. Eight consecutive weeks, 2-hour sessions. Class fee: $120. Instructor: Veronica Brackett *No Class Saturday, October 25.

Saturday

Sept. 20 - Nov. 15

2:00-4:00

Evanston*

Sunday

Sept. 14- Nov. 2

2:30-4:30

Roosevelt Road

 

SERGER BASIC WORKSHOP - "As the Serger Turns"
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So, you own a serger, and you know how to thread it...now what?!? Refresh the important basics! Mac's unique approach transforms your serger into a cast of unforgettable soap opera style characters with distinct traits and relationships. Please bring your serger and thread. Register early for this very popular class! One, 6-hour session. Class fee: $49. Instructor: Mac Berg.

Wednesday

September 10

10:00-4:00

Evanston


ADVANCED SERGER WORKSHOP - "The Plot Thickens"
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Pre-requisite: Serger Basics -- You know how to thread your serger, adjust your tension, and you whip along creating basic projects with no problem. Well, let's have some fun and use the serger to create different effects with our edges, cover stitch, flatlock and more! Use this fantastic machine to bring your creativity to a whole new level! Bring your serger and thread. One, 6-hour session. Class fee: $49. Instructor: Mac Berg.

Wednesday

September 17

10:00-4:00

Evanston


ADVANCED SERGER WORKSHOP - "The Exciting Climax"

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Pre-requisite: Serger Basics -- Bring your accessory feet and take this serging experience to the next level. You have worked hard tackling the basics, now you can have fun with fabulous edges, scintillating seams, and daring adornments. Sew like a pro when you are done with this serger series. Pre-requisite: Serger Basics Workshop ŇAs the Serger Turns.Ó One, 5-hour session. Class fee: $59. Instructor: Mac Berg.

Wednesday

September 24

10:00-3:00

Evanston

 

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