Sewing studio

This is an in-person event

Date November 18, 2024

Time 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Location Collaboratory

Event type: Collaboratory

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Event overview

November 18, 2024

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Reserve a time to use the library’s sewing machines to work on your own projects. Bring your own materials. Equipment available for you to use at the booking includes:

Janome 2030 QDC-B sewing machines;
Sewing and dressmaking shears;
Rotary cutters and cutting mats;
Irons and ironing boards;
Dressmaker’s chalk;
Measuring tapes;
Pins;
Bobbins;
Denim needles and ball point/jersey needles.

Book a sewing machine

Email us at info@nvcl.ca or call 604-998-3490 to book a machine for the same day or up to one day in advance. You will need your library card and be in good standing to book a machine. Your booking is not confirmed until you hear from us.
Sewing machines are available for 1 – 3 hours during open sewing sessions.
If you are more than 10 minutes late for your booking, your spot will be opened to another user.

Guidelines

Open sewing is not a class; we will not be working on projects together. A staff member will be present to assist with basic questions and setup, but no instruction will take place.
Please bring your own projects and supplies. Scraps will be available for testing only.
If this is your first time using the library’s sewing machines, please read the Sewing Machine Guidelines and Disclaimer(352 KB).
Open sewing and use of library sewing machines is only available to people 13 and older with a library card in good standing; kids 12 and younger must work with an adult caregiver.

Open sewing at the library is a self-learning environment. Need help? Here are some learning resources to get you started:

Library sewing machine resources:

Beginner projects on Creativebug*: