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Learning Labs | Pattern Reading for Sewing Projects
2026-05-20 16:00:00 2026-05-20 17:00:00 America/New_York Learning Labs | Pattern Reading for Sewing Projects Learn how to read and prepare a pattern before you sew. Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch - Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Makerspace, Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Recording Studio

Wednesday, May 20
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-20 16:00:00 2026-05-20 17:00:00 America/New_York Learning Labs | Pattern Reading for Sewing Projects Learn how to read and prepare a pattern before you sew. Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch - Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Makerspace, Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Recording Studio

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Makerspace, Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Recording Studio

Learn how to read and prepare a pattern before you sew.

Do you already know how to use a sewing machine, but you are not sure about how to follow a pattern? Join us and learn how to read a pattern package, follow the pattern’s directions, and learn techniques for saving the pattern for future use. This program does not include sewing instruction.


Space is limited. 

AGE GROUP: | Ages 19+ | Ages 16-18 | Ages 12 - 15 |

EVENT TYPE: | Learning Labs |

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