Sewing studio
This is an in-person event
December 12, 2024
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Collaboratory
Event overview
December 12, 2024
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Reserve a time to use the library’s sewing machines to work on your own projects. Bring your own materials. Equipment available for you to use at the booking includes:
- Janome 2030 QDC-B sewing machines;
- Sewing and dressmaking shears;
- Rotary cutters and cutting mats;
- Irons and ironing boards;
- Dressmaker’s chalk;
- Measuring tapes;
- Pins;
- Bobbins;
- Denim needles and ball point/jersey needles.
Book a sewing machine
- Email us at info@nvcl.ca or call 604-998-3490 to book a machine for the same day or up to one day in advance. You will need your library card and be in good standing to book a machine. Your booking is not confirmed until you hear from us.
- Sewing machines are available for 1 – 3 hours during open sewing sessions.
- If you are more than 10 minutes late for your booking, your spot will be opened to another user.
Guidelines
- Open sewing is not a class; we will not be working on projects together. A staff member will be present to assist with basic questions and setup, but no instruction will take place.
- Please bring your own projects and supplies. Scraps will be available for testing only.
- If this is your first time using the library’s sewing machines, please read the Sewing Machine Guidelines and Disclaimer(352 KB).
- Open sewing and use of library sewing machines is only available to people 13 and older with a library card in good standing; kids 12 and younger must work with an adult caregiver.
Open sewing at the library is a self-learning environment. Need help? Here are some learning resources to get you started:
Library sewing machine resources:
- NVCL’s guide to Janome 2030 QDC-B sewing machine
- Janome 2030 QDC-B Product page
- Threading the Janome 2030 QDC video
Beginner projects on Creativebug*:
- Sewing Machine Basics (7 minutes)
- Basic sewing: Seams (14 minutes)
- Sew a butterfly wrap (13 minutes)
- Beginner sewing: Market tote bag (37 minutes)
- Sew the wanderlust tee (29 minutes)
*Creativebug is a Digital Library resource and can be accessed with your library card.