Serger

Quickly create strong and durable seams using a Husqvarna serger/overlock machine.   

Pricing: $3.00 per 30 minutes (or free if using your own thread) 

Getting Started

  1. If needed, book a one-on-one appointment with Staff to learn to get oriented with the serger. 
  2. Reserve a two-hour booking either using the Makerspace online booking form or in-person at a branch. 
  3. Bring your fabric (and your thread – optional) at the time of your booking and get sewing. 

Tutorials

Frequently Asked Questions

Knitting Machine

  • We recommend starting with a draft piece of fabric to get a feel for the machine and set your tension and stitch settings correctly. The Library is not responsible for any damage done to your materials.

  • No, supporting non-HPL equipment falls outside the scope of our service. 

  • Yes, for the serger (and the sewing machine) you can bring your own thread to work with. 

  • Yes. While some branches have scrap material available for learning or practicing stitching, it is expected that you bring in your own material for final projects.

Available at these Branches

Valley Park Branch

970 Paramount Drive
Stoney Creek, Ontario L8J 1L8

Waterdown Branch

163 Dundas Street East
Waterdown, Ontario L9H 7H7

Valley Park Branch

970 Paramount Drive
Stoney Creek, Ontario L8J 1L8

Waterdown Branch

163 Dundas Street East
Waterdown, Ontario L9H 7H7