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 ====== VHS Sewing Machines ====== ====== VHS Sewing Machines ======
  
-VHS has the following sewing/serging machines:+VHS has a variety of sewing and overlock serging machines
 + 
 +Newer machines are more accurate and have more complex functions 
 +Older machines tend to have more solid metal parts and build, and can sew through tougher materials like denim, leather and multiple layers. 
 + 
 +**Sewing Machine FAQ:** 
 +  * // **Important note**// Please make sure that you have the needle all the way up before you remove the fabric. If the fabric doesn't pull out easily, move the handwheel a bit until it does.  
 +  * // **Important note**// Not all feet work on all sewing machines!  
 +  * //**My stitches are uneven / keep skipping**// - Check what kind of needle is in the machine. [[sewing_needles|Different needles are for different fabric.]] If your needle is [[sewing_needles#Ballpoint_Needle|dull**]], crooked or snagging your fabric, change it 
 +  * //**It keeps jamming from the bottom**// - [[tool:sewing_needles#Types_of_bobbins|Are you using the correct bobbin for the machine?]] Check that your bobbin is wound correctly and inserted in the right direction. Note: the Janome and the Brother should only be used with plastic bobbins, not metal. 
 +  * //**I'm sewing but all my stitches fall out**// - Did you run out of bobbin thread? Wind a new bobbin. Did you leave the presser foot up? You can only sew with it in the down position first. 
 +  * //**Threads are too loose or pulling tight**// - Check that your machine is threaded correctly. Check the tension dials and stitch length. 
 +  * //**I'm sewing but it won't go anywhere**// - Check your stitch length and style, are you on a stretch stitch or fancy? Are you trying to sew with the presser foot up?
  
 ===== Brother Innov-ís 80 ===== ===== Brother Innov-ís 80 =====
-  * Type: Sewing Machine +
-  * Product Page: http://www.brother-usa.com/homesewing/ModelDetail.aspx?ProductID=NS80 +
-  * Manual: http://download.brother.com/welcome/doch000457/885v14_om06en.pdf +
-  * Quick Reference: http://download.brother.com/welcome/doch000458/885v14_qg01endefrnlitesrudanosvfi.pdf +
-  * [[http://support.brother.com/g/b/manualtop.aspx?c=us&lang=en&prod=hf_inov80eus| Links to Users' Guide, Quick Reference Guide and Guide for Optional Accessories]] +
-  * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJJBi_UbN5M| Youtube video on how to thread the Brother Sewing Machine]]+
  
  {{ :tool:brotherinnovis80.jpg?direct&400|}}  {{ :tool:brotherinnovis80.jpg?direct&400|}}
- {{ https://vanhack.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/azkfdiv.jpg?400x400}} 
  
-^ Status             Operational March 2019                           +^ Status             Working (May 2023)                        
-^ Training           Recommended                                     |+^ Training           Not needed, but ask Liz if you want assistance|
 ^ Hackable           | NO                                                              | ^ Hackable           | NO                                                              |
 ^ Usage Restrictions | Anyone                     | ^ Usage Restrictions | Anyone                     |
 ^ Owner              | VHS                                        | ^ Owner              | VHS                                        |
 ^ If it Breaks       | It's probably not truly broken, you just jammed the thread or broke a needle. 1) replace your needle and re-thread the machine 2) If that doesnt work, put a sticky note on it and contact a champion   | ^ If it Breaks       | It's probably not truly broken, you just jammed the thread or broke a needle. 1) replace your needle and re-thread the machine 2) If that doesnt work, put a sticky note on it and contact a champion   |
-^ Loan Status        | (Unknown, Owned, Permanent, Temporary, Semi-Permanent                  +^ Loan Status        | Donated by rsim contact if removal required                
-^ Location           Main crafting table                                     |+^ Location           On or under the sewing table                             |
 ^ Value              | $$                                                                     | ^ Value              | $$                                                                     |
 ^ Champion           | See [[tool:compendium_of_champions#tools|Compendium of Champions]]     | ^ Champion           | See [[tool:compendium_of_champions#tools|Compendium of Champions]]     |
  
 +  *  [[http://www.brother-usa.com/homesewing/ModelDetail.aspx?ProductID=NS80|Product Page]] 
 +  *  [[http://download.brother.com/welcome/doch000457/885v14_om06en.pdf|Manual PDF]] 
 +  * [[http://download.brother.com/welcome/doch000458/885v14_qg01endefrnlitesrudanosvfi.pdf|Quick Reference PDF]] 
 +  * [[http://support.brother.com/g/b/manualtop.aspx?c=us&lang=en&prod=hf_inov80eus| Links to Users' Guide, Quick Reference Guide and Guide for Optional Accessories]] 
 +  * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJJBi_UbN5M| Youtube video on how to thread the Brother Sewing Machine]]
    
