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Beginner Level
2024-09-21 14:00:00
2024-09-21 16:00:00
America/New_York
Sewing - Fabric Bookmarks
Do you have a bucket of fabric scraps. Create these DIY Fabric Bookmarks! This project is perfect because it needs only 4” x 4” scraps of fabric. They make the perfect gift for the avid reader.
Southwest Branch - Technology Classroom
Saturday, September 21
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Southwest Branch
Technology ClassroomDo you have a bucket of fabric scraps. Create these DIY Fabric Bookmarks! This project is perfect because it needs only 4” x 4” scraps of fabric. They make the perfect gift for the avid reader.
- Class Duration: 2 hours
- Age Requirements: 13-Adult with completed Sewing Lab Waiver, 11-12 with supervising adult and completed Sewing Lab Waiver
- Recommended Prerequisite: Introduction to the Sewing Machine
- Required Skills: Someone has used a sewing machine before but may need aid on threading the machine and may need additional practice keeping an even seam allowance.
- Materials Fee: None
- Out of District Fee: $10 (includes class and materials fees)
Materials: Students are encouraged to bring the following materials to complete the project:
- Fabric: A Fat Quarter*
- Interfacing: ¼ yard of light to midweight interfacing
- Thread to match or contrast
*Fabric can be matching, contrasting or a mix. All fabric is cut into 4x4 inch squares for this project.
Note: Sewing skills are necessary to be successful in this class. New to sewing? Check out Introduction to the Sewing Machine.
| Level | Description |
| Beginner | Someone has used a sewing machine before but may need aid on threading the machine and may need additional practice keeping an even seam allowance. |
| Confident Beginner | Someone who can sew straight and curved seams while keeping a consistent seam allowance, can thread a standard machine and wind a bobbin, has a basic understanding of different fabric types and has completed several projects. |
| Intermediate | Someone who is comfortable with working and threading sewing machines, sewing patterns with markings and notations, has an understanding of fabric types and interfacing, and has experience with using a variety of tools, notions, and presser feet. |
| Advanced | Someone who is comfortable with working and threading both sewing machines and sergers, sewing patterns with markings and notations, has an understanding of both woven and knit fabric types and interfacing, and has experience using a wide variety of tools, notions, and presser feet. |
EVENT TYPE: | Maker/DIY | Life Skills | Arts & Crafting |
TAGS: | tech-fiberarts | tec101 | sewing | fiberarts |
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Southwest Branch opened on March 21, 1989 in a beautiful Mediterranean style building designed by Schweizer and Associates Architecture Firm, who also designed the Orlando Public Library. Serving the Dr. Phillips and Metrowest communities, Southwest is near International Drive and the attractions. Southwest is a popular place for local adults, children, students and tourists.