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In Stitches

Simple Drawstring Pouch
2025-09-08 18:30:00 2025-09-08 19:30:00 America/New_York In Stitches Learn to thread and operate a sewing machine, then create a simple project. Machines are also available for in-branch use. Fergus Branch -

Monday, September 08
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-08 18:30:00 2025-09-08 19:30:00 America/New_York In Stitches Learn to thread and operate a sewing machine, then create a simple project. Machines are also available for in-branch use. Fergus Branch -

Learn to thread and operate a sewing machine, then create a simple project. Machines are also available for in-branch use.

Join us at the Fergus Library for a beginner sewing programme for tweens and teens, where we work together to make a drawstring pouch. Sewing machines will be available for participants to use.

If you have fabric that you would like to use for this project, you are welcome to bring it.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens 9-13 years | Teens 13-18 years |

EVENT TYPE: | Art and Creation |

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Fergus Branch
Phone: 519.843.1180
Hours
Mon, Sep 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 12 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 14 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Fergus Branch is located in downtown Fergus by Templin Gardens. This historic Carnegie building features three floors and houses Library Administration, as well as a rentable meeting room, Wi-Fi, and computer access.

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