This post aims to answer various questions about thread in the Textile Studio. When can I use Ace provided thread and when should I bring my own thread? Ace provides thread for small projects and classes. If you are doing a “large” project or you want a specific thread color, please bring your own thread. Large projects are …
Category: Tools + Areas + Programs
The laser bed “bug”
TL;DR – If this happens to you Lower the bed 30mm Reset the Z-axis using the Menu system on the control panel There is a software bug in the control panel that occasionally prevents the bed from moving up when you push the Z+ button. This is a really tricky scenario to re-create, …
Team Textiles Meeting Notes 2023/09/19
This Wiki post provides a high-level summary of Team Textiles meeting notes. Date: September 19th, 2023 Location: Clean Fab Attendees: Liat, Terry, Pixie, Liz, and Sylvia Agenda Knitting & Crocheting Knit/Crochet socials recap Discuss donations and collaborations Sewing Thread policy and communications Getting mid-arm into use Equipment and supply needs Donations Overall Textiles Studio Review Open …
How to wind a pull skein from a hank of yarn using the swift and winder
Purpose Yarn is often sold in hanks because this is the most suitable format for most hand dying techniques and for showing off the colors achieved in that dying process. However, yarn must be wound into a ball or skein before use to avoid tangling. The swift and ball winder can be used to create …
AMT408 KnitPicks Yarn Swift
Make/Model: KnitPicks Birch Yarn Swift Documentation: See article “How to wind a pull skein from a hank of yarn using the swift and winder” for use instructions. For more information on our swift, see below video Logs
AMT410 Oregon Woodworker Jumbo Yarn Ball Winder
Make/Model: the Oregon Woodworker Jumbo Ball Winder Documentation: See article “How to wind a pull skein from a hank of yarn using the swift and winder” for use instructions. For more information on our yarn winder, see the below video. Logs
AMT409 Oregon Woodworker Jumbo Yarn Ball Winder
Make/Model: the Oregon Woodworker Jumbo Ball Winder Documentation: See article “How to wind a pull skein from a hank of yarn using the swift and winder” for use instructions. For more information on our yarn winder, see the below video. Logs
AMT407 WEN Biscuit Joiner
Make/Model: WEN Model JN8504 General Information What is a biscuit joiner? A biscuit joiner or biscuit jointer (or sometimes plate joiner) is a woodworking tool used to join two pieces of wood together. A biscuit joiner uses a small circular saw blade to cut a crescent-shaped hole (called the mouth) in the opposite edges of two pieces of wood or wood composite panels. An oval-shaped, highly …
AMT404 Chuubor Mini Vacuum
Make/Model: Chuubor P03 handheld mini vacuum Documentation: This vacuum should ONLY be used to clean sewing machines. Do not use it to clean a workstation or remove it from textiles. Make sure all parts are back in the box when you are done. This tool goes in the Misc Textiles Tool bin on the …
Team Textiles Meeting Notes 2023/05/16
Date: May 16th, 2023 Location: Textiles Studio Attendees: Rachel, Ted, Liat, Terry, Pixie, and Sylvia Agenda Share updates Continue discussion of wall space above leather working cart Review preventative maintenance schedule Work on open items Work on completing one Incomplete task in Asana (to be selected in the month before the next meeting) Review Asana …