Sewing SIG
The Sewing Special Interest group is for DMS members who are interested in sewing in a wide variety of projects. From apparel to quilting to leather, the Sewing group has a sewing machine that can work with almost any project. In addition to the equipment owned by DMS, members are encouraged to bring their own sewing machines/sergers to use in classes or at events to further sewing skills.
The Sewing SIG is currently housed under the Creative Arts committee, and the current SIG leader for this group is Judy Kriehn.
Contents
Sewing SIG Goals
- Development of a like minded group who can share resources and tips for sewing
- Learning new techniques
- Development of classes
How to Join
The Sewing SIG is open to all DMS members, from novice to expert. Please add your name in alphabetical order to this Wiki and include your TALK handle.
How to reach us
Dallas Makerspace discord Sewing SIG: https://discord.gg/EMgyyeH
Members
- SIG Leader
Judy Kriehn
@jrkriehn - Astrud Aguirre
@printwitch - Beth Appleton
@dryad2b - Robyn Butler
@sewwhat - Cindy Dalton
@cookiecody - Caireen Day
@Cairenn_Day - Serena Nguyen
@aneres - Laurie Ruggles
@mizgeek - Paul Wilson
@hardsuit - Linda Wynne
@classylassy - Steve Wynne
@lordrook - A. Young
@sewingstuff
Tools
All sewing machines require training before use both for your safety and to prevent damage to the machines.
- Babylock Zest (6)
Sewing Machines - Babylock Ellure ESL (1)
Machine Embroidery & Sewing Machine (on loan from a member) - Viking Designer SE (1)
Machine Embroidery & Sewing Machine - Pfaff 130 (1)
Vintage sewing machine (used primarily for leather sewing) - Brother Sergers: (1) working, (1) non-functional
- Thor GA 441
heavy duty leather sewing machine - Female Size 6 Full Body Dress Form
- Large Cutting Table (repurposed ping-pong table)
- Silver Storage cabinet
Consumables
- Machine Sewing Needles (universal, ballpoint, denim, leather, serger)
- Threads
- Muslin
- Pattern Paper
Classes
"Training Required" Equipment:
- Basic Home Sewing Machines
Babylock Zest
(note: some project classes will include the intro skills to these machines or you can get one-on-one training to verify that you understand how to thread the machines, wind/properly insert a bobbin, and stitch a straight line.) - "Heavy-duty" home sewing machine
Pfaff 130
(note: ask for one-on-one training to verify that you understand how to thread the machines, can wind & properly insert a bobbin, and stitch a straight line) - Machine Embroidery Machines
Babylock Ellure ESL and/or Viking Designer SE - Industrial Sewing Machine
THOR leather machine
Required Serger Class for Equipment Usage:
101 - Serger Basics
Brother 1034D 4-thread
Sewing Machine Project Classes
Classes offered in the past include tote bags, colorful and adjustable fabric dog collars, simple zipper bags.
Watch the DMS Calendar for new class offerings.
Serger Classes
102 - Hats
(learn how to stitch curves and corners)
103 - Hooded Infinity Scarf
(build on your curve-stitching skills)
200 - Tunic Pullover
(learn basic clothing construction with a serger)
201 - Strip-pieced fleece blanket
(learn to create a simple blanket that employs quilt-piecing techniques)
202 - Scarf
(learn to put a rolled-edge on your piece)
Combining Serger Skill with Sewing Machine Skill Classes
- Tote Bag
- Microwave Potato Bag
- Easy Pot Holders
- Recycled Monsters
- Bib-style Apron
"Serge for a Cause" Events
- Burp cloths
- Dog Beds
- Beanie-style Hats
Please note: If you own a sewing machine and/or serger and know how to use them (or want to build your knowledge) you are encouraged to bring them for project classes and events. Ask the class instructor in advance if you have a machine but are not absolutely comfortable with threading, stitch settings, bobbin setup, etc.
Library
The Sewing Room library is located on the cubby-shelves in a corner of the room.
Sewing Tips
| Book Title | Author |
|---|---|
| Speed Sewing | Janice S. Saunders |
Fashion
| Book Title | Author |
|---|---|
| Generation T: 108 ways to transform a T-shirt | Megan Nicolay |
| The Sweater Chop Shop: Sewing One-of-a-Kind Creations from Recycled Sweaters | Crispina Ffrench |
| Pattern Making for Fashion Design (6th Edition) | Helen Joseph Armstrong |
| Drawing Fashions: figures, faces and techniques | Don Bolognese & Elaine Raphael |
| T-shirt Style: Super-easy looks in no time | Gabrielle Sterbenz |
Sewing Project Ideas
| Book Title | Author |
|---|---|
| Sew What! Fleece: Get comfy with 35 Head-to-Toe, easy-to-sew projects | Carol Jessop & Chaila Sekora |
| Plush-O-Rama: Curious Creatures for Immature Adults | Linda Kopp |
| Stupid Sock Creatures: Making Quirky, Loveable Figures from Cast-off Socks | John Murphy |
| We Love to Sew: 28 Pretty Things to Make: Jewelry, Headbands, Softies, T-shirts, Pillows, Bags & More | Annabel Wrigley |
Quilting
| Book Title | Author |
|---|---|
| Maverick Quilts: Using Large-Scale Prints, Novelty Fabrics & Panels with Panache | Alethea Ballard |
| 101 Fabulous Rotary-Cut Quilts | Judy Hopkins & Nancy J. Martin |
| Quilt As You Go (Second Edition) The easy foolproof way to quilt and assemble portable blocks and strips | Sandra Millet |
| Fine Art Quilts: Work by Artists of the Contemporary QuiltArt Association | |
| The Joy of Quilting | John Hanson & Mary Hickey |
| Quilt Yourself Gorgeous: 24 Irresistible Fat Quarter Quilts and Homestyle Projects | Mandy Shaw |
Art Quilt/Fiber Projects
| Book Title | Author |
|---|---|
| Stitched Textile Collage: Innovative Designs for Textured Surfaces | Lucille Toumi |
| Fabric Art Journals: Making, Sewing and Ebellishing Journals from Cloth and Fibers | Pam Susan |
Meeting Minutes
Videos and Resources
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