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Sewing - Mini Duffle Bag (3 Parts)

Intermediate Level
2025-05-17 15:00:00 2025-05-17 17:00:00 America/New_York Sewing - Mini Duffle Bag (3 Parts) This mini duffle is the perfect gym or overnight bag! Practice decorative stitching, installing a zipper, installing handles, and sewing on a curve in this three part class. West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center - West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Saturday, May 17
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-17 15:00:00 2025-05-17 17:00:00 America/New_York Sewing - Mini Duffle Bag (3 Parts) This mini duffle is the perfect gym or overnight bag! Practice decorative stitching, installing a zipper, installing handles, and sewing on a curve in this three part class. West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center - West Oaks - Technology Classroom

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

This mini duffle is the perfect gym or overnight bag! Practice decorative stitching, installing a zipper, installing handles, and sewing on a curve in this three part class.

  • Class Duration: 2 hours
  • Age Requirements: Adult, 18 and up.
  • Recommended Prerequisite: Any project class where you have installed a zipper
  • Required Skills: 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.

Required Materials: Students will need the following materials to complete the project: 

    • Pattern: Free Coats & Clark Grab & Go Duffle Bag Sewing Pattern | Yarnspirations
    • ½ yard (.46m) of cotton canvas.
    • 1/3 yard (.30m) contrast cotton canvas for strap loops and bag circle end.
    • 16" (41cm) All-purpose Zipper.
    • 11/8" (1.03m) yard of 1st color of 1" (2.5cm) wide webbing for bag handles (or 1/2 yard of fabric to create straps using bias tape method)
    • 11/8" (1.03m) yard of 2nd color of 1" (2.5cm) wide webbing for bag handles (or 1/2 yard of fabric to create straps using bias tape method)
    • 1 yard of 3rd color 1" (2.5cm) wide webbing for shoulder strap (or 1/2 yard of fabric to create straps using bias tape method)
    • (2) 1" (2.5cm) rectangle rings (these can also be provided by instructor)
    • 4" (10cm) of 3/8 (9mm) ribbon for zipper pull. (this can also be provided by the instructor) 

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 |

TAGS: | tech-fiberarts | tec101 | sewing | fiberarts |

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center
Phone: 407-835-7323
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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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Sunday Afternoon Ancestors
Sun, May 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Genealogy Area
Our monthly in-person genealogy open house is your chance to get one-on-one help from Genealogy Specialist Lisa!
Embroidery Mer-May Jewelry Holder - Confident Beginner
Sun, May 03, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Practice a satin stitch to create a magical jewelry holder in a real shell! Confident beginners welcome. Audience: Adults.
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Homeschool Junior: Money Science
Mon, May 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Learning comes alive! Explore the world through crafts, experiments, and hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
Chess Club
Mon, May 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Discover the game of chess while having fun and making friends. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration recommended.
Sewing - Log Cabin Quilted Potholder (4 Parts) - Intermediate Level
Tue, May 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Use log cabin quilting techniques to create a cute and functional potholder! Learn basic quilting techniques like piecing and top stitching.
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Preschool Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Tue, May 05, 10:15am - 10:40am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Through picture books, songs, and stories, preschoolers (ages 3–5) build early literacy skills and prepare for reading and writing by talking, singing, reading, and playing.
Toddler Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Tue, May 05, 10:45am - 11:05am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Through movement, storytelling, and songs, toddlers (ages 18–36 months) build early literacy, listening, and verbal skills while developing motor coordination and discovering the joy of books.
Baby Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Tue, May 05, 11:15am - 11:30am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Featuring rhythm, rhymes, and repetition, this lap-time program supports early literacy, motor skills, language development, and a love of books for babies (ages 0–18 months).
Family Play & Connect
Tue, May 05, 11:30am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little ones, ages 0-5, explore imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for families.
Tuesday Tree Time
Tue, May 05, 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!
Seniors Embroidery Level 1 - Beginner Level
Tue, May 05, 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.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
West Oaks - Back of Branch
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families.
Career Quest
Wed, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Take a journey into your future. Who will you be? Where will you work? Learn how income is earned while exploring your interests as they relate to potential careers. Recommended for kids 6-12.
Crafternoons
Thu, May 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Get ready for an hour of crafting fun with friends! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration recommended.
Genealogy for Seniors: Master those old photos!
Fri, May 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Bring your family photos to learn photo organization, scanning, digital file tips, and how to date old photographs using visual clues & history. Recommended for seniors. Registration required.
Teen Pause & Play
Fri, May 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Inviting all teen to play games, socialize, and enjoy a craft or two. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration recommended.
Plant Clinic
Sat, May 09, 10:15am - 12:15pm
West Oaks - Ask at Desk
Bring your plants and ask questions! Master Gardener Volunteers from the UF/IFAS Orange County Extension Office will be available to answer your gardening questions.
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