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: Textiles
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
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 …
Team Textiles Meeting – 2023/04/18
Date: April 18th, 2023 Location: Clean Fab Attendees: Rachel, Ted, Sylvia Agenda Updates Needle organization and backstock New attempt to create order on the thread wall New awesome Schmetz books on the tool carts Decision: Should Ace sell bobbins? Tracking Maintenance What is our process, commitment to transparency, etc Work On Open Items Work on …
Oven Mitt Sewing Guide
Process & Design Choices The videos listed below will each guide you through sewing an oven mitt step-by-step. Feel free to jump to one right away and keep it simple. This section offers a brief overview of the general process to help you understand some of the design choices available to you. Each video tutorial …