Sewing

The sewing machines are available to use at no cost. Users should provide their own fabric and notions. Hobby Lobby and Wal-Mart are nearby stores that carry fabric. Some free scrap fabric and notions are available in the marked bin in the Maker’s Space. Pins, needles, etc. are available for use, but these should not leave the Maker’s Space. A basic supply of thread is also available.

Embroidery

Experienced users may use the single-needle embroidery machine at no cost. Embroidery thread and stabilizer are also available for your use. If you are planning to complete a large quantity (15+) of projects, please send us an e-mail for approval before beginning. If you wish to have a HubTech complete an embroidery project for you, please refer to the question regarding placing orders.

Sewing Machines - All students, faculty, and staff of Union University are welcome to use the sewing machines. If you have never used a sewing machine before, please attend a workshop or see a HubTech for assistance.

Single-Needle Embroidery Machine - The single-needle embroidery machine should only be used under the supervision of a HubTech or Hub faculty member.

Multi-Needle Embroidery Machine - The 6-needle embroidery machine should only be operated by a trained HubTech. Please talk to a HubTech or Hub faculty member if you have a project requiring this machine.

We have irons, ironing boards, pins, needles, scissors, a rotary cutter, cutting mats, rulers, a basic selection of thread, and more.

For embroidery, we also have cut-away and tear-away stabilizer and embroidery thread.

Please let us know of any items that you think would be helpful that we do not yet have.

It’s a great time to learn! Please look for an upcoming workshop.

Our HubTechs can complete embroidery projects for others (time permitting). The cost is based on time required and stitch count:

• $10 per item for simple design (fewer than 5,000 stitches), for more complex designs, add $5 per 15,000 stitches

• Digitization Fee - $5 for simple design (i.e. text), $10 for moderate design (i.e. 3-color logo), priced per hour for complex design

  Digitization is the process of turning an image file into a stitch-able file that the embroidery machine can read. Once your file has been digitized, it can be reused over and over again.

• Union students may be eligible for a discount. Please see a HubTech for details.

• Please note that this is our first semester to offer embroidery, so we may need to adjust our pricing structure in the future.

If you would like to request some embroidery, please fill out the Project Request Form.