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Sewing - Pie Themed Potholder
Confident Beginner Level
Monday, November 23
4:00pm - 6:00pm
South Trail Branch
South Trail - Computer LabFall means baking and Thanksgiving! Ready to make a unique potholder for your kitchen? Learn to make a pie themed potholder with fabric and batting.
- 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 and Sewing - Patterns and Fabric
- Required Skills: 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.
- Materials Fee: None
- Out of District Fee: $10 (includes class and materials fees)
Note: Fabric is provided for your first class from a limited selection. If you choose to attend this class more than once, please reference the materials list below and bring fabric for your class.
Materials: Students may bring the following materials to complete the project:
- Fabric: A Fat Quarter of 100% Cotton Fabric
- Batting*: 100% Cotton Batting or Insulerite Thermal Batting
- Thread: 100% Cotton Thread
*For heat protection, several layers of 10 x 10 inch batting squares are required. Ideally a layer of Insurerite sandwiched between two layers of cotton batting.
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 | Arts & Crafting |
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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.