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Published: 23-Sep-2025
We need your help to name our Sewing Machines!
Our sewing machines have settled into their new lives as part of Waimakariri Libraries Tinker Zone. Now we need your help to name them!
A little bit about our Sewing Machines: Sewing Machine 1: Loves fashion design, and a particular fan of the Great British Sewing Bee!Sewing Machine 2: Enjoys long walks on the beach. It's challenging with only a sewing foot, but that doesn't stop No.2!!! Sewing Machine 3: Fascinated by marine biology, No.3 is easily distracted by our fish tank. Sewing Machine 4: A shy machine, No.4 prefers chilling out in the cupboard, but will come socialise on special occasions. Overlocker: A big fan of sports, Overlocker likes to run and run fast!!Sewing Machine KAI: An avid gamer who spends free time playing XboxSewing Machine OXF: An Oxfordian obsessed with classic literature—"I declare after all, there is no enjoyment like reading." (Pride and Prejudice)
Submit your names for Tinker Zone's Sewing Machines from 23 September –7 October at any of our libraries our online via our form. We can't wait to see what you come up with!
Find out more about how to use our sewing machines on our Sewing Suite page