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!)
Reserve time on the embroidery machine:
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)
- OR Come see us for a consultation
Cricut Supplies
We try to have the following supplies for free to use for Cricut projects in limited quantities:
- Black & white vinyl (heat transfer and permanent)
- White print to cut sticker paper
- A variety of colors of card stock paper
If your project requires other colors or materials please bring your own. The Cricut machines work well with a variety of vinyl brands available at Target, Michaels, Walmart, and Hobby Lobby. Please ask if you aren’t sure.
Glowforge Materials
Please bring your own materials for Glowforge projects. We recommend Glowforge Proofgrade materials to ensure compatibility. Proofgrade materials can be purchased directly from Glowforge or locally at Michaels.
Check our Glowforge Materials list for proofgrade and non-proofgrade material options and requirements.
Crafting
We have a variety of supplies and equipment for general crafting including but not limited to:
Crochet hooks, knitting needles, yarn, and a variety of textile tools.
Contact Us
Nicole Burchfield
Experiential Learning Librarian
nicole.burchfield@tamu.edu
Pam Hill
Director of Experiential Learning & Engagement
pamhill@tamu.edu
