Sewing Open Lab

Come to the Orlando Public Library and bring your sewing projects. All the tools are here to create your projects. Participants must bring their own fabric, patterns, thread and notions (e.g. interfacing, zippers, etc.) needed for the project. And have experience using their chosed machine, training is not provided during this time. we will be available to answer questions and ensure equipment is being used safely and accurately. What We Have ? Singer Sewing Machines - Large Cutting Tables and Mats - Sergers - Cricut Makers Age Requirements: Adults; for anyone from age 15-17, a guardian must sign a waiver and accompany the child Recommended Prerequisite: Introduction to the Sewing Machine Required Skills: Machine sewing skills required Materials Fee: None Out of District Fee: $10 (includes class and materials fees) 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. Note: Machine sewing skills are necessary to be successful in Open Lab. New to sewing? Check out Introduction to the Sewing Machine. 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. Prerequisites to use Cricut Maker: Experience with Cricut Design Space Software. You must provide your own materials for the Cricut Maker. We provide only the tools. Must know how to use the Heat Press machine.