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Textiles

Overview

Overview on Textiles
Welcome to The Spark's Textiles collection! Our machines and kits are used to help you achieve different types of projects for class or personal use. Users must bring their own fabric for sewing and embroidery and materials must be approved before use. In order to use the embroidery machine, you must first go through training and then sign up for an operator appointment to use it. For our sewing machines, you must go through training before you can use them. Embroidery \| Fiber Arts \| Sewing

Overview on Textiles

Welcome to The Spark's Textiles collection! Our machines and kits are used to help you achieve different types of projects for class or personal use. Users must bring their own fabric for sewing and embroidery and materials must be approved before use.

In order to use the embroidery machine, you must first go through training and then sign up for an operator appointment to use it. For our sewing machines, you must go through training before you can use them.

Embroidery | Fiber Arts | Sewing

Embroidery

Embroidery
Interested in learning how to embroider? Not only do we offer machines to use such as our two embroidery machines and our sewing machines, but we even teach hand embroidery! You can check our Fiber Arts tab for more information. To be able to use the embroidery machines, you must first go through training and then sign up for an operator appointment. Sign up for our training sessions here.

Interested in learning how to embroider? Not only do we offer machines to use such as our two embroidery machines and our sewing machines, but we even teach hand embroidery! You can check our Fiber Arts tab for more information.

To be able to use the embroidery machines, you must first go through training and then sign up for an operator appointment.

Janome Embroidery MB4
Janome MB-4S Embroidery Machine Specs / Manuals / Info Overview: Computerized sewing/quilting machine. Info: Specifications \| Manual Notes: Available IN-SPACE ONLY. House Location: WILLIS

Janome MB-4S Embroidery Machine Screen/ Control Panel

Janome MB-4S Embroidery Machine Oil Spout

Janome Embroidery MB7
Janome MB-7 Embroidery Machine Specs / Manuals / Info Overview: Computerized sewing/quilting machine. Info: Specifications \| Manual Notes: Available IN-SPACE ONLY. House Location: WILLIS

Janome MB-7 Embroidery Machine Screen/ Control Panel

Janome MB-7 Embroidery Machine Oil Spout

Brother SE700
Brother SE700 Sewing & Embroidery Machine Specs / Manuals / Info Overview: Computerized sewing/embroidery machine. Info: Specifications \| Manual Notes: Available IN-SPACE ONLY. House Location: FRISCO

Creative Drawings
Creative Drawings Creative Drawings is the software we use at the Spark to create designs that you can embroider on our MB4 and MB7 machines. When you register for an embroidery training, you will learn how to use the software.

Creative Drawings

Creative Drawings is the software we use at the Spark to create designs that you can embroider on our MB4 and MB7 machines.

When you register for an embroidery training, you will learn how to use the software.

Hoops
Available Hoops for MB4 & MB7 Embroidery Machines Double height, 9cm (3.5") round frame Double height, 15cm (5 5/8") round frame Double height, 18cm (6 3/4” Diameter) round frame Double height, 24cm x 24cm (9″×9″) square frame 12.5x24cm-360 5x9" rectangle frame 30cm x 10cm (12"×4") rectangle frame 30cm x 15cm (12″×6″) rectangle frame Durkee Cap Frame Durkee JN-12cm Round 4-3/8” Embroidery Hoop Janome MB4/MB7 Embroidery Machines Durkee JN-1515cm Square 6x6in Embroidery Hoop for Janome MB4/MB7 Machines Janome Embroidery Hoop 50mm x 50mm Janome M1-MB 240 x 200 Janome M2 MB Hoop 126 x 110

Hoops

Available Hoops for MB4 & MB7 Embroidery Machines

Fiber Arts

Fiber Arts
Do you need tools to hand embroider, weave, knit, or crochet? We have tools for you to check out! With these tools, you're able to create the project you desire. If you don't know how to do hand embroidery, we're able to teach you! You do not need training to check out anything in this section. Please note: Materials are not provided, meaning, you will need to bring your own materials. These materials include, but are not limited to: thread, scissors, fabric, and needles.

Do you need tools to hand embroider, weave, knit, or crochet? We have tools for you to check out! With these tools, you're able to create the project you desire. If you don't know how to do hand embroidery, we're able to teach you!

You do not need training to check out anything in this section.

Please note: Materials are not provided, meaning, you will need to bring your own materials. These materials include, but are not limited to: thread, scissors, fabric, and needles.

Crochet
COMING SOON!