 ===== Janome 6019 ===== ===== Janome 6019 =====
-  * Location: E1 - Travel case +
-  * Type: Quilting Sewing Machine +
-  * Instruction Manual: {{http://janome.com/siteassets/support/manuals/retired/other-models/inst-book-6019qc.pdf}}+
 {{ :tool:janome6019.jpg?direct&400|}} {{ :tool:janome6019.jpg?direct&400|}}
-^ Status             | Operational March 2019                           |+^ Status             | Repaired by Euro-Tech in May 2023, there's a 1-year warranty.               | 
 +^ Training           | Not needed, but ask Liz if you want assistance | 
 +^ Hackable           | NO                                                              | 
 +^ Usage Restrictions | Anyone                     | 
 +^ Owner              | VHS                                        | 
 +^ If it Breaks       | It's probably not truly broken, you just jammed the thread or broke a needle. 1) replace your needle and re-thread the machine 2) If that doesnt work, put a sticky note on it and contact a champion   | 
 +^ Loan Status        | Unknown    (has a label saying on loan from Miststlkr)             | 
 +^ Location           | On or under the sewing table                              | 
 +^ Value              | $$                                                                     | 
 +^ Champion           | See [[tool:compendium_of_champions#tools|Compendium of Champions]]     | 
 + 
 +  * Type: Quilting Sewing Machine 
 +  * [[http://janome.com/siteassets/support/manuals/retired/other-models/inst-book-6019qc.pdf|Instruction Manual PDF]] 
 +  * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7W2WJhoMtJI]] 
 +  * Repair receipt with warranty: {{:tool:janome_repair_receipt_with_warranty.jpeg?200|}} 
 + 
 + 
 +===== Kenmore Ultrastitch 6 ===== 
 + 
 +{{ :tool:KenmoreUltrastitch6.jpg?direct&400|}} 
 +^ Status             | Operational as of January 2023                     | 
 +^ Training           | Recommended                                     | 
 +^ Hackable           | NO                                                              | 
 +^ Usage Restrictions | Anyone                     | 
 +^ Owner              | VHS                                        | 
 +^ If it Breaks       | It's probably not truly broken, you just jammed the thread or broke a needle. 1) replace your needle and re-thread the machine 2) If that doesnt work, put a sticky note on it and contact a champion   | 
 +^ Loan Status        | Unknown                  | 
 +^ Location           | On or under the sewing table                              | 
 +^ Value              | $                                                                     | 
 +^ Champion           | See [[tool:compendium_of_champions#tools|Compendium of Champions]]     | 
 + 
 + 
 +===== Singer Stylist 478 ===== 
 + 
 +{{ :tool:singerstylist478.jpg?direct&400|}} 
 +^ Status             | Janet took this home to fix (May 2023)              |
 ^ Training           | Recommended                                     | ^ Training           | Recommended                                     |
 ^ Hackable           | NO                                                              | ^ Hackable           | NO                                                              |
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 ^ If it Breaks       | It's probably not truly broken, you just jammed the thread or broke a needle. 1) replace your needle and re-thread the machine 2) If that doesnt work, put a sticky note on it and contact a champion   | ^ If it Breaks       | It's probably not truly broken, you just jammed the thread or broke a needle. 1) replace your needle and re-thread the machine 2) If that doesnt work, put a sticky note on it and contact a champion   |
 ^ Loan Status        | (Unknown, Owned, Permanent, Temporary, Semi-Permanent                  | ^ Loan Status        | (Unknown, Owned, Permanent, Temporary, Semi-Permanent                  |
-^ Location           Main crafting table                                     |+^ Location           Under the sewing table                 | 
 +^ Value              | $                                                                     | 
 +^ Champion           | See [[tool:compendium_of_champions#tools|Compendium of Champions]]     | 
 + 
 +====== VHS Sergers ====== 
 + 
 +===== Janome MyLock 234D ===== 
 + 
 +{{ :tool:janomemylock.jpg?direct&400|}} 
 + 
 +^ Status             | Operational as of January 2023                      | 
 +^ Training           | We don't have any training for Sergers unfortunately, but you can ask Liz or Metal Janet to help you figure it out. | 
 +^ Hackable           | NO                                                              | 
 +^ Usage Restrictions | Anyone                     | 
 +^ Owner              | VHS                                        | 
 +^ If it Breaks       | Check your lower looper threads if they are threaded properly. Check needles. \\ [[tool:sewing_needles#Serger_Needles|DO NOT PUT SEWING MACHINE NEEDLEs IN THE SERGER]] \\ If that doesnt work, put a sticky note on it and contact a champion   | 
 +^ Loan Status        | Donated by Miststlkr - Contact for pickup                 | 
 +^ Location           | Desk beside main crafting table                                     |
 ^ Value              | $$                                                                     | ^ Value              | $$                                                                     |
 ^ Champion           | See [[tool:compendium_of_champions#tools|Compendium of Champions]]     | ^ Champion           | See [[tool:compendium_of_champions#tools|Compendium of Champions]]     |
  
