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Knowledge Lab Embroidery Machine

This is a guide for the Bernina B500 Embroidery Machine in the Knowledge Lab.

Knowledge Lab Embroidery Machine

The Knowledge Lab has a Bernina B500 Embroidery Machine.

  • Preprogramed with 275 designs, including 8 fonts. 
  • Color LCD Touch Screen controls.
  • On-screen design editing.
  • Jumbo bobbins to embroider longer.
  • Three hoop sizes: large oval, medium, and small. 
    • Large Oval Hoop maximum embroidery area: 5.7in x 10in (145mm x 255mm)
    • Medium Hoop maximum embroidery area: 3.9in x 5.1in (100mm x 130mm)
    • Small Hoop maximum embroidery area: 2in x 2.8in (50mm x 71mm)

The Knowledge Lab provides the following materials:

  • Embroidery machine thread in a wide variety of colors.
  • Bobbin thread in White, Black, and Grey.
  • A variety of stabilizers including: cut-away, tear-away, water-soluble, and adhesive tear-away.

Patrons using the embroidery machine must provide their own garments or other items needed for their embroidery project. 

  • There is a variety of fabrics available to use for free in the sewing area of the lab. This is especially useful for practicing. 
  • The Knowledge Lab cannot guarantee any specific kind of fabric or color of fabric at any time. 
    • If your project requires a certain kind of material, we recommend you provide your own. 

Important things to keep in mind:

  • The embroidery machine is a new addition to the lab, staff are still learning how to use the machine and may not be able to offer assistance for all needs. 
  • The machine is a more advanced level equipment, we encourage patrons to start slow and allow themselves time to learn before starting a larger or more complex project. 
  • The machine is not intended for mass production and is better suited for smaller individual projects. 
  • It takes longer to complete a project than you may think. When in doubt, request a longer reservation time than you think you need.
  • Patrons must stay with the machine during the entire duration of use. 

 

Bernina B500 Embroidery Machine