Weaving Looms
Mirrix Looms - 12'' or 16'' Specs / Manuals / Info House Location: FRISCO LANDING Contents: Tapestry/Bead Loom 12'' or 16". Pre-made heddles, Shedding device and wood clips, Warp Coils (Top Springs), Warping Bar, Bottom Spring kit, No-warp-ends kit. Info: Specifications / Manual /Instructions. Replacement Costs: 12'', 16'', Accessories Notes: Looms are available for short term loan or use in space. Kits contain multiple small parts. 1 set of loom extenders are available that fits either loom. You can view our Blog post about the looms here.

Weaving Looms

Mirrix Looms - 12'' or 16''

Specs / Manuals / Info

House Location: FRISCO LANDING
Contents: Tapestry/Bead Loom 12'' or 16". Pre-made heddles, Shedding device and wood clips, Warp Coils (Top Springs), Warping Bar, Bottom Spring kit, No-warp-ends kit.
Info: Specifications / Manual /Instructions.
Replacement Costs: 12'', 16'', Accessories
Notes: Looms are available for short term loan or use in space. Kits contain multiple small parts. 1 set of loom extenders are available that fits either loom. You can view our Blog post about the looms here.

Knitting
COMING SOON!

Hand Embroidery
COMING SOON!

Sewing

Sewing
Do you want to learn how to or teach a friend to sew? Do you need to work on a project outside of class? Are you interested in designing your own articles of clothing? We have several sewing machines, a serger, and many sewing accessories that you can use. Try your hand at creating wearable technology and learn how you might be able to integrate electronics, programming, and prototyping equipment into your next project. Please note: You will need to supply your own consumable materials. You must go through training first before you can checkout or use the sewing machines.

Do you want to learn how to or teach a friend to sew? Do you need to work on a project outside of class? Are you interested in designing your own articles of clothing? We have several sewing machines, a serger, and many sewing accessories that you can use.

Try your hand at creating wearable technology and learn how you might be able to integrate electronics, programming, and prototyping equipment into your next project.

Please note: You will need to supply your own consumable materials. You must go through training first before you can checkout or use the sewing machines.

Brother SM3701
Brother SM3701 Sewing Machine Specs / Manuals / Info Overview: A mechanical sewing machine with 37 built-in stitches. Perfect for both beginners and advanced sewers. Info: Specifications \| Manual House Location: FRISCO Notes: These units are for take-home checkout. They are for a 7-day checkout. MUST SIGN UP for a Training Appointment before use. Accessories and Specs: 37 built-in stitches, including one 1-step auto size buttonhole 74 stitch functions Brightly lit LED work area Automatic needle threading system Free arm for sewing cuffs and sleeves Circulation Information Catalog Record: Check Availability / Place a Hold Fines Rate: $10 per day late

Brother SM3701

Brother SM3701 Sewing Machine

Specs / Manuals / Info

Overview: A mechanical sewing machine with 37 built-in stitches. Perfect for both beginners and advanced sewers.
Info: Specifications | Manual
House Location: FRISCO
Notes: These units are for take-home checkout. They are for a 7-day checkout. MUST SIGN UP for a Training Appointment before use.
Accessories and Specs:
- 37 built-in stitches, including one 1-step auto size buttonhole
- 74 stitch functions
- Brightly lit LED work area
- Automatic needle threading system
- Free arm for sewing cuffs and sleeves

Circulation Information

Catalog Record: Check Availability / Place a Hold
Fines Rate: $10 per day late

Janome Magnolia
Janome Magnolia Sewing Machine Specs / Manuals / Info Overview: A fully electronic sewing machine with 25 stitches. Info: Specifications \| Manual House Location: WILLIS & DP Notes: These units are for take-home checkout. They are for a 7-day checkout. MUST SIGN UP for a Training Appointment before use. Accessories and Specs: Top loading full rotary hook bobbin 25 stitches 1 automatic one-step buttonhole Automatic thread tension control Built-in one-hand needle threader Snap-on presser feet Memorized needle up/down 5 piece feed dog Free Arm Drop feed Speed control slider Easy reverse lever Push-pull bobbin winder Extra high presser foot lift Stitch selection dials Foot pressure adjustment Maximum stitch width: 7mm Maximum stitch length: 5mm Hardcover included Convenient accessory storage in a tray underneath the machine Circulation Information Catalog Record: Check Availability / Place a Hold Fines Rate: $10 per day late