 +[[http://janome.com/siteassets/support/manuals/retired/serger/inst-book-234-en.pdf| Manual PDF]]
  
 +====== VHS Embroidery Machine ======
  
-===== Singer 5805 C ===== +===== Brother PE 800  =====
-  * Type: Stitch Sewing Machine +
-  * Manual: http://www.singerco.com/uploads/download/40d02dcef52b11ec3904ef69df470b20995e3b02.pdf +
-  * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0uXsuatcL0|How to thread the Singer 5805 C machine]] +
-    * Donated by Miststlkr.  If VHS decides it is no longer wanted, email for a pickup +
-  * {{http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3v-ImGOQ95c/Tbv_nfei-CI/AAAAAAAAELE/vqyWo_87cyo/s1600/IMG_2359.JPG?600x600}}+
  
-Maintenance Log - Aug 20th +{{:tool:embroidery_machine_brother_pe800.jpg?400|}}
-Cleaned, Oiled and lithium grease on gears. +
-Checked all Stitches.  +
  
-===== Kenmore Ultrastitch 12 =====+^ Status             | Operational as of September 2024          | 
 +^ Training           | Talk to Liz | 
 +^ Hackable           | NO                                                              | 
 +^ Usage Restrictions | Anyone                     | 
 +^ Owner              | VHS                                        | 
 +^ If it Breaks       | Put a sticky note on it and contact a champion | 
 +^ Loan Status        | This was a group buy by VHS members                | 
 +^ Location           | On the sewing table               | 
 +^ Value              | $$$                                                                     | 
 +^ Champion           | See [[tool:compendium_of_champions#tools|Compendium of Champions]]  |   
  
-{{:tool:kenmoreus12.jpg?direct&400 |}}+There are spare needles and a USB drive inside the purple cover.
  
-===== Singer 656G ===== +{{ :tool:brother_pe800_manual.pdf |}}
-  * Type: Slant Shank Sewing Machine +
-  * Manual: Not found, but possibly hard copy available at the space +
-  {{:tool:singer658g.jpg?direct&400 |}} +
-   +
-===== Singer Stylist 478 =====+
  
-{{:tool:singerstylist478.jpg?direct&400 |}}+[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfpJXuBeEPM|Intro Video]]
  
-===== Kenmore 3/4 Differential Feed ===== 
  
-{{:tool:kenmore34serger.jpg?direct&400 |}}+====== VHS Industrial Sewing Machines ====== 
 +===== Reliable Sewing Machines RELSEW GC0618-1 ===== 
 +The don't mess around & will sew darn near anything industrial machine. It will happily sew leather, canvas, denim, and other thick materials.  
 + 
 +For threading and other instructions see the detailed page on the [[tool:Relsew4000SW|Relsew 4000SW]] 
 + 
 +{{:tool:4000sw_spec.png?direct&400|}} 
 + 
 +^ Status             | Out of Order as of September 2024 (bobbin case is broken, we are getting a new one) | 
 +^ Training           | Recommended | 
 +^ Hackable           | NO                                                              | 
 +^ Usage Restrictions | Anyone with experience on domestic machines - watch your fingers! | 
 +^ Owner              | David Bynoe| 
 +^ If it Breaks       | Contact David - @dbynoe on slack and talk | 
 +^ Loan Status        | Loaned by dbynoe- contact if its removal is desired                 | 
 +^ Location           | Beside sewing desk                                     | 
 +^ Value              | $$$$                                                                     | 
 +^ Champion           | See [[tool:compendium_of_champions#tools|Compendium of Champions]]     | 
 + 
 +There is a threading guide on the wall behind the machine.  
 + 
 +[[https://vanhack.ca/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=relsew-industrial-sewing-machine-manual.pdf| Manual PDF]] 
 + 
 +Additional info from dbynoe:  
 + 
 +For adjusting the top tension (which you will probably have to do based on the thickness of your material) keep this in mind, and it seems to take a lot of clicks on the industrial to get it to adjust where you need it 
 + 
 + {{:tool:sewing-machine-tension-guide5.jpg?400|}}
  
-===== Janome MyLock 234D ===== 
-  * Type: Serger 
-  * Manual: http://janome.com/siteassets/support/manuals/retired/serger/inst-book-234-en.pdf 
-    * Donated by Miststlkr.  If VHS decides it is no longer wanted, email for a pickup 
-  {{:tool:janomemylock.jpg?direct&400 |}} 
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