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Textiles

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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

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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.

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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 Needles
Janome MB-4S Embroidery Machine Screen/ Control Panel
Janome MB-4S Embroidery Machine Oil Spout
Janome MB-4S Embroidery Machine Gasket

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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 Needles
Janome MB-7 Embroidery Machine Screen/ Control Panel
Janome MB-7 Embroidery Machine Oil Spout
Janome MB-7 Embroidery Machine Gasket

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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.

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Hoops

Available Hoops for MB4 & MB7 Embroidery Machines

 

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Fiber Arts

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Fiber Arts

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Crochet

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Weaving Looms

Mirrix Looms - 12'' or 16''

Loom

Specs / Manuals / Info
beads on a loom
woven bead bracelets
purple beads on a loom
spools of thread on a loom

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Knitting

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Hand Embroidery

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Sewing

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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.
 

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Janome Memory Craft 

Memory Craft 6500P Sewing Machine

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 How To Get Started 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
hand putting spool in sewing machine
small spools
sewing machine parts
sewing machine sewing fabric

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Janome Magnolia

Janome Magnolia Sewing Machine

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
Janome Magnolia Sewing Machine Needle
Janome Magnolia Sewing Machine Part
Janome Magnolia Sewing Machine Sewing on Zipper
Janome Magnolia Sewing Machine Sewing Pattern onto Elastic

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Serger

Janome 8002D Serger

Janome 8002D Serger Front with Controls

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
 

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Accessories

Beautural Handheld Steamers

Image of Sewing Kit

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

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Hand Sewing Kits

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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

Image of Iron

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. 

Circulation Information:

  • House Location: WILLIS
  • Ask the Spark Service Desk!
  • Fines Rate: $10 per day late

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