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Sewing - Reversible Fabric Bowl Covers
Intermediate Level
Tuesday, November 17
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Orlando Public Library
Fiber Arts Studio - Second FloorSew reversible fabric bowl covers to keep your food covered in style! These reusable, practical covers are perfect for storing leftovers, sharing meals with family and friends, and everyday use.
How many times have you needed to cover a bowl of food and reached for plastic wrap or aluminum foil? Reversible fabric bowl covers are a practical, reusable solution for covering food and storing leftovers. Make your own colorful, reversible covers that are perfect for everyday meals, family gatherings, and sharing leftovers. They also make thoughtful handmade gifts for family and friends!
- 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: Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine
- 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:
- Recommended Fabrics: 100% Cotton
- 2 Fat Quarters size, but depending on the size of your bowls you may need less or more. Note: Prewash your fabric with cold water, low-heat, and iron it.
- 3 yards of 1/4 inch wide elastic
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. |
| Intermediate | 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. |
| Advanced | 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. |
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