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
![Cover art for Design your own wardrobe [DVD videorecording] / with Mary Ray.](https://ocls.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cover-9781621138037.jpg)
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![Cover art for Threads industry insider techniques : Vol. 1 [DVD videorecording] / written by Louise Cutting, Carol J. Fresia, Judith Neukam ; produced by Jessica Aframe ; directed & edited by Gary Junken.](https://ocls.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cover-9781600851025.jpg)
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![Cover art for Serger techniques [DVD videorecording] / with Pamela Leggett.](https://ocls.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cover-9781621138051.jpg)
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![Cover art for Teach yourself to sew. Season 1 [DVD videorecording] / [the editors of Threads magazine] ; produced and written by Judith Neukam.](https://ocls.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cover-9781600853708.jpg)
![Cover art for Sewing techniques for accurate curved piecing [DVD videorecording] : basics and beyond.](https://ocls.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cover-1632502038.png)
![Cover art for The perfect blouse [DVD videorecording] / with Sandra Miller.](https://ocls.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cover-9781627109789.jpg)
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Upcoming Events
Orlando Public Library (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>Sewing – Crossbody Bag (4-Part)
Confident Beginner
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.
Learn more>Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns-Sea Turtle
Confident Beginner Level
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.
Learn more>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.
Learn more>Sewing – Pillowcase
Beginner Level
Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee - Craft Studio)
Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY
Create a classic pillowcase with a contrasting cuff. Professionally finish your project with French seams, while practicing straight stitches. Students are required to bring fabric.
Learn more>Sewing – Pillowcase
Beginner Level
Washington Park Branch (Washington Park - Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY
Create a classic pillowcase with a contrasting cuff. Professionally finish your project with French seams, while practicing straight stitches. Students are required to bring fabric.
Learn more>Washington Park Branch (Washington Park - Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY
Come and sew at the Washington Park 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 Along 2026: Our Cute Community
Confident Beginner Level
Online (Online Fiber Arts Classroom)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY
Join us each month in 2026 for a stitch-along design featuring a cute little shop. We'll use EPP to put them together to make a community!
Learn more>Sewing – Simple Hemming
Confident Beginner
North Orange Branch (North Orange - Computer Lab)
Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY
Purchased a pair of pants or skirt that's just a bit too long? Join us in this sewing class and learn how to complete simple hems on everything from dress pants to skirts.
Learn more>Sewing – Simple Hemming
Confident Beginner
Orlando Public Library (Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Life Skills; Maker/DIY
Purchased a pair of pants or skirt that's just a bit too long? Join us in this sewing class and learn how to complete simple hems on everything from dress pants to skirts.
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