Recap for "Textiles Lab Meeting"

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Meeting Purpose Review lab projects, plan new initiatives, and address equipment issues. Key Takeaways - Industrial Sewing Machine Unusable: The machine's foot pedal is now too high after a console height adjustment, making it unusable. A fix is a top priority to enable lab activity. - CLO 3D Software Explored: The lab is investigating CLO 3D for advanced pattern-making classes. Rae will contact CLO for non-profit pricing and a potential demo. - New Classes & Events Planned: A sewing machine repair clinic is being organized, and Rae and David are developing intermediate-level sewing classes. - Embroidery Machine Reservation: A 3-hour reservation cap will be implemented to balance access for complex projects (e.g., 45-min patches) with fair sharing. Topics Equipment & Space Usability - Industrial Sewing Machine: - Problem: The foot pedal is too high after the console was lowered for seated use. - Impact: The machine is currently unusable. - Solutions: - Lower the wheels on the foot pedal's stand. - Raise the console back up and use taller chairs. - Convert the mechanical linkage to a plug-in foot pedal. - Coat Hooks: - Two matching hooks will be installed next to the mirror to supplement the existing three. - Rationale: Provide more space for changing, especially for members with multiple layers of winter clothing. - Quilting Machine: - The large 12-foot machine is a space burden and needs a new home. - Action: David will continue outreach, prioritizing the Senior Center's quilting group to keep the machine local. He will also post in the Makerspace collab Slack channel. - Spinning Wheel: - The "Safety Checkout Required" tag will be removed. - Rationale: The machine has no significant fail states, and the tag may deter new users from trying it. New Initiatives & Classes - Sewing Machine Repair Clinic: - Concept: A community clinic where members can bring machines for tuning. - Options: Pool internal knowledge or hire a contractor. - Potential Contractors: - Jill's contractor (Seaco Sewing) - Mr. Ogier (retired, Rochester) - Mechanic (Mary Stitches) - Intermediate Sewing Classes: - Rae and David are developing 1–2 classes to teach advanced techniques. - Focus: Using the serger and cover stitch machines for stretch knits. - CLO 3D Software Exploration: - Goal: Use CLO 3D for advanced pattern-making classes. - Rationale: Enables faster learning of pattern geometry than hand-drafting. - Challenges: High system requirements and a $50/month license fee. - Action: Rae will contact CLO for non-profit pricing and a demo. David will confirm a lab computer can run the software. Supplies & Organization - Tool Order: Anna will order French/Hip Curves and more marking pens. - Wishlist: Rotary tool guides and a clear quilting ruler (e.g., Omnigrid). - Cricut Vinyl: - Organization: New pouches are being used to sort vinyl by type (permanent, iron-on, scraps). - Donation: A large roll of permanent vinyl will be cut into 12"x12" sheets to fill the pouches. - Inventory: Need more white/black iron-on and a new pack of permanent sheets. - Issue: Older "dollar store" vinyl is failing (backing splits), making it unusable. Lab Operations & Community - Embroidery Machine Reservation: - Decision: Implement a 3-hour reservation cap. - Rationale: This balances fair access with the time needed for complex projects (e.g., a 45-minute patch). - Process: Use the 3D printer system (extendable if no one is waiting). - Volunteer Support: - A new volunteer is interested in the textiles lab. - Action: Anna will offer machine walkthroughs to help them assist members confidently. - Black Sheep Demo: - David offered to arrange a demo of Black Sheep's industrial multi-head embroidery machine. - Action: David will contact Steve at Black Sheep if there is sufficient interest. Next Steps - David: - Find and install the two coat hooks by the next meeting. - Cut the donated permanent vinyl into 12"x12" sheets. - Confirm with Rob that a lab computer can run CLO 3D. - Post about the quilting machine in the Makerspace collab Slack channel. - Rae: - Contact CLO 3D for non-profit pricing and a potential demo. - Anna: - Order French/Hip Curves and marking pens. - Offer machine walkthroughs to the new volunteer. - All: - Brainstorm solutions for the industrial sewing machine's foot pedal issue. - Develop 1–2 intermediate sewing class options. - Next Meeting: Saturday, March 28th, at the usual time.

