# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Sewing Machine Basics - Learn to make pencil pouches!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 02:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Tired of those drab, store-brought pencil pouches with no pizzazz? 

For more information, visit https://calendar.dppl.org/event/16202557

Have you always wanted to make one of your own to show you can hang with the best of the fashion designers? Fret no more and come learn how to make one with us! 

Elaine Luther will guide you through all of the sewing basics, such as threading and getting your sewing machine going, as well as teaching some historically intimidating techniques like working with zippers. You'll be ready to take on your project in no time!

We'll provide a variety of fabric and materials, so your pencil pouch can be as unique as you! 

Spaces are limited; pre-registration is required.

REGISTRATION OPENS SATURDAY, MAY 30TH AT 11AM.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-plaines/sewing-machine-basics-learn-to-make-pencil-pouches/200030143426029
- **Event Categories**: art, fashion
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 18

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Des Plaines
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Des Plaines Public Library
- **lat**: 42.040466826895
- **long**: -87.88737236916
- **full address**: Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood Ave,Des Plaines,IL,United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Sewing Machine Basics - Learn to make pencil pouches! being held?
  - **A:** Sewing Machine Basics - Learn to make pencil pouches! takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 02:30 pm at Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood Ave,Des Plaines,IL,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Sewing Machine Basics - Learn to make pencil pouches!?
  - **A:** Sewing Machine Basics - Learn to make pencil pouches! is organized by Des Plaines Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Sewing Machine Basics - Learn to make pencil pouches! is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Des Plaines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Sewing Machine Basics - Learn to make pencil pouches! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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