The Library Board of Trustees will meet at 2 p.m. on December 20th in the Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

SEWING

  • Slider Image

Whether you are working on small repairs, new fashion designs, or other textile projects, our sewing machines are great for both beginner and experienced sewists. We also have large tables and plenty of space for you to utilize while working. 

AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT

Brother CS-6000i graphic
Brother CS-6000i
Brother XL-2600i

Brother CS-6000i

User-friendly and portable, the CS6000i offers a wide range of sewing and quilting features. Select from 60 built-in sewing stitches, including decorative stitches and 7 styles of one-step buttonholes; choose from the 9 included presser feet; use the detachable, oversized table for larger projects.   The CS6000i is designed for ease of use, with its easy-to-view LCD display, automatic needle threader, easy-to-follow threading diagrams, and adjustable sewing speed control.  Enjoy sewing, quilting and crafting with the incredibly value-packed, CS6000i sewing machine!

Brother XL-2600i

The Brother XL2600i is perfect even for beginner sewers, with features that are easy to learn and use, a lightweight compact style and an instruction manual that helps take you through everything from basic setup to custom-sized buttonholes. This versatile sewing machine is perfect for so many home sewing projects such as altering and creating clothing, crafting, quilting, home decor and more. Loaded with features, the Brother XL2600i offers 25 built-in utility, decorative and heirloom stitches, and a built-in free arm that allows you to easily sew hems on pants or shirt sleeves. It comes with built-in convenience features such as a 1-step auto-size buttonholer, easy needle threader and drop-in bobbin, all designed to make your everyday sewing quick, easy, and fun. 

FAQ

Be sure to bring the fabric and materials for your project with you. 

We have the neutral thread colors like white, black and grey.  We suggest that you bring your own thread if you are matching a fabric. 

 

There are 170 built-in stitches, some of those include one-step buttonholes. Check out the user manual from Brother to see them all.

Yes, the Brother can stitch thin leathers if using the correct tension, pressure dial setting, stitch length, and leather needle along with a heavy duty thread and a walking foot.

Yes, the Makerspace staff are trained on all of the equipment in the MakerSpace and can help you with set up and proper usage of the equipment.