Name:

Brother XL-3750 

Machine type:

Free Arm Sewing Machine with Quilting Features

Description & Features: 

HackPGH’s oldest sewing machine, this mechanical workhorse has 73 built-in sewing and quilting stitches. It has a built-in needle threader, one-step button-holer, and bobbin winding system for ease of use! 

Rules for use:

Must be 12+

Bobbin type:

Class 15/SA 156 (plastic)

Notes:

10 years at HackPGH, cleaned & oiled March 2024

Name:

Singer HD500 Classic

Machine type:

Mechanical Sewing Machine

Description & Features: 

With a design paying homage to vintage machines, this mechanical sewing machine has a durable metal frame and powerful motor allowing it to work with almost any fabric. It has 32 built-in stitches, an automatic needle threader, and one-step button-holer.

Rules for use:

Must be 12+

Bobbin type:

Class 15/SA 156 (plastic)

Notes:

New August 2024

Name:

Singer Scholastic 5511 

Machine type:

Heavy Duty Mechanical Sewing Machine

Description & Features: 

Designed for educational purposes, this heavy duty machine was built to last with its metal inner frame. The powerful motor allows it to easily handle heavier fabrics like denim and canvas. Thanks to its adjustable presser foot, the Scholastic can also handle thin sheers as well. This mechanical machine has eleven built-in stitches, including a four-step button-holer.  

Rules for use:

Must be 12+

Bobbin type:

Class 15/SA 156 (metal)

Notes:

8 years old, donated to HackPGH 2023,  cleaned & oiled March 2024

Name:

Singer Heavy Duty 4452

Machine type:

Heavy Duty Mechanical Sewing Machine w/ Extension Table

Description & Features: 

This mechanical powerhorse has incredible speed and strength, while simultaneously offering the user a variety of control features to make sewing any weight of fabric a breeze!  The versatile 4452 has 33 built-in stitches, a one-step button-holer, and built-in needle threader, making it a fantastic machine for beginners and advanced users alike. 

Rules for use:

Must be 12+

Bobbin type:

Class 15/SA 156 (plastic)

Notes:

New August 2024

Name:

Brother CS7000X (Two machines)

Machine type:

Computerized Sewing & Quilting Machine w/ extension table

Description & Features: 

The CS7000X is designed for ease of use with its LCD display, an automatic needle threader, threading diagrams, and adjustable sewing speed control. With 70 built-in sewing stitches, including decorative stitches, quilting stitches and seven styles of one-step, auto-size buttonholes, the possibilities are endless.

Rules for use:

Must be 12+

Bobbin type:

Class 15/SA 156 (plastic)

Notes:

New January 2024

Name:

Brother SE700 

Machine type:

Computerized Embroidery & Sewing Machine

Maximum hoop size:

4”x4” (only hoop)

Maximum stitch speed:

710 SPM

Description & Features: 

The SE700 is perfect for those who wish to “get their feet wet” in either sewing and embroidery! This computerized machine has 135 built-in embroidery designs,10 built-in embroidery fonts, over 103 built-in sewing stitches, and 10 styles of one-step auto-size buttonholes. Users can download their own designs and stitches directly to the machine via WLAN – no USB cords or memory stick necessary! 

Rules for use:

Must be 12+

Bobbin type:

Class 15/SA 156 (plastic)

Notes:

New January 2024, Cleaned & Oiled March 2025

Name:

Brother Innovis Duetta 4500D

Machine type:

Computerized Embroidery & Sewing Machine

Maximum hoop size:

9.5”x14” (three other hoop sizes available)

Maximum stitch speed:

1000 SPM

Description & Features: 

Our most popular machine, the Duetta 4500D has all the functions to spoil beginners and advanced embroidery enthusiasts alike! It has USB/memory card ports, a push-button robotic needle threading system, LCD on-screen editing, 450+ built-in stitches,15 automatic button-hole stitches, and 150+ built-in embroidery designs – including Disney characters. Stop into HackPGH today to learn how to embroider while sticking it to The Mouse! 

Rules for use:

Must be 12+, training or checkoff required before independent use

Bobbin type:

Class 15/SA 156 (plastic)

Notes:

8 years old, refurbished, cleaned, and oiled March 2025

Name:

Brother Innovis NQ3550W

Machine type:

Computerized Embroidery & Sewing Machine

Maximum hoop size:

6”x10” (three other hoop sizes available)

Maximum stitch speed:

850 SPM

Description & Features: 

This modern computerized machine has it all! Edit your own stitches and embroidery designs on-screen, or download your own via WLAN. It has an automatic needle threader, automatic thread cutter/trimmer, 291 built-in stitches, and 258 built-in embroidery designs. 

Rules for use:

Must be 12+, training required before independent use!

Bobbin type:

Class 15/SA 156 (plastic)

Notes:

New April 2024

Name:

Brother Airflow 3000

Machine type:

Air threading Serger/Overlock machine

Maximum stitch speed:

1300 SPM

Description & Features: 

The Airflow 3000 brings professional finishing touches to your sewing projects! Sew, cut, and finish seams all in one pass with this sturdy and versatile machine. Its jet-air threading technology makes changing the looper threads a breeze – no more threading frustrations or tangled gears! It also has a brightly-lit LED work surface and safety sensor; perfect for those just learning how to use a serger. 

Rules for use:

Must be 16+

Notes:

New August 2024

Name:

Janome Coverpro 2000CPX

Machine type:

Dedicated Coverstitch machine

Overall description

The CoverPro 2000cpx specializes in creating cover hem stitches, which are a professional-looking finish used for hemming and attaching necklines – especially on stretchy fabrics like knitwear. It doesn’t cut the fabric like a serger and focuses on creating a strong, durable stitch

Maximum stitch speed:

1000 SPM

Features 

Cover hem stitch machine

Name:

Baby Lock Vibrant

Machine type:

Serger/Overlock machine

Maximum stitch speed:

1500 SPM

Description & Features: 

The perfect overlocker machine for beginners. This lightweight and portable machine creates perfectly finished edges on garments. The Vibrant is capable of 4/3/2 thread serging and features an easy color-coded threading chart. Add ruffles to garments and home decor items using the differential feed dial, and complete rolled hems by simply removing the stitch finger. 

Rules for use:

Must be 16+

Notes:

New August 2024

Name:

Cowboy 797

Machine type:

Leather Sewing Machine

Maximum stitch speed:

1500 SPM

Description & Features: 

This cast-iron industrial workhorse is built to withstand the most rigorous sewing projects. From leather to upholstery to canvas – even marine vinyl – the Cowboy can handle any material up to a quarter of an inch! This machine is built into its own mobile sewing table with foot pedal base, and has functions like fully operational reverse, adjustable thread tensions both top and bottom, adjustable presser foot tensions, and adjustable stitch length. Unlike most industrial sewing machines, the Cowboy 797 has safety features such as its bright LED light and servo power motor with adjustable speed control. It is the slowest yet high-powered sewing motor in the industry!

Rules for use:

18+ only, must be trained on this machine  to use or demonstrate prior outside experience to a Shop Lead 

Notes:

New August 2024