Overview
The Fabrics lab is home to a variety of equipment, workshops, and other opportunities to improve your skills and complete a soft materials project from start to finish. Capabilities include sewing, embroidery, ironing, and cross stitching. Our peer mentors are happy to help and answer questions, and we look forward to seeing you in the lab!
Fabrics Lab Equipment
Tools & Supplies
- Fabric shears
- Pinking Shears
- Rotary cutting tools
- Self-healing cutting mat
- Meter stick (straightedge)
- Measuirng Tape
- Pin cushion
- Pattern weights
- Ball point pins
- Hand-sewing needles
- Embroidery needles
- Machine-sewing needles
- Embroidery hoops
Sewing Machines
Juki HZL DX7
Manufacturer: Juki, Model: HZL DX7
Key Specs: 1050 SPM
Needle type 130R/705H; 287 stitches; 4 alphabetic and numeric. fonts; max stitch length 5mm; max zig-zag width 7mm; low shank; capable of doing free motion quilting.
NOTE: LEATHER AND CANVAS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
Singer Heavy Duty 4452 Sewing Machine
Manufacturer: Singer, Model: Heavy Duty 4452 Sewing Mach
Key Specs: 110 stitches; able to sew through denim and canvas.
Steam Iron
Rowenta DW2191 Accessteam Steam Iron
Manufacturer: Rowenta, Model: DW2191
Key Specs: 1700 watts of power; stainless steel soleplate; multiple heat settings; capable of steaming.