Get your own FREE AI Meeting Assistant Join 5 people at Port City Makerspace using Fathom Internal Meeting Textiles Lab Meeting February 21, 2026  •  48 mins  •  View Meeting or Ask Fathom Action Items ✨ Organize Textiles Lab shelves incl. plumbing gap David Leong Lower console machine pedal; move console for changing area David Leong Find 2 coat hooks; install next to mirror David Leong Confirm CLO3D PC specs w/ Rob; then Rae email CLO3D re: nonprofit pricing + demo David Leong Order French/hip curves + marking pens for Textiles Lab Anna Morse Confirm current quilting ruler inventory Anna Morse Test donation vinyl; then cut 12x12 permanent sheets for pouches David Leong Post in Makerspace Collab Slack re: 12-ft quilting machine David Leong Set up embroidery machine reservation calendar w/ 3h cap Anna Morse Install 3 lockboxes on other machines David Leong Remove 'Safety Checkout Required' tag from spinning wheel Anna Morse Notify Abby (Stitches) re: Mar 28 Textiles Lab mtg; invite attendees David Leong Find matching wood piece for coat hooks David Leong Meeting Summary ✨ Meeting Purpose Review lab projects, plan new initiatives, and address equipment issues. Key Takeaways Industrial Sewing Machine Unusable: The machine's foot pedal is now too high after a console height adjustment, making it unusable. A fix is a top priority to enable lab activity. CLO 3D Software Explored: The lab is investigating CLO 3D for advanced pattern-making classes. Rae will contact CLO for non-profit pricing and a potential demo. New Classes & Events Planned: A sewing machine repair clinic is being organized, and Rae and David are developing intermediate-level sewing classes. Embroidery Machine Reservation: A 3-hour reservation cap will be implemented to balance access for complex projects (e.g., 45-min patches) with fair sharing. Topics Equipment & Space Usability Industrial Sewing Machine: Problem: The foot pedal is too high after the console was lowered for seated use. Impact: The machine is currently unusable. Solutions: Lower the wheels on the foot pedal's stand. Raise the console back up and use taller chairs. Convert the mechanical linkage to a plug-in foot pedal. Coat Hooks: Two matching hooks will be installed next to the mirror to supplement the existing three. Rationale: Provide more space for changing, especially for members with multiple layers of winter clothing. Quilting Machine: The large 12-foot machine is a space burden and needs a new home. Action: David will continue outreach, prioritizing the Senior Center's quilting group to keep the machine local. He will also post in the Makerspace collab Slack channel. Spinning Wheel: The "Safety Checkout Required" tag will be removed. Rationale: The machine has no significant fail states, and the tag may deter new users from trying it. New Initiatives & Classes Sewing Machine Repair Clinic: Concept: A community clinic where members can bring machines for tuning. Options: Pool internal knowledge or hire a contractor. Potential Contractors: Jill's contractor (Seaco Sewing) Mr. Ogier (retired, Rochester) Mechanic (Mary Stitches) Intermediate Sewing Classes: Rae and David are developing 1–2 classes to teach advanced techniques. Focus: Using the serger and cover stitch machines for stretch knits. CLO 3D Software Exploration: Goal: Use CLO 3D for advanced pattern-making classes. Rationale: Enables faster learning of pattern geometry than hand-drafting. Challenges: High system requirements and a $50/month license fee. Action: Rae will contact CLO for non-profit pricing and a demo. David will confirm a lab computer can run the software. Supplies & Organization Tool Order: Anna will order French/Hip Curves and more marking pens. Wishlist: Rotary tool guides and a clear quilting ruler (e.g., Omnigrid). Cricut Vinyl: Organization: New pouches are being used to sort vinyl by type (permanent, iron-on, scraps). Donation: A large roll of permanent vinyl will be cut into 12"x12" sheets to fill the pouches. Inventory: Need more white/black iron-on and a new pack of permanent sheets. Issue: Older "dollar store" vinyl is failing (backing splits), making it unusable. Lab Operations & Community Embroidery Machine Reservation: Decision: Implement a 3-hour reservation cap. Rationale: This balances fair access with the time needed for complex projects (e.g., a 45-minute patch). Process: Use the 3D printer system (extendable if no one is waiting). Volunteer Support: A new volunteer is interested in the textiles lab. Action: Anna will offer machine walkthroughs to help them assist members confidently. Black Sheep Demo: David offered to arrange a demo of Black Sheep's industrial multi-head embroidery machine. Action: David will contact Steve at Black Sheep if there is sufficient interest. Next Steps David: Find and install the two coat hooks by the next meeting. Cut the donated permanent vinyl into 12"x12" sheets. Confirm with Rob that a lab computer can run CLO 3D. Post about the quilting machine in the Makerspace collab Slack channel. Rae: Contact CLO 3D for non-profit pricing and a potential demo. Anna: Order French/Hip Curves and marking pens. Offer machine walkthroughs to the new volunteer. All: Brainstorm solutions for the industrial sewing machine's foot pedal issue. Develop 1–2 intermediate sewing class options. Next Meeting: Saturday, March 28th, at the usual time. View Meeting → Ask Fathom! Ask our AI Assistant for answers and insights. It's ChatGPT for your meetings! Try Ask Fathom → Never take notes again. Sign up for Free Join the 5 people at Port City Makerspace using Fathom on their meetings