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Sew Confident! Beginner Sewing
4 Week Introductory Series
2026-09-10 10:15:00
2026-09-10 12:15:00
America/New_York
Sew Confident! Beginner Sewing
Ever wanted to make your own custom clothes, home decor or accessories? Master the basics with this 4-part series and learn about sewing safety, basic sewing machine skills, stitching seams, and more.
Winter Garden Branch - Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Thursday, September 10
10:15am - 12:15pm
Winter Garden Branch
Winter Garden - Technology LabEver wanted to make your own custom clothes, home decor or accessories? Master the basics with this 4-part series and learn about sewing safety, basic sewing machine skills, stitching seams, and more.
Begin your sewing journey with this practical, hands‑on 4‑day class series meeting on Thursdays— Sept 3, 10, 17, & 24 — from 10:15am–12:15pm.
We'll learn sewing machine basics, how to read patterns & cut fabric, simple sewing techniques (seams, hems, finishing) and take-away beginner-friendly projects you'll be proud of!
Week 1 Sept 3: Introduction to the Sewing Machine
Week 2 Sept 10: Sewing Techniques: Learn to cut fabric and sew your 1st project
Week 3 Sept 17: Sewing Techniques: Quilted Coasters
Week 4 Sept 24: Sewing Techniques: Zippered Pouches
Class Duration: 4 parts - 2 hours each part
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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: None
- Required Skills: None
- Materials Fee: None
- Out of District Fee: $10 (includes class and materials fees)
| 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: | tech-fiberarts | tec101 | sewing | fiberarts |
Winter Garden Branch
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About the branch
LYNX Bus Link 105 West Colonial
LYNX Bus Link 612 NeighborLink 612 / Winter Garden
Built in 2005, Winter Garden branch sits at the westernmost part of Orange County. This was the last branch opened before the Great Recession of 2008. Interestingly, this is the only branch in the county built on donated land. Two acres were donated by the family of former citrus grove owner, Sylvester C. Battaglia. S.C. Battaglia’s philosophy, as stated by his son, was to “give back to the community.” The branch’s formal name S.C. Battaglia Memorial Branch, honors his contribution.
Winter Garden Branch has all the charm of a small town library plus all of the resources available through Orange County Library System. Noted for friendly and helpful staff, the branch is now serving a third generation of patrons.