
Fiber Arts
Learn to Sew

Dressmaking : the complete step-by-step guide to making your own clothes / Alison Smith.
Smith, Alison (Alison Victoria)

Stylish skirts : 23 easy-to-sew skirts to flatter every figure / Sato Watanabe.
Watanabe, Sato, author.
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Learn simple serging [electronic resource] / Diana Cedolia.
Cedolia, Diana.

Half yard home : easy sewing projects using left-over pieces of fabric / Debbie Shore.
Shore, Debbie, author.

Sweetly stitched handmades / Amy Sinibaldi.
Sinbaldi, Amy, author.

Tilda’s toy box / Tone Finnanger.
Finnanger, Tone.

Sewing happiness : a year of simple projects for living well / Sanae Ishida.
Ishida, Sanae, author.
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Learning to sew [electronic resource].
Petelinsek, Kathleen, author.
Learn to knit & crochet

The finer edge : crocheted trims, motifs & borders / Kristin Omdahl.
Omdahl, Kristin.

Amigurume : make cute crochet people / Allison Hoffman.
Hoffman, Allison.

Once upon a knit : 28 Grimm and glamorous fairy-tale projects / Genevieve Miller.
Miller, Genevieve, 1969-

Crochet / by June Gilbank.
Gilbank, June.

Knit in new directions / with Myra Wood ; photography by Alexis Xenakis.
Wood, Myra, author.

The knitting answer book : solutions to every problem you’ll ever face answers to every question you’ll ever ask / by Margaret Radcliffe.
Radcliffe, Margaret (Margaret K. K.), author.

The knowledgeable knitter : understand the inner workings of knitting and make every project a success / Margaret Radcliffe.
Radcliffe, Margaret (Margaret K. K.)

Designer crochet : 32 patterns to elevate your style : sizes small to 5x / Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby.
Mullett-Bowlsby, Shannon, author.

Great new ways with granny squares / Rosa P.
P., Rosa, author.

Custom socks : knit to fit your feet / Kate Atherley.
Atherley, Kate, author.

Arm knitting / Amanda Bassetti.
Bassetti, Amanda, author.

Knitting ephemera : a compendium of articles, useful and otherwise, for the edification and amusement of the handknitter / by Carol J. Sulcoski.
Sulcoski, Carol, 1965- author, editor.

New directions in sock knitting : 18 innovative designs knitted from every which way / Ann Budd.
Budd, Ann, 1956- author.

Knitlandia : a knitter sees the world / Clara Parkes.
Parkes, Clara.

Traditional Nordic knits : over 40 hats, mittens, gloves, and socks / Johanna Wallin.
Wallin, Johanna, author.

Wee garter stitch : must-have knits for modern babies and toddlers / Vickie Howell.
Howell, Vickie, author.
Learn to quilt

Growing up modern : 16 quilt projects for babies & kids / Allison Harris.
Harris, Allison, 1982-

First steps to free-motion quilting : 24 projects for fearless stitching / Christina Cameli.
Cameli, Christina, 1976-

Modern bee : 13 quilts to make with friends / Lindsay Conner.
Conner, Lindsay, 1983-

Amish quilts : crafting an American icon / Janneken Smucker.
Smucker, Janneken.

Quilting with a modern slant : people, patterns, and techniques inspiring the modern quilt community / Rachel May.
May, Rachel (Rachel Suzanne)

Quilting / by Jennifer Fulton.
Fulton, Jennifer, author.

Unconventional & unexpected : American quilts below the radar, 1950-2000 / Roderick Kiracofe.
Kiracofe, Roderick, author.

Patchwork city : 75 innovative blocks for the modern quilter : 6 sampler quilts / Elizabeth Hartman.
Hartman, Elizabeth (Elizabeth Anne)

Double wedding ring quilts : traditions made modern : full-circle sketches from life / Victoria Findlay Wolfe.
Wolfe, Victoria Findlay, 1970- author.

One-block wonders : one fabric, one shape, one-of-a-kind quilts / Maxine Rosenthal.
Rosenthal, Maxine, 1944-

Hexagon happenings : 15 quilts & projects / by Carolyn Forster.
Forster, Carolyn, author.

The quilter’s practical guide to color : includes 10 skill-building projects / Becky Goldsmith.
Goldsmith, Becky, 1956-

Foolproof walking-foot quilting designs : visual guide – idea book / Mary Mashuta.
Mashuta, Mary, author.

Quilt lovely : 15 vibrant projects using piecing & appliqué / Jen Kingwell.
Kingwell, Jen, author.

