Unleash the inner fashion designer in you. Come and turn your design ideas into real master pieces using our digital sewing and embrodiery machines.
Want to design your own unique piece of fashion? Embroider a fancy patch on a hat or jacket? At the Aaniin Library you can design and create with fabrics using our Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 sewing machine or Brother PE770 digital embroidery machine. Make your own designs or choose from the hundreds of patterns available in our machines.
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The Makerspace is a learning environment, and we encourage and foster an independent and learning mindset. We will provide instruction on how to thread and set up the sewing machine, but we do not provide instruction on how to sew garments or sewing lessons.
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Watch Your Speed
You can adjust the speed of the needle for ease of use. We recommend starting at a slower pace until you get more comfortable with the machine. You can also control the speed of the machine via the foot pedal attachment and/or the automatic speed control button.
Avoid Thick Materials
As a best practice, we ask that you please stick to thinner materials when using the machine. Avoid leather and harder forms of denim to minimize potential machine issues and hazards. This machine is ideal for softer, thinner fabrics such as cotton, linen, polyester prints, flannel, chiffon etc. If you aren’t sure if the fabric you are wanting to sew with will work on our machine, please bring it in and our Digital Literacy Specialists can assist you.
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SEWING & EMBROIDERY MACHINES
Brother PE770
An embroidery-only machine, the Brother PE770 is a user-friendly machine that offers a wide array of design choices to create one-of-a-kind creations on your fabric of choice. Choose from the built-in library of 136 designs, and, for even more options, use the built-in USB port to import designs from your USB memory stick.
Location: Aaniin
Singer Quantum Stylist 9960
The Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 has loads of easy-to-use features and a large selection of stitches that include basic, stretch and decorative for fashion sewing, quilting, home decor and crafting.
Location: Aaniin
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Follow these simple steps to become Makerspace Certified to use our Makerspace equipment!
Step One: Complete the Online Makerspace Certification course. This course should only take 15-30 minutes to complete. As part of the certification, you will review and agree to the Makerspace User Agreement.
Step Two: Create an account on Markham’s Program Registration and Facility Booking Platform.
Step Three: Complete our form to arrange a time to meet with a Digital Literacy Specialist. Once you have completed this form, our staff will connect with you via email within 5-7 business days.
Note: Customers under 13 years of age will need to be accompanied by a Makerspace-certified adult to use Makerspace equipment.
