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A workshop to demystify the sewing machine and sewing in general.  Non-exhaustive subjects to be covered, or at least touched on:
Friday, October 23, 7PM, at Noisebridge.


* basic hand sewing
Learn about the 2 industrial machines Noisebridge has, and about sewing in general.  Non-exhaustive subjects to be covered, or at least touched on:
* How to run a sewing machine
* common sewing machine problems & their solutions
* mending tears, button replacement, patching
* hack your clothing (partially or completely rework an existing garment)
* what's a serger & how does it work?


The goal is to get you comfortable enough to add sewing to your list of project techniques.  Some examples I've heard about include a glove that you can operate an iPod with; Noisebridge sew-on patches; mending backpacks; an RFID cloning glove; and of course the [[Compass Vibro Anklet]].
* How to run each sewing machine without injury
* changing thread colors
* winding a bobbin
* what each machine is suitable and not suitable for
* care, feeding, and cleanup


Interested?  Date is not setAdd your name below and when might be a good time.
The goal is to get you comfortable enough on these machines to add sewing to your list of project techniquesSome examples I've heard about include a glove that you can operate an iPod with; Noisebridge sew-on patches; mending backpacks; an RFID cloning glove; and of course the [[Compass Vibro Anklet]].
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* [[User:rachel|Rachel]] (not Monday or Wednesday evenings)
Contact [[User:rachel|Rachel]] with questions.
* [[User:Elgreengeeto|Skory]] (not Wednesday, I go to ML)
* [[User:tones|Tones]] (whenever)
* [[User:kaufman|JohnK]] (not Wed)
* Stella (not Mondays or Tuesdays)

Revision as of 23:58, 18 October 2009

Friday, October 23, 7PM, at Noisebridge.

Learn about the 2 industrial machines Noisebridge has, and about sewing in general. Non-exhaustive subjects to be covered, or at least touched on:

  • How to run each sewing machine without injury
  • changing thread colors
  • winding a bobbin
  • what each machine is suitable and not suitable for
  • care, feeding, and cleanup

The goal is to get you comfortable enough on these machines to add sewing to your list of project techniques. Some examples I've heard about include a glove that you can operate an iPod with; Noisebridge sew-on patches; mending backpacks; an RFID cloning glove; and of course the Compass Vibro Anklet.

Contact Rachel with questions.