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Sewing - Elastic Waist Skirt (3 Parts)

Beginner Level

New to sewing and looking to create your own clothes? Learn the basics of garment construction in this three part skirt class!

  • Class Duration: 2 hours, 3 parts
  • Age Requirements: Adult, 18 and up.
  • Recommended Prerequisite: Introduction to Sewing
  • 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.

Recommended Materials: Students may bring the following materials to complete the project: 

    • Recommended Fabrics: Cotton broadcloth, Cotton Blends, Cotton Shirting, Cotton Lawn, Challis, Polished Cotton. Designed for medium-weight woven fabrics.
    • To find the amount of fabric you need, you will need to measure your natural waist, and then multiply that number by 2. For example, if I have a 48 inch waist, I will need a 96 inch cut of fabric
    • 1" wide elastic (to find the measurement, measure your natural waist, divide by two, then subtract 1. For example, if I have a 48 inch waist, I will need 23 inches of elastic (48/2 = 24, 24 - 1 = 23) 
    • Sewing thread if desired to match your fabric

  • Materials will be provided if needed, but they will be chosen from a random assortment of material, so patterns, colors, and textures cannot be guaranteed. 

Note: Machine 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.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker/DIY | Life Skills | Arts & Crafting |

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center
Phone: 407-835-7323
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Mon, Dec 22 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Dec 23 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Dec 24 Closed
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Fri, Dec 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 28 1:00PM to 6:00PM
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About the branch

LYNX Bus Link 125 Silver Star Rd.
LYNX Bus Link 27 Ocoee / Winter Garden

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center is located in the historic city of Ocoee near the intersection of Silver Star and Clark Roads. The branch opened in August 2001 and was designed by Harvard, Jolly, Clees, Toppe Architecture Firm. West Oaks Branch provides exceptional library services to the nearly 50,000 residents of Ocoee and surrounding areas. In January 2015, the branch became the new Genealogy Center for Orange County, housing a collection of over 30,000 genealogy books. The Library is the official repository of the Florida State Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The construction of West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center was funded by the Library System and a Florida Library Construction Grant.

Genealogy Resource Guide

Upcoming Events

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Family Storytime
Sun, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 2:25pm
West Oaks - Children's Area,West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Storytime is the right time for family time. Reading together is a wonderful way to bond and learn from one another. Bring your families together for fun stories that are designed for all ages.
Beginner Papermaking
Sun, Dec 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Learn how to turn recycled paper into handmade paper using a water basin, frames and deckles! Perfect for beginners, Adults 18+
This event is full
Crafternoons
Mon, Dec 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Oaks - Children's Area
Get ready for an hour of crafting fun with friends! Registration Requested. Recommended for ages 6-12.
StoryWalk®
Tue, Dec 30, All day
West Oaks - Ask at Desk
StoryWalk is a way to enjoy the benefits of reading and the outdoors at the same time! Exercise your body and mind as you have fun reading the story and enjoying nature along the way.
Tuesday Tree Time! - Your Weekly Roots Rendezvous!
Tue, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Genealogy Area
Bring your questions, your clues, and your curiosity — every Tuesday, Lisa, our Genealogy Specialist, is here to help you grow your family tree!
Crafternoons
Tue, Dec 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Oaks - Children's Area
Get ready for an hour of crafting fun with friends! Registration Requested. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine
Fri, Jan 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
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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Embroidery Level 1 - Beginner Level
Fri, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Start hand embroidery today. Learn the basics of using a hoop and needles to create running, back and cross stitches to create a beautiful sampler.
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