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Registration opens:
November 01st, 2026

Sewing - Gift Bags for Every Occasion

Beginner Level
2026-12-17 10:30:00 2026-12-17 12:30:00 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! Recommended for Adults. Registration Required. Please read full description for class materials. Horizon West Branch - Horizon West - Training Room 2

Thursday, December 17
10:30am - 12:30pm

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Horizon West Branch

Horizon West - Training Room 2

Impress that special someone in your life by wrapping their gift in a handmade gift bag! Recommended for Adults. Registration Required. Please read full description for class 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 and How to Read a Pattern
  • 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 and materials are available from a limited selection.

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

  • Fabric for outer bag and lining - at least 2 Fat Quarters or 1/2 yard each (x2) of contrasting fabric, quilter's cotton or flannel/fleece for lining, any pattern or design
  • Thread to match

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 |

TAGS: | tech-fiberarts | tec101 | sewing | fiberarts | bb-fiber-arts |

Horizon West Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
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Fri, Oct 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 25 1:00PM to 6:00PM
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About the branch

The Horizon West Branch is located at 4657 Hamlin Groves Trail, adjacent to the Orange County Regional Park, the branch is perfectly positioned to serve the growing Hamlin Villages and the greater Horizon West community.

Opened on October 10, 2026, the 20,000 square-foot Horizon West Branch is one of the largest libraries in the Orange County Library System.

