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=Sewing Machines= | =Sewing Machines= | ||
==Sewing Accessories== | |||
[[File:Craft_space_1.JPG|300px|thumb|The craft space]] | |||
[[File:Craft_space_2.JPG|300px|thumb|The craft space]] | |||
There are various small handy items in the craft room to assist with sewing and craft projects: | |||
* Needles - Hand and Machine - various sizes | |||
* Bow wire needle threaders | |||
* Pins | |||
* Tape measures | |||
* Tailor's chalk | |||
* Scissors (so far not of good fabric cutting quality, but OK for snipping threads) | |||
* Various threads, although if you need an exact match it is best to bring your own | |||
* LOTS of buttons | |||
* Spare bobbins | |||
* Irons and ironing boards | |||
* Oscillating cutter (handy for cutting foam) | |||
* Miscellaneous patterns | |||
==Janome MS2522== | |||
[[File:Janome_MS2522.jpg|500px|Janome MS2522]] | |||
We have two electric domestic sewing machines, Janome MS2522 (Limited Edition). niblitoff has got them in working order. The model appears similar to the [http://janome.co.uk/janome_products/model-hd2200/ HS2200]. | |||
==Brother DB2-B755-3== | ==Brother DB2-B755-3== | ||
[[File:Brother_industrial_sewing_machine.JPG|500px]] | |||
A robust high-speed industrial sewing machine, with a fairly intimidating top speed (5500 stitches per minute according to the specification). Acquired in 2013. | |||
We are currently discussing possibilities for slowing down or speed controlling this machine.<br /> | |||
Best option probably large DC motor and pwm control; watch this space.<br /> | |||
Manual here: [[Media:DB2-B755.pdf]]<br /> | Manual here: [[Media:DB2-B755.pdf]]<br /> | ||
Parts list here: [[Media:db2-b755pts.pdf]] | Parts list here: [[Media:db2-b755pts.pdf]], parts have previously been sourced from www.sew-europe.co.uk<br /> | ||
==Brother XL-3600== | ==Brother XL-3600== | ||
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==Frister & Rossmann (antique)== | ==Frister & Rossmann (antique)== | ||
A lovely accessible machine; sew as slow as you want! (It's hand crank operated). Cleaned up September 2019, just waiting on delivery of some new needles to make it operational. Further cleaning up and possibly a bobbin winder tyre replacement in the near future. | A lovely accessible machine; sew as slow as you want! (It's hand crank operated). Cleaned up September 2019, just waiting on delivery of some new needles to make it operational. Further cleaning up and possibly a bobbin winder tyre replacement in the near future. | ||
This machine does not use 'standard' 15x needles and those won't fit, since the shank is too wide. Instead it is compatible with needles used in the "Singer 12 New Family Sewing Machine" type, 'Singer 12x' is a good search term to find compatible ones on eBay. | This machine does not use 'standard' 15x needles and those won't fit, since the shank is too wide. Instead it is compatible with needles used in the "Singer 12 New Family Sewing Machine" type, 'Singer 12x' is a good search term to find compatible ones on eBay. <br /> | ||
[[File:Frister_and_rossmann.jpg|500px]] | [[File:Frister_and_rossmann.jpg|500px]] | ||
==Toyota 2260== | ==Toyota 2260== | ||
We <s>have</s> had an electric pedal operated Toyota 2260. It appears to not be operational anymore? Last update on it was someone tried to fix it with parts from another machine but it's entirely non-working now. | We <s>have</s> had an electric pedal operated Toyota 2260. It appears to not be operational anymore? Last update on it was someone tried to fix it with parts from another machine but it's entirely non-working now. | ||
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[[File:Extrabobbins.JPG|350px]] | [[File:Extrabobbins.JPG|350px]] | ||
== "Trained" Users == | == "Trained" Users == | ||
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Basic - Can show how to use the other stitches and advise on thread tension etc. | Basic - Can show how to use the other stitches and advise on thread tension etc. | ||
== Patterns == | == Patterns == | ||
