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Visible Mending Embroidery
2026-08-01 14:00:00 2026-08-01 16:00:00 America/New_York Visible Mending Embroidery Scott Candler Library -

Saturday, August 01
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-08-01 14:00:00 2026-08-01 16:00:00 America/New_York Visible Mending Embroidery Learn how to embellish and mend clothing with embroidery. Give clothing new life while reducing waste. Scott Candler Library -

Learn how to embellish and mend clothing with embroidery. Give clothing new life while reducing waste.

Janpen Sherwood will show you how to use visible mending embroidery to combine techniques with threads, beads and sequins to embellish a well-loved garment.

Funding provided by DeKalb Library Foundation. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts and Crafts |

TAGS: | sewing | DeKalb Library Foundation funded | Adult Craft |

Scott Candler Library
Phone: 404-286-6986
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Mon, Jun 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
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Fri, Jul 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 04 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 05 Closed
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Kids Sewing - Ages 7 to 10 years
Mon, Jul 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Tue, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Sat, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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