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The Artisans Asylum Fiber Arts Shop has nearly everything you need to go from fiber to fabric and from graph paper to garment.  
The Artisans Asylum Fiber Arts Shop has nearly everything you need to go from fiber to fabric and from graph paper to garment.  
== Availability ==
This shop is available to members 24/7. There are many workstations and machines available to tested shop users. Please be considerate of classes operating in the Fiber Arts space, and work around them.
== Shop Rules ==
# Clean up after yourself. Place scrap fabric in labelled bins, wipe tables, sweep floors, put away all tools.
# Return tables and chairs to their original positions.
# Shelves are for A2 classes and Fiber Arts only.
# Do not block the exit or emergency stop.
# No food or beverages in the Fiber Arts trash cans.
# No long term storage of personal projects.
# Do not leave cruft, donations, or leftover material in the shop.
# For donations, please [mailto:fiberartsshoplead@artisansasylum.comcontact the Shop Lead].
# No blades, rotary tools, chemicals, paint, food, or standing on Fiber Arts work tables. These tables are for Fiber Arts ONLY


== Training and testing ==
== Training and testing ==


The Fiber Arts Shop has large tables and workspaces available 24 hours/day for members. Hand tools such as scissors, rotary cutters, measuring tools, etc, are available to use any time, but may not be removed from the room. Training and testing is REQUIRED before using machines in this shop. You must have tool experience to be tested in the Fiber Arts shop. [https://www.artisansasylum.com/tool-testing Sign up here for tool training and testing].
The Fiber Arts Shop has large tables and workspaces available 24 hours/day for members. Hand tools such as scissors, rotary cutters, measuring tools, etc, are available to use any time, but may not be removed from the room. Training and testing is REQUIRED before using most machines in this shop. You must have tool experience to be tested in the Fiber Arts shop. [https://www.artisansasylum.com/tool-testing Sign up here for tool training and testing]. See below for our current machines, and whether testing is required.
 
 
== Tool Testing Guide 2025 ==
<b>PLEASE SIGN IN WHEN YOU ENTER THE SHOP!</b>
 
Please note: a tool test is not a lesson AND we are not here to trick you! We simply want to be sure that you are operating the machines safely, cleaning up after yourself and that you know what to do if something doesn’t go as planned while you are working.
 
All Shop users will be tool tested on “Work Surfaces” and “Ironing Station” regardless of which machines (domestic or industrial) that you are working on –Thank you!
 
<b>Work Surfaces </b>
*Big White Table (closer to the door) is for fabric/pattern paper ONLY, no hot tools allowed! No drinks/food/bags are allowed on this table–no exceptions!
*Big Dark Grey Table (closer to ironing station) all purpose work. Please protect the table with scrap paper or cardboard if you are using glue/paint or anything that could leave a stain behind. If your project requires cutting, use a green self-healing cutting mat
*Work Stations (under the white boards) - 4 stations are open for any craft–sewing machines should be returned to the grey shelves after use
*Please keep beverages covered and enjoy your snacks/food in the Holton Kitchen
*Please re-stack chairs/bins/carts and keep aisles clear for other members!
 
<b>Ironing Station</b>
*Please leave the iron plugged into the automatic shut off timer, set the timer to your desired time (do not use the “on/off” button on the timer)
*Utilize the “on/off” switch on the big iron
*Always refill the Iron after you are finished working
*Additional irons are stored in the cubbies below the ironing table
*Additional ironing boards are stored behind the ironing table
 
<b>Domestic Sewing Machines </b>
*Select your desired machine from the shelf storage/set up your work area
*Demonstrate the following:
*Threading the machine (turn off machine, follow the drawings on the machine)
*Installing a needle (flat to the back)
*Winding/changing the bobbin (disengage/engage bobbin winding switch)
*Examples of when to change the needle/why (broken, new project, bent, threading issues, always turn off/unplug the machine when changing the needle)
*Utilizing the hand wheel (always turn toward you)
*Sewing a straight line & turning a corner (use the needle in the fabric method)
*Using the reverse stitch lever (use this for backstitching)
*Stitch selection dial (the type of stitch)
*Adjusting Stitch Length and Width dials (length only for straight, length+width for zig-zag/decorative stitches)
*Needle position dial (left, right, center)
*Adjusting the tension dial (standard tension is 4)
*Changing the foot
 
