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:
Status | Operational March 2019 |
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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 | Side crafting table cubby |
Value | $$ |
Champion | See Compendium of Champions |
Status | Operational March 2019 |
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Training | Recommended |
Hackable | NO |
Usage Restrictions | Anyone |
Owner | VHS |
If it Breaks | It's probably not truly broken, you just jammed the thread or broke a needle. 1) replace your needle and re-thread the machine 2) If that doesnt work, put a sticky note on it and contact a champion |
Loan Status | Unknown |
Location | Side crafting table |
Value | $$ |
Champion | See Compendium of Champions |
Status | Operational March 2019 Presser foot broken |
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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 | Under the side crafting table |
Value | $ |
Champion | See Compendium of Champions |
Status | Operational March 2019 |
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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 | Blue rubbermaid bin under the desk beside crafting table |
Value | $ |
Champion | See Compendium of Champions |
Status | Operational March 2019 |
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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 | Blue rubbermaid bin under the desk beside crafting table |
Value | $ |
Champion | See Compendium of Champions |
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 | Operational March 2019 |
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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 | $$ |
Champion | See Compendium of Champions |
VHS' other serger, this machine is by default set to a 3-thread overlock to finish edges but not sew pieces together. Feel free to change thread cone colour.
Status | Operational March 2019 |
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Training | Recommended |
Hackable | NO |
Usage Restrictions | Anyone |
Owner | VHS |
If it Breaks | Check your lower looper threads if they are threaded properly. Check needles. DO NOT PUT SEWING MACHINE NEEDLEs IN THE SERGER If that doesnt work, put a sticky note on it and contact a champion |
Loan Status | Donated by Miststlkr - Contact for pickup |
Location | Desk beside main crafting table |
Value | $$ |
Champion | See Compendium of Champions |
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 | Operational October 2019 |
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Training | Required |
Hackable | NO |
Usage Restrictions | Authorized and trained members only |
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 |