For ages 12+ and adults. Registration is required. For the first week of registration, patrons from towns within 5 miles of Boxborough are prioritized.

Learn to extend the life of your clothes by simple mending techniques with Deepika Prakash, founder of PatternReview.com - an online sewing community. Deepika's mission is to empower her community by teaching valuable sewing skills that contribute to sustainable practices.

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Sew a Simple Holiday Stocking! 🎄

Get into the festive spirit with December’s Repair & Renew Workshop, where you’ll learn how to sew your very own holiday stocking! This fun, beginner-friendly project will help you sharpen your sewing skills while creating something beautiful and practical for the season.

In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to sew straight and curved seams, line your stocking, and finish it neatly—all on your sewing machine. You’ll go home with a completed stocking and a reusable pattern so you can make more for friends and family. It’s a great way to upcycle old shirts or sheets into thoughtful handmade gifts

✨ Important Note: This workshop assumes you already know how to use your sewing machine. We’ll focus on the project itself—not machine setup or basics.

🎁 What to bring:

- Required: Your sewing machine, foot pedal, and power cord

- Basic sewing supplies: thread, sewing machine needles, scissors

- Optional: ½ yard of your own cotton fabric if you’d like to choose your own

🧵 We will provide:

- A variety of fabrics to choose from

- Stocking pattern to take home

- Iron and ironing board for pressing your projects

Come create something festive, functional, and full of handmade charm!

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About the presenter: Deepika Prakash, founder of PatternReview.com, is a respected figure in the sewing community known for her expertise and contributions. She has delivered keynote addresses at major sewing conferences, including the American Sewing Guild's 40th-anniversary event and the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals' annual conference. In 2021, she received the Commonwealth Heroine honor from the State of Massachusetts for her dedicated work in promoting equality and women's rights. Deepika's commitment to fostering a supportive community is evident through PatternReview.com, which has grown to over half a million members worldwide. Her articles in sewing magazines, podcast appearances, and co-authorship of "1,000 Clever Sewing Shortcuts & Tips," with all royalties donated to charity, reflect her passion for sharing knowledge and making a positive impact.

Registration Cancellation Procedure

If you register for a program and are unable to attend, please cancel your registration at least 48 hours in advance. For emergencies, let the Library know as soon as possible. 

Warnings will be issued for registrants who miss a program without advanced notice. On the third warning, the registrant will be suspended from program registration for 3 months.

Registered attendees who arrive to a program 10 minutes after the scheduled start time will forfeit their spot and it will be treated as an absence.

The Library has to take this action due to the high cost of programs, existing waitlists, and empty seats reserved for absent registrants. Your cooperation is appreciated.