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Sewing Machine Basics: Tote Bag (Grade 3-6)
2025-10-21 16:15:00 2025-10-21 17:45:00 America/Chicago Sewing Machine Basics: Tote Bag (Grade 3-6) Learn the basics of using a sewing machine to create a tote bag. Limit one sewing basics class per calendar year. Northbrook Public Library - Interactive Classroom - Second Floor

Tuesday, October 21
4:15pm - 5:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-21 16:15:00 2025-10-21 17:45:00 America/Chicago Sewing Machine Basics: Tote Bag (Grade 3-6) Learn the basics of using a sewing machine to create a tote bag. Limit one sewing basics class per calendar year. Northbrook Public Library - Interactive Classroom - Second Floor

Northbrook Public Library

Interactive Classroom - Second Floor

Learn the basics of using a sewing machine to create a tote bag. Limit one sewing basics class per calendar year.

Out of respect to other attendees and the instructor, we do not admit those who are 10+ minutes late.

Registration starts September 2 at 9am in-person, online, or by phone (847) 272-2098.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker |

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Northbrook Public Library
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Thu, Sep 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 26 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 28 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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