ECU - Soft Shop

Domestic sewing machine and shared work table. There are 4 bookable domestic sewing machines: - 2 Janome machines for light- to medium-weight fabric - 2 Singer HD machines for light to heavy weight fabric. * Orientation and Quiz on Moodle are required before using the equipment.

Industrial sewing machine for extra-heavyweight fabrics (very heavy nylon, many layers of webbing or heavy fabrics, some foams, etc.). Includes access to a shared work table, and sewing + pattern-making tools. Orientation and quiz on Moodle, and in-person practical with a Technician is required before using this ...

Heavyweight Juki (formerly "Electronic Juki") industrial machine and a space at the shared work table. For heavyweight fabrics (heavy canvas, nylon, webbing, leather, etc.). Equipment orientation and practical is required before using the industrial sewing machines.

Lightweight Juki industrial sewing machine for lightweight fabrics (muslin, thin cottons, lightweight denim, etc.) Set to a slow speed; ideal for those new to sewing on industrial sewing machines. Includes access to a shared work table, and sewing + pattern-making tools Equipment orientation and practical is required ...

The Soft Shop is offering open workshops for students to join. The first offering will be learning more about using the Domestic Sewing machines.

Do you want to work in the shop, but not use a sewing machine? Choose this to book a spot at our shared work tables.

Demo: About Commercial Sewing Patterns

An introductory demo about how to read and use commercial sewing patterns.

Demo: Domestic Sewing Machine

Want to learn or need a refresher about using a Domestic Sewing Machine? Join the Tech for a small group Demo in the Soft Shop (C4220). Note: The online Soft Shop orientation on Moodle must be completed prior to attending this demo. https://courses.ecuad.ca/course/view.php?id=5623#section-1

Demo: Sewing 3D forms

An introductory demo about how to make and sew 3D forms with fabric.

Demo: Weaving Basics (Tapestry)

An introductory demo about setting up a frame loom and some basic weaving techniques with yarn.

Digital Embroidery meeting

REQUEST to meet with Technician about Digital Embroidery. Technician will email you to confirm booking.

Digital Embroidery or weaving consultation

School projects only (not for personal projects). Up to 12 hours beforehand, book a consult with a tech to discuss a possible digital embroidery or weaving . Bring sketches or inspiration images for your project. Less than 12 hours ahead, email or stop by shop to book with Tech.