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== sewing ==
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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.
Noisebridge not only can help you grow as an artisan, crafter, etc.  It is a grand community...we welcome all to begin, cont. growth here and start a group, teach and see how it organically grows...


Sewing machines currently at Noisebridge...edited by Maria on June 30, 2015
Come by and show us what you got...anytime..


Pfaff 2022.  This machine is in working order.  I purchased it from the original owner recently. It was never used.  This 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 machine.  It does many different stitches.  However, you have to adjust the machine and the pressure foot to execute them properly. 
==2015 Sewing Area Grand Opening==


Brother machine works as well.
September 10th 2015,  20:00 to 22:00. Opening ceremony at 20:00.


Single needle JUKE has a few issues that need to be fixed.
To mark the compeltion of the 2015 sewing area remodel we will be having a grand opening ceremony accompanied by friends, drinks, and snacks. Please join us as we mark the beginning of a new chapter of textiles hacking at Noisebridge.
 
The over lock also a JUKE is has issues and needs to be fixed.
 
We are working hard to make the space a functional and pleasent space to create.


== 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 with storage.
It can go very fast. It has an automatic thread cutter which is triggered by pushing down on the treadle with your heel, the opposite from how you push to have it make stitches.  There's a set of buttons on a widget atop the machine which control automated back stitching.  If the top light is lit, the machine will do a back stitch when you start a seam.  If the bottom light is lit, it will do a back stitch prior to cutting the thread, when you push back on the treadle.  Push the associated button to toggle the back stitching.  If this isn't clear yet, take some scrap fabric and play around with it until it makes sense.  Note that the needle faces to the left, instead of to the front, as on most home sewing machines.  If you replace a broken needle and put it in facing forwards, nothing will break but the machine will not form stitches.


To wind a bobbin, place the empty bobbin on the horizontal spindle to the right of the machine body (near the hand wheel). Run a second thread through the upper holder, down to the tension at the back of the right side of the machine, in line with the spindle. Thread the end through one of the holes in the bobbin side, from the inside to the outside. Press the lever to push the spindle down in contact with the sewing machine belt. While holding the thread end so it doesn't just whip out of the bobbin, press the treadle to run a couple of inches (if there were fabric in the machine).  Soon enough you can let go of the thread end as it will have been caught by on top of it.
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.

Revision as of 22:31, 3 September 2015

Sewing-Area-Poster.jpg

Noisebridge not only can help you grow as an artisan, crafter, etc. It is a grand community...we welcome all to begin, cont. growth here and start a group, teach and see how it organically grows...

Come by and show us what you got...anytime..

2015 Sewing Area Grand Opening

September 10th 2015, 20:00 to 22:00. Opening ceremony at 20:00.

To mark the compeltion of the 2015 sewing area remodel we will be having a grand opening ceremony accompanied by friends, drinks, and snacks. Please join us as we mark the beginning of a new chapter of textiles hacking at Noisebridge.

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.