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 Action Items
• Brainstorm ideas to continue usage growth of the textiles studio

Meeting Notes

Knitting & Crocheting

• Updated regarding 2 Knit and Crochet Socials held so far
• Reviewed wishlist for donations
• Discussed collaboration opportunities with local business
• Pixie will review knit and crochet kit lending library

Sewing

• Regarding Thread
  • Reviewed thread policy and communication of policy via Slack and Wiki
  • Terry will check thread wall and restock
  • Reviewed updates regarding bobbin packs available for sale
• Regarding Sewing Machines
  • Liz will figure out adding wheels to midarm sewing station
  • Discussed future considerations specific to Midarm, including usage fee, thread purchase, and certification development
  • Discussed certification policy for coverstitch
  • Reviewed potential serger donation and intake for textile donations

Overall Textiles Studio

• Reviewed supply needs
• Brainstormed potential outreach ideas
• Discussed upcoming grant application