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Beginner Level
2023-10-07 10:30:00
2023-10-07 12:30:00
America/New_York
Sewing - Easy Superhero Cape
Are you ready for Halloween? Join us to make this easy superhero cape for a quick and easy costume sizes kids-adults. Students are required to bring materials. See the description for details.
Southwest Branch - Technology Classroom
Saturday, October 07
10:30am - 12:30pm
Southwest Branch
Technology ClassroomAre you ready for Halloween? Join us to make this easy superhero cape for a quick and easy costume sizes kids-adults. Students are required to bring materials. See the description for details.
- Class Duration: 2 hours
- Age Requirements: 13-Adult with completed Sewing Lab Waiver, 11-12 with supervising adult and completed Sewing Lab Waiver
- Recommended Prerequisite: Introduction to the Sewing Machine and Sewing - Patterns and Fabric
- Required Skills: 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.
- Materials Fee: None
- Out of District Fee: $10 (includes class and materials fees)
Required Materials: Students must bring the following materials to complete the project:
- Fabric 1: 1 yard (child sizes) OR 1 1/2 yards (adult size) fabric for the cape outer
- Fabric 2: 1 yard (child sizes) OR 1 1/2 yards (adult size) fabric for the cape lining
- Optional: Felt for the hero applique
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. |
EVENT TYPE: | Maker/DIY | Life Skills | Arts & Crafting |
TAGS: | tech-fiberarts | tec101 | sewing | fiberarts |
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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.