It's time to chat and craft together. Bring your textiles or craft supplies (or use our sewing supplies), and get to know your community!Got a collection of hole-filled socks you can't get rid of? Have you been meaning to set aside time for your latest alteration, but need some motivation? Come mend with us!Our Community […]
Work with a bike shack volunteer to learn how to tune up your bicycle!Spend an evening at the NE Seattle Tool Library learning the basics of maintaining your bike. Bring your own bike and learn from hands-on experience by addressing your specific needs, such as gear, brake, and bearing adjustments, wheel truing and bike fit. […]
Bring by your broken household items for a night of fixing and community building at the Shoreline Tool Library!It's time to start collecting all those items around the house that need to be fixed but you don't know how. We are hosting a repair night at the Shoreline Tool Library. We will help you fix […]
Make a quilted flower by hand with English Paper Piecing. Create at least one and take home a travel kit to keep sewing on the go.Students will create their own quilted hexagonal flower garden using the English Paper Piecing method in this beginner-friendly class. This scrap-basting quilting technique is done entirely by hand, making it […]
Bring your textiles in need of mending for a night of repair and community at the NE Seattle Tool Library.Need help getting your fabric back in tip-top shape? RSVP and come to the NE Seattle Tool Library the fourth Tuesday of each month for Fabric Fix-It!We will have menders on site who can either offer […]
Come join us for our Monthly Volunteer Training where you'll learn new skills and meet other awesome volunteers!This is a great opportunity to learn more about how you can get involved with the community and help out at the Shoreline Tool Library. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer, you haven't been back in a while, or […]
Learn sewing machine basics, stitches, threading, tension, best practices, and more! Leave with a sampler, PDF guide and confidence.Students will leave this class with the foundation for utilizing a standard home sewing machine. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking for a refresher, this workshop will teach you all the ins and outs of a […]
Learn the basics of hand mending, including how to patch holes. Start with a demo, then practice on your own item. All supplies provided.In this class, students will learn the basics of mending by hand, and specifically how to patch and fix holes by hand. The first hour will be a demonstration by the instructor, […]
Come join us for our Monthly Volunteer Training where you'll learn new skills and meet other awesome volunteers!This is a great opportunity to learn more about how you can get involved with the community and help out at the NE Seattle Tool Library. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer, you haven't been back in a while, […]
Learn how to do some basic hand embroidery through fundamental stitches. All supplies provided.In this class, you will learn basic embroidery stitches that you can then use for many embroidery projects. All supplies provided.About the instructor, Heather Weistrom: Heather is an elementary school teacher who has been embroidering for her own enjoyment for many years. […]
Turn old clothing, sheets, towels, or plastic bags into a crocheted origami bag! 8mm hooks are provided, but bag material is required.Learn how to crochet a beginner-friendly origami bag using old clothing, sheets, towels, or even plastic bags! In the first part of the class, students will explore making "yarn" out of repurposed materials. Students […]
Come join us for our Monthly Volunteer Training where you'll learn new skills and meet other awesome volunteers!This is a great opportunity to learn more about how you can get involved with the community and help out at the Shoreline Tool Library. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer, you haven't been back in a while, or […]