Janome Magnolia

Janome Magnolia Sewing Machine

Specs / Manuals / Info

Overview: A fully electronic sewing machine with 25 stitches.
Info: Specifications | Manual
House Location: WILLIS & DP
Notes: These units are for take-home checkout. They are for a 7-day checkout. MUST SIGN UP for a Training Appointment before use.
Accessories and Specs:
- Top loading full rotary hook bobbin
- 25 stitches
- 1 automatic one-step buttonhole
- Automatic thread tension control
- Built-in one-hand needle threader
- Snap-on presser feet
- Memorized needle up/down
- 5 piece feed dog
- Free Arm
- Drop feed
- Speed control slider
- Easy reverse lever
- Push-pull bobbin winder
- Extra high presser foot lift
- Stitch selection dials
- Foot pressure adjustment
- Maximum stitch width: 7mm
- Maximum stitch length: 5mm
- Hardcover included
- Convenient accessory storage in a tray underneath the machine

Circulation Information

Catalog Record: Check Availability / Place a Hold
Fines Rate: $10 per day late

Janome Magnolia Sewing Machine Sewing on Zipper

Janome Magnolia Sewing Machine Sewing Pattern onto Elastic

Janome Memory Craft
Memory Craft 6500P Sewing Machine Specs / Manuals / Info Overview: Computerized sewing/quilting machine. Info: Specifications \| Manual House Location: WILLIS Notes: Available IN SPACE USE ONLY. MUST SIGN UP for a Training Appointment before use. Check the Events/Instruction/Outreach Tab Accessories: We have a small number of bobbins and Janome needles of varying sizes along with the following presser feet and accessories. Applique Foot Beading Feet Binder Foot Blind Hem Foot Border Guide Sewing Machine Foot Button Sewing Foot Circular Attachment Concealed Zipper Foot Darning Foot (Open-Toe) Ditch Quilting Foot Embroidery Foot Even Foot set Gathering Foot High Shank Fringe Foot Horizontal Rotary Hook Pintucking Foot Piping Foot Ribbon/Sequin Foot Roller Foot Rotary Even Foot Set Sliding Buttonhole Foot Sliding Guide Foot Straight Stitch Foot Universal Ultimate Ruffler Accessory Wide Ribbon Guide Foot

Janome Memory Craft

Memory Craft 6500P Sewing Machine

Specs / Manuals / Info

Overview: Computerized sewing/quilting machine.
Info: Specifications | Manual
House Location: WILLIS
Notes: Available IN SPACE USE ONLY.
MUST SIGN UP for a Training Appointment before use. Check the Events/Instruction/Outreach Tab
Accessories: We have a small number of bobbins and Janome needles of varying sizes along with the following presser feet and accessories.
- Applique Foot
- Beading Feet
- Binder Foot
- Blind Hem Foot
- Border Guide Sewing Machine Foot
- Button Sewing Foot
- Circular Attachment
- Concealed Zipper Foot
- Darning Foot (Open-Toe)
- Ditch Quilting Foot
- Embroidery Foot
- Even Foot set
- Gathering Foot
- High Shank Fringe Foot
- Horizontal Rotary Hook
- Pintucking Foot
- Piping Foot
- Ribbon/Sequin Foot
- Roller Foot
- Rotary Even Foot Set
- Sliding Buttonhole Foot
- Sliding Guide Foot
- Straight Stitch Foot
- Universal Ultimate Ruffler Accessory
- Wide Ribbon Guide Foot

Janome HD-3000 BE
Janome HD-3000 BE Sewing Machine Specs / Manuals / Info Overview: Heavy Duty sewing machine. Info: Specifications \| Manual House Location: WILLIS Notes: Available IN SPACE USE ONLY. MUST SIGN UP for a Training Appointment before use. Check the Events/Instruction/Outreach Tab Accessories and Specs: 18 Stitches 6.5 mm Stitch Width 5-piece feed dog Heavy-duty frame Free Arm Drop Feed Extra High Presser Foot Lift Automatic Buttonhole Foot Bobbin

Janome HD-3000 BE

Janome HD-3000 BE Sewing Machine

Specs / Manuals / Info

Overview: Heavy Duty sewing machine.
Info: Specifications | Manual
House Location: WILLIS
Notes: Available IN SPACE USE ONLY.
MUST SIGN UP for a Training Appointment before use. Check the Events/Instruction/Outreach Tab
Accessories and Specs:
- 18 Stitches
- 6.5 mm Stitch Width
- 5-piece feed dog
- Heavy-duty frame
- Free Arm
- Drop Feed
- Extra High Presser Foot Lift
- Automatic Buttonhole Foot
- Bobbin

