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Beginning sewing instructors near Chicago, IL

Beginning sewing classes in Chicago, IL teach threading, stitching and pattern reading while instructors point to efficient fabrics, thrift finds and local fabric shops to reduce waste. Targeted project choices and material guidance may keep costs in budget and prevent repeated purchases.

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Inspired Stitch

Inspired Stitch

Exceptional 5.0

(18)

Exceptional 5.0

(18)

24 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Chicago, IL

24 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Chicago, IL

Maria H. says, "I highly recommend taking her classes."See more

Maria H. says, "I highly recommend taking her classes."

Sewing with Denise

Sewing with Denise

Exceptional 5.0

(114)

Exceptional 5.0

(114)

151 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Chicago, IL

151 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Chicago, IL

Alie D. says, "Scheduling is flexible and Denise is super responsive by text (and Thumbtack). We use Zoom for our classes. (We have a sewing machine.)"See more

Alie D. says, "Scheduling is flexible and Denise is super responsive by text (and Thumbtack). We use Zoom for our classes. (We have a sewing machine.)"

Katrina Lee-Remote Lessons or in Lakeland, FL

Katrina Lee-Remote Lessons or in Lakeland, FL

Exceptional 5.0

(63)

Exceptional 5.0

(63)

179 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Chicago, IL

179 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Chicago, IL

Emberly O. says, "Katrina is awesome. My 11 year old wanted to learn how to sew and so I set out to find her a teacher. I was hesitant about learning online but the experience has been amazing. I’m grateful. Thank you Katrina"See more

Emberly O. says, "Katrina is awesome. My 11 year old wanted to learn how to sew and so I set out to find her a teacher. I was hesitant about learning online but the experience has been amazing. I’m grateful. Thank you Katrina"

Sew free Co sewing lessons

Sew free Co sewing lessons

Exceptional 5.0

(21)

Exceptional 5.0

(21)

51 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Chicago, IL

51 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Chicago, IL

Tovin H. says, "The classes are at a fair learning pace, and it helps that you're in your own space! T"See more

Tovin H. says, "The classes are at a fair learning pace, and it helps that you're in your own space! T"

One Stitch At A Time

One Stitch At A Time

Exceptional 5.0

(12)

Exceptional 5.0

(12)

22 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Chicago, IL

22 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Chicago, IL

Shari J. says, "She’s so responsive and helpful. My daughter has been wanting to learn how to use a sewing machine and create her own clothing. Thanks to Tracy, my daughter is well on her way!"See more

Shari J. says, "She’s so responsive and helpful. My daughter has been wanting to learn how to use a sewing machine and create her own clothing. Thanks to Tracy, my daughter is well on her way!"

Good 4.2

(6)

Good 4.2

(6)

9 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Chicago, IL

9 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Chicago, IL

Devi R. says, "Mary was wonderful! I highly recommend that anyone interested in sewing at any level. We had a consultation phone call where she asked more about my goals, my current skill level, etc. and we set up our first lesson, which went over the basics of the machine. Then I had 3 more lessons built around making a dress pattern I had bought. She was super flexible. For example, she will help you make pretty much anything. I made a dress, but I know she teaches men and at least one person who makes stuffed animals. She had no problems modifying the pattern by adding zippers if I wanted to learn that. And because I only had the one week to take lessons during my vacation, she also was able to figure out how to use the lessons so that I could do the other half on my own time. This reduced the number of lessons, helped me learn on my own, and I had a finished dress at the end of 4 two-hour lessons! The other thing I will say is Mary gets straight down to business. She definitely chats with you, but one thing that I always noticed in other people's lessons is they will stop whatever they are doing if a topic comes up in small chat. That wastes time and the lessons are short. Mary gets that and any time you are not actively sewing is spent explaining the next step. She'll chat while you're putting in pins, sewing something, etc. Lastly, it's awesome that she comes to you. I wanted to learn on my machine and she doesn't mind the trip, which I'm sure is at least 45 mins for her. It just made the whole thing a no brainer for me and I will be calling again the next time I need help with a project!"See more

Devi R. says, "Mary was wonderful! I highly recommend that anyone interested in sewing at any level. We had a consultation phone call where she asked more about my goals, my current skill level, etc. and we set up our first lesson, which went over the basics of the machine. Then I had 3 more lessons built around making a dress pattern I had bought. She was super flexible. For example, she will help you make pretty much anything. I made a dress, but I know she teaches men and at least one person who makes stuffed animals. She had no problems modifying the pattern by adding zippers if I wanted to learn that. And because I only had the one week to take lessons during my vacation, she also was able to figure out how to use the lessons so that I could do the other half on my own time. This reduced the number of lessons, helped me learn on my own, and I had a finished dress at the end of 4 two-hour lessons! The other thing I will say is Mary gets straight down to business. She definitely chats with you, but one thing that I always noticed in other people's lessons is they will stop whatever they are doing if a topic comes up in small chat. That wastes time and the lessons are short. Mary gets that and any time you are not actively sewing is spent explaining the next step. She'll chat while you're putting in pins, sewing something, etc. Lastly, it's awesome that she comes to you. I wanted to learn on my machine and she doesn't mind the trip, which I'm sure is at least 45 mins for her. It just made the whole thing a no brainer for me and I will be calling again the next time I need help with a project!"

Arreit Nicole L.L.C.

Arreit Nicole L.L.C.

Exceptional 5.0

(12)

Exceptional 5.0

(12)

4 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Chicago, IL

4 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Chicago, IL

Alexis I. says, "Nicole is absolutely amazing! Her clothing line is FABULOUS, FIERCE and HOTTTTT!!!!"See more

Alexis I. says, "Nicole is absolutely amazing! Her clothing line is FABULOUS, FIERCE and HOTTTTT!!!!"

Val's T-Shirt Quilts and Crafts

Val's T-Shirt Quilts and Crafts

4.5

(2)

4.5

(2)

3 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Chicago, IL

3 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Chicago, IL

Emily F. says, "Val did an amazing job with our Rally Towel quilt - such a fun way to capture memories! It was a bit difficult to communicate by phone, and since we were in a different city, but we were able to work that out. Would have loved to have had it by Christmas to celebrate, but those things happen..."See more

Emily F. says, "Val did an amazing job with our Rally Towel quilt - such a fun way to capture memories! It was a bit difficult to communicate by phone, and since we were in a different city, but we were able to work that out. Would have loved to have had it by Christmas to celebrate, but those things happen..."

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