Sewing Machines
With a sewing machine, you can sew different fabrics to each other. This is especially useful for making/changing clothes, bags, curtains or similar things.
Brother LX17
| MachineInfoBox Brother LX17 | |
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| Synonyms: | DE: Nähmaschine; Haushaltsnähmaschine |
| Type: | Sewing Machines |
| Material: | fabric, thread |
| Location: | Sewing Area |
| Access Requirements: | Sewing Machine Introduction |
| Status: | Working |
| Manual: | Brother Quick Guide, Basic Operation Manual, Operation Manual |
| Tutors: | Utis Anita |
Do NOT oil! "In order to prevent damaging this machine, it must not be oiled by the user. This machine was manufactured with the necessary amount of oil applied to ensure correct operation, making periodic oiling unnecessary."
It has a British plug, as it was donated by Björn. An adapter is in the box.
Types of Stitches
The machine supports different types of stitches. These are explained on the machine with pictures.
Videos
Brother LX17 tutorial in English explains the basic functionality.
Necchi Typ 559
| MachineInfoBox Necchi Typ 559 | |
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| Synonyms: | DE: Nähmaschine; Necchi Mod. 599 |
| Type: | Sewing Machines |
| Material: | fabric, thread |
| Location: | Sewing Area |
| Access Requirements: | Sewing Machine Introduction |
| Status: | Working |
| Manual: | manuall.de (DE) |
| Tutors: | Utis Anita |
Types of Stitches
The machine supports different types of stitches. These are explained on the machine with pictures.
Videos
Explanation in German: Introduction Video (in german)
Only Video showing basic functionality: Showcase video of the different functions (no text)
Modifications/Repairs
A pin in the pedal broke and was replaced with a 3D printed part in August 2026.
Silvercrest Overlock SON 90 A1
| MachineInfoBox Silvercrest Overlock SON 90 A1 | |
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| Synonyms: | DE: Overlock-Nähmaschine |
| Type: | Sewing Machines |
| Material: | Fabric, Thread |
| Location: | Office |
| Access Requirements: | Sewing Machine Introduction |
| Status: | In Commissioning |
| Manual: | manualslib |
| Tutors: | Utis Anita |
Settings and consumables
| Property | Range or type |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2, 3 or 4 |
| Needles | 1 or 2; HA × 1 No. 11–14 or 130/705 No. 75–90 |
| Stitch length | 1–4 mm |
| Seam width | Right needle: 3.0–4.5 mm; left needle: 5.2–6.7 mm |
| Differential feed | 1:0.7–1:2.0 |
Threading
For a complete 4-thread setup, thread the machine in this order:
- upper looper — red
- lower looper — yellow
- right needle — green
- left needle — blue
Refer to the manual (page 10, if you need to thread from scratch, page 17, if you need to change once specific thread). A visual explanation can be found on YouTube.
Basic use
- Extend the thread stand fully and fit the waste container.
- Check the threading, needle position, knife position and selected settings.
- Make a test seam on a scrap of the same fabric. Adjust one setting at a time using the tables in the manual.
- Lower the presser foot and guide the fabric edge towards the knife. Let the feed dogs move the fabric.
- At the end of the seam, continue sewing until a thread chain of approximately 5 cm has formed.
- Switch off the machine and remove fabric scraps and loose threads.
Cleaning and maintenance
Unplug the machine before cleaning or maintenance.
- Regularly remove lint and fabric scraps from the looper and knife area with the supplied brush.
- Wipe the exterior with a slightly damp cloth.
- Lubricate only the points shown in the manual and use sewing-machine oil only.
- Stop using the machine and report the problem if a needle or knife is damaged, the machine jams or it no longer cuts cleanly.
This tool is not ready for use yet since not all commissioning steps have been completed. The process is not yet tracked on GitHub. Feel free to contribute to making it usable, any help is very welcome!
| Task | comment | Status |
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| Name the tool: | Silvercrest Overlock SON 90 A1 | Done |
| Take a picture | current picture is okay, but better one would be prefered | Done |
| Find the manual as PDF | needed for all machines - add a link to the InfoBox or comment where you could not find it | Done |
| Documentation | this page, status: in commissioning | pending |
| Print QR-Code | use the MachineQR Factory | pending |
| Introduction | Check Sewing Machine Introduction on whether it needs to be updated | pending |
| Security Check | to be done or witnessed by a manager | pending |
| Test | to be done or witnessed by a manager | pending |
| tool's name, owner and approx. value | provide to Johannes for inventorization | Done |
| Last step: make it available | physically and in the wiki - then delete this template | pending |
