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Online Class: Hand Sewing
Hemming
Registration Required
Tuesday
August
9
4:30​pm
Online
(Online Fiber Arts Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Arts & Crafting
An undone hem is an easy fix once you have learn the basic hand sewing techniques used for hemming. These can be applied to pants, skirts, blouses or any piece of clothing that needs hemming.
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Online Class: Let's Crochet ABC Pillow!
Intermediate Level
Registration Required
Wednesday
August
10
10:00​am
Online
(Online Fiber Arts Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Arts & Crafting
We're heading back to school and learning our ABC's. Let's make a pillow with the letter of your choosing.
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In-Person: Let's Embroider Level 2
Beginner Level
Registration Required
Wednesday
August
10
2:00​pm
Washington Park Branch
(Washington Park - Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Arts & Crafting
Add to your embroidery stitch repertoire. Learn how to create French knots, chain stitches and satin stitches, while practicing the running and back stitches.
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In-Person: Sewing - Origami Bag
Confident Beginner Level
Registration Required
Wednesday
August
10
3:30​pm
Washington Park Branch
(Washington Park - Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Life Skills
Make an Origami bag, create a unique bag you can show off. Students are required to bring fabric and notions
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In-Person: Hand Sewing Scrappy Coaster (3-Day)
Registration Required
Friday
August
12
10:00​am
West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center
(West Oaks - Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Arts & Crafting
Let's take on a scrap busting project that's great for all sizes and textures of fabric. We're making up a coaster using whipstitch, running stitch, and bias tape.
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Online Class: Let's Embroider with Watercolor (3-Day)
Confident Beginner Level
Registration Required
Friday
August
12
4:00​pm
Online
(Online Fiber Arts Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Arts & Crafting
Create an embroidered watercolor landscape with simple techniques.
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In-Person: Family Fiber Arts
Crochet Basics 2
Registration Required
Saturday
August
13
10:00​am
West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center
(West Oaks - Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Arts & Crafting
Join us to learn a variety of fiber arts as a family. We will be focusing on a different discipline each month. This month, we will be focusing on Crochet.
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Virtual: 3D Design in Blender
Registration Required
Monday
August
15
6:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Melrose Classroom 2)
Event Category: Maker/DIY
Learn to use a professional and always free design software, Blender, to create 3D models. This class is taught by Melrose Center Fab Lab Instructors.
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Online Class: Hand Sewing
Darning Basics
Registration Required
Tuesday
August
16
4:30​pm
Online
(Online Fiber Arts Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Arts & Crafting
Repair small holes in sweaters, socks and more, using a hand sewing stitch that looks like a knit stitch.
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Online Class: Let's Crochet ABC Pillow!
Intermediate Level
Registration Required
Wednesday
August
17
10:00​am
Online
(Online Fiber Arts Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Arts & Crafting
We're heading back to school and learning our ABC's. Let's make a pillow with the letter of your choosing.
Learn more >

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