Singer HD4432
Singer Heavy Duty 4432 Sewing Machine Specs / Manuals / Info Overview: A heavy-duty metal frame with a powerful motor sewing machine. Info: Specifications \| Manual House Location: FRISCO Notes: These units are for take-home checkout. They are for a 7-day checkout. MUST SIGN UP for a Training Appointment before use. Accessories and Specs: 32 Built-In Stitches Automatic One-Step Buttonhole Built-In Needle Threader Easy-to-Load Top Drop In Bobbin Heavy Duty Metal Frame High Performance Motor Circulation Information Catalog Record: Check Availability / Place a Hold Fines Rate: $10 per day late

Singer HD4432

Singer Heavy Duty 4432 Sewing Machine

Specs / Manuals / Info

Overview: A heavy-duty metal frame with a powerful motor sewing machine.
Info: Specifications | Manual
House Location: FRISCO
Notes: These units are for take-home checkout. They are for a 7-day checkout. MUST SIGN UP for a Training Appointment before use.
Accessories and Specs:
- 32 Built-In Stitches
- Automatic One-Step Buttonhole
- Built-In Needle Threader
- Easy-to-Load Top Drop In Bobbin
- Heavy Duty Metal Frame
- High Performance Motor

Circulation Information

Catalog Record: Check Availability / Place a Hold
Fines Rate: $10 per day late

Singer Fashion Mate 5560
Singer Fashion Mate 5560 Sewing Machine Specs / Manuals / Info Overview: A computerized sewing machine. Info: Specifications \| Manual House Location: FRISCO Notes: Available IN-SPACE USE ONLY. MUST SIGN UP for a Training Appointment before use. Accessories and Specs: 100 Built-In Stitches 203 Stitch Applications Automatic One-Step Buttonhole Built-In Needle Threader Heavy Duty Metal Frame

Singer Fashion Mate 5560

Singer Fashion Mate 5560 Sewing Machine

Specs / Manuals / Info

Overview: A computerized sewing machine.
Info: Specifications | Manual
House Location: FRISCO
Notes: Available IN-SPACE USE ONLY. MUST SIGN UP for a Training Appointment before use.
Accessories and Specs:
- 100 Built-In Stitches
- 203 Stitch Applications
- Automatic One-Step Buttonhole
- Built-In Needle Threader
- Heavy Duty Metal Frame

Singer Quantum Stylist 9960
Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 Sewing Machine Specs / Manuals / Info Overview: A computerized sewing & quilting machine. Info: Specifications \| Manual House Location: FRISCO Notes: These units are for take-home checkout. They are for a 7-day checkout. MUST SIGN UP for a Training Appointment before use. Accessories and Specs: 600 Built-In Stitches & Lettering 1,172 Stitch Applications One-Step Buttonhole Built-In Needle Threader Variable Needle Positions Durable Metal Frame High Speed Stitching Circulation Information Catalog Record: Check Availability / Place a Hold Fines Rate: $10 per day late

Singer Quantum Stylist 9960

Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 Sewing Machine

Specs / Manuals / Info

Overview: A computerized sewing & quilting machine.
Info: Specifications | Manual
House Location: FRISCO
Notes: These units are for take-home checkout. They are for a 7-day checkout. MUST SIGN UP for a Training Appointment before use.
Accessories and Specs:
- 600 Built-In Stitches & Lettering
- 1,172 Stitch Applications
- One-Step Buttonhole
- Built-In Needle Threader
- Variable Needle Positions
- Durable Metal Frame
- High Speed Stitching

Circulation Information

Catalog Record: Check Availability / Place a Hold
Fines Rate: $10 per day late

Janome 8002D
Janome 8002D Serger Specs / Manuals / Info Overview: This 3 and 4 thread convertible serger cuts, sergers and finishes seams in one quick and easy motion. Info: Specifications \| Manual House Location: WILLIS Notes: Available IN SPACE USE ONLY. MUST SIGN UP for a Training Appointment before use. Accessories and Specs: 3 and 4 thread convertible Color coded thread guides Easily retractable upper knife Adjustable stitch length 1 to 4mm Speeds up to 1,300 spm Lay-in thread tension dial Changeable thread guide Adjustable foot pressure Differential feed ratio from 0.5 to 2.25 Threading chart Quick change rolled hem Snap on presser feet Adjustable cutting width from 3.1mm – 7.3mm

Janome 8002D

Janome 8002D Serger

Specs / Manuals / Info

Overview: This 3 and 4 thread convertible serger cuts, sergers and finishes seams in one quick and easy motion.
Info: Specifications | Manual
House Location: WILLIS
Notes: Available IN SPACE USE ONLY.
MUST SIGN UP for a Training Appointment before use.
Accessories and Specs:
- 3 and 4 thread convertible
- Color coded thread guides
- Easily retractable upper knife
- Adjustable stitch length 1 to 4mm
- Speeds up to 1,300 spm
- Lay-in thread tension dial
- Changeable thread guide
- Adjustable foot pressure
- Differential feed ratio from 0.5 to 2.25
- Threading chart
- Quick change rolled hem
- Snap on presser feet
- Adjustable cutting width from 3.1mm – 7.3mm

