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Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine
2023-02-28 10:15:00 2023-02-28 12:15:00 America/New_York Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine Ever wanted to make your own custom clothes, home decor, costumes or accessories? Join us in this basic sewing class and learn about sewing safety, basic sewing machine skills and stitching seams. Southwest Branch - Technology Classroom

Tuesday, February 28
10:15am - 12:15pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-28 10:15:00 2023-02-28 12:15:00 America/New_York Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine Ever wanted to make your own custom clothes, home decor, costumes or accessories? Join us in this basic sewing class and learn about sewing safety, basic sewing machine skills and stitching seams. Southwest Branch - Technology Classroom

Southwest Branch

Technology Classroom

Ever wanted to make your own custom clothes, home decor, costumes or accessories? Join us in this basic sewing class and learn about sewing safety, basic sewing machine skills and stitching seams.

  • Class Duration: 2 hours
  • Age Requirements: 13-Adult, 11-12 with accompanying adult
  • Recommended Prerequisite: None
  • Required Skills: None
  • Materials Fee: None
  • Out of District Fee: $10 (includes class and materials fees)

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker/DIY | Life Skills |

TAGS: | tech-fiberarts | tec101 | sewing | fiberarts |

Southwest Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
Hours
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Mon, May 11 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, May 12 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 13 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 14 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 17 Closed
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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.

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District 10 Office Hours - Congressman Maxwell Frost
Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Reading Area
An opportunity for legislative teams to meet directly with constituents to assist with general questions or concerns.
Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Creating Spreadsheets
Wed, May 13, 10:15am - 11:15am
Technology Classroom
Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas. Save your data and learn how to share workbooks with collaborators.
Toddler Storytime: Magnificent Moon
Wed, May 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Toddlers will explore a playful mix of songs, rhymes, and stories while building early literacy skills and having fun. Recommended for ages 18–36 months.
Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Finalizing & Securing Spreadsheets
Wed, May 13, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Technology Classroom
Customize and organize worksheets with sheet names, color coding, headers, themes, and more. Protect your worksheets with a password and learn how to print your data.
Toddler Play & Connect
Wed, May 13, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little ones explore imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.
LEGO® Club
Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Library invites you to come and use your imagination to build! Bricks will be provided, but cannot go home with you. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Family Fun: Storytime Crafts
Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Drop-in before or after storytime to create a make-and-take craft. Recommended for families with children ages 0-5.
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Internet Level 1 - Fundamentals
Thu, May 14, 10:15am - 11:15am
Learn Internet concepts and terminology. Become familiar with Web browsers while surfing the Web.
Preschool Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 10:55am
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.
Toddler Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Thu, May 14, 11:00am - 11:20am
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
Thu, May 14, 11:30am - 11:45am
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).
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Internet Level 2 - Search Techniques
Thu, May 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Learn about search engines and search techniques to help you find exactly what you are looking for on the Web.
Adobe Illustrator Level 1
Fri, May 15, 10:15am - 11:15am
Technology Classroom
Learn to create new documents for print or web use. Turn scanned drawings into vector graphics. Apply design techniques and use editing tools to trace and color artwork. Manage objects and layers.
Adobe Illustrator Level 2
Fri, May 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Technology Classroom
Design professional-looking business stationery using Adobe Illustrator. Learn to arrange text and image assets using masks, transparency, and blending modes to create eye-catching designs.
Read Aloud Book Club
Fri, May 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Read aloud classics or modern retellings and other great books weekly with discussion. Read aloud or just come to listen! Facilitator-led. Ages 18 and up.
Line Dancing for Fun and Fitness
Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 11:45am
Learn line dance steps to all types of music. Discover a fun way to exercise your body and mind. Ages 18 and up. Registration required.
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Embroidery Mer-May Bag Charm - Beginner Level
Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Technology Classroom
Celebrate Mer-May with a cute bag charm that will sparkle like the sea.
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Y Read: Book Read Aloud
Sat, May 16, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room
Experience the joy and camaraderie of reading aloud great literature with others each week. No pressure to read aloud. Come to listen! Facilitator-led. Ages 18 and up.
Sewing - How to Read a Pattern - Beginner Level
Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Technology Classroom
Unlock the mystery of sewing patterns in this beginner class to build your confidence. Learn how to read and interpret pattern instructions, understand pattern piece layouts, and common symbols.
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Microsoft PowerPoint Level 3
Mon, May 18, 10:15am - 11:15am
Get more precise control over your presentation. Learn how to insert slide transitions, add animations and hyperlinks. Create a customized photo album with simple to use tools.
Baby Storytime: Numbers
Mon, May 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Build baby’s first literacy skills with songs, rhymes and stories. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Baby Play & Connect
Mon, May 18, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Connect with other caregivers while your babies wiggle, giggle, and explore early play together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
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Microsoft PowerPoint - Create Custom Templates
Mon, May 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Make universal style changes to all slides in your presentation. Learn how to customize a theme and to format slides through the slide master.
Homeschool Junior: Tessellations
Mon, May 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Learning comes alive! Explore the world through crafts, experiments, and hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-12.
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Intro to Audio Recording: Start Making Sound
Mon, May 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Southwest - Ask at Desk
Learn the basics of recording: mics, interfaces, DAWs, and make your first track in this fun, 1-hour beginner-friendly session.
Crochet Slip Stitch Coasters (2-Part) - Beginner Level
Tue, May 19, 10:15am - 12:00pm
Technology Classroom
Slip Stitch coasters are a quick way to use up scrap yarn and practice basic crochet skills.
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Ready, Set, Preschool! Piggy Bank Pals
Tue, May 19, 11:00am - 11:45am
Preschoolers will engage in hands-on activities that build early literacy skills, creativity, and kindergarten readiness. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Tue, May 19, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Southwest - Ask at Desk
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families.
LEGO® Education Spike Essentials: Great Adventures
Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Technology Classroom
Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Go on a Great Adventure as we explore STEAM concepts and creative problem solving. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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