<b>Domestic Sergers </b>
*Select your desired machine from the shelf storage/set up your work area
*Demonstrate the following:
**threading the machine (turn off AND unplug first, then follow the colorful guides)
**locating/removing the stitch finger
**Sew a scrap fabric with cutting knife engaged
*Adjust the tension dials to correct stitches (standard tension is 4, but may need adjustment based on your project)
**Retract the cutting knife
**stitch length dials
**Changing the needles (with the hex, needles will be at different heights)
**"chain on" / "chain off"
 
Rubrics for other testable items listed below are currently undergoing review and are subject to the tester's knowledge and appropriate safety required for a given machine.
 
Unplug equipment, return your machine to shelves, scraps/threads/fiber belong in the white bins, return all tools
 
Please reference shop signage for sorting your recycling–please dispose of food waste in the kitchen right next door.
 
<b>THANK YOU FOR LEAVING FIBER ARTS BETTER THAN YOU FOUND IT!</b>


== Availability ==
If a machine is damaged please add an orange repair tag and send an email to fiberartsshop@artisansasylum.com  This method of reporting is not to put anyone on blast, this is to help us keep up with shop maintenance–not all tool testers/leads are available everyday, so we like to be notified as soon as possible if something needs repair! Thank you!


This shop is available to members 24/7. There are many workstations and machines available to tested shop users. Please be considerate of classes operating in the Fiber Arts space, and work around them.


== Shop Rules ==
== Fiber Arts Events ==
The A2 Fiber Arts shop holds a variety of monthly events to open our space up to spread the knowledge and love of fiber arts through the Artisans' membership, and the wider community.


coming soon:
Stab and Gab. 2nd Wednesday of each month. 6:30-8pm. Hosted by Bleu Vermeer
* Come practice the fine art of needle felting. BYO tools and wool, or borrow tools and purchase wool for a small fee.


Fiber Arts Night. 3rd Wednesday of each month. 7:30-9pm. Hosted by Fiber Arts Staff
* Each month, fiber arts staff showcase a different artist or craft and invite visitors to try their hand at the activity. Guests may also use the opportunity to show and tell their WIPs.


== Fiber Arts Machines ==
Fiber Arts Movie Night. Various days, BOLO for email invite. 7pm social gathering, 7:30 start.
* Did you know we have a projector? Come work on small projects (fibrous or otherwise), and enjoy a monthly movie selected by our staff. Suggestions welcome.


coming soon:
Classes. Various instructors.
*an index of tools and whether they require testing
* visit [https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ma--boston/artisans-asylum/ Eventbrite] for more details.
*machines for sale