Janome HD4BE
Janome Heavy Duty 4BE Serger Specs / Manuals / Info Overview: This 3/4 thread convertible serger cuts, sergers, and finishes seams all in one step. Info: Specifications \| Brochure House Location: WILLIS Notes: Available IN SPACE USE ONLY. MUST SIGN UP for a Training Appointment before use. Accessories and Specs: 3 and 4-thread convertible Color-coded thread guides Quick change rolled hem Adjustable Foot Pressure Differential Feed Ratio 0.5mm to 2.25mm Easy Lay-in Tension Dials Tension Release Lever Lowe Looper Pretension Setting Slider Snap-on Presser Feet Adjustable Cutting Width 3.1mm to 7.3mm Threading Chart Easily Accessible Lower Looper Easily Retractable upper knife Adjustable Stitch Length 1mm to 4mm Maximum Speed: 1,300 SPM

Janome HD4BE

Janome Heavy Duty 4BE Serger

Specs / Manuals / Info

Overview: This 3/4 thread convertible serger cuts, sergers, and finishes seams all in one step.
Info: Specifications | Brochure
House Location: WILLIS
Notes: Available IN SPACE USE ONLY.
MUST SIGN UP for a Training Appointment before use.
Accessories and Specs:
- 3 and 4-thread convertible
- Color-coded thread guides
- Quick change rolled hem
- Adjustable Foot Pressure
- Differential Feed Ratio 0.5mm to 2.25mm
- Easy Lay-in Tension Dials
- Tension Release Lever
- Lowe Looper Pretension Setting Slider
- Snap-on Presser Feet
- Adjustable Cutting Width 3.1mm to 7.3mm
- Threading Chart
- Easily Accessible Lower Looper
- Easily Retractable upper knife
- Adjustable Stitch Length 1mm to 4mm
- Maximum Speed: 1,300 SPM

Accessories
Beautural Handheld Steamers Specs / Manuals / Info Overview: Handheld Steamer that removes wrinkles from clothing garments using steam technology. Features: Transparent Detachable 260ml/8.79oz water tank 8ft/2.4m power cord 3 additional attachments included such as the lint brush, the soft brush, and the creaser Circulation Information House Location: WILLIS & FRISCO LANDING Catalog Record: Check Availability / Place a Hold Fines Rate: $10 per day late

Accessories

Beautural Handheld Steamers

Specs / Manuals / Info

Overview: Handheld Steamer that removes wrinkles from clothing garments using steam technology.
Features:
- Transparent Detachable 260ml/8.79oz water tank
- 8ft/2.4m power cord
- 3 additional attachments included such as the lint brush, the soft brush, and the creaser

Circulation Information

House Location: WILLIS & FRISCO LANDING
Catalog Record: Check Availability / Place a Hold
Fines Rate: $10 per day late

Hand Sewing Kits

Specs / Manuals / Info

Overview: High quality DIY travel sewing kits in a compact zippered durable PU leather case.
House Location: WILLIS
Notes: Available IN SPACE USE ONLY.
Accessories and Specs:
- Over 130 pcs premium sewing supplies
- 38 sewing spools, 2 of each most useful colors & 18 multi-colors sewing spools, you never miss any color
- 40 Quality sewing pins in a round stand
- Wonder clips
- High Quality Stainless Steel Sharp Scissors
- High Quality Golden Eye Needles in assorted sizes
- Organized in an open-flat case so that all sewing accessories are visible

Iron & Iron board

Specs / Manuals / Info

Overview: Iron and iron board must be checked out together to use it. This iron is a vertical steamer to remove wrinkles and freshen up your fabrics. It has spray, steam blast, and self-cleaning functions.

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House Location: WILLIS
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Embroidery

Janome MB-4S Embroidery Machine

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Janome MB-7 Embroidery Machine

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Brother SE700 Sewing & Embroidery Machine

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Available Hoops for MB4 & MB7 Embroidery Machines

Fiber Arts

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Sewing

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Memory Craft 6500P Sewing Machine

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Janome HD-3000 BE Sewing Machine

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Singer Fashion Mate 5560 Sewing Machine

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Janome 8002D Serger

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Janome Heavy Duty 4BE Serger

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