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Learn to Sew with Connecting with Threads

Date: Wed, Oct 14, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Venue: South Regional Library – Adult Programming Room, Durham

Price: Free

Category: Arts

Learn how to use a sewing machine with the non-profit Connecting with Threads. This four week series of programs enables adults to learn basic sewing skills and build their knowledge as they become independent sewers. We will make useful items for you and your home. We will discuss options for mending your own items of clothing or household items. Bring your own sewing machine or use one of ours. The four programs are scheduled for Wednesday evenings in October- October 7, October 14, October 21, and October 28. To complete all activities, adults will need to attend all four sessions. For adults and older teens.

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Learn to Sew with Connecting with Threads

“Plan to attend all four October sessions to complete the full program.”

When
Oct 14
Wed, Oct 14, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Ages
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Price
Free
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Learn to Sew with Connecting with Threads is a four-week class series at the South Regional Library in Durham designed to teach adults and older teens basic sewing machine skills. Led by the non-profit Connecting with Threads, the program helps participants build their knowledge to become independent sewers. If you want to attend, plan to go to all four Wednesday evening sessions on October 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. The class is free and open to adults and older teens. You can bring your own sewing machine to use during the workshop, or you can use one of the machines provided at the library. Over the course of the month, you will learn how to mend your own clothing and household items while making practical pieces for your home. This program is a highly practical weekday addition to your schedule, offering a supportive environment to learn a valuable, hands-on life skill alongside other local beginners.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to attend this sewing class?
No, this program is completely free to attend.
Do I need to bring my own sewing machine?
You can bring your own sewing machine, or you are welcome to use one of the machines provided by the program.
Can I just attend one of the sessions?
To complete all of the activities, participants will need to attend all four Wednesday evening sessions in October.

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Schedule

Learn to Sew with Connecting with Threads runs Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. It repeats every Wednesday.

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