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Sewing - Pillowcase

Beginner Level
2026-03-16 16:00:00 2026-03-16 18:00:00 America/New_York Sewing - Pillowcase Create a classic pillowcase with a contrasting cuff. Professionally finish your project with French seams, while practicing straight stitches. Students are required to bring fabric. South Trail Branch - South Trail - Meeting Room 2

Monday, March 16
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-16 16:00:00 2026-03-16 18:00:00 America/New_York Sewing - Pillowcase Create a classic pillowcase with a contrasting cuff. Professionally finish your project with French seams, while practicing straight stitches. Students are required to bring fabric. South Trail Branch - South Trail - Meeting Room 2

South Trail Branch

South Trail - Meeting Room 2

Create a classic pillowcase with a contrasting cuff. Professionally finish your project with French seams, while practicing straight stitches. Students are required to bring fabric.

  • Class Duration: 2 hours
  • Age Requirements: 18+ with a completed Sewing Lab Waiver. 
  • Recommended Prerequisite: Sewing - 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)

SUGGESTED FABRICS: Cotton/Cotton Blends, Lightweight Denim.

  • Fabric - Pillow Case - 45" - 7/8 yd.
  • Fabric - Contrast Cuff  - 45" - 3/8 yd.
  • Thread - Matching Polyester Thread 250 yd

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 |

TAGS: | tec101 | sewing | fiberarts |

South Trail Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
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Wed, Mar 11 10:00AM to 7:00PM
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Fri, Mar 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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LYNX Bus Link 107 South US 441 (South Orange Blossom Trail) / Kissimmee
LYNX Bus Link 8 W. Oak Ridge Rd. / International Dr.
LYNX Bus Link 40 Americana Blvd. / Universal Orlando

South Trail Branch is located in the Orange Blossom Center, a shopping center next to numerous multi-family housing units. It is a welcoming and colorful library full of sunshine and a popular spot for children and families.

South Trail Branch began in 1965 as the Fort Gatlin Branch at 105 Gatlin Avenue and moved to the corner of Holden Avenue and South Orange Blossom Trail in 1981. The move across the street to the current site in the Orange Blossom Center took place in 1996.

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