== Help Us Improve ==
== Help Us Improve ==


[mailto:fiberartsshop@artisansasylum.com E-mail the shop lead] with your concerns, comments, questions, and suggestions for improvement. Let us know if the shop was left not ready-to-use, equipment is malfunctioning, a consumable is running low, if you want to help drive an improvement project, or if you can think of anything else that will make the shop a better resource for you!
[mailto:fiberartsshop@artisansasylum.com E-mail the shop lead] with your concerns, comments, questions, and suggestions for improvement. Let us know if the shop was left not ready-to-use, equipment is malfunctioning, a consumable is running low, if you want to help drive an improvement project, or if you can think of anything else that will make the shop a better resource for you!
== Fiber Arts Machines ==
Manuals will continue to be linked to machines as available. Many physical Manuals are also available in the shop.
Fiber Arts has machines for sale! [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-V82iXXLK9j6e89z1e78aqb-qZ17Jw7YAUjqRGxTxeU/edit?usp=drivesdk Ask us about these machines please!]
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Brand
!Machine Type
!Model
!Name
!Tool Test Required
!Maintenance Required
!Available for use
|-
|Singer
|Domestic Sewing Machine
|[https://www.singer.com.tr/assets/img/uploads/product-files/3337_en.pdf Simple]
|Meat Loaf
|Yes
|No
|Yes
|-
|Singer
|Domestic Sewing Machine
|[https://www.singer.com.tr/assets/img/uploads/product-files/3337_en.pdf Simple]
|Queen
|Yes
|No
|Yes
|-
|Singer
|Domestic Sewing Machine
|[https://www.singer.com.tr/assets/img/uploads/product-files/3337_en.pdf Simple]
|Supertramp
|Yes
|No
|Yes
|-
|Singer
|Domestic Sewing Machine
|[https://sewing-machine-ratings.com/sewingmachinemanuals/Singer-Prelude-8280-Manual.pdf Prelude 8280]
|MC Lyte
|Yes
|No
|Yes
|-
|Singer
|Domestic Sewing Machine
|[https://www.manualslib.com/manual/581478/Singer-2732.html 2732]
|Leaf
|Yes
|No
|Yes
|-
|Singer
|Domestic Sewing Machine
|[https://svpworldwide.widen.net/view/pdf/corhvxojn2/4411_EN.pdf?t.download=true&u=cko5pg Heavy Duty 4411]
|STYX
|Yes
|No
|Yes
|-
|Singer
|Domestic Sewing Machine
|[https://svpworldwide.widen.net/view/pdf/corhvxojn2/4411_EN.pdf?t.download=true&u=cko5pg Heavy Duty 4411]
|n/a
|Yes
|Unknown, recent donation
|No- needs bottom plate
|-
|Singer
|Domestic Sewing Machine
|[https://svpworldwide.widen.net/view/pdf/corhvxojn2/4411_EN.pdf?t.download=true&u=cko5pg Heavy Duty 4411]
|n/a
|Yes
|Unknown, recent donation
|No- needs foot
|-
|Singer
|Domestic Sewing Machine
|[https://svpworldwide.widen.net/view/pdf/pwfntm3hxz/IM_4423Q50DSTEN.ES.FR140917.pdf?t.download=true&u=cko5pg Heavy Duty 4423]
|n/a
|Yes
|Unknown, recent donation
|No- needs testing
|-
|Singer
|Domestic Sewing Machine
|[https://svpworldwide.widen.net/view/pdf/v55jhrxiok/IM_4432Q60DSTEN140718.pdf?t.download=true&u=cko5pg Heavy Duty 4432]
|n/a
|Yes
|Unknown, recent donation
|No- needs testing
|-
|Bernette
|Domestic Sewing and Fancy Stitch
|B37
|n/a
|Yes
|No
|No
|-
|Brother/Falabella
|Domestic Sewing Machine
|FB1453
|n/a
|Yes
|No
|Yes
|-
|Brother
|Domestic Sewing Machine
|[https://www.manualslib.com/manual/219352/Brother-Ls-1217.html LS1217]
|Blondie
|Yes
|No
|Yes
|-
|Brother
|Domestic Sewing Machine
|[https://www.brother-usa.com/virdata/csfaqs/had/manuals/ps1250%20-%20ug.pdf?_gl=1*zsvzn2*_gcl_au*OTM5MDQ2NDY0LjE3NDg1NTIyMDU.*_ga*MzY4MDI1ODg2LjE3NDg1NTIyMDQ.*_ga_NCEW43SJ8W*czE3NDg1NTIyMDMkbzEkZzAkdDE3NDg1NTIyMDYkajU3JGwwJGgzNjg4MzQyMjU. Pacesetter ps-1250]
|Bon Jovi
|Yes
|No
|Yes
|-
|Necchi
|Domestic Sewing Machine
|535FA
|n/a
|Yes
|No
|Yes
|-
|White
|Domestic Sewing Machine
|609
|Pink Floyd
|Yes
|No
|Yes
|-
|Janome
|Domestic Embroidery Machine
|Memory Craft 350E
|Stiotch
|Yes
|No
|Yes
|-
|Tippman
|Leather Hand Stitcher
|HS
|n/a
|Yes
|Yes
|No- needs a deep dive
|-
|Brother
|Domestic Serger
|Lock 1034D
|Whitesnake
|Yes
|No
|Yes
|-
|Brother
|Domestic Serger
|Lock 1034D
|n/a
|Yes
|No
|Yes
|-
|White
|Domestic Serger
|Speedylock Differential
|n/a
|Yes
|No
|Yes
|-
|White
|Domestic Serger
|Speedylock 299
|n/a
|Yes
|No
|Yes
|-
|White
|Domestic Serger
|Superlock 503
|n/a
|Yes
|No
|Yes
|-
|Singer
|Industrial Sewing Machine
|20U23
|Judas Priest
|Yes
|No
|Yes
|-
|Singer
|Industrial Sewing Machine
|241-2
|Dante
|Yes
|No
|Yes
|-
|Singer
|Industrial Sewing Machine
|281-1
|Van Halen
|Yes
|No
|Yes
|-
|Singer
|Industrial Sewing Machine
|241-1
|Twisted Sister
|Yes
|No
|Yes
|-
|Singer
|Industrial Sewing Machine
|251-1
|Led Zeppelin
|Yes
|No
|Yes
|-
|Yamato
|Industrial Serger
|
|Iron Maiden
|Yes
|No
|Yes
|-
|Consew
|Skiver
|DCS-S4
|n/a
|Yes
|Unknown, recent donation
|No- needs testing
|-
|Macomber
|Loom
|
|Sigourney Weaver
|Yes
|Yes, currently undergoing rebuild
|No- see above
|-
|Brother
|Knitting Machine
|Profile 551
|n/a
|Yes
|No
|Yes, but bring your own clamps
|-
|Rowenta
|Iron
|Perfect Steam
|n/a
|No
|No
|Yes
|-
|Silhouette
|Cutting Machine
|Cameo
|Janousek
|Yes
|No
|Yes
|-
|Silhouette
|Cutting Machine
|Cameo
|n/a
|Yes
|No
|Yes
|-
|Vevor
|Heat Press
|Combo Heat Press Machine
|n/a
|No
|No
|Yes
|-
|Landis
|Autosoler
|No 12 Model K
|n/a
|Yes
|Yes
|No
|-|}
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Fiber Arts
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Fiber Arts
Building Holton
Lead Rae Lee Occhipinti (she/her)
User email list fiberartsshopusers@artisansasylum.com
Tool Testers

