Fiber Arts

Featured Upcoming Events

Crochet Granny Squares (Ages 6-12*)

Confident Beginner Level

Registration Required
Wednesday April 8 4:00pm

North Orange Branch (North Orange - Computer Lab)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Crochet a classic granny square. Granny squares are the foundation of many blankets, bags and sweaters. Learn how to crochet in circles and then use increase stitches to make a square.

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Wednesday April 8 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.

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Registration Required
Thursday April 9 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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Registration Required
Thursday April 9 10:30am

Winter Garden Branch (Winter Garden - Technology Lab)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Are you a senior who loves to knit or crochet or wants to practice your skills? Join our vibrant fiber arts community where you can connect with others, share patterns and create beautiful projects.

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Thursday April 9 10:30am

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.

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Thursday April 9 3:00pm

Winter Garden Branch (Winter Garden - Technology Lab)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Build knitting skills 1 square at a time! We'll focus on 2 new stitches per month. Come for one or all & create beautiful squares, perfect for a sampler blanket. *Students must bring tools & yarn.*

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Crochet to Gauge

Confident Beginner Level

Registration Required
Thursday April 9 5:00pm

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

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Get the right fit every time. Gauge, or tension, swatches are important to crocheting garments that fit. Learn how to make a gauge swatch to a pattern, how to measure swatches and adjust your gauge.

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Friday April 10 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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Friday April 10 10:00am

Washington Park Branch (Washington Park - 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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Registration Required
Friday April 10 10:15am

Southwest Branch (Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Reading the hieroglyphics on a sewing pattern can be quite intimidating. Learn to read a professional sewing pattern, how to layout fabric and prepare material for a project.

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