Sewing Machines & Sergers
A Stitch in Time
Making your own clothes and altering store-bought ones that no longer fit are great ways to save money. Several HCPL Maker locations offer the use of sewing machines and sergers to help you stretch your dollars or let your creativity take form.
Sewing machines and sergers are for in-library use only. See the locations below and call to make a reservation.
Sewing Classes
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Oct21
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Oct25
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Dec11
Machines & Locations
- Automatic needle threader that threads the needle with a touch of a lever
- Adjustable stitch speed that gives you easy control
- Includes 70 utility, quilting, decorative and heirloom stitches
- The CS7000i comes with 10 sewing and quilting feet, including ¼” piecing, spring action quilting, walking, buttonhole, overcasting, monogramming, zipper, zigzag, blind stitch and button sewing feet, plus quilt guide
Locations:
- HCPL Administrative Offices
- Barbara Bush Branch Library
- Evelyn Meador Branch Library
- Parker Williams Branch Library
- 130 Built-in Stitches, Including 8 Styles of 1-stop Auto-size Buttonholes
- Large Backlit LCD Display for Easy Viewing in Low Light
- Brightly Lit LED Work Area
- Advanced Easy Needle Threading System
- Variable Speed Control and Start/Stop Button
- Smooth Fabric Feeding Utilizing 7-point Feed Dogs
- Drop Feed for Free Motion Quilting
- Wide Table Included
- Super Easy Bobbin Winding System
- Needle Position Button
- 1 Sewing Font with 55 Alphanumeric Sewing Stitches for Basic Monogramming
Locations:
Evelyn Meador Branch Library
- 16 stitches (60 stitch functions)
- Sewing guide reference chart
- Build-in needle threader
- One-step buttonhole
- Easy stitch selection
- Adjustable needle position
- Instant reverse
- Presser foot lift
- Slide on accessory storage
- Drop feed teeth
- Slim free-arm
Locations: Evelyn Meador Branch Library
- 23 built-in stitches including basic, stretch, decorative, and buttonhole stitches allow you to sew a
variety of projects, such as fashions, home décor, quilts, crafts, and more - Automatic needle threader: this built-in feature helps you to effortlessly thread the eye of the needle without eye strain or frustration.
- The Singer 4423 Sewing Machine has a maximum sewing speed of 1, 100 stitches-per-minute,
- Accessories: all-purpose foot, zipper foot, buttonhole foot, button sewing foot, seam ripper/lint brush, quilting guide, needles, bobbins, screwdriver, auxiliary spool pin, spool pin felt are all conveniently located and stored in the accessory tray.
Locations: LSC-Tomball Community Library (2 machines)
Specs
- Heavy duty, 5 basic stitches, reverse stitch lever, front loading bobbin
- 4-Step Buttonhole
- Easy Stitch Selection - Built-in stitches are displayed on the Stitch Selector Dial. Simply turn the dial to select the stitch you want to sew.
Locations: Parker Williams Branch Library (3 machines available)
Specs:
- Heavy-duty, 5 basic stitches, reverse stitch lever, front-loading bobbin
- 4-Step Buttonhole
- Easy Stitch Selection - Built-in stitches are displayed on the Stitch Selector Dial. Simply turn the dial to select the stitch you want to sew.
Locations:
Parker Williams Branch Library
Specs:
- 57 Stitch Applications - This machine includes 57 Built-In Stitch Applications to fuel your creativity including a Straight Stitch, Zig Zag Stitch, Blind Hem Stitch, Satin Stitch, Scallop Stitch, and a 4-Step Buttonhole.
- 3 Presser Feet Included for Enhanced Capability - All-Purpose Foot, Zipper Foot, Buttonhole Foot, Darning Plate, Pack of Needles, Bobbins, Needle Plate Screwdriver, Spool Pin Felts, Seam Ripper/Lint Brush, Power Line Cord, Foot Control.
- 4-Step Buttonhole
- Easy Stitch Selection - Built-in stitches are displayed on the Stitch Selector Dial. Simply turn the dial to select the stitch you want to sew.
- Easy Threading - Threading diagrams are printed right on the machine so you can be set-up in no time!
Locations:
Parker Williams Branch Library
- Includes Blind Hem Stitch Foot, Gathering Foot and Piping Foot, plus 2 sets of starter thread to
give you everything you need to create customized, high-end finishes on all your designs- more than a $75 value! - Versatile stitch options allow you to choose from 4 thread overlock, 3 thread overlock, narrow hem, rolled hem, and ribbon lock stitches
- Easy color-coded threading
- Differential fabric feed for better stitch quality
- Fast, up to 1300 stitches per minute
- The stitch width can be easily adjusted between 3.0mm to 7.0mm, helping to provide the perfect stitch width for your project
- Brightly lit work area
- Uses standard sewing machine needles
- Built-in storage allows you to keep accessory tools on the front panel flip-down door, and use the removable trim trap to store the foot controller, and to collect trim while serging.
- Bilingual operation manual and instructional CD
- Free arm for sewing cuffs and sleeves
Locations: Evelyn Meador Branch Library
- 3 or 4 thread serger tackles heavy-duty projects such as multiple layers of denim with ease
- High durability blade Made from extra hard metal produces a smoother cut edge, for a more Professional finish
- Heavy-duty metal frame interior and metal thread antenna for enhanced durability
- Large extension table helps prevent heavy fabric from pulling the needle and thread, for better finishing
- Includes standard foot, blind stitch foot and gathering foot for a wide range of uses such as finishing seams, Serging decorative edges, and creating Gathers on knits and woven fabrics
Locations: LSC-Tomball Community Library