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.

Upcoming Events

Sewing Open Lab

Washington Park Branch

Registration Required
Thursday April 24 3:30pm

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.

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Friday April 25 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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Registration Required
Friday April 25 10:30am

Melrose Center (Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor)

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

Looking for something different to add to your wardrobe, then look no further this Godet skirt is just what you need. Students are required to bring fabric.

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Registration Required
Friday April 25 4:00pm

Online (Online Fiber Arts Classroom)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Join us each month in 2025 for a stitch-along design. We will have an optional project to make with all of our designs at the end of the year!

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Saturday April 26 10:00am

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

Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Join us for Crochet Clinic where a crochet instructor will be available to answer questions about patterns, troubleshoot problems in projects, and explain crochet technique. All levels welcome!

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Sewing – Star Wars Beanie Hat

Intermediate Level

Registration Required
Saturday April 26 10:30am

Melrose Center (Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor)

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

What’s up Star Wars fans, we are making a hat. Perfect for the weather on Hoth and better to keep you warm than a Tauntaun. Send it to a Star Wars fan friend or keep it for yourself.

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Costura – Ojales y Botones

Principiante Confiado

Registration Required
Saturday April 26 2:00pm

North Orange Branch (North Orange - Computer Lab)

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

¡Vaya más allá de lo básico con su máquina de coser! Aprenda a estabilizar y coser ojales a máquina para obtener un acabado pulido, luego use su máquina para colocar botones.

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Registration Required
Sunday April 27 1:30pm

Melrose Center (Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor)

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

These knit leggings are available in Misses' sizes XS to 5XL. Special features include convenient side pockets, and super-flattering curved seam. Students are required to bring fabric.

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Sewing Open Lab

North Orange

Registration Required
Monday April 28 10:30am

North Orange Branch (North Orange - Computer Lab)

Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Come and sew at the North Orange 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.

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Registration Required
Monday April 28 10:30am

Melrose Center (Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor)

Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Create a unique and colorful table runner using simple quilting techniques with fabric strips. Add your own touch to home décor. Students are required to bring materials.

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