Sign up here

Hours Same as membership hours


The Artisans Asylum Fiber Arts Shop has nearly everything you need to go from fiber to fabric and from graph paper to garment.

Availability

This shop is available to members 24/7. There are many workstations and machines available to tested shop users. Please be considerate of classes operating in the Fiber Arts space, and work around them.

Shop Rules

  1. Clean up after yourself. Place scrap fabric in labelled bins, wipe tables, sweep floors, put away all tools.
  2. Return tables and chairs to their original positions.
  3. Shelves are for A2 classes and Fiber Arts only.
  4. Do not block the exit or emergency stop.
  5. No food or beverages in the Fiber Arts trash cans.
  6. No long term storage of personal projects.
  7. Do not leave cruft, donations, or leftover material in the shop.
  8. For donations, please the Shop Lead.
  9. No blades, rotary tools, chemicals, paint, food, or standing on Fiber Arts work tables. These tables are for Fiber Arts ONLY

Training and testing

The Fiber Arts Shop has large tables and workspaces available 24 hours/day for members. Hand tools such as scissors, rotary cutters, measuring tools, etc, are available to use any time, but may not be removed from the room. Training and testing is REQUIRED before using most machines in this shop. You must have tool experience to be tested in the Fiber Arts shop. Sign up here for tool training and testing. See below for our current machines, and whether testing is required.


Tool Testing Guide 2025

PLEASE SIGN IN WHEN YOU ENTER THE SHOP!