Upcoming events

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Build & Perfect Your Resume - Job Seekers Series
Fri, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Horizon West - Training Room 1
Transform your unique talents and experiences into a career-launching masterpiece! Learn how to craft a resume. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
Search & Apply for Jobs - Job Seekers Series
Fri, Oct 23, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Horizon West - Training Room 1
Learn about best practices for finding and applying for jobs in today’s job market. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
Escape Room Junior: Monster Library Mystery
Fri, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 3
Hunt for clues, crack puzzles, and join forces to figure out the mystery. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Macramé - Pumpkin Wrap - Beginner Level
Sat, Oct 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Horizon West - Training Room 2
Decorate your pumpkin with crafting instead of carving! Use the lark's head and square knots to make a fun pumpkin wrap. Recommended for Adults. Registration Required.
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Adult Art Expressions
Sat, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 1,Horizon West - Meeting Room 2
Explore your artistic side in this guided visual art class. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Registration required.
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Family Fiber Arts: Paper Pumpkins
Sat, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Horizon West - Training Room 2
Fall into Fiber Arts with this simple decorative craft. Recommended for families of all ages. Registration required as space is limited.
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Adult Game Time
Sat, Oct 24, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 3
Get your game on! Spend a fun afternoon playing games and meeting new friends. From party games to strategic, on a team or on your own, enjoy seeing how the dice roll. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
Fiber Arts Open Studio - Sewing-Crochet-Macramé-Embroidery
Sun, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Horizon West - Training Room 2
Bring your unfinished sewing or fiber arts projects to the Horizon West Branch Library. Sewing machines and tools are here for you. Participants must bring their own materials. Registration required.
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Family Fun: Design a Haunted House
Sun, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 1,Horizon West - Meeting Room 2
Work together to design and build your own haunted house full of spooky details and silly fun! Recommended for families. Registration required.
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Introductory English Course
Mon, Oct 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 2
This course is designed for students who have very little English experience. Start from the beginning with basic vocabulary. Recommended for those 18 years and older.
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Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents
Mon, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Horizon West - Training Room 1
Create polished documents in Microsoft Word. Navigate the user interface and apply basic word processing techniques to create a formatted letter. Learn important actions like copy, cut, and paste.
Microsoft Word Level 2 - Proofing, Templates & Pictures
Mon, Oct 26, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Horizon West - Training Room 1
Explore Microsoft Word's proofing features like the spelling and grammar check. Use and modify Word templates with ease. Enhance your document by inserting and formatting pictures.
Basic English 1
Mon, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 2
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar. Recommended for those 18 years and older.
Masterpiece Junior: Chalk Art
Mon, Oct 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 1
Discover the world of art! Together, we'll learn something new, get inspired, and create a masterpiece. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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English Conversation Hour
Mon, Oct 26, 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 2
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those 18 years and older.
Microsoft Word Level 3 - Enhancing & Finalizing Documents
Tue, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Horizon West - Training Room 1
Enhance your document by adding elements like shapes, SmartArt, headers, and more. Secure your document with password protection. Work with distribution options like printing and sharing.
Preschool Artists: Build a Monster
Tue, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Horizon West - Meeting Room 1,Horizon West - Meeting Room 2
Let your imagination and little hands run wild with colors and textures to create a masterpiece inspired by artists throughout history! Recommended for ages 3–5. Registration required.
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Microsoft Word Level 4 - Mail Merge
Tue, Oct 27, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Horizon West - Training Room 1
Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.
Tai Chi Chuan
Tue, Oct 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 3
Join us for light exercises from the traditions of Tai Chi Chuan. Get rooted in a system of coordinated body-posture, movement, breathing, and meditation.
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Preschool Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Wed, Oct 28, 10:15am - 10:40am
Horizon West - Meeting Room 2,Horizon West - Meeting Room 3
Through picture books, songs, and stories, preschoolers (ages 3–5) build early literacy skills and prepare for reading and writing by talking, singing, reading, and playing.
Introductory English Course
Wed, Oct 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 1
This course is designed for students who have very little English experience. Start from the beginning with basic vocabulary. Recommended for those 18 years and older.
Toddler Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Wed, Oct 28, 10:45am - 11:10am
Horizon West - Meeting Room 2,Horizon West - Meeting Room 3
Through movement, storytelling, and songs, toddlers (ages 18–36 months) build early literacy, listening, and verbal skills while developing motor coordination and discovering the joy of books.
Baby Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Wed, Oct 28, 11:15am - 11:30am
Horizon West - Meeting Room 2,Horizon West - Meeting Room 3
Featuring rhythm, rhymes, and repetition, this lap-time program supports early literacy, motor skills, language development, and a love of books for babies (ages 0–18 months).
Baby Play & Connect
Wed, Oct 28, 11:35am - 12:05pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 2,Horizon West - Meeting Room 3
Connect with other caregivers while your babies wiggle, giggle, and explore early play together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
LEGO® Education Spike™ Prime: Science & Engineering - (Ages 13-18)
Wed, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 1
Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime. Apply STEAM concepts and the engineering design process with hands-on learning. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
Basic English 2
Wed, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 2
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar. Recommended for those 18 years and older.
Macramé Level 2 - Beginner Level
Wed, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Horizon West - Training Room 2
Take your macramé to the next level by learning half-square knots to make decorative keychains. Recommended for Adults. Registration Required.
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English Conversation Hour
Wed, Oct 28, 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 2
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those 18 years and older.
This event is full
Canva Projects - Presentations
Wed, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Horizon West - Training Room 1
Create visually appealing and effective presentations. Dive into thousands of free Canva presentation templates. Once you have selected a template, edit it with ease and implement Canva elements.
Baby Storytime: Peek-a-Boo!
Thu, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Horizon West - Meeting Room 3
Build baby’s first literacy skills with songs, rhymes and stories. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Sewing - How to Read a Pattern - Beginner Level
Thu, Oct 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Horizon West - Training Room 2
Unlock the mystery of sewing patterns. Learn how to read and interpret pattern instructions, understand pattern piece layouts, and common symbols. Recommended for Adults. Registration Required.
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LEGO® Digital Builds
Thu, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Horizon West - Training Room 1
Create custom LEGO® builds on the computer with this easy-to-use free software. Print instructions or share your builds with friends online. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Teen Escape Room: Escape Plum Manor
Thu, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 2
Team up to crack codes, decipher clues, and solve a mystery! Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
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