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
Upcoming Events
Sewing Open Lab
Washington Park Branch
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>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.
Learn more>Sewing – Godet Skirt (4 Part)
Advanced Level
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.
Learn more>Online Class: Embroider a Monthly Stitch-Along (Series)
Confident Beginner Level
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!
Learn more>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!
Learn more>Sewing – Star Wars Beanie Hat
Intermediate Level
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.
Learn more>Costura – Ojales y Botones
Principiante Confiado
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.
Learn more>Sewing – Misses’ & Women’s Leggings (5 Part)
Advanced Level
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.
Learn more>Sewing Open Lab
North Orange
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.
Learn more>Sewing – Quilted Table Runner (4-Part)
Intermediate Level
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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