Topic outline

  • In the following sections, you will learn to choose the Costume Workshop equipment and space appropriate for your needs. You will also learn how to adjust the basic settings of the equipment and do troubleshooting. The section of the Dyeing studio briefly presents the basics of dyeing. In addition to an approved online course, independent work in the premises requires the completion of practical exercises in the Sewing studio and Dyeing studio.

    In this section, pay particular attention to the Sewing studio manual and the different uses of the equipment. You will receive more in-depth induction in connection with the exercises related to your studies. Please note that you do not need to learn everything by heart at this stage. You can refer back to the user videos and more detailed instructions on specific devices (such as threading charts) throughout your studies.

    You complete your work permit by demonstrating a command of the following practical skills:

    1. Threading, winding a bobbin, replacing a needle and adjusting the settings of an industrial straight stitch sewing machine.
    2. Threading an overlocker.
    3. Sewing with the above-mentioned machines.
    4. Safe use of the steam iron unit.

    Ompelimo, ompelukoneet

    In the Sewing studio you have access to the most common machines and steamers in the clothing industry, large cutting tables, equipment for making patterns, a fitting area and mannequins. You can also study literature related to the techniques in the field and browse technical experiments folders and material suppliers’ sample folders.

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      Learn how to operate and adjust the industrial sewing machines, and learn how to use the steam iron unit. The instruction videos (5) will show you in detail how to operate and adjust the machines. Note: Open the table of contents from the black arrow "Open block drawer" in the upper right corner.

      GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

      • Select the machine according to its intended use (see machine descriptions).
      • Turn off the machine when changing the bobbin / needle, and when checking the threading.
      • Eye and finger protection components cannot be removed.
      • The machines are extremely rarely broken. Usually, the problems are caused by issues with threading or the condition of the needle. Be patient and try to solve the problem.
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      Open the device page (Device name) for more detailed instructions, such as threading figure. The arrow at the bottom of the device site takes you directly to the "inner page" of the next device and the image of the device will not be seen. You can always return to the main page and select a new device to observe.
    • Industrial Straight Stitch Machines (4): Light and medium weight materials
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      Automatic foot lift and thread trimming with the pedal.

      For light and medium weight materials: Brother 7220C suoraommelkone.

      • chiffon
      • jeans
      • leather/ leatherette
      • upholstery fabrics (medium thickness).

      With special presser foots:

      • zippers, invisible zippers
      • piping.
    • Industrial Straight Stitch Machines (2): Heavy weight materials
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      Foot lift with knee lifter, manual thread trimming.Juki, kolmisyöttöinen ompelukone

      Heavy weight materials:

      • leather
      • upholstery fabrics (heavy thickness)
      • tacky materials with poor feeding feature
      • several material layers together
      • heat formable felt.
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      Foot lift with knee lifter, manual thread trimming.Typical vapaavarsikone, kolmisyöttöinen

      Medium and heavy weight materials:

      • leather, upholstery fabrics (heavy thickness)
      • tacky materials with poor feeding feature
      • several material layers together
      • heat formable felt.

      Challenging forms:

      • large three-dimensional pieces
      • bags, shoes, hats.
    • Industrial Zig Zag Machines (2)
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      Automatic foot lift and thread trimming with the pedal. Pfaff 938 siksak

      • stretchy materials
      • light and medium weight materials
      • zig zag stitches for finishing the edges and patching.
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      Foot lift with knee lifter, manual thread trimming.Global ZZ 509 siksak

      • stretchy materials
      • light and medium weight materials
      • zig zag stitches for finishing the edges and patching
      • extra wide zig zag.
    • Industrial Overlock and Coverstitch Machines (3)
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      Foot lift with a separate small pedal.Yamato -nelilankainen saumuri

      Differential feed and edge cutter.

      • strechy stitches for strechy fabrics
      • finishing raw edges and joining seams.

      Overlock = stitch that sews over the edge for edging, hemming or seaming.

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      Foot lift with a separate small pedal.Pegasus M900 -pikoosaumaaja

      Differential feed and edge cutter.

      • narrow hemming for light materials
      • not suitable for joining pieces together.
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      Tasosaumuri Jack

      Automatic foot lift and thread trimming with pedal.

      • top and bottom coverseam machine
      • coverstitces for strechy materials
      • strechy double stitches for hemming.
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      Napinläpikone, Buttonhole Sewing machine

      Automatic foot lift and thread trimming with the pedal. Cutting blades.

      • buttonholes
      • for light and medium weight materials.
    • Ironing equipment (5)
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      The first table in the ironing unit is equipped with a vacuum. Siliyskeskus

      The second ironing table has a blowing and vacuum feature.

      • irons are equipped with the silicone shields
      • suitable for almost any material
      • tables are equiped with sleeve arms.
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      Can be borrowed for shooting locations.Tefal -käsihöyrytin

      • handheld steamer, easy to carry with
      • can be steamed vertically.
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      Platen size 40 x 50cmStahls lämpöprässi

      • strong compression
      • extensive temperature and time control.

      Purpose of use

      • attaching fusible interfacing to fabric
      • fixing printings on textiles
      • bonding vinyl patterns to fabric.
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      Platen size 25cm x 60cm ELNApress höyryprässi

      • light compression and limited temperature control
      • no time control
      • possibility to press with steam.

      Purpose of use

      • attaching fusible interfacing to fabric
      • fixing printings on textiles
      • steam pressing of garments.
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      For modifying and making hats.Jiffy Steamer -hattuhöyrytin


    • Domestic sewing machines (3)
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      No automatic functions. Can be borrowed for other locations.Bernina -kotiompelukone

      • for small-scale sewing
      • button holes
      • special stitches
      • cylinder arm.
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      No automatic functions. Can be borrowed for other locations.Bernina kotisaumuri

      Differential feed and edge cutter.

      • narrow hemming for light materials
      • strechy stitches for strechy fabrics
      • finishing raw edges and joining seams.

      Overlock = stitch that sews over the edge for edging, hemming or seaming.

    • Press (1)
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      • eyelets Astor -puristin
      • fabric-covered buttons
      • press studs for strech materials.
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      Familiarise yourself particularly with the Sewing Studio manual and the different uses of the equipment. After the test, go to the Dyieng Studio page through the main menu.