Sewing and Embroidery Machines
The sewing and embroidery machines are for working with fabric. In the Maker Lab we have a Janome HD-1000 sewing machine and a Brother SE-400 embroidery machine.
Quick Reference
Training Required: Basic Training
Workspace: 4"x4" embroidery hoop for embroidery designs
Materials: Various fabrics
File Types: .pes for embroidery machine or built-in designs
Material Fees: We don't provide any fabric. You can bring in your own materials.
Common Terminology: Backstitch - reversing the stitch at the beginning and end to secure the stitches so they don't come out; Bobbin- spool or reel of thread. The stitch is formed by looping the needle thread and bobbin thread.
PDF Links
Brother SE-400 Quick Reference Guide
Video Links
Software
Software for creating embroidery machine file:
My Editor software to edit embroidery files (free registration required to download)
The embroidery machine also has built-in designs and fonts included.
Manufacture Information
Sample Projects
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Purse Used the sewing machine to make a purse. Sections of the fabric were put in the laser cutter to raster accent detail. |
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Monogrammed Pocket Squares Used the embroidery machine and preset alphabet to monogram pocket squares. |
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Other Resources for ideas include--