Sewing & Quilting Machines

Residents can use their Scarsdale Library card to make use of the makerspace’s three Brother XR9550 sewing and quilting machines. Patrons can book up to 4 hours per week to work on personal projects in the makerspace. The makerspace will provide patrons with pins, measuring tape, needles, tailor chalk, scissors, and a limited variety of thread. Patrons will be expected to bring in any other tools or materials they may need for their projects.  Makerspace staff will only be available to help you get started and to answer basic questions. 

• View and book available time slots at this link.
• Time slots are available two weeks into the future. Patrons can book up to four hours per week.
• Patrons will need to fill out a Makerspace User Agreement agreeing to the Makerspace Terms of Use upon entering the makerspace. This form only needs to be filled out once and will be kept on file. 

Knowing the following will ensure you get the most out of your Open Maker visit: 

• What will you need to bring for your project: The makerspace will provide Makers with pins, measuring tape, needles, tailor chalk, scissors, and a limited variety of thread (while supplies last). Makers need to bring in any other tools or materials they may need. 
• When you arrive for your reservation, check in at a service desk (welcome desk, reference desk, etc.). A staff member needs to escort you to the makerspace due to its location. 
• Makers arriving more than 15 minutes late for their reservation may lose their reservation(s) for the day.  Repeated failures to show up for reservations (without canceling) will result in Open Maker privileges being temporarily revoked. 
• Makerspace staff is only available to help with set-up and to answer basic questions.  If you need detailed assistance attend one of our Maker 101 programs or email makerspace@scarsdalelibrary.org for additional guidance. 

The makerspace has the following thread colors available while supplies last. Patrons are welcome to bring their own thread as well.

New to sewing machines? Makerspace staff will always be available to help you get started while using equipment in the makerspace, but here are some basic tutorials for setting up a Brother XR9550 sewing machine for independent learning or as a refresher.  

(0:42) Turning on the power

(1:11) Winding and setting the lower thread

(5:36) Upper threading

(7:58) To start sewing

(10:27) Reverse sewing

(11:32) Mirror image stitches

(13:16) Adjusting the stitch length/width

(14:57) Overcasting (foot G)

(16:02) Blind hem (foot R)

(17:39) Buttonhole (foot A)

(19:38) Character stitches (foot N)

(23:07) Cleaning & needle replacement

Any questions or concerns? Feel free to reach out and ask at makerspace@scarsdalelibrary.org.