
Workshop: Sewing Basics
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Learn the basics of machine sewing and become certified to use the machines independently by demonstrating knowledge of the fundamentals. For ages 12–18.

Learn the basics of machine sewing and become certified to use the machines independently by demonstrating knowledge of the fundamentals. For ages 12–18.
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Machine sewing basics taught at the Main branch of San Francisco Public Library, with certification after demonstrating fundamentals, for ages 12–18.
Machine sewing basics taught at the Main branch of San Francisco Public Library, with certification after demonstrating fundamentals, for ages 12–18.
Machine sewing basics taught at the Main branch of San Francisco Public Library, with certification after demonstrating fundamentals, for ages 12–18.
Machine sewing basics taught at the Main branch of San Francisco Public Library, with certification after demonstrating fundamentals, for ages 12–18.
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