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CNC Embroiderer SBU

In this Safety and Basic Use (SBU) class, learn to create custom embroidery designs with the intuitive and easy-to-use Janome embroidery machine. Take part in several demos and become familiar with hooping methods, needles, threading, several types of stabilizers, and more. See how to create digitized stitches based on monogramming and logo art as well as clipart-style designs.

New to digitizing? Take TXL 204 Digitizer CNC Embroiderer Software next!

Project: Embroidered patch

Prerequisites: None!

Equipment access: CNC embroidery machine (Janome)

Minimum age: 12

Safety: Closed-toed shoes are mandatory

Supervision requirements:

• During class, all 12 to 14-year-old students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is also enrolled in the class. When using the machines outside of class time, 12 to 14-year-old members must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian who has passed the SBU.
• Members who are 15 years and above can, after successfully passing this class, use this equipment for your projects whenever you work at TechShop as a member!

* Membership is verified at the time of the class session. Be sure to bring your badge.