The Maker Zone - Equipment
Sewing Machines
Husqvarna Viking Onyx 25 Sewing Machine
Availability: 4
- Beginner to advanced level sewing
- 32 built in stitches
- Buttonhole in one quick step
- 10 presser feet
Janome Memory Craft 400E Embroidery Machine
Availability: 1
- Embroidery size up to 7.9” x 7.9”
- 160 built in designs
- 6 fonts for monogramming
- On-screen editing functions include enlarge/reduce, rotate, flip, drag and drop, arc, combine, copy and paste, grouping, cornerlayout, single color sewing, zoom
- Additionally, you have the option to import files with the USB port
- Use Inkscape software to transform vector graphics into .JEF files. Inkscape is an open source free software. (Inkscape workshops coming soon!)
Juki MO-654DE Serger
Availability: 1
- Built-in rolled hemming
- Many overlock and flatlock variations
- Sews a seam and seam finish at the same time
- Uses 2 threads, 3 threads, or 4 threads for a variety of stitch combinations
Juki TL-2000Qi Long Arm Sewing & Quilting Machine
Availability: 1
- Straight stitch only
- Sewing speed: 1,500 spm
Sewing Supplies
We have the following supplies for free to use for sewing projects:
- Sewing & Embroidery Machines: Black, white, and maroon thread
- Serger: Black and white thread
If your project requires other colors, please bring your own thread. Our machines work well with the following brands:
- Sewing machines: Coats & Clark (available locally at Michaels or Walmart)
- Embroidery machine: Simthread (available on Amazon) - Several brands available locally at Sew Vac City
- Serger machine: Maxi-Lock cone thread (available locally at Sew Vac City)
Cutting Machines & Heat Presses
Cricut Maker 4
Availability: 3
- Cut, deboss, score, and engrave a wide array of flat materials including paper, cardstock, vinyl, and more
- Writes, draws, and foils
- Create custom vinyl decals, full-color stickers, debossed cards, and iron-ons for T-Shirts and other material
Cricut Joy Xtra
Availability: 1
- Cut, deboss, score, and engrave a wide array of flat materials including paper, cardstock, vinyl, and more
- Writes, draws, and foils
- Create custom vinyl decals, full-color stickers, debossed cards, and iron-ons for T-Shirts and other material
Cricut Heat Presses
Availability: 1 of each
- Autopress
- Mini press
- Hat press
- EasyPress 2
Download Cricut Design Space software to create designs in advance and connect to the Cricut when you arrive to cut/print your design. (Software is free.)
Glowforge Pro Laser Cutter
Availability: 1
- Precisely cut, engrave, and score hundreds of materials
- Engrave photographs, patterns, or text in vivid detail onto wood, acrylic, stone, leather, and more
To submit a Glowforge project:
- Fill out our Glowforge Project Form (requires NetID to access)
- Come see us for a consultation
Contact Us
Nicole Burchfield
Experiential Learning Librarian
nicole.burchfield@tamu.edu
Pam Hill
Director of Experiential Learning & Engagement
pamhill@tamu.edu
