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BOOKS, MOVIES, & MORE Fiber Arts Open Studio
Thursday, October 08
11:45am - 1:45pm
Southwest Branch
Technology ClassroomBring your sewing, and unfinished fiber arts projects to the Southwest Branch Library. Sewing machines and tools are here for you. Participants are must bring their own materials.
Come to the Southwest Branch Library Sewing Studio and bring your sewing or unfinished fiber arts projects. Participants must bring all of the fabric, patterns, thread and notions (e.g. interfacing, zippers, etc.) yarn, etc. needed for the project.
What We Have ? Singer Sewing Machines, cutting mats, hand sewing needles, threaders, crochet hooks, straight knitting needles
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Prerequisites to use a sewing machine:
- Sewing: Introduction to the Sewing Machine
OR - Participants must be able to wind a bobbin, thread a sewing machine, sew straight seams, read simple patterns and cut fabric with minimal assistance.
Note: Machine sewing skills are necessary to be successful in Open Lab. New to sewing? Check out Introduction to the Sewing Machine.
- Sewing: Introduction to the Sewing Machine
Age requirements: Adults; for anyone from age 15-17, guardian must sign waiver and accompany the child.
Southwest Branch
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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.