Using the Sewing Equipment
Our high quality textile equipment is set up for both beginners and the expert sewists. We have large tables and natural light for you to work on your small repairs, new fashion designs, or almost any wearable project! Check out our in-depth tutorials to get a primer on the equipment before you come in.
Our Sewing Equipment
Yes! We have in-depth tutorials created by our MakerSpace facilitators:
Here are the PDFs for the related 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 walking 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.
Find tutorials for using Maker Kits and MakerSpace Equipment here.