Sewing, Knitting, and Embroidery
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Everyone in the JMU community is welcome and encouraged to use our sewing, embroidery, and other textile arts tools and facilities. However, you must complete a brief training on how to use the machines and must sign a form stating that you’ll follow a few basic safety rules before you may do so. The easiest way to receive training is by making an appointment or attending one of our workshops!
Sewing & Knitting Supplies
The Makery has a collection of tools and supplies for sewing and knitting, including:
- Modern Bernina 1008 sewing machines (view the instruction manual)
- Bernina Serger
- Brother “Dream Machine 2” sewing and embroidery machine (documentation)
- Iron and ironing board
- Tailor’s ham
- Yarn swift and ball winder
- Various measurement and marking tools (rulers, chalk, fabric pens, etc.)
- Rotary cutter and cutting mats
- A variety of shears, scissors, and snips
- Thread
- Fabric
- Yarn
- Snaps, buttons, zippers, etc.
Sewing Resources
- Bernina 1008 Instruction Manual
- Vintage Sewing Patterns: Over 104,200 vintage sewing patterns
Embroidery
The Makery also has a Brother “Dream Machine 2” sewing and embroidery machine.
