Teen Sewing Hour: Costume Edition!

This October, sewing hour is all about costumes! With Halloween on the horizon, sewing hour will feature all of the usual resources plus some additional fabrics and construction materials for costume construction. Drop in with your own project in mind or chat with a librarian to bounce around ideas for planning your Halloween outfit. Not interested in making costumes? Come make a spooky plushie or work on everyday projects like mending rips and holes in clothes, continuing projects from home, or stopping by to chat about all things textile art!All sewing materials will be provided. Participants are also encouraged to bring clothing and materials from home, if desired.Sewing certification is also available during sewing hour. To use sewing machines independently in YOUmedia, teens must complete one short class that the covers the basics on threading your machine and stitching fabric.For high school teens ages 13 to 19 AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.