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--- tool:sewing_machines [2019/03/29 04:24] – 00739
+++ tool:sewing_machines [2024/09/22 20:56] (current) – elizabot
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 Older machines tend to have more solid metal parts and build, and can sew through tougher materials like denim, leather and multiple layers.
-Sergers can be set to 3 or 4 thread stitches.
+**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 =====
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  {{ :tool:brotherinnovis80.jpg?direct&400|}}
-^ Status             | Operational March 2019                           |
+^ Status             | Working (May 2023)                        |
-^ Training           | Recommended                                     |
+^ 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, 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              | $$                                                                     |
 ^ Champion           | See [[tool:compendium_of_champions#tools|Compendium of Champions]]     |
-  * Product Page: http://www.brother-usa.com/homesewing/ModelDetail.aspx?ProductID=NS80
+  *  [[http://www.brother-usa.com/homesewing/ModelDetail.aspx?ProductID=NS80|Product Page]]
-  * Manual: http://download.brother.com/welcome/doch000457/885v14_om06en.pdf
+  *  [[http://download.brother.com/welcome/doch000457/885v14_om06en.pdf|Manual PDF]]
-  * Quick Reference: http://download.brother.com/welcome/doch000458/885v14_qg01endefrnlitesrudanosvfi.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]]
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 {{ :tool:janome6019.jpg?direct&400|}}
-^ Status             | Operational March 2019                           |
+^ Status             | Repaired by Euro-Tech in May 2023, there's a 1-year warranty.               |
-^ Training           | Recommended                                     |
+^ 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, Owned, Permanent, Temporary, Semi-Permanent                  |
+^ Loan Status        | Unknown    (has a label saying on loan from Miststlkr)             |
-^ Location           | Main crafting table                                     |
+^ Location           | On or under the sewing table                              |
 ^ Value              | $$                                                                     |
 ^ Champion           | See [[tool:compendium_of_champions#tools|Compendium of Champions]]     |
-  * Location: E1 - Travel case
   * Type: Quilting Sewing Machine
-  * Instruction Manual: {{http://janome.com/siteassets/support/manuals/retired/other-models/inst-book-6019qc.pdf}}
+  * [[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 12 =====
+===== Kenmore Ultrastitch 6 =====
-{{ :tool:kenmoreus12.jpg?direct&400|}}
+{{ :tool:KenmoreUltrastitch6.jpg?direct&400|}}
-^ Status             | Operational March 2019                           |
+^ Status             | Operational as of January 2023                     |
 ^ Training           | Recommended                                     |
 ^ Hackable           | NO                                                              |
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 ^ 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, Owned, Permanent, Temporary, Semi-Permanent                  |
+^ Loan Status        | Unknown                  |
-^ Location           | Main crafting table                                     |
+^ Location           | On or under the sewing table                              |
-^ Value              | $$                                                                     |
+^ Value              | $                                                                     |
 ^ Champion           | See [[tool:compendium_of_champions#tools|Compendium of Champions]]     |
-===== Singer 656G =====
-  * Type: Slant Shank Sewing Machine
+===== Singer Stylist 478 =====
-  * Manual: Not found, but possibly hard copy available at the space
-  {{ :tool:singer658g.jpg?direct&400|}}
+{{ :tool:singerstylist478.jpg?direct&400|}}
-^ Status             | Operational March 2019                           |
+^ Status             | Janet took this home to fix (May 2023)              |
 ^ Training           | Recommended                                     |
 ^ Hackable           | NO                                                              |
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 ^ If it Breaks       | It's probably not truly broken, you just jammed the thread or broke a needle. 1) replace your needle and re-thread the machine 2) If that doesnt work, put a sticky note on it and contact a champion   |
 ^ Loan Status        | (Unknown, Owned, Permanent, Temporary, Semi-Permanent                  |
-^ Location           | Main crafting table                                     |
+^ Location           | Under the sewing table                 |
