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Area 49

This guide provides information on how to use technology within Area 49, as well as guides for digital technologies and physical projects. Area 49 is available for use by all current students, faculty, and staff.

Sewing Machine Info

Janome 2212

Beginner sewing machine

Singer Heavy Duty 4423

Beginner to Intermediate sewing machine

Singer Quantum Stylist 9960

Advanced sewing machine

Location: Makerspace

Use options: No training needed, but optional training is available on the Area 49 Canvas Course

Cost: No cost.

  • Bring your own fabric, some scraps and variety of thread available

Sewing Machine Basics

Using the Singer Quantum Stylist

Using the Singer Heavy Duty Machine

Using the Janome 2212 Machine

Sewing Machine Skills

Sewing Tips

Sewing Buttons

Sewing Zippers

Other Sewing Tutorials

Check out the following creators and resources for tutorials that range from beginner to advanced projects and techniques.

Troubleshooting

Fabric Not Feeding Through

If the sewing machine is not pulling the fabric through the machine, the Feed Dogs are probably lowered. To raise the Feed Dogs:

  1. Slide off the accessory box.
  2. Locate the lever on the front of the machine and slide it to the right.
  3. Replace the accessory box.
  4. Feed dogs will raise once you being sewing.
    See the photos and video below for the feed dogs locations on the Quantum Stylist 9960. They are in a similar location for the other sewing machines.