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Sewing - Gift Bags for Every Occasion

Beginner Level
2025-11-08 14:00:00 2025-11-08 16:00:00 America/New_York Sewing - Gift Bags for Every Occasion Impress that special someone in your life by wrapping their gift in a handmade gift bag! These gift bags can be made for any occasion. Please read full description for recommended materials. Southwest Branch - Technology Classroom

Saturday, November 08
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-08 14:00:00 2025-11-08 16:00:00 America/New_York Sewing - Gift Bags for Every Occasion Impress that special someone in your life by wrapping their gift in a handmade gift bag! These gift bags can be made for any occasion. Please read full description for recommended materials. Southwest Branch - Technology Classroom

Southwest Branch

Technology Classroom

Impress that special someone in your life by wrapping their gift in a handmade gift bag! These gift bags can be made for any occasion. Please read full description for recommended materials.

  • Class Duration: 2 hours
  • Age Requirements: Ages 13–Adult with a completed Sewing Lab Waiver. Ages 13-17 must have a parent or guardian present to complete the 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)

Note: Fabric is available from a very limited selection. If you have specific fabric in mind, please reference the materials list below and bring your own fabric for class.

Materials: Students are strongly encouraged to bring the following materials to complete the project:

  • Fabric: 2 Fat Quarters of contrasting fabrics 
  • Thread
  • Bobbin that fits Singer Sewing Machines

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.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

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

TAGS: | tec101 | sewing | fiberarts |

Southwest Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
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Mon, Oct 06 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Oct 07 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Oct 08 10:00AM to 7:00PM
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Fri, Oct 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 12 Closed
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About the branch

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.

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Drop-in before or after storytime to create a make-and-take craft. Recommended for families.
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