Please note: a tool test is not a lesson AND we are not here to trick you! We simply want to be sure that you are operating the machines safely, cleaning up after yourself and that you know what to do if something doesn’t go as planned while you are working.

All Shop users will be tool tested on “Work Surfaces” and “Ironing Station” regardless of which machines (domestic or industrial) that you are working on –Thank you!

Work Surfaces

  • Big White Table (closer to the door) is for fabric/pattern paper ONLY, no hot tools allowed! No drinks/food/bags are allowed on this table–no exceptions!
  • Big Dark Grey Table (closer to ironing station) all purpose work. Please protect the table with scrap paper or cardboard if you are using glue/paint or anything that could leave a stain behind. If your project requires cutting, use a green self-healing cutting mat
  • Work Stations (under the white boards) - 4 stations are open for any craft–sewing machines should be returned to the grey shelves after use
  • Please keep beverages covered and enjoy your snacks/food in the Holton Kitchen
  • Please re-stack chairs/bins/carts and keep aisles clear for other members!

Ironing Station

  • Please leave the iron plugged into the automatic shut off timer, set the timer to your desired time (do not use the “on/off” button on the timer)
  • Utilize the “on/off” switch on the big iron
  • Always refill the Iron after you are finished working
  • Additional irons are stored in the cubbies below the ironing table
  • Additional ironing boards are stored behind the ironing table

Domestic Sewing Machines

  • Select your desired machine from the shelf storage/set up your work area
  • Demonstrate the following:
  • Threading the machine (turn off machine, follow the drawings on the machine)
  • Installing a needle (flat to the back)
  • Winding/changing the bobbin (disengage/engage bobbin winding switch)
  • Examples of when to change the needle/why (broken, new project, bent, threading issues, always turn off/unplug the machine when changing the needle)
  • Utilizing the hand wheel (always turn toward you)
  • Sewing a straight line & turning a corner (use the needle in the fabric method)
  • Using the reverse stitch lever (use this for backstitching)
  • Stitch selection dial (the type of stitch)
  • Adjusting Stitch Length and Width dials (length only for straight, length+width for zig-zag/decorative stitches)
  • Needle position dial (left, right, center)
  • Adjusting the tension dial (standard tension is 4)
  • Changing the foot

Domestic Sergers

  • Select your desired machine from the shelf storage/set up your work area
  • Demonstrate the following:
    • threading the machine (turn off AND unplug first, then follow the colorful guides)
    • locating/removing the stitch finger
    • Sew a scrap fabric with cutting knife engaged
  • Adjust the tension dials to correct stitches (standard tension is 4, but may need adjustment based on your project)
    • Retract the cutting knife
    • stitch length dials
    • Changing the needles (with the hex, needles will be at different heights)
    • "chain on" / "chain off"

Rubrics for other testable items listed below are currently undergoing review and are subject to the tester's knowledge and appropriate safety required for a given machine.

Unplug equipment, return your machine to shelves, scraps/threads/fiber belong in the white bins, return all tools

Please reference shop signage for sorting your recycling–please dispose of food waste in the kitchen right next door.

THANK YOU FOR LEAVING FIBER ARTS BETTER THAN YOU FOUND IT!

If a machine is damaged please add an orange repair tag and send an email to fiberartsshop@artisansasylum.com This method of reporting is not to put anyone on blast, this is to help us keep up with shop maintenance–not all tool testers/leads are available everyday, so we like to be notified as soon as possible if something needs repair! Thank you!


Fiber Arts Events

The A2 Fiber Arts shop holds a variety of monthly events to open our space up to spread the knowledge and love of fiber arts through the Artisans' membership, and the wider community.

Stab and Gab. 2nd Wednesday of each month. 6:30-8pm. Hosted by Bleu Vermeer

  • Come practice the fine art of needle felting. BYO tools and wool, or borrow tools and purchase wool for a small fee.

Fiber Arts Night. 3rd Wednesday of each month. 7:30-9pm. Hosted by Fiber Arts Staff

  • Each month, fiber arts staff showcase a different artist or craft and invite visitors to try their hand at the activity. Guests may also use the opportunity to show and tell their WIPs.

