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Sew What: Basic Skills

Grades 5-8
2023-06-27 13:00:00 2023-06-27 14:00:00 America/Chicago Sew What: Basic Skills Does the thought of sewing set you on pins and needles? Learn all of the basic skills on the library's machines. Grades 5-8 Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room

Tuesday, June 27
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-27 13:00:00 2023-06-27 14:00:00 America/Chicago Sew What: Basic Skills Does the thought of sewing set you on pins and needles? Learn all of the basic skills on the library's machines. Grades 5-8 Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room

Downers Grove Public Library

Kids Program Room

Does the thought of sewing set you on pins and needles? Learn all of the basic skills on the library's machines. Grades 5-8

Does the thought of sewing set you on pins and needles? Sewing is fun and a skill that can last a lifetime. Learn basic skills including sewing a straight line, pivoting, threading the machine, and creating a pin cushion.  No experience is necessary. We will provide fabric and basic supplies.

For grades 5-8.

Group Limit: 4

Questions? Contact the Kids Room Desk at kidsdesk@dglibrary.org or (630) 960–1200.

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | Kids | Elementary School |

EVENT TYPE: | Registration Required | In-Person Program | Card Holder Only | Arts & Crafts |

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