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Classes and events are virtual and in-person. Registration is strongly encouraged for in-person events, attendance may be limited.

Sewing – Easy Placemats

Beginner Level

Registration Required
Wednesday July 22 10:30am

Orlando Public Library (Fiber Arts Studio – Second Floor)

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

Get ready for your next dinner party with your very own placemats! We will be using straight stitching and turning out techniques with batting.

Sew Confident! Beginner Sewing

4 Week Introductory Series

Registration Required
Wednesday July 22 4:45pm

Winter Garden Branch (Winter Garden – Technology Lab)

Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Ever wanted to make your own custom clothes, home decor or accessories? Master the basics with this 4-part series and learn about sewing safety, basic sewing machine skills, stitching seams, and more.

Registration Required
Thursday July 23 10:15am

Winter Garden Branch (Winter Garden – Technology Lab)

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

Create a stylish cross body bag. Learn to add a zippered front and elegant darts to shape the bag. Students are required to bring fabric and notions.

Sewing – Hobby Bag (4-Part)

Confident Beginner Level

Registration Required
Thursday July 23 10:30am

Orlando Public Library (Fiber Arts Studio – Second Floor)

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

I thought you might enjoy learning how to sew in a zipper to a tote bag! For this class, I have chosen a stylish kraft bag, and let’s be honest, who does not need another great bag.

Sewing – Two for One Tote (2-Part)

Confident Beginner Level

Registration Required
Thursday July 23 4:00pm

Chickasaw Branch (Chickasaw – Lab)

Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Perfect for shopping, the beach, pool days and craft projects. This tote comes with an added bonus—it’s reversible and easily foldable for storing! Students are required to bring materials.

Saturday July 25 10:30am

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.

Registration Required
Saturday July 25 10:30am

Orlando Public Library (Fiber Arts Studio – Second Floor)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; 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.

Registration Required
Saturday July 25 2:00pm

Southwest Branch (Technology Classroom)

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

Practice using fusible interfacing while making simple fabric bookmarks using only 3 squares of fabric!

Sewing – Mini Wallet / Card Holder

Confident Beginner Level

Registration Required
Saturday July 25 2:30pm

Winter Garden Branch (Winter Garden – Technology Lab)

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

This small project is a great way to use up larger scraps. Whether you need a simple card pouch, or a gift card holder, these projects are easy to make, and a fun way to personalize a gift!

Sunday July 26 2:00pm

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.