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

Sew Confident! Beginner Sewing

4 Week Introductory Series

Registration Required
Monday July 13 2:30pm

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
Monday July 13 2:30pm

Orlando Public Library (Fiber Arts Studio – Second Floor)

Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Bring your sewing projects to the Orlando Public Library. The tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.

rescheduled
Registration Required
Monday July 13 4:00pm

South Trail Branch

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.

Registration Required
Tuesday July 14 10:00am

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

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

Practice working with circles with this customizable desk organizer bin! Perfect for holding pens, paper clips, or utensils.

Registration Required
Tuesday July 14 10:30am

Orlando Public Library (Fiber Arts Studio – Second Floor)

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

Give an ordinary notebook a custom-made makeover! In this fun sewing class, you’ll learn how to create a fabric notebook cover that is both practical and uniquely yours.

Tuesday July 14 2:00pm

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
Wednesday July 15 10:30am

Online (Online Technology Classroom 1)

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

Unlock the mystery of sewing patterns in this beginner class to build your confidence. Learn how to read and interpret pattern instructions, understand pattern piece layouts, and common symbols.

Sew Confident! Beginner Sewing

4 Week Introductory Series

Registration Required
Wednesday July 15 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.

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns: Swan

Confident Beginner Level

Registration Required
Thursday July 16 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.

Registration Required
Thursday July 16 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.