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VHS Sewing 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. Different needles are for different fabric. If your needle is dull**, crooked or snagging your fabric, change it
It keeps jamming from the bottom - 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

Status	Working (May 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	Donated by rsim - contact if removal required
Location	On the sewing table
Value	$$
Champion	See Compendium of Champions

Janome 6019

Status	Repaired by Euro-Tech in May 2023, there's a 1-year warranty.
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 on loan from Miststlkr)
Location	On the sewing table
Value	$$
Champion	See Compendium of Champions

Type: Quilting Sewing Machine
Instruction Manual PDF
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7W2WJhoMtJI
Repair receipt with warranty:

Kenmore Ultrastitch 12

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 Compendium of Champions

Kenmore Ultrastitch 6

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 the sewing table
Value	$
Champion	See Compendium of Champions

Singer 656G

Type: Slant Shank Sewing Machine
Manual: Not found, but possibly hard copy available at the space

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 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.

Singer Stylist 478

Status	Janet took this home to fix (May 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 Compendium of Champions

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.

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. 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 Compendium of Champions

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.

Status	Operational as of January 2023
Training	Recommended
Hackable	NO
Usage Restrictions	Anyone
Owner	VHS
If it Breaks	Check your lower looper threads if they are threaded properly. Check 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	$$
Champion	See Compendium of Champions

Manual PDF

Baby Lock Evolution

This is an 8-thread, self-threading overlocker.

Status	Loaned to the space in January 2023
Training	Recommended
Hackable	NO
Usage Restrictions	Anyone
Owner	VHS
If it Breaks	Check your lower looper threads if they are threaded properly. Check 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	Loaned by Avy (@RedrosesForever)
Location	Desk beside main crafting table
Value	$$$
Champion	See Compendium of Champions

Product Page

ble8w-2_evolution_instrefguide.pdf

VHS Embroider Machine

Brother PE 800

Coming soon!

brother_pe800_manual.pdf Intro Video

VHS Industrial Sewing Machines

Reliable Sewing Machines 4000SW walking foot

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 Relsew 4000SW

Status	Tuned up and working September 5 2021
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 Compendium of Champions

There is a threading guide on the wall behind the machine.