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Sewing Open Lab

2023-06-02 15:00:00 2023-06-02 16:30:00 America/New_York Sewing Open Lab Come to the South Trail Library and bring your sewing projects. All the tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own patterns and materials. South Trail Branch - South Trail - Meeting Room 2

Friday, June 02
3:00pm - 4:30pm

South Trail Branch

South Trail - Meeting Room 2

Come to the South Trail Library and bring your sewing projects. All the tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own patterns and materials.

Come to the South Trail Library and bring your sewing projects. All the tools are here to create your projects. Participants must bring all of the fabric, patterns, thread and notions (e.g. interfacing, zippers, etc.) needed for the project. 

What We Have ? Singer Sewing Machines - Large Tables and Mats - Sergers -

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.
  • Prerequisites to use a serger:
    • Sewing: Introduction to the Serger
    • Sewing: Threading a Serger
      OR
    • Participants must be able to serge fabric, thread a serger and adjust thread tensions.

Age requirements: Adults; for anyone under the age of 18, guardian must sign waiver and accompany the child.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker/DIY | Life Skills |

TAGS: | sewing | fiberarts |

South Trail Branch

Phone: 407-835-7323

Hours
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Mon, Jul 27 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jul 28 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 29 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 30 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jul 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 02 Closed

About the branch

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.

Upcoming events

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Thu, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Trail - Ask at Desk
Both new and experienced cross stitchers alike will use waste canvas to cross stitch a book design onto a tote bag to create their own library book bag. Recommended 18 and up. Registration required.
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Fri, Jul 31, 10:15am - 10:45am
South Trail - Meeting Room 2
Through movement, songs, rhymes, and storytelling, children (ages 0-5) build early literacy, language, and motor skills while preparing for reading, writing, and discovering the joy of books.

Fri, Jul 31, 10:45am - 11:15am
South Trail - Ask at Desk
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little ones, ages 0-5, explore imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for families.

Fri, Jul 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm
South Trail - Computer Lab
Color a magic page, then use the Quiver app to bring it to life with games and augmented reality. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

Fri, Jul 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
South Trail - Computer Lab
Build, program and iterate on various vehicle designs with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Fri, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Get your family together for a fun time with board games, great conversation, and friendly rivalry. Play childhood classics or learn a new game you've never played before! Recommended for families.

Sat, Aug 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm
South Trail - Meeting Room 1
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Sat, Aug 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
South Trail - Computer Lab
Are you needing to create your resume, practice your interview skills, or search for job openings? Learn more about the resources available with your library card. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.

Sat, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Trail - Meeting Room 1
Come practice your basic English conversation skills! This class is intended for beginning English Language Learners. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Mon, Aug 03, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.org/socialworker.