Welcome to HCCC

Do you love sewing and design?

Welcome to the Haute Couture Club of Chicago! As Chicago’s oldest and most diverse private sewing club, we’ve been serving up sartorial satisfaction since 1964. We take pride in our workmanship and foster a creative environment that any sewist - from the beginner to the most advanced - can be inspired by and learn from.

2024 FASHION SHOW PHOTOS

2024 - 2025 Meeting Schedule

All meetings will be held at the Chicago Bar Association with a Zoom option if noted.

September 7, 2024 - "The Iconic Wrap Dress" - Anne Steeves, Gorgeous Fabrics. In person and via Zoom
October 5, 2024 - "The Amazing Bias Cut" - Julianne Bramson. In person and via Zoom
November 2, 2024 - "Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective" - Jessica Pushor, Chicago History Museum. In person and via Zoom
December 8, 2024 - Holiday Luncheon - Osteria Via Stato
January 4, 2025 - "Working with Silk Fabrics" - Suzy Furrer. Via Zoom
February 1, 2025 - "Elevate your Projects with Couture Techniques" - Lynda Maynard. Via Zoom
March 1, 2025 - "The Pattern Making Process of Bra Design" - Jennifer Fairbanks, Porcelynne. Via Zoom
April 5, 2025 - "Create Inner Foundations" - Alison Smith, MBE. Via Zoom
May 4, 2025 - Fashion Show - Chicago Yacht Club
June 7, 2025- "Exquisite Details of Ann Williamson's Designer Garments" - Ann Williamson Via Zoom

Meeting Agenda

Our meetings follow the agenda below:

Socializing 9:30 - 10 am
Program 10 - 11 am
Club Business 11 am - 11:30 am
Show and Share 11:30 am - Noon

Unless otherwise stated, all HCCC meetings will be held at the Chicago Bar Association at 321 S. Plymouth Court; Chicago, IL

Upcoming Events

Six Session Tailoring Workshop with Mary Funt
Join us for a six session course in which we’ll dive into the hidden details of fine tailoring. We will explore construction techniques not found in most commercial pattern instructions. You will learn how to select the proper materials and use them to create the shaping required for a woman’s tailored jacket. Traditional hand tailoring techniques will be used.
The class is full.

Chicago History Museum Guided Tour
Join us for a docent guided tour of the new exhibition at the Chicago History Museum, “Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective,. After the November meeting, a group of us will go to the museum for a docent guided tour.

The event is full.

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The annual membership fee is $35.

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2024 - 2025 Board of Directors

President - Liz Houlihan
1st VP, Programs - Eve Kovacs & Robin Buscemi-Rivera
2nd VP, Membership - Sue Heiss
Treasurer - Wendy Grossman
Secretary - Linda Anderson-Mauser