Three drawstring bags sit piled together on a marble surface. The largest and smallest bags are cream-coloured and the middle-size bag is light blue.

All-ages sewing: create your first draw-string bag

This is an in-person event

July 30, 2025

5:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Collaboratory

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Event overview

July 30, 2025

5:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Join us to learn the basics of using the library's Janome 2030 QDC-B and DC-G sewing machines. In this beginner-friendly class we will practice sewing straight seams and learn some basic sewing skills. Drawstring bags are useful in lots of different ways, so they are a great way to create something that will show off your sewing skills every time you use it!

Registration is required and supplies will be provided. All participants must be 13 years of age to use a sewing machine on their own. If you want to bring your own supplies, they will need to be approved by staff.

Please note: The library sewing machines can be operated without the use of a foot pedal by using the stop/start button instead. 

NVCL has Janome 230 QDC-B sewing machines and 2030 DC-G sewing machines. More information about these machines, along with the library's sewing machine safety policy, can be found here.

This event has unlimited registration

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