It's Sew Easy

Old School, New Tools

From Sewing to Knitting, visit your local Library to discover new tools to streamline tasks or build your skills. In this series of classes, learn everything from basic sewing skills to how to design and create wearable technology.

Upcoming Events

Registration Required
Tuesday November 28 10:00am

Orlando Public Library (Sewing Studio)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Stockings are a must-have for the holidays. Use a simple pattern to create a custom stocking. Learn some basic lining and cuff sewing techniques. Students are required to bring fabric.

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Tuesday November 28 12:30pm

Orlando Public Library (Sewing Studio)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Stockings are a must-have for the holidays. Use a simple pattern to create a custom stocking. Learn some basic lining and cuff sewing techniques. Students are required to bring fabric.

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Registration Required
Tuesday November 28 3:00pm

Washington Park Branch (Washington Park - Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Do you have a bucket of fabric scraps? Create these DIY Fabric Bookmarks! This project is perfect because it needs only 4” x 4” scraps of fabric. They make the perfect gift for the avid reader.

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Wednesday November 29 10:00am

Melrose Center (Sewing Studio)

Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Ever wanted to make your own custom clothes, home decor, costumes or accessories? Join us in this basic sewing class and learn about sewing safety, basic sewing machine skills and stitching seams.

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Wednesday November 29 10:15am

Southwest Branch (Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Ever wanted to make your own custom clothes, home decor, costumes or accessories? Join us in this basic sewing class and learn about sewing safety, basic sewing machine skills and stitching seams.

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Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (4-Part)

Changed Tortoiseshell (Kiwari Kikko)

Registration Required
Thursday November 30 10:15am

Online (Online Fiber Arts Classroom)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting

Learn to stitch using Sashiko hand sewing techniques. This Japanese hand sewing technique uses the simple running stitch to form geometric patterns.

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Thursday November 30 10:30am

Orlando Public Library (Sewing Studio)

Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Come to the Sewing Studio at the Orlando Public Library and bring your sewing projects. All the tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own patterns and materials.

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Thursday November 30 1:15pm

Washington Park Branch (Washington Park - Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Use up those scraps of fabric you have laying around! Make a fun and fashionable bracelet with decorative stitches. They make a quick and easy gift for friends and family.

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Sewing – Easy Potholders

Confident Beginner Level

Registration Required
Thursday November 30 3:00pm

Chickasaw Branch (Chickasaw - Lab)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Ready for your first sewing project or just want to make a unique potholder for your kitchen? Learn to make a simple and easy potholder with fabric and batting.

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Friday December 1 10:00am

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center (West Oaks - Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Ever wanted to make your own custom clothes, home decor, costumes or accessories? Join us in this basic sewing class and learn about sewing safety, basic sewing machine skills and stitching seams.

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