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Craft For A Cause: Bow Ties & Bandanas for Shelter Pets

Ages 18 and older
2025-01-22 18:00:00 2025-01-22 19:30:00 America/Chicago Craft For A Cause: Bow Ties & Bandanas for Shelter Pets Sew a pet bow tie or bandana for donation to Heartland Animal Shelter. Basic sewing machine skills are required to participate. R Main Library -

Wednesday, January 22
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-22 18:00:00 2025-01-22 19:30:00 America/Chicago Craft For A Cause: Bow Ties & Bandanas for Shelter Pets Sew a pet bow tie or bandana for donation to Heartland Animal Shelter. Basic sewing machine skills are required to participate. R Main Library -

Sew a pet bow tie or bandana for donation to Heartland Animal Shelter. Basic sewing machine skills are required to participate. R

Sewn bandanas and bow ties will be donated to Heartland Animal Shelter for cats and dogs to wear at adoption events or in pictures to encourage adoption. After learning how to create these, you'll be ready to make as many as you'd like for your own furry friend in the future. Sewing machine experience is required. R = Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Launch Pad | Adult |

TAGS: | sewing | sew |

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