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Textiles Mix

INGREDIENTS IN THE TEXTILES MIX

The complete Textiles Mix consists of three boxes. Box 1 contains sewing essentials and everything you need for hand sewing, embroidery and crochet. Boxes 2 and 3 contain sewing machines.
Box 1: Textiles Creation Tools
  • Pins & needles
  • Thread
  • Crochet hooks and embroidery hoops
Box 2: Sewing Machines
  • 5 Janome sewing machines
  • Cutting mat
  • Large cutting ruler
  • Rotary cutter
Box 3: Sewing Machines
  • 5 Janome sewing machines
  • Cutting mat
  • Large cutting ruler
  • Rotary cutter

USING THE TEXTILES MIX
Request all three boxes for a complete sewing experience, leading participants of most ages (9+ is recommended) through an introduction to machine sewing, more advanced sewing projects, and other fiber arts projects. Request just Box #1 if you want to focus on needlework, including an intro to hand sewing.
See below for the included programs and instructions.

PROGRAM IDEAS AND INSTRUCTIONS
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GETTING STARTED
​Machine Sewing Basics
  • Learn to sew using a machine and make a simple project.​
​ Sewing Machine Diagram
  • Get to know the parts of a sewing machine.​
​ ​Hand Sewing Basics 
  • Learn basic hand stitching and make a simple project.
PROGRAMMING IDEA #1
​​Roll-it-up Pillowcase Instructions  ​

PROGRAMMING IDEA #2
Glasses/Phone/Tablet Holder Instructions
PROGRAMMING IDEA #3
Other ideas to try using the Textiles Mix.

TEXTILES MIX IN ACTION

Textiles Mix #2 in use at West Allis Public Library!
Textiles Mix #2 in use at West Allis Public Library!
Textiles Mix #2 in use at West Allis Public Library! The finished product: cactus pin cusions!
Textiles Mixes #2 & #3 in use at North Shore Library! Tote making!

AVAILABILITY

To request this box, please fill out the online form or visit the request page for email instructions.

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