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[[File:BrotherOverlocker2.jpg|thumb|Brother]] | |||
[[File:Juki1.jpg|thumb|Juki]] | |||
I'd like to start a pledge for an industrial overlocker to be included in hackspace crafts corner. | |||
We currently have no way of making stitches for use in simple things like t-shirt so we need an ovelocker!! | We currently have no way of making stitches for use in simple things like t-shirt so we need an ovelocker!! | ||
I, the pledge leader will take the responsibility of sourcing the Overlocker and will look after it (help is | The industrial overlocker is an essential tool for working with stretch fabrics such as jersey, lycra as well as natural fibres including wool, cotton and silk. | ||
It produces truly professional stitches on a garment. | |||
It could serve those who want to design and make unique items in any style, shape or size including: | |||
* t-shirts | |||
* costumes | |||
* bags | |||
* hats and scarfs | |||
* bike covers | |||
* bags and aprons for tools | |||
* things produced on our knitting machine | |||
The machine can also be used for repairs to any of the above. | |||
It can be bought in the £220-£300 | |||
I, the pledge leader will take the responsibility of sourcing the Overlocker and will look after it (help is of course welcome) | |||
Training on how to use the machine and creative workshops (e.g.'make, repair, re-make your T-shirt') will be provided by myself. | |||
Hackspace crafts corner with our knitting machine, industrial sewing machine + industrial overlocker - for your creativity, there will be no limit as we will now be covering all stages of professional garment construction. | |||
'''Pledge leader:''' [[User:joanna|joanna]] | '''Pledge leader:''' [[User:joanna|joanna]] | ||
[http://youtu.be/glVzxCqPdjg Video] of an over-locker in action | |||
==The items== | ==The items== | ||
*Overlocker - £300 | *Overlocker - £300 | ||
==Pledges== | ==Pledges== | ||
