Sewing, Embroidery, Serger Machines
The Launch Pad offers access to sewing machines (Janome Magnolia 7330), a digital embroidery machine (Brother Innovis NQ1700E), and a serger (Brother Homelock 1034D Serger). You can learn how to use the sewing machine at Niche Academy.
Free Weekly Supply List
Free supplies are available for ITPLD library members, as well as reciprocal members with cards in good standing. Members are limited to 1 item each week taken from the Supplies List. No items will be sold through the Launch Pad. The week begins on Monday and ends on Sunday.
Members are encouraged to bring their own materials if their project is larger than what weekly limits allow. Check out our Suggested Vendor List.
Sewing Machine
The Janome Magnolia 7330 is a computerized sewing machine with 30 different stitches, 6 button hole options, automatic start/stop and reverse buttons, and a built in needle threader. The maximum stitch width is 7mm and the maximum stitch length is 5mm.
Embroidery Machine
The Innovis NQ1700E is a digital embroidery machine with a 6” x 10” embroidery area. It features 136 built-in embroidery designs, 13 fonts and 140 frame pattern combinations. Custom .pes files can be used via USB.
Resources:
Ink/Stitch: A free, open-source machine embroidery design platform based on Inkscape.
Embrilliance: This embroidery software is available for use on the Launch Pad computers.
Serger
The Brother Lock 1034D can be used for finishing edges and hems for a variety of fabrics. Stitch options include 3 and 4 thread overlock, narrow hem, rolled hem, and ribbon lock stitches.
Learn more here Brother Server Threading Video