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TFDL Makerspace Training

Online training for TFDL makerspace equipment

Sewing and Embroidery

A Brother PE 770 Embroidery Machine and Brother JX1710 Sewing Machine are available for use

  • Makerspace users are expected to bring their own supplies and equipment (fabric, thread, etc.)
  • Basic sewing supplies are available (pins, self-healing mat, rotary cutter, scissors, etc.)

Embroidery

Brother PE 770 Embroidery Machine

Embroidery is a technique for decorating fabric with thread

  • The machine has 136 built-in embroidery designs, 10 built in frame designs, and 6 built-in fonts
  • Embriliance StitchArtist can be used to create custom embroidery designs. 
  • Custom designs are imported into the machine using a USB stick.
    • Not all USB sticks are compatible with the machine. If yours isn’t working, ask staff to loan a compatible one.

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Tutorial Videos on the Brother PE770

These tutorial videos cover important parts of operating the machine.  

Embrilliance StitchArtist Level 3 is a program that allows you to create machine embroidery designs from scratch. You can start by importing existing artwork (with .eps vector files and cutfile formats like .studio or .fcm) or by "drawing with stitches."

The software is installed in all six PCs in the Lab NEXT area adjacent to the Makerspace. Simply save your design on a compatible USB stick to import it into the machine.

Tutorial Videos from the Embrilliance Youtube Channel

 

Sewing

Brother JX1710 Sewing Machine

This is a very basic mechanical sewing machine with 17 built-in sewing stitches, including an auto-size buttonhole feature.

If you have never threaded a sewing machine before, ask for assistance!

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