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

Registration Required
Tuesday September 15 10:00am

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

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

Practice bag construction techniques with this adorable and portable tiny tote!

Tuesday September 15 10:30am

Orlando Public Library (Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor)

Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY

¿Alguna vez quisiste hacer tu propia ropa, decoración, disfraces o accesorios? Únase a nosotros en esta clase de costura básica y aprenda manejar una máquina de coser y cómo hacer costuras básicas.

Registration Required
Tuesday September 15 3:00pm

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

Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Come and sew at the West Oaks Branch 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.

Wednesday September 16 10:30am

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.

Registration Required
Wednesday September 16 4:45pm

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.

Sew Confident! Beginner Sewing

4 Week Introductory Series

Registration Required
Thursday September 17 10:15am

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.

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns: Crane

Confident Beginner Level

Registration Required
Thursday September 17 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.

Registration Required
Thursday September 17 11:45am

Melrose Center (Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Bring your sewing, and unfinished fiber arts projects to the Southwest Branch Library. Sewing machines and tools are here for you. Participants are must bring their own materials.

Sewing – Soup Bowl Cozy

Confident Beginner

Registration Required
Thursday September 17 3:30pm

Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee - Craft Studio)

Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Here’s an easy-to-make solution to burnt fingers and spilled soup. Protect hands and furniture from hot soup, chili, and oatmeal with this easy sewing project. Great for yourself or as a gift.

Friday September 18 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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