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.
Learn to Sew
Upcoming Events
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.
Learn more>Sewing – Quilt Block of the Month
Intermediate Level
Washington Park Branch (Washington Park - Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY
Build a custom quilt block by block. Join us each month for a new design, come for one class or take them all. At the end of the year you will have a complete project perfect for keeping warm.
Learn more>Melrose Center (Fiber Arts Studio)
Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY
Come and sew at the Orlando Public Library and bring your sewing projects. All the tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.
Learn more>Online Class: Embroider a Baby Dragon
Yarnfiti2024: Enchanted Forest
Online (Online Fiber Arts Classroom)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY
Make a felt baby dragon for our Enchanted Forest! Once finished, you can submit your project for display in this year's Yarnfiti Community Project.
Learn more>North Orange Branch (North Orange - Computer Lab)
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.
Learn more>Sewing – Reusable Tote Bag (2-Parts)
Confident Beginner
North Orange Branch (North Orange - Computer Lab)
Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY
Take the fashion world by storm! We will teach you everything you need to know to start sewing like a pro. Create a simple and easy tote bag perfect for shopping, the beach or running errands.
Learn more>Sewing: Kwik Serge a Hoodie (4-Part)
Advanced Level
Melrose Center (Fiber Arts Studio)
Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY
Make your own hoodie! We will teach you sewing techniques for finished seams using sergers. Experience with a serger is necessary to be successful. Students are required to bring fabric.
Learn more>Costura – Porta Cacerola (2 Partes) – Principiante Confiado
Sewing - Casserole Carrier (2 Parts) - Confident Beginner
North Orange Branch (North Orange - Computer Lab)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Life Skills; Maker/DIY
Un porta cacerolas es práctico cuando visitas a familiares o amigos y llevas algo de comida casera. Aprenda a acolchar de forma sencilla, hacer bucles y correas.
Learn more>Sewing – Men’s Button Down Shirt (5 Part)
Intermediate Level
Melrose Center (Fiber Arts Studio)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Life Skills; Maker/DIY
Create a fun sewing project. Learn to sew a shirt with collar, chest pocket, short sleeves and front button-down closure. Students are required to bring fabric.
Learn more>Melrose Center (Fiber Arts Studio)
Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY
Come and sew at the Orlando Public Library and bring your sewing projects. All the tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.
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