Other Equipment Items
Bobbins:
Section titled “Bobbins:”*DO NOT BRING YOUR OWN.*
‘Universal’ bobbins are being sold as class 15 bobbins. It is damaging machines.
We have many for sale at cost ($1 for 2 bobbins)
Needles:
Section titled “Needles:”Use what you need. Needles are in the boxes next to the machines.
If you break more than 1 needle per visit, you need to assess the needle type, materials, or sewing technique.
Thread Types:
Section titled “Thread Types:”Thread that is out is available for use, however it is donated. Sewing does not buy/stock thread. If you need a particular type or color of thread for your project, you must bring it.
- Babylock (spools)
- Pfaff/BCMG (will be by the BCMG machine, not there yet)
- Serger (cones)
Rulers
Section titled “Rulers”- Drafting- do not use rotary cutters with the floppy 18x2 rulers.
Gridwalls:
Section titled “Gridwalls:”- Rotary Cutters
- Scissors
Layout Surfaces:
Section titled “Layout Surfaces:”- Cutting Mat
- Ironing Mat
Pressing Tools:
Section titled “Pressing Tools:”- Sleeve Board
- Tailor’s Clapper
- Tailor’s Ham
- Pressing Cloths
- Spritz vs steam
Other Items:
Section titled “Other Items:”- Female Size 6 Full Body Dress Form
- 3x5 Cutting Mat
- 3x5 Ironing Table
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