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Makerspace Textiles Lib Guide: Textiles Info

Textile Workshops
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Ryan Cassidy
Contact:
Texas Tech University Library
Room 203A
ryan.cassidy@ttu.edu
806-834-4013

Hours

Makerspace Hours of Operation

Fall/ Spring 

Monday - Friday 10AM - 6PM

Saturday & Sunday 2-8PM

 

Corina's Fall/Spring Availability

Tuesday - Saturday during Makerspace Hours of Operation.  

 

 

Interim and Summer Hours are M-F 10AM - 6PM. closed Saturday and Sunday.

My name is Corina Alvarado, and I work at the TTU Library Makerspace.  I specialize in textiles, fiber arts, laser cutting and digital die-cutting.  You can find a comprehensive list of the workshops that I offer in the University Library's event calendar.  

I am an artist, first and foremost, a Chicana, an art educator, storyteller and maker.  

If you have a project you want some guidance on, please feel free to make an appointment with me via email.

 

Join Us for Future Workshops!

Textiles Equipment

Basic Sewing Machine Threading and PartsJanome 128  Sewing Machine

The Janome 128 offers eight stretch and utility stitches.  It also has a four-step button hole.  

Key Features:

  • 8 built-in stitches
  • 650 stitches per minute
  • Free Arm
  • 4 step built in button hole
  • Maximum stitch width : 5mm
  • Auto declutch bobbin winder
  • Maximum Stitch Length: 4mm

 

For more info on this machine's features, visit : https://www.janome.com/machines/sewing/128/

Manual: https://www.janome.com/siteassets/products/machines/sewing/128/inst-book-3128.pdf

 

Janome 128 Overview at 14:20

Basic Sewing Machine Threading and Parts

 

Fall 2023 Textile Workshops - August

Visit the TTU Library Calendar to register for events. Space is limited for any sewing workshops; priority is given to those that register through the library calendar in the order registered.  Patrons may bring their own sewing machines.

Must have a TTU email to access zoom link.  If you have any issues with accessing the zoom link through your TTU email, please contact IT Support.  

Fall 2023 Textile Workshops - September

Visit the TTU Library Calendar to register for events. Space is limited for any sewing workshops; priority is given to those that register through the library calendar in the order registered.  Patrons may bring their own sewing machines.

Must have a TTU email to access zoom link.  If you have any issues with accessing the zoom link through your TTU email, please contact IT Support