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Thank you for voting for us! We opened Sew Modern Chicago to provide a community space for everyone to sew together, to be inspired to create and provide all the supplies needed to bring your ideas to life.

Summer Classes

Get Zippy With It

with Emily Lang 

Sunday June 22 

9 am – 1 pm 

$45 

Zippered pouches can be anything you want them to be. But more than anything, they should be fun! In this workshop, we’ll discuss types of zippers, the use of interfacing, creating custom sizes, and different zipper application methods. Zip pouches are one of the most freeing and useful projects to sew - no need to be afraid! Students will leave this workshop with the skills needed to make their own perfect pouches! 

Sign up in shop or call 224-857-8952 

Advanced Zipper Pouches 

with Emily Lang 

Saturday July 26 

10 am – 5 pm 

$80 

Ready to dive into the world of zippers? In this hands-on workshop, Emily will guide you through a variety of zipper pouch styles—including flat pouches, boxed bottoms, forward-facing zips, and more. It’s a “choose your own adventure” experience where you pick the designs you want to make! 

Along the way, you’ll learn about different types of zippers, including specialty options like zippers by the yard. Whether you’re looking to create one-of-a-kind gifts or expand your sewing skills, this workshop offers endless possibilities for making fun and functional pouches.  

Sign up in shop or call 224-857-8952 

  • Parking

    The entrance is one way so enter where the 2 big rocks are and drive all the way around to the west side of the building. There is angled parking along the wall. Come in through the front entrance and we are to the right in Unit C.

  • Sew Modern Chicago

    315 West University Drive Unit C

    Arlington Heights, Illinois

    60004, United States

    224-857-8952

    info@sewmodernchicago.com

    Hours

    Mon Closed

    Tue 12:00 pm – 07:00 pm

    Wed 12:00 pm – 07:00 pm

    Thu 10:00 am – 05:00 pm

    Fri 10:00 am – 05:00 pm

    Sat 10:00 am – 05:00 pm

    Sun 10:00 am – 01:00 pm

    Closed on major holidays