Fiber Arts Movie Night. Various days, BOLO for email invite. 7pm social gathering, 7:30 start.

  • Did you know we have a projector? Come work on small projects (fibrous or otherwise), and enjoy a monthly movie selected by our staff. Suggestions welcome.

Classes. Various instructors.

Help Us Improve

E-mail the shop lead with your concerns, comments, questions, and suggestions for improvement. Let us know if the shop was left not ready-to-use, equipment is malfunctioning, a consumable is running low, if you want to help drive an improvement project, or if you can think of anything else that will make the shop a better resource for you!

Fiber Arts Machines

Manuals will continue to be linked to machines as available. Many physical Manuals are also available in the shop. Fiber Arts has machines for sale! Ask us about these machines please!

Brand Machine Type Model Name Tool Test Required Maintenance Required Available for use
Singer Domestic Sewing Machine Simple Meat Loaf Yes No Yes
Singer Domestic Sewing Machine Simple Queen Yes No Yes
Singer Domestic Sewing Machine Simple Supertramp Yes No Yes
Singer Domestic Sewing Machine Prelude 8280 MC Lyte Yes No Yes
Singer Domestic Sewing Machine 2732 Leaf Yes No Yes
Singer Domestic Sewing Machine Heavy Duty 4411 STYX Yes No Yes
Singer Domestic Sewing Machine Heavy Duty 4411 n/a Yes Unknown, recent donation No- needs bottom plate
Singer Domestic Sewing Machine Heavy Duty 4411 n/a Yes Unknown, recent donation No- needs foot
Singer Domestic Sewing Machine Heavy Duty 4423 n/a Yes Unknown, recent donation No- needs testing
Singer Domestic Sewing Machine Heavy Duty 4432 n/a Yes Unknown, recent donation No- needs testing
Bernette Domestic Sewing and Fancy Stitch B37 n/a Yes No No
Brother/Falabella Domestic Sewing Machine FB1453 n/a Yes No Yes
Brother Domestic Sewing Machine LS1217 Blondie Yes No Yes
Brother Domestic Sewing Machine Pacesetter ps-1250 Bon Jovi Yes No Yes
Necchi Domestic Sewing Machine 535FA n/a Yes No Yes
White Domestic Sewing Machine 609 Pink Floyd Yes No Yes
Janome Domestic Embroidery Machine Memory Craft 350E Stiotch Yes No Yes
Tippman Leather Hand Stitcher HS n/a Yes Yes No- needs a deep dive
Brother Domestic Serger Lock 1034D Whitesnake Yes No Yes
Brother Domestic Serger Lock 1034D n/a Yes No Yes
White Domestic Serger Speedylock Differential n/a Yes No Yes
White Domestic Serger Speedylock 299 n/a Yes No Yes
White Domestic Serger Superlock 503 n/a Yes No Yes
Singer Industrial Sewing Machine 20U23 Judas Priest Yes No Yes
Singer Industrial Sewing Machine 241-2 Dante Yes No Yes
Singer Industrial Sewing Machine 281-1 Van Halen Yes No Yes
Singer Industrial Sewing Machine 241-1 Twisted Sister Yes No Yes
Singer Industrial Sewing Machine 251-1 Led Zeppelin Yes No Yes
Yamato Industrial Serger Iron Maiden Yes No Yes
Consew Skiver DCS-S4 n/a Yes Unknown, recent donation No- needs testing
Macomber Loom Sigourney Weaver Yes Yes, currently undergoing rebuild No- see above
Brother Knitting Machine Profile 551 n/a Yes No Yes, but bring your own clamps
Rowenta Iron Perfect Steam n/a No No Yes
Silhouette Cutting Machine Cameo Janousek Yes No Yes
Silhouette Cutting Machine Cameo n/a Yes No Yes
Vevor Heat Press Combo Heat Press Machine n/a No No Yes
Landis Autosoler No 12 Model K n/a Yes Yes No

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