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== '''Wednesday Night at Noisebridge''' ==


== '''Wednesday Classes for Sewing and Knitting''' ==
We will have an evening for DIY and sewing.  We will have supplies too.  So if you are interested in pattern making or knitting drop by!


Begining next Wednesday July 8th, We will have an evening for DIY and sewingWe will have supplies tooSo if you are interested in pattern making or knitting drop by!
We will have supplies to knit, needles and yarnAlso fabric for DIYCome by to make an apron as a first project!  Learn to use the machines too!


== sewing ==
Sewing...


Wednesday nights at Noisebridge is when the community gets together to give classes.  I would like to attend and hopefully other artisans as well and we can see what organically grows from it.
We have several sewing machines at Noisebridge.


Sewing machines currently at Noisebridge...edited by Maria on June 30, 2015
Juki single needle industrial machine which is working well!  Fortunatly a person has dedicated time in care for this machine. It is a happy machine!


Pfaff 2022.  This machine is in working order.  I purchased it from the original owner recently. It was never usedThis machine has IDT which is a fancy way to say dual feed.  If you have any questions on using the machine you can text or call me @ 415-850-3704.  My name is Maria and I live about in the Mission, close by. This Pfaff machine is a good machineIt does many different stitches.  However, you have to adjust the machine and the pressure foot to execute them properly. 
Juki M2500, five spool chain stitch with three thread overlock.  This is for woven fabricsYou can ask for assistance and a tutorial anytimeA very good machine!


Brother machine is working and is great for DIY projects!
A walking foot.
 
A 4 spool Bernina serger for knits. 
 
A Pfaff single needle wit IDT.
 
A cast iron Westinghouse single needle.
 
A Brother home sewing machine.
 
New for the month of August we are purchasing new thread.
 
=='''PFAFF''' ==
 
Pfaff 2022.  This machine is in working order.  I purchased it from the original owner recently.  This machine has IDT. If you have any questions on using the machine you can text or call me @ 415-850-3704.  My name is Maria and I live in the Mission, close to Noisebridge.  I would be happy to show you how it works!  My email is lbarbas@mail.ccsf.edu.   


We are working hard to make the space a functional and beautiful space to work in.
We are working hard to make the space a functional and beautiful space to work in.


== 2015 Upgrade ==
== 2015 Upgrade ==
As a spinoff of the [[Maker Faire 2015|Noisebridge Booth for Maker Fair 2015 project]] the sewing area is going to be upgraded. Recently people have started maintaining and using the sewing area regularly again. The casework being built for Maker Faire 2015 will actually be designed for the sewing area so that after the show it may form the basis of the sewing area upgrade project.
As a spin off of the [[Maker Faire 2015|Noisebridge Booth for Maker Fair 2015 project]] the sewing area is going to be upgraded. Recently people have started maintaining and using the sewing area regularly again. The casework being built for Maker Faire 2015 will actually be designed for the sewing area so that after the show it may form the basis of the sewing area upgrade project.
 
I have started collecting inspiration images that will be used to design the cabinets and new sewing area. This project is currently in the conceptual design phase, so if you have ideas please add them here. Not pictured are ideas for storage of donated materials and fabrics. I think there should also be some clothes rods for hanging up projects and materials. Maybe a trip to a fabric store(s) could help.
 
'''Wish List'''
 
If you are interested in donating supplies to Noisebridge Sewing and DIY area here a little help...
 
1. Professional Dress forms.
2. Thread and Fabric for DIY.
3. Silk Screens.
4. New Pattern Paper.
5. Professional Rulers for pattern making, french curves.
6. Fabric Rotary Cutting Board.
7. Oil for the JUKE machines.
8. snips.
 
note: some of us have allergies and asthma to mold and dust mites so we ask that the donated items be reasonably free from these allergens.  We love donations! 
 
We also have a donation metal box at Noisebridge for cash donations.
 
 
== '''Knitting''' ==


I have started collecting inspiration images that will be used to design the cabinets and new sewing area. This project is currently in the conceptual design phase, so if you have ideas please add them here. Not pictured are ideas for storage of donated materials and fabrics. I think there should also be some clothes rods for hanging up projects and materials. Maybe a trip to a fabric store(s) could help with storage.
I am interested in knitting and have taught knitting.  I will have knitting supplies for everyone. I have been knitting for 25 years and have worked as a sample maker and consultant. I have written patterns and someday would love to write a book on knitting.  I LOVE knitting and the practice of this has helped me in so many ways...come by to learn the practice of knitting as an art form or to relax!  Again you can text me for free a knitting consult at Noisebridge and my phone so we can meet up there.  Maria 415-850-3704.

Revision as of 19:08, 1 August 2015

Wednesday Night at Noisebridge

We will have an evening for DIY and sewing. We will have supplies too. So if you are interested in pattern making or knitting drop by!

We will have supplies to knit, needles and yarn. Also fabric for DIY. Come by to make an apron as a first project! Learn to use the machines too!

Sewing...

We have several sewing machines at Noisebridge.

Juki single needle industrial machine which is working well! Fortunatly a person has dedicated time in care for this machine. It is a happy machine!

Juki M2500, five spool chain stitch with three thread overlock. This is for woven fabrics. You can ask for assistance and a tutorial anytime. A very good machine!

A walking foot.

A 4 spool Bernina serger for knits.

A Pfaff single needle wit IDT.

A cast iron Westinghouse single needle.

A Brother home sewing machine.

New for the month of August we are purchasing new thread.

PFAFF

Pfaff 2022. This machine is in working order. I purchased it from the original owner recently. This machine has IDT. If you have any questions on using the machine you can text or call me @ 415-850-3704. My name is Maria and I live in the Mission, close to Noisebridge. I would be happy to show you how it works! My email is lbarbas@mail.ccsf.edu.

We are working hard to make the space a functional and beautiful space to work in.

2015 Upgrade

As a spin off of the Noisebridge Booth for Maker Fair 2015 project the sewing area is going to be upgraded. Recently people have started maintaining and using the sewing area regularly again. The casework being built for Maker Faire 2015 will actually be designed for the sewing area so that after the show it may form the basis of the sewing area upgrade project.

I have started collecting inspiration images that will be used to design the cabinets and new sewing area. This project is currently in the conceptual design phase, so if you have ideas please add them here. Not pictured are ideas for storage of donated materials and fabrics. I think there should also be some clothes rods for hanging up projects and materials. Maybe a trip to a fabric store(s) could help.

Wish List

If you are interested in donating supplies to Noisebridge Sewing and DIY area here a little help...

1. Professional Dress forms. 2. Thread and Fabric for DIY. 3. Silk Screens. 4. New Pattern Paper. 5. Professional Rulers for pattern making, french curves. 6. Fabric Rotary Cutting Board. 7. Oil for the JUKE machines. 8. snips.

note: some of us have allergies and asthma to mold and dust mites so we ask that the donated items be reasonably free from these allergens. We love donations!

We also have a donation metal box at Noisebridge for cash donations.


Knitting

I am interested in knitting and have taught knitting. I will have knitting supplies for everyone. I have been knitting for 25 years and have worked as a sample maker and consultant. I have written patterns and someday would love to write a book on knitting. I LOVE knitting and the practice of this has helped me in so many ways...come by to learn the practice of knitting as an art form or to relax! Again you can text me for free a knitting consult at Noisebridge and my phone so we can meet up there. Maria 415-850-3704.