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Learn to Hem: 4 Essential Stitches

All Ages Welcome
2026-07-31 16:00:00 2026-07-31 17:30:00 America/New_York Learn to Hem: 4 Essential Stitches Learn four essential hand-sewing stitches commonly used for hemming and mending. Create a stitch sampler for future reference and take home a hem ruler to help with your next project. Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room

Friday, July 31
4:00pm - 5:30pm

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Bracebridge Library

Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room

Learn four essential hand-sewing stitches commonly used for hemming and mending. Create a stitch sampler for future reference and take home a hem ruler to help with your next project.

Learn the fundamentals of hemming by hand in this beginner-friendly sewing workshop. Participants will practice four essential stitches - running stitch, backstitch, blind stitch, and blanket stitch - on a guided fabric sampler designed for future reference.

This workshop focuses on building skills and confidence rather than altering clothing. Participants will leave with their completed stitch sampler, a laser-cut hem ruler, and the knowledge needed to begin hemming and mending projects at home.

No sewing experience required. All materials provided.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Makerspace |

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Thu, Jul 30, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Learn four essential hand-sewing stitches commonly used for hemming and mending. Create a stitch sampler for future reference and take home a hem ruler to help with your next project.
This event is full
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Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
Stories and Movement is a lively toddler program featuring short stories and fun songs that get little ones dancing, moving, and enjoying books together.
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Fri, Jul 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Come to the library for a fun-filled session featuring stories about some of the world’s greatest horses, followed by a creative horse-themed craft!
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Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
A casual meet up for kids to engage in fun activities all summer long.
Clay Creations- Grades 4-8
Fri, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Join us at the library for some clay creations! This is the opportunity to enjoy playing with polymer clay and creating the things you love most!
Learn to Hem: 4 Essential Stitches - All Ages Welcome
Fri, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Learn four essential hand-sewing stitches commonly used for hemming and mending. Create a stitch sampler for future reference and take home a hem ruler to help with your next project.
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Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
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