Thread stories : a visual guide to creating stunning stitched portrait quilts / Jennifer Day.
Day, Jennifer, 1955- author.

Cabin fever : 20 modern log cabin quilts / Natalia Bonner and Kathleen Whiting.
Bonner, Natalia, 1982-

Sister sampler quilts : 3 modern sampler quilts with paired sister blocks / AnneMarie Chany.
Chany, AnneMarie, author.

Intentional piecing : from fussy cutting to foundation piecing / Amy Friend.
Friend, Amy, author.

Double vision quilts : simply layer shapes & color for richly complex curved designs / Louisa L. Smith.
Smith, Louisa L., 1943- author.

Piecing makeover : simple tricks to fine-tune your patchwork : a guide to diagnosing & solving common problems / Patty Murphy.
Murphy, Patty (Patricia Priven), 1974-

Comfort & glory : two centuries of American quilts from the Briscoe Center / Katherine Jean Adams.
Adams, Katherine Jean., author.

Charm school : 18 quilts from 5 squares : a beginner’s guide / Vanessa Goertzen of Lella Boutique.”
Goertzen, Vanessa, 1984- author.
Featured Upcoming Events
Sewing – Introduction to the Serger
Intermediate Level
Melrose Center (Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor)
Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY
If you already know how to use a sewing machine, it is time to discover the versatility of using a serger. Get an overview of how a serger works and how to properly and safely use one.
Learn more>Orlando Public Library (Learning Cube - Second Floor)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Education & Learning; Life Skills; Maker/DIY
Have a great time with the family while learning a new skill. Meet other Central Florida families while working on your craft. All skill levels are welcome.
Learn more>Sewing – Threading a Serger
Advanced Level
Melrose Center (Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor)
Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY
Sergers can perform many different types of stitches as long as you know how to thread them properly. Learn to thread paths for upper and lower loopers, and for both needles.
Learn more>Block-by-Block: A Skill-Building Knit-A-Long
Confident Beginner
Winter Garden Branch (Winter Garden - Technology Lab)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY
Build your knitting skills 1 block at a time! We'll learn 2 new stitches monthly - come for one or take them all to create beautiful texture rich squares, perfect for dishcloths or a sampler blanket.
Learn more>Sewing – Upcycle Button Down Shirt to Tote Bag (2 Part)
Confident Beginner
Melrose Center (Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor)
Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY
Join the sustainability movement by upcycling used long sleeve button shirts. Turn shirts into a tote bags perfect for shopping, the beach or any outing. Students are required to bring materials.
Learn more>Knit Classic Jacket (18-Parts)
Confident Beginner Level
Online (Online Fiber Arts Classroom)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY
The classic knit jacket with an i-cord edge never goes out of style. Class will meet twice a month to stay on pace. Techniques include short rows shaping, i-cord edge, picking up and knit, and more.
Learn more>Melrose Center (Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor)
Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY
Bring your sewing projects to the Melrose Center at the Orlando Public Library. The tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.
Learn more>Sewing – Buttonholes and Buttons
Confident Beginner Level
Winter Garden Branch (Winter Garden - Technology Lab)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Life Skills; Maker/DIY
Go beyond the basics with your sewing machine! Learn to stabilize and stitch machine buttonholes for a polished finish, then use your machine to attach buttons for the perfect project accent.
Learn more>Fiber Arts Meetup
Yarnfiti Stitched Together Space Series
Fairview Shores Branch (Fairview Shores - Meeting Room 1)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY
Have a great time mingling with other fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress or work on a suggested project to submit for the Yarnfiti art installation.
Learn more>Melrose Center (Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor)
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>Fiber Art Kits
Get hands on experience creating your own handmade projects! Check out a kit to explore a new hobby or improve your skills. You provide the yarn, we’ll provide the tools!
Sew
Get hands-on experience and explore the world of creating your own clothes and home décor. We have classes designed for all levels. Let’s get creative together!
New to sewing? Check out Introduction to the Sewing Machine.
Need help with your project? Come to Sewing Open Lab and get personalized help with your sewing!
Don’t forget to complete an OCLS Sewing Lab Waiver prior to joining a class.
Knit
Discover the joy of knitting in hands-on classes for all levels. Join our Let’s Knit classes to discover new projects and socialize with other knitters.
New to knitting? Check out Let’s Knit Level 1.
Crochet
Discover the joy of crocheting in hands-on classes for all levels. Join our Let’s Crochet classes to discover new projects and socialize with other crocheters.
New to crocheting? Check out Let’s Crochet Level 1.