Einstieg / Getting Started
For new people, first point of contact.
What do I need to bring?
What do I need to bring? (Materials, laptop, skills)
Embroidery Machine / Stickmaschine
Welcome
Hello, glad you’re here! We want to make sure you have a great start. In the following, we document which materials you need, and we also link to shops so you are well informed.
Note: We do not endorse any specific shops or brands. However, it is very important that you use the correct materials so that the machines are not damaged and you achieve the best possible embroidery results.
What do I need to bring? 🪡
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Needles & Bobbins (Nadeln & Spulen):
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Threads (Garne & Fäden):
- Embroidery thread (Always use high-quality thread! It improves both the embroidery design and protects the machine)
- Bobbin thread
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Materials (Materialien):
- Fabric (Caution: Do not use thick or non-flexible leather or similar materials!)
- Stabilizer / batting (depending on the fabric)
Info / Tips: Videos by Make Ma
How do I get an embroidery file? 🗎
- You can use the ones already stored in the machine, either alone or in combination.
- You can use purchased embroidery files.
- You can create your own files, for example using the free software Inkscape with the Inkscape-InkStitch plug-in.
💡 Attention (for points 2 & 3): You will need a USB stick (with a small storage capacity, as the embroidery machine has limited processing power). For point 3, it is also recommended to bring a laptop so you can edit the files on-site.
👀 Our InkStitch Tutorials.
Hints & Tips 💡
💡 Beginners: Learn which materials to use and how embroidery works at Make Ma (no payment received; tutorials are just very well explained): tutorials and material tests included.
👀 Our Embroidery Wiki: Tested Materials & common Problems
Sewing Machine / Nähmaschine
Welcome
Hello, glad you’re here! We want to make sure you have a great start. In the following, we document which materials you need, and we also link to shops so you are well informed.
Note: We do not endorse any specific shops or brands. However, it is very important that you use the correct materials so that the machines are not damaged and you achieve the best possible embroidery results.
What do I need to bring?
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Nadeln & Spulen
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Garne & Fäden
- Nähgarn (Verwenden Sie unbedingt hochwertiges Garn! Das ist besser für die Maschine, zudem haben Sie mehr freude beim Nähen, da der Faden nicht abbricht)>br> (bspw. Shop W6)
- Bobbin Thread
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Materialien
- Stoff
Zusatz
Falls Sie spezielle Nähfüße benötigen, dann müssen Sie diese selber kaufen, bspw. ein Obertransportfuß, ...
Requirements / Lab Infos
Requirements and rules for use of space, Iron and Gisela
Requirements / Voraussetzungen
Entdeckt den Kreativraum inmitten der Universitätsbibliothek – Willkommen im Makerspace@UB!
LAB Infos
Requirements
- Voraussetzung für Teilnahme: Bestandener Selbstlernkurs textilLAB
- Machine-Reservierung
Our Machines
Here you can find all manuals for our machines, available for easy download.
- Embroidery Machine
- Sewing machine W6 N5000 exclusive
- Sewing machine W6 N 9000 QPL
- Overlock machine W6 N 454d Freiarm
- Bernina Q24: Langarm-Quiltmaschine
Borrow our Iron
You can borrow our iron at the front desk from the Library of Things in the library. Together with the ironing board in the TextilLab, you can use it to press your fabrics.
Tip: Well pressed is half sewn. 🙂
The iron can also be used to apply fusible interfacing (Vlieseline) to fabric. For example, this is useful for jersey fabrics when you want to embroider them, as the interfacing stabilizes the material and prevents it from stretching or puckering during stitching
Gisela, Our Sewing Mannequin
You can use Gisela (female form, approximately size M) for draping tops and bodice garments, as well as for hemming skirts (the skirt length can also be displayed on her).
