⚠️The MakerSpace is currently closed to the public due to construction with plans to reopen in late February 2022! In the meantime, check out our new equipment tutorials, or check out our circulating maker kits!
Using the Sewing Equipment
Our Sewing Equipment
We have the neutral thread colors like white, black and grey. We suggest that you bring your own thread if you are matching a fabric.
The makerspace has a sewing toolbox that contains thread, straight pins, measuring tape, tailor’s chalk and fabric scissors.
There are 170 built in stitches some of those include one-step buttonholes. Check out the user manual from Janome to see them all.
Yes, the Janome can stitch thin leathers combined with the correct tension, pressure dial setting, stitch length, leather needle along with a heavy duty thread and a Teflon foot.
The sewing machine is stored on a mobile cart to allow for flexibility to move to anyone of our work tables in the makerspace. Our makerspace tables are approximately 36" x 72".
Yes, the Makerspace Facilitators on staff are all trained on the equipment in the makerspace and can help you with set up and proper usage of the equipment.
Yes! Here is a list for our textile related equipment, click the hyperlink for the PDF:
Find tutorials for using Maker Kits and MakerSpace Equipment here.