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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
We have a workshop every week to learn the basics of sewing. It is in the following format: you bring your own project and you can ask the people for help and instructions. On the first one or two evenings you join, the basics will be explained by [[Narya]]. You can jump in any time.
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This *was* an informal evening were you could learn how to operate the sewing machines at the space, learn the basics of making clothes, or to work on something fabric related.
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The workshop organizer ([[User:Narya|Narya]]) still works on sewing projects occasionally. Mail her when you want to tinker with fabric together or if you want a quick instruction for the sewing machines that are in the space.
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To learn the basics of sewing I recommend http://www.sewingchickies.nl/ (they are also in the ACTA building) or one of the many "buurtcentra" in town.
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Old workshop-text below.
  
 
== When, what ==
 
== When, what ==
Weekly (uhm, well, almost weekly) on Thursday evening
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It is not a class-room like course. You can just bring your own project or idea, and ask the people that are present for help and instructions. You can jump in any time.
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Weekly on Thursday evening. See the [[Events]] page.
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You can work on anything you like. If you want to demonstrate techniques, please do!
  
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For those who want to learn the basics as is taught in several sewing courses, the format is a bit like this:
 
* First evening: choose a pattern, you will learn how to measure, how to read a pattern, and put it on paper
 
* First evening: choose a pattern, you will learn how to measure, how to read a pattern, and put it on paper
 
* Second evening: transfer pattern to the fabric, making marks on the fabric, preparations for putting the fabric together
 
* Second evening: transfer pattern to the fabric, making marks on the fabric, preparations for putting the fabric together
 
* Subsequent evenings: learn how a sewing machine works and put your project together
 
* Subsequent evenings: learn how a sewing machine works and put your project together
  
If you like to experiment instead of following a fixed plan, that is ofcourse also fine
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== Costs ==
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Except your own material it is free of costs. A donation to the space is always welcome.
  
 
== Materials ==
 
== Materials ==
* There is one working sewing machine and two from which I'm not sure if they work. Bringing your own machine is preferred if we are with more people
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* There are three regular sewing machines
* We have a locker machine at the space
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* An industrial sewing machine has been added to the inventory (getting instructions before using this machine is required!)
* Will bring a few magazines with patterns ranging from simple to complicated stuff
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* [[User:Narya|Narya]] has a lot of magazines with patterns ranging from simple to complicated stuff and a few books about pattern design and sewing. Ask her (by mail) to bring it
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You need the following for the first evening:
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=== Things you need to bring yourself ===
 
* Pattern paper
 
* Pattern paper
* Scissor for paper
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* Scissors for paper
 
* Pencil, sharpener, eraser, ruler
 
* Pencil, sharpener, eraser, ruler
 
* Pins
 
* Pins
* If you already have a plan/pattern you also need the materials in the next section
 
 
These are the basic materials you need to have once you start with your project:
 
 
* Needles
 
* Needles
 
* Fabric (Wash it and dry it the way you normally wash and dry your clothes, so your new trousers, shirt, or other garment won't shrink afterwards)
 
* Fabric (Wash it and dry it the way you normally wash and dry your clothes, so your new trousers, shirt, or other garment won't shrink afterwards)
 
* Thread (same color as the fabric, or contrasting colors for example)
 
* Thread (same color as the fabric, or contrasting colors for example)
* Scissor exclusively for fabric (!!)
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* Scissors exclusively for fabric (!!)
* Buttons, zippers, or whatever your project requires
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* Buttons, zippers, LEDs, or whatever your project requires
 
 
Disclaimer: maybe I forgot something that I will add to this page later
 
  
 
== Information ==
 
== Information ==
 
How a sewing-machine works:  
 
How a sewing-machine works:  
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* http://bozgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/How-Things-Work-10.gif
 
* Secret Life of Machines: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Jbk1uU_Jkk Part 1] & [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THNRuUr4hlo Part 2]
 
* Secret Life of Machines: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Jbk1uU_Jkk Part 1] & [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THNRuUr4hlo Part 2]
  

Latest revision as of 22:05, 5 October 2015

Projects
Fitting muslin dummy.jpg
Participants Narya
Skills Sewing, Learning
Status Finished
Niche Community
Purpose Fun

Description

This *was* an informal evening were you could learn how to operate the sewing machines at the space, learn the basics of making clothes, or to work on something fabric related.

The workshop organizer (Narya) still works on sewing projects occasionally. Mail her when you want to tinker with fabric together or if you want a quick instruction for the sewing machines that are in the space.

To learn the basics of sewing I recommend http://www.sewingchickies.nl/ (they are also in the ACTA building) or one of the many "buurtcentra" in town.

Old workshop-text below.

When, what

It is not a class-room like course. You can just bring your own project or idea, and ask the people that are present for help and instructions. You can jump in any time.

Weekly on Thursday evening. See the Events page.

You can work on anything you like. If you want to demonstrate techniques, please do!

For those who want to learn the basics as is taught in several sewing courses, the format is a bit like this:

  • First evening: choose a pattern, you will learn how to measure, how to read a pattern, and put it on paper
  • Second evening: transfer pattern to the fabric, making marks on the fabric, preparations for putting the fabric together
  • Subsequent evenings: learn how a sewing machine works and put your project together

Costs

Except your own material it is free of costs. A donation to the space is always welcome.

Materials

  • There are three regular sewing machines
  • An industrial sewing machine has been added to the inventory (getting instructions before using this machine is required!)
  • Narya has a lot of magazines with patterns ranging from simple to complicated stuff and a few books about pattern design and sewing. Ask her (by mail) to bring it

Sewing

Item Description Operational Status Super Users Owner
Industrial sewing machine stitches things (fabric, fingers, ...) BROKEN Narya, Braam, Bigmac Braam, Bigmac
Locker moved to another location Working Narya User:Narya
Sewing machine Pfaff 1222E Not at the space at the moment Working Narya User:Narya
Sewing machine Pfaff 6 straight stitches Working Becha, Narya ??
Sewing machine Singer 287 Zigzag sewing machine Working Becha, Narya ??

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Things you need to bring yourself

  • Pattern paper
  • Scissors for paper
  • Pencil, sharpener, eraser, ruler
  • Pins
  • Needles
  • Fabric (Wash it and dry it the way you normally wash and dry your clothes, so your new trousers, shirt, or other garment won't shrink afterwards)
  • Thread (same color as the fabric, or contrasting colors for example)
  • Scissors exclusively for fabric (!!)
  • Buttons, zippers, LEDs, or whatever your project requires

Information

How a sewing-machine works:

Shops

Suggestions for your first project

  • Clothes: pants, skirt, shirt without too many details
  • Stuffed animals, e.g. Tux
  • Bags

It is best to start with something from a pattern. Some think that you need to start with something really simple like a pillowcase, but if you choose that you will only learn how the machine works. Choose a pattern with one or two dots (this indicates the difficulty) and you'll be fine.

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