Learn to Sew
Ask a Sewing Mentor
Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one time with a mentor who will help you learn how to use a sewing machine or serger for your own needs or projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens. Check our event calendar for current listings.
Craft & Hobby (online)
Unlock your creative potential with Craft & Hobby, the largest resource of video-on-demand learning in the craft and hobby space. Learn at your own pace with step-by-step tutorials in 20 creative interests, including sewing. Grab your library card and start on our website under Research & Learning, find Craft & Hobby.
Sew a Hot Pad
Learn to sew a simple hot pad with hand pockets. Some experience with a sewing machine is helpful. Registration required. For adults.
Heritage
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 5–7 p.m. Registration begins July 22.
DIY: Sew a Zippered Dopp Bag
Practice your sewing skills by making a zippered bag or taco-shaped make-up pouch. Bring your own favorite fabrics to use or choose from our stash. Basic machine sewing skills required. This class is a repeat of an earlier course. Registration required. For adults.
Farmington
Thursday, Sept. 3, 1:30–4:30 p.m. Registration begins Aug. 6.
Intro to Machine Sewing
Learn to use a sewing machine and make a simple project. Registration required. For adults and teens.
Heritage
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 5–7 p.m. Registration begins Aug. 12.
DIY: Knit, Crochet & Sewing Meet-up
Work on yarn or sewing projects with friends in this open-studio style program designed to give makers who knit, crochet or sew a chance to socialize, get help from our in-house expert, and learn new stitches. Supplies will be provided for people learning from scratch or bring your own. Registration required. For adults and youth ages 12 and older.
Farmington
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2–5 p.m. Registration begins Nov. 12.