learn to sew at the library
On Saturday mornings (10am-noon), you will find us at the Southwest Durham Library branch teaching children ages 8+ how to sew. We use a progressive curriculum to help them continue to learn and improve their sewing skills. On any given Saturday, we may be sewing blankets to donate to NC State Vet Hospital or making bags to store all of our stuff in!
OPEN sew at the library
Once students complete Learn to Sew session or are experience sewists, they can join us later on Saturdays (12:15-2:15pm) to work on several fun projects. These projects will help them to continue to refine their skills and learn new techniques. The projects are always fun and cheery. They will also make something to give away to their community as well.
sew summer 2026
Get ready to sew this summer!
Grab your friends and spend a few days learning cool new sewing skills — no experience needed!
Choose from two fun themed sessions:
🏊 Pool Time — July 7–9 🍳 All You Need to Cook — July 21–23
- Each day runs from 10am to 2pm
- We meet at the Durham Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd)
- All materials are provided, but you're welcome to bring your own fabric if you have a favorite
- Pack your lunch, a snack, and something to drink each day
Registration opens 10:00am, May 26 — don't miss your spot!
ADULTS: Want to volunteer at one or both of the sessions? Tell us when you're available by filling out this form.
Contact Kristene Furan at connectingwiththreads2@gmail.com with questions!
sew summer 2026
🍳 All You Need to Cook — July 21–23
- Each day runs from 10am to 2pm
- We meet at the Durham Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd)
- All materials are provided, but you're welcome to bring your own fabric if you have a favorite
- Pack your lunch, a snack, and something to drink each day
Registration opens 10:00am, June 9 — don't miss your spot!
ADULTS: Want to volunteer at one or both of the sessions? Tell us when you're available by filling out this form.
Contact Kristene Furan at connectingwiththreads2@gmail.com with questions!
Sew Holiday!
If you know how to use a sewing machine and to do basic hand sewing, join Connecting with Threads to create a holiday gift for someone you love AND a holiday gift to give to someone in your community.
This is a two-part program where teens and tweens will continue to build their knowledge as independent sewists. All items created for the community will be donated through a local nonprofit organization to reach those who need them most. Kids need to attend both sessions to finish their projects.
When: December 5 & 12, 10am-noon
Where: Southwest Durham Library branch
LEARNING TOGETHER
LEARNING TOGETHER
We can teach students how to sew.
Our curriculum starts simple and grows with the student. They learn how a sewing machine works, and end with a finished project in their hands. STEM skills are woven in the whole way through.
Classes stay small — two to six students so every child gets real attention.
We're dreaming big: a whole community of young sewists who know how to make something and want to give it away.
Let's start with your group. connectingwiththreads2@gmail.com
MOBILE CLASSROOOM
LEARNING TOGETHER
No classroom? No problem. With our mobile classroom, we bring everything (sewing machines, fabric, notions) and set up wherever there's space. Hallways included.
Kids take to sewing fast. It's creative, it's tactile, and it sneaks in serious STEM skills along the way.
EVERYONE WELCOME
EVERYONE WELCOME
Our goal is to teach children to sew so that they can then give back to the community.
Each child gets everything they need: fabric, thread, tools, and a project that ends up in someone else's hands. A quilt. A bag. Something made with care, given to someone who needs a lift.
Welcome to Connecting With Threads Community!
the Amazing caMp adventure
Click HERE to learn more about the summer camp we supported in 2025!
Connecting with Threads had an amazing time participating in the Amazing Camp Adventure STEAM Camp. At CWT, we seek to excite and educate young people about sewing and encourage them to use their skills to give back to their community and this was our perfect opportunity!
