Textile and Craft Area

The Brother Sewing Machine is a versatile tool available in the makerspace for sewing and crafting projects. Members use it to create garments, accessories, and home decor items, as well as to repair or alter existing fabrics. Its user-friendly design accommodates both beginners and experienced sewists, making it a popular choice for a variety of textile-based projects.

Dressmaker Sewing Machine in beige case is an oldie goodie. It can sew light to medium heavy fabric.

A 2 1/4 inch (58mm) machine for the creation of buttons.

A small machine for the creation of 1" (25mm) buttons.

The Singer 15-91, affectionately known as "Beyoncé," is a vintage sewing machine housed in the makerspace that offers robust and reliable performance for various fabric projects. Members use it for sewing, quilting, and creating garments, taking advantage of its versatile stitch options and easy-to-use features to bring their creative ideas to life.

The Janome Sewing Machine is a versatile tool used in makerspaces for sewing fabric and crafting various textile projects. Members utilize it for creating garments, home décor items, patches, and other sewing-related applications, allowing for both beginner and advanced sewing techniques. Its user-friendly interface makes it accessible for individuals looking to explore their creativity through fabric manipulation.

The Heavy Duty Embroidery Machine is a robust sewing machine designed for creating intricate embroidered designs on various fabrics. Members at the makerspace use it to personalize apparel, crafts, and home decor items by easily transferring their creative ideas into detailed stitched patterns. It is suitable for both beginners and experienced crafters, allowing for a wide range of projects.

A serger sewing machine, also known as an overlock machine, is a specialized sewing tool that simultaneously trims fabric edges and finishes seams to prevent fraying. Members use it at the makerspace for creating professional-looking garments, stretch fabrics, and home textiles, enabling them to produce clean and durable seams in their sewing projects.

The Singer 201-2 (Aretha) sewing machine is a reliable and versatile sewing tool commonly used in makerspaces for various fabric projects. Members utilize it for tasks such as garment construction, quilting, and crafting, benefiting from its ease of use and smooth operation. This machine is perfect for both beginners and experienced sewists looking to create unique textile items.

The Heavy Duty Sewing Machine - Sailrite Fabricator is a robust sewing machine designed for heavy fabrics and projects, making it ideal for tasks like upholstery, canvas work, and quilting. Members use it in the makerspace to create durable items such as bags, outdoor gear, and home décor, leveraging its powerful motor and advanced features for precise and efficient stitching.

The Necchi HD22 Portable Sewing Machine is a versatile, compact tool designed for a variety of sewing projects, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced sewers at a makerspace. Members use it to create and repair garments, craft home decor, and explore fabric arts, benefiting from its ease of use and range of stitch options.

The Necchi HD22 Portable Sewing Machine is a versatile tool that allows makerspace members to easily sew a variety of fabrics for projects such as clothing, home decor, and crafts. Its user-friendly design and portability make it ideal for workshops and personal projects, enabling users to create and customize items with precision and ease.

This tool makes rug tufting using yarn.

Brother Electroknit KH-930E. This knitting machine knits simple (stockinette stitches) and complicated patterns up to 3 feet wide (200 stiches) by modifying its needles positions by hand or by programming.

This large pressing area is ideal for garmet work in the textile area.

This large table in the textiles area has a full cutting mat with inch square grid, ideal for cutting textiles, matte board, large printouts, and more.

This is a Baby Lock Array 6 color embroidery machine.

This attachment lets you embroider on hats.