Sewing Machine
Create and mend using a Janome HD3000 sewing machine. While perfect for beginners, this heavy-duty machine also comes with a variety of stitch types, presser feet, and accessories.
Pricing: $1.50 per 30 minutes (or free if using your own thread)
Getting Started
- If needed, book a one-on-one appointment with Staff to learn to get oriented with the sewing machine.
- Reserve a two-hour booking either using the Makerspace online booking form or in-person at a branch.
- Bring your fabric (and your thread – optional) at the time of your booking and get sewing.
Tutorials
Frequently Asked Questions
Knitting Machine
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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.
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No, supporting non-HPL equipment falls outside the scope of our service.
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Yes, for the sewing machine (and the serger) you can bring your own thread to work with
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Yes. While some branches provide scrap material for learning or practicing stitching, it is expected that you bring in your own material for final projects.
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