Sewing

To use the equipment in the Idea Lab, you will need a valid library card in good standing.

• A signed Idea Lab Agreement is required of all users and visitors to the Idea Lab Makerspace and Media Lab. Exception is given to individuals or groups on staff-lead tours of the space.
• Users (or if minors, their parents/guardians) are responsible for any fees incurred for loss or damage to ECPL property, not associated with normal wear and tear, that is the result of inappropriate or unauthorized use of tools, equipment, or consumable materials, or for clean-up of the tools, equipment or the space. ECPL is not responsible for any damage to, or loss or theft of, users’ personal property including electronic files left on ECPL computers.
• Equipment and tools in the Idea Lab are available at no charge to library card holders, generally on a first-come, first-served basis during open hours.

At its discretion, staff reserves the right to disallow the use of any tools, equipment, or consumable materials, or to halt, delete, or disallow the creation of items that violate any library policy. Projects must be approved by staff prior to use to ensure that proper file format, size and materials are being used. Approval to use the Idea Lab does not constitute endorsement by ECPL of the uses to which the space is put or the products produced therein.

The instructions and tutorials for all of our sewing machines can be found in the Sewing Machines tab. See the Idea Lab "Equipment and Materials" tab to reserve a machine for use in the library. A librarian will also be available to help.

Sewing Machines:  We have two traditional sewing machines in the Idea Lab. They are Husqvarna Viking Emerald 118s, with computerized stitch selection and a variety of presser feet options including a button-hole foot and an overlock foot.