Homemade Sewing Club is an inclusive place to gather and work on sewing or textile projects. Join fellow crafters, including mums and other carers to create homemade products, repair clothes and explore fibre crafts; rules are broken and no sewing experience is necessary! If you’re interested in forming a community of like-minded makers and having a dedicated time and space to create, we would love to have you!
- BYO sewing projects and materials
- Sewing machines, overlockers and some equipment are available for use in the Textile Lab.
- Children are welcome with supervising adults; however, please be aware of the risks associated with machines and equipment in the Textile Lab.
- Sewing lessons are not provided, however, participants are encouraged to share their knowledge to support one another.
Cost: $5 to be paid on arrival at the library desk.
The group meet on the second Tuesday of the month 9.30 – 11am.
Dates include 8 July, 12 August, 9 September, 14 October, 11 November, 9 December.
Supported by Lily, a Toronto Textile Lab Volunteer, mum of two, hobby quilter and seamstress, and Textiles and Visual Arts teacher. Follow along at @homemade_sewingclub on Instagram for updates and inspiration.
This event may be photographed and filmed, and your image could be used in advertising and promotion by Lake Macquarie City Council. Should you wish to not be photographed or filmed please advise event organisers on entry at the event.
About the Venue: Toronto Library, tirrabiyangba
Toronto Library, tirrabiyangba has one accessible car park adjacent to the building on Brighton Avenue. There is a public car park on Brighton Avenue (Woolworths). The library can be accessed from a footbridge on Level 5. Accessible parking is also available on this level. There is a 2-hour limit throughout the carpark except for levels 6 & 7 which are unlimited. The library can be accessed by bus. There is an accessible toilet in the corridor adjoining the library.