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=== Dropping Knowledge | == Future projects == | ||
There is also an entire social and economic history of fabrics, I think we'll be going into that in our hardware hack night blog posts, since sewing blogs don't usually talk about that stuff. | |||
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* the history and modern development of precolombian fabric in central, south and North America ([https://blogs.loc.gov/loc/2018/09/talking-textiles-marvels-of-pre-columbian-america/ inspiring blog post]) ''it'd be cool to bring interesting fabrics for a show and tell'' | |||
* the history of stretch fabric | |||
* the history of the jacquard loom and how it sort of became the basis for modern computing [https://www.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk/objects-and-stories/jacquard-loom science & industry museum] | |||
* trends in eco | |||
* reducing waste from fast fashion | |||
* fixing our clothes - it's a revolutionary act! ([https://vogue.sg/repair-clothes-revolutionary-act-sustainability/ vogue article]) | |||
* how do drag queens make those cool costumes and can we do it too? | |||
== Dropping Knowledge == | |||
You can learn a lot on the internet but probably more from books because they aren't hooked up to social media sites :) There are some pretty cool guides here you can use to get yourself started on making nonsexist swimwear and cool outerwear and outdoor gear for women that isn't pink with flowers and has tons of pockets and butt pee zippers. | You can learn a lot on the internet but probably more from books because they aren't hooked up to social media sites :) There are some pretty cool guides here you can use to get yourself started on making nonsexist swimwear and cool outerwear and outdoor gear for women that isn't pink with flowers and has tons of pockets and butt pee zippers. | ||
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There is also a lot of knowledge to be gained by the folks that run the space, a lot of people have been sewing for a long time! | There is also a lot of knowledge to be gained by the folks that run the space, a lot of people have been sewing for a long time! | ||
= Equipment = | = Equipment = | ||
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There's some kind of standard sewing machine. Looks rad! | There's some kind of standard sewing machine. Looks rad! | ||
== heavy duty sewing machines == | |||
Heavy duty sewing machines, some of these can handle sewing backpacks and even outdoor gear and creating elaborate trims. Imagine making your own custom-made snowboarding jacket someday! | |||
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== Baby Lock Ellageo Embroidery Machine == | == Baby Lock Ellageo Embroidery Machine == | ||
We have an embroidery machine, and luckily we were able to find a class video online on how to use it! | We have an embroidery machine, and luckily we were able to find a class video online on how to use it! Make patches that stick it to the man. | ||
* [https://babylock.com/learn-and-create/classes/baby-lock-ellageo-embroidery-sewing-machine a 93 minute class on how to use the embroidery machine] | * [https://babylock.com/learn-and-create/classes/baby-lock-ellageo-embroidery-sewing-machine a 93 minute class on how to use the embroidery machine] | ||
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= Silkscreen Area = | = Silkscreen Area = | ||
There is some kind of silkscreen printing area, not sure if all the equipment is there but it looks like you can mass print tons of t shirts at a time! | |||