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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:
- 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
- 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.
- 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?
Brother Innov-ís 80
| Status | Operational March 2019 |
|---|---|
| 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 | $$ |
| Champion | See Compendium of Champions |
Janome 6019
| Status | Operational March 2019 |
|---|---|
| Training | Recommended |
| Hackable | NO |
| Usage Restrictions | Anyone |
| Owner | VHS |
| If it Breaks | It's probably not truly broken, you just jammed the thread or broke a needle. 1) replace your needle and re-thread the machine 2) If that doesnt work, put a sticky note on it and contact a champion |
| Loan Status | Unknown |
| Location | Side crafting table |
| Value | $$ |
| Champion | See Compendium of Champions |
- Type: Quilting Sewing Machine
Kenmore Ultrastitch 12
| Status | Operational March 2019 Presser foot broken |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Singer 656G
- Type: Slant Shank Sewing Machine
- Manual: Not found, but possibly hard copy available at the space
| Status | Operational March 2019 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Singer Stylist 478
| Status | Operational March 2019 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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 | Operational March 2019 |
|---|---|
| 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 | $$ |
| Champion | See Compendium of Champions |
Janome MyLock 234D
VHS' other serger, this machine is by default set to a 3-thread overlock to finish edges but not sew pieces together. Feel free to change thread cone colour.
| Status | Operational March 2019 |
|---|---|
| Training | Recommended |
| Hackable | NO |
| Usage Restrictions | Anyone |
| Owner | VHS |
| If it Breaks | Check your lower looper threads if they are threaded properly. Check needles. DO NOT PUT SEWING MACHINE NEEDLEs IN THE SERGER If that doesnt work, put a sticky note on it and contact a champion |
| Loan Status | Donated by Miststlkr - Contact for pickup |
| Location | Desk beside main crafting table |
| Value | $$ |
| Champion | See Compendium of Champions |
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 | Operational October 2019 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
tool/sewing_machines.txt · Last modified: 2019/10/04 20:40 by dbynoe
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