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November in the Maker Space

A variety of resources to supplement the many workshops being offered this month.

Pickering Public Library

22 items

  • How to Use a Sewing Machine

    Tips For Beginners, Techniques, Needles, Accessories, Art, And More

    Singer, Margaret
    Learn to sew and the various stitch patterns. Create hats, sweaters, socks, gifts, household items, and more!
    eBookHiddenstuff Entertainment, 2024
  • From upcycling old jeans into an everyday bag, to making a sun dress without a pattern, let us show you how to rejuvenate your wardrobe with some easy-to-master sewing skills!
    Online MagazineOur Media Limited
  • Your ultimate guide to mastering the art of sewing, tailored for both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts. This comprehensive book demystifies the complexities of sewing, offering clear, step-by-step instructions and expert advice on a wide…
    eBookHARIKUMAR V T, 2024
  • Whether you want to hand-sew a button on a shirt or design and construct original projects, this class has all of the essentials you need to get started sewing with confidence. You'll learn about sewing machine basics, types of needles and…
    Streaming VideoTN Marketing, 2016.
  • Feeling overwhelmed by today's rapid technological advances? Struggling to make the most of your new iPhone? Wish there was a clearer, easier way to navigate the iPhone 14's features? The iPhone 14, combined with iOS 16, brings a multitude…
    eBookKevin Pitch, 2024
  • Online MagazineFuture Publishing Ltd
  • Written in larger type, it'll help senior folks learn how to use and enjoy myriad iPad features with ease. Choose the right model for you, master Multitasking Gestures, and customize the iPad for your needs. Use your iPad to keep in touch…
    BookLeamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom : In Easy Steps, [2023] — 004.1675 iPad-V 2023
  • This important guide will take you from basic setup to advanced methods, no matter how much experience you have as a user. Learn the tricks to easily set up your iPad, get around its design, and make it your own by customizing it to your…
    eBookOakridge Press, 2023
  • We offer a step-by-step guide to iPad maintenance, operation, and personalization, so you can figure out your new device quickly and spend your time doing the fun stuff. Photos, videos, apps, productivity, communication, maps, and…
    BookHoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2022] — 004.1675 iPad-M 2022
  • Perfect for anyone who just got a new iPad as a gift, or for anyone who's got an existing iPad kicking around that they've been meaning to use more often, iPad For Seniors For Dummies is the easy-to-follow and step-by-step tutorial you've…
    BookHoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2022] — 004.1675 iPad-S 2022
  • Digital Painting with KRITA 2.9

    Learn All of the Tools to Create Your Next Masterpiece

    Petrovic, Scott L.
    Krita is a free painting tool designed for concept artists, illustrators, matte and texture artists, and the VFX industry.
    eBookLouvus Media, 2015
  • Retro Mama Scrap Happy Sewing

    18 Easy Sewing Projects for DIY Gifts and Toys From Fabric Remnants

    Kruzich, Kim,
    The 18 adorable handmade projects in Retro Mama Scrap Happy Sewing combine sewing, patchwork, appliqué and embroidery and include bags, cushions and pillows, quilts, baby bibs, soft toys, organizers, bookends, hotpads, mats and more, all…
    BookNewton Abbot, UK : David and Charles, F+W Media International, Limited, 2015. — 646.2 Kru
  • There's more to building a website than just picking a theme and dropping in text and images. Creating a site that attracts visitors and turns those visitors into customers requires some professional insight and a few tips and tricks.…
    BookHoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2024] — 006.7 DeR
  • Make 1-Weekend Gifts

    20+ Thoughtful Projects to Sew

    C&T Publishing
    Projects are versatile and fun from the simple yet cherishable (cards, gift card holder) to little personal accessories, thoughtful gifts for outdoor adventures, home decor, and kitchen gifts for your favorite hosts.
    eBookC&T Publishing, 2022
  • Eco-chic Bags

    Simple Sewing Projects to Make Tote Bags, Purses, Gift Bags, and More

    Steele, Alicia,
    Eco-Chic Bags offers forty handmade projects with step-by-step instructions and visual aids for popular machine and hand sewing techniques. Appropriate for sewers of all skill levels, projects are budget-friendly and made with a variety of…
    BookNew York : Skyhorse Publishing, [2020] — 646.48 Ste
  • Make Your Own Gifts

    52 Year-round Presents All Wrapped Up

    Presents more than fifty projects for homemade crafts and gifts, including photo frames, homemade soap, flower cookies, gingerbread houses, and felt pins.
    BookNew York : DK Publishing, 2013. — J 745.5 Mak