SEWING & TEXTILES
The Sewing & Textiles area is located in the Fab Lab. CVM has invested in heavy-duty machines that are not typically found in homes. This is a Level 1 area at the Makerspace.
Ask for a free demo to ensure a trouble-free experience with your first project by emailing us at info@cedarvalleymakers.org
Maker Skills
Maker skills for sewing and textiles include foundational and advanced techniques, pattern making and interpretation, fabric knowledge, tool proficiency, and creative problem-solving.
Sewing Demystified
It is always helpful to understand how it works - and that is especially true with sewing machines! Check out this quick video about the anatomy of a sewn stitch.
Equipment:
Sailrite Fabricator Delux
The fabricator is a great heavy duty straight stitch machine for leather, canvas, and other tick and lightweight materials. Sailrite provides great support including material and needle guides for their machines.
For some quick resources to get you started:
Watch the demo video below for what this machine is, how to use it, and what you can do with it:
Here is a very good video on machine use. Watch it, use the quick start guide as backup, and if use the free assistance from a CVM volunteer if you need it!
Consew 199R-1A Zig Zag
The consew is also a heavy duty industrial machine that can sew through thick tough materials, but this machine also has the ability to sew a zigzag stitch.
For some quick resources to get you started:
