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 **Sewing Machine FAQ:** **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   * //**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 +  * //**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 presserfoot up? You can only sew with it in the down position first.+  * //**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.   * //**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 presserfoot up?+  * //**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 =====
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 ^ Status             | Working (May 2023)                        | ^ 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                     |
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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        | Donated by rsim - contact if removal required                | ^ Loan Status        | Donated by rsim - contact if removal required                |
-^ Location           | Under the sewing 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]]     |
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 {{ :tool:janome6019.jpg?direct&400|}} {{ :tool:janome6019.jpg?direct&400|}}
 ^ Status             | Repaired by Euro-Tech in May 2023, there's a 1-year warranty.               | ^ 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                                                              | ^ Hackable           | NO                                                              |
 ^ Usage Restrictions | Anyone                     | ^ Usage Restrictions | Anyone                     |
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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    (has a label saying on loan from Miststlkr)             | ^ Loan Status        | Unknown    (has a label saying on loan from Miststlkr)             |
-^ Location           | On the sewing 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]]     |
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   * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7W2WJhoMtJI]]   * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7W2WJhoMtJI]]
   * Repair receipt with warranty: {{:tool:janome_repair_receipt_with_warranty.jpeg?200|}}   * Repair receipt with warranty: {{:tool:janome_repair_receipt_with_warranty.jpeg?200|}}
- 
- 
-===== Kenmore Ultrastitch 12 ===== 
- 
-{{ :tool:kenmoreus12.jpg?direct&400|}} 
-^ Status             | Out of Order (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  (has a label saying loaned by Davonna)              | 
-^ Location           | Under the sewing table                                     | 
-^ Value              | $                                                                     | 
-^ Champion           | See [[tool:compendium_of_champions#tools|Compendium of Champions]]     | 
  
  
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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                  | ^ Loan Status        | Unknown                  |
-^ Location           | On the sewing 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]]     |
- 
- 
-===== Singer 656G ===== 
-  * Type: Slant Shank Sewing Machine 
-  * Manual: Not found, but possibly hard copy available at the space 
-  {{ :tool:singer658g.jpg?direct&400|}} 
-^ Status             | Out of Order (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, Owned, Permanent, Temporary, Semi-Permanent                  | 
-^ Location           | Under the sewing table.                        | 
-^ Value              | $                                                                     | 
-^ Champion           | See [[tool:compendium_of_champions#tools|Compendium of Champions]]     | 
- 
-Videos about threading the "Singer Golden Panoramic 670G" apply to this machine.  
-There's also a threading guide inside a panel on the left side of the machine. 
  
  
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 ====== VHS Sergers ====== ====== VHS Sergers ======
- 
-===== Kenmore 3/4 Differential Feed ===== 
- 
-This is the main serger set up on the craft table. By default it is set at a 4-thread safety stitch for general purpose woven and stretch fabrics. Feel free to change thread cone colours, but for 3-thread edging, use the Janome located on the workbench. 
- 
-{{ :tool:kenmore34serger.jpg?direct&400|}} 
-^ Status             | Unknown (needs testing)                           | 
-^ Training           | Recommended                                     | 
-^ 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        | (Unknown, Owned, Permanent, Temporary, Semi-Permanent                  | 
-^ Location           | Main crafting table                                     | 
-^ Value              | $$                                                                     | 
-^ Champion           | See [[tool:compendium_of_champions#tools|Compendium of Champions]]     | 
  
 ===== Janome MyLock 234D ===== ===== Janome MyLock 234D =====
- 
-VHS' other serger, this machine is by default set to a 3-thread overlock to finish edges but not sew pieces together. Feel free to change thread cone colour. 
  
 {{ :tool:janomemylock.jpg?direct&400|}} {{ :tool:janomemylock.jpg?direct&400|}}
  
 ^ Status             | Operational as of January 2023                      | ^ 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                                                              | ^ Hackable           | NO                                                              |
 ^ Usage Restrictions | Anyone                     | ^ Usage Restrictions | Anyone                     |
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 [[http://janome.com/siteassets/support/manuals/retired/serger/inst-book-234-en.pdf| Manual PDF]] [[http://janome.com/siteassets/support/manuals/retired/serger/inst-book-234-en.pdf| Manual PDF]]
  
 +====== VHS Embroidery Machine ======
  
-===== Baby Lock Evolution =====+===== Brother PE 800  =====
  
-This is an 8-thread, self-threading overlocker. +{{:tool:embroidery_machine_brother_pe800.jpg?400|}}
  
-{{ :tool:BabyLockEvolution.jpg?direct&400|}} +^ Status             | Operational as of September 2024          | 
- +^ Training           | Talk to Liz |
-^ Status             | Loaned to the space in January 2023                     | +
-^ Training           | Recommended                                     |+
 ^ Hackable           | NO                                                              | ^ Hackable           | NO                                                              |
 ^ Usage Restrictions | Anyone                     | ^ Usage Restrictions | Anyone                     |
-^ Owner              | VHS                              | +^ 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   | +^ If it Breaks       | Put a sticky note on it and contact a champion | 
-^ Loan Status        | Loaned by Avy (@RedrosesForever)               | +^ Loan Status        | This was a group buy by VHS members                | 
-^ Location           | Desk beside 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://babylock.com/machines/serger/evolution| Product Page]]+[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfpJXuBeEPM|Intro Video]]
  
-{{:tool:ble8w-2_evolution_instrefguide.pdf}} 
  
 ====== VHS Industrial Sewing Machines ====== ====== VHS Industrial Sewing Machines ======
-===== Reliable Sewing Machines 4000SW walking foot =====+===== 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.  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]] For threading and other instructions see the detailed page on the [[tool:Relsew4000SW|Relsew 4000SW]]
  
-{{ :tool:4000sw_spec.png?direct&400|}}+{{:tool:4000sw_spec.png?direct&400|}}
  
-^ Status             | Tuned up and working September 5 2021 |+^ Status             | Out of Order as of September 2024 (bobbin case is broken, we are getting a new one) |
 ^ Training           | Recommended | ^ Training           | Recommended |
 ^ Hackable           | NO                                                              | ^ Hackable           | NO                                                              |
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 There is a threading guide on the wall behind the machine.  There is a threading guide on the wall behind the machine. 
  
-[[https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1267/1415/files/4000SW_Manual_Nov26.pdf?6347539493848786786| Manual PDF]]+[[https://vanhack.ca/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=relsew-industrial-sewing-machine-manual.pdf| Manual PDF]]
  
 Additional info from dbynoe:  Additional info from dbynoe: 
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