-^ Value              | $$                                                                     |
+^ Value              | $                                                                     |
 ^ Champion           | See [[tool:compendium_of_champions#tools|Compendium of Champions]]     |
+====== VHS Sergers ======
-===== Singer Stylist 478 =====
+===== Janome MyLock 234D =====
-  * see manual
-  * see manual
+{{ :tool:janomemylock.jpg?direct&400|}}
-{{ :tool:singerstylist478.jpg?direct&400|}}
-^ Status             | Operational March 2019                           |
+^ Status             | Operational as of January 2023                      |
-^ Training           | Recommended                                     |
+^ 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       | 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       | 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        | (Unknown, Owned, Permanent, Temporary, Semi-Permanent                  |
+^ Loan Status        | Donated by Miststlkr - Contact for pickup                 |
-^ Location           | Main crafting table                                     |
+^ Location           | Desk beside main crafting table                                     |
 ^ Value              | $$                                                                     |
 ^ Champion           | See [[tool:compendium_of_champions#tools|Compendium of Champions]]     |
-===== Kenmore 3/4 Differential Feed =====
+[[http://janome.com/siteassets/support/manuals/retired/serger/inst-book-234-en.pdf| Manual PDF]]
+====== VHS Embroidery Machine ======
+===== Brother PE 800  =====
+{{:tool:embroidery_machine_brother_pe800.jpg?400|}}
-{{ :tool:kenmore34serger.jpg?direct&400|}}
+^ Status             | Operational as of September 2024          |
-^ Status             | Operational March 2019                           |
+^ Training           | Talk to Liz |
-^ Training           | Recommended                                     |
 ^ Hackable           | NO                                                              |
 ^ Usage Restrictions | Anyone                     |
 ^ Owner              | VHS                                        |
-^ If it Breaks       | It's probably not truly broken, you just jammed the thread or broke a needle. 1) replace your needle and re-thread the machine 2) If that doesnt work, put a sticky note on it and contact a champion   |
+^ If it Breaks       | Put a sticky note on it and contact a champion |
-^ Loan Status        | (Unknown, Owned, Permanent, Temporary, Semi-Permanent                  |
+^ Loan Status        | This was a group buy by VHS members                |
-^ Location           | Main crafting table                                     |
+^ Location           | On the sewing table               |
-^ Value              | $$                                                                     |
+^ Value              | $$$                                                                     |
-^ Champion           | See [[tool:compendium_of_champions#tools|Compendium of Champions]]     |
+^ Champion           | See [[tool:compendium_of_champions#tools|Compendium of Champions]]  |
+There are spare needles and a USB drive inside the purple cover.
+{{ :tool:brother_pe800_manual.pdf |}}
+[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfpJXuBeEPM|Intro Video]]
+====== 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]]
-===== Janome MyLock 234D =====
+{{:tool:4000sw_spec.png?direct&400|}}
-  * Type: Serger
-  * Manual: http://janome.com/siteassets/support/manuals/retired/serger/inst-book-234-en.pdf
+^ Status             | Out of Order as of September 2024 (bobbin case is broken, we are getting a new one) |
-    * Donated by Miststlkr.  If VHS decides it is no longer wanted, email for a pickup
+^ Training           | Recommended |
-  {{:tool:janomemylock.jpg?direct&400 |}}
-  ^ Status             | Operational March 2019                           |
-^ Training           | Recommended                                     |
 ^ Hackable           | NO                                                              |
-^ Usage Restrictions | Anyone                     |
+^ Usage Restrictions | Anyone with experience on domestic machines - watch your fingers! |
-^ Owner              | VHS                                        |
+^ Owner              | David Bynoe|
-^ 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       | Contact David - @dbynoe on slack and talk |
-^ Loan Status        | (Unknown, Owned, Permanent, Temporary, Semi-Permanent                  |
+^ Loan Status        | Loaned by dbynoe- contact if its removal is desired                 |
-^ Location           | Main crafting table                                     |
+^ Location           | Beside sewing desk                                     |
-^ Value              | $$                                                                     |
+^ 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|}}