Sewing Starter Session @ Woodlands Regional Library | MakeIT

Important Notice

This programme/event is open to members of the National Library Board, Singapore. Please ensure you have your myLibrary ID on hand before proceeding with the registration. If you do not have a myLibrary ID, you can create one here: https://account.nlb.gov.sg/.

Please note that photos and/or videos of this programme and its participants may be taken. By registering for this programme, you agree that NLB may take photographs and/or videos of you (or your child as applicable) and use the images and/or videos including to archive, exhibit and publish them for publicity or any other NLB purposes.

About this Event

This workshop will be held at MakeIT at Woodlands (Level 3 within Woodlands Regional Library). 

About the Programme

Learn how to use MakeIT’s sewing machines by making your own tote bag! In the process of doing so, we will be covering the fundamental practices and operation of sewing machines.

This workshop will teach you how to:

• Identify the features and functions of the Brother A80 Sewing Machine
• Practice basic operations for a sewing machine, such as preparing and loading a bobbin, threading a sewing machine, beginning and ending stitches, and how to guide fabric through a sewing machine
• Sew a simple lined tote bag from scratch, following our instructors every step along the way.

This session is suitable for beginners, and certifies you to book and use MakeIT’s sewing machines. Completing this workshop is required to access and book MakeIT's Sewing Machines. The sewing machine available at MakeIT is the Brother A80.

The age requirement for participants is 15+.

This programme is part of Love Our Libraries and Archives (LOLA) 2022 celebrations.

About LOLA - Love Our Libraries and Archives:

LOLA invites you to (RE)CONNECT with the libraries and archives through a month-long suite of programmes and activities. Explore our spaces, be a part of our Celebrations and continue your reading journey with the Big Book Giveaway. Finally, immerse yourself in stories told by experts and everyday heroes, as they share personal narratives and experiences at Share Fest.

Let's meet, connect and be inspired this November! Sign up at https://go.gov.sg/lola22-collection.