This event is in the past.It took place on March 2, 2026 at Ann Arbor District Library: Downtown.
Tired of paper patterns that crumble in your hands? Rae Hoekstra shows you how to wrangle digital PDFs into real garments, then stick around to stitch on the lab's machines. Whether you're hemming your first pillowcase or tackling that pile of mending, all skill levels are welcome.
Hands-on workshop
Beginner-friendly
Creative skill-building
Community learning space
Tips
đ§”all skill levels welcome, truly
đbring your own project or practice stitches
đlearn to print and assemble PDF patterns at home
Sewing Lab | Using PDF Patterns
Old Fourth Ward
Tired of paper patterns that crumble in your hands? Rae Hoekstra shows you how to wrangle digital PDFs into real garments, then stick around to stitch on the lab's machines. Whether you're hemming your first pillowcase or tackling that pile of mending, all skill levels are welcome.
Hands-on workshop
Beginner-friendly
Creative skill-building
Community learning space
Tips
đ§”all skill levels welcome, truly
đbring your own project or practice stitches
đlearn to print and assemble PDF patterns at home
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