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RPL Sewing Group

Wide Headband

2025-06-17 14:00:00 2025-06-17 16:00:00 America/Chicago RPL Sewing Group Main Library - Room 208: Maker Activity B

Tuesday, June 17
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-17 14:00:00 2025-06-17 16:00:00 America/Chicago RPL Sewing Group Headed out for summer fun and don’t want to take time to fuss with your hair? Main Library - Room 208: Maker Activity B

Main Library

Room 208: Maker Activity B

Headed out for summer fun and don’t want to take time to fuss with your hair?

This pattern is so easy, quick and stylish that you can make one to match everything in your wardrobe, from sportswear to swimsuits to sundresses.
 
Pattern Resource:  
https://www.deliacreates.com/diy-headwrap-bands-tutorial/
 
Cutting Instructions:
Cut stretchy/knit fabric, such as jersey (you can also repurpose a stretchy T-shirt), to size:
Toddler – 19” x 6 ¾”
Child – 20/21” X 7 ¾”
Adult – 22” x 8 ¾”
Custom fit –The length is measured from forehead down to the upper part of your neck and then back around. Width is equal to double the width you desire + 3/4″ (for seam allowance).

TAGS: | Maker | Culture | Arts |

Main Library

info@rockfordpubliclibrary.org
Phone: 815-965-7606
Branch manager
Dunarene Hopson

Hours
We're closed Friday July 04 due to Independence Day
Mon, Jun 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
(Independence Day)
Sat, Jul 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 Closed

About the library

The 66,000 sq.ft. Main Library opened in spring of 2024 and serves as the Rockford Public Library's main downtown facility. The newly constructed space boasts a 1st floor Children's Area complete with a dedicated computer lab, three program rooms, play structure with slide, and baby garden, a Maker Lab with access to 3D printers and scanners and small board computers, podcasting room, green screen video room, a large Young Adult Zone with gaming center, adult computer lab, local history room, and several meeting and study rooms accommodating groups of 2-8 people. Additional features include a large interactive screen, two roof-top terraces, one of which is available for rent as part of our large event space on the third floor, underground parking, and drive-thru book drop holds pickup!

Upcoming events

Tue, Jul 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time
Dance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.

Tue, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
We are making a cover for the sewing machine foot pedal.

Tue, Jul 01, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
You can call me Names...Codenames! Calling all spymasters! A team-based word game, we're diving deep into the world of Codenames! Come learn a new game and test your espionage skills!

Tue, Jul 01, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Ahlstrand Family Foundation Craft Room
We invite children 6-12 to drop in to Creative Corner every other Tuesday evening. In each session different materials will be provided for young artists to explore various media and new techniques.

Wed, Jul 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Event Space
This interactive storytime for young children from birth to 24 months, focuses on their development, incorporating music, movement, and reading.

Fri, Jul 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio
Open Maker Lab lets you use Maker Lab equipment after completing Maker Lab 101 and getting certified.
Please contact the library to register for this event.

Sat, Jul 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tournament for Super Smash Bros Ultimate and other fighting games at the Main library. The event will be held in the Tween space and is for children 9-12.

Sat, Jul 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
Love to crochet? So do we! Bring in your UFO stands for "unfinished object". It's a term used to describe a project that has been temporarily or permanently abandoned.

Sat, Jul 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Room 206: Group Room A
Boys and Girls ages 8-12! Whether you’ve always wanted to learn crochet or you already know how, let’s get together and crochet! We’ll help each other out and create something Great!
This event is full

Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 10:45am
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Books, rhymes, songs, and crafts for children ages 3-5

Mon, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ahlstrand Family Foundation Craft Room
A bi-weekly art program designed for tweens, offering a chance to express themselves creatively.

Mon, Jul 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Join us in reading various YA in a book club for teens!

Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time
Dance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.

Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 206: Group Room A
We are making a cover for the sewing machine foot pedal.