Sewing Suite

Whether you're a budding sewist or experienced, you can get started on a sewing project in our Tinker Zone.

Bring your own fabrics and threads, and we'll provide the basic tools.

Use a sewing machine or overlocker

We have five sewing machines and one overlocker for you to use in the Tinker Zone at Rangiora Library.

A Janome Juno Sewing Machine

Sewing Machines

  • Janome Juno DC1030
  • Can be used with or without a foot pedal
  • In-built easy threader
  • Zigzag Foot A and E, Satin Stitch Foot, Sliding Buttonhole Foot J

A Janome Mylock Overlocker

Overlocker

  • Janome Mylock ML 544D
  • Neatens and finishes raw fabric edges
  • Additional accessories available: Gathering Attachment, Blind Stitch Foot, Cording Foot, Elastic Gathering Attachment

We also provide all the extra tools you need to sew, like pins, fabric clips, snips, scissors, and an iron.

Colourful cog border

Tinker Zone runs using a Traffic Light system. The Sewing Suite are Yellow Tech, which means that you will need to attend an induction before having access to them. These inductions cover the basics and important safety information about the machines.

Once you're inducted in, we will stamp your Tinker Card. You can present your card to a friendly librarian and they will give you a sewing kit. These sewing kits include all the basics you need to get your project started. Just bring your own fabrics and thread!

Grab a Tinker Zone Card

To use the Yellow Tech, you will need a Tinker Card. This card serves as a quick guide reference confirming  that you have completed an induction and have the basic knowledge needed to function and safety to operate our sewing machines.

Staff will register your name and a phone number to your new card, and show you how to book in for any inductions if you are interested.

Children should have their own card, and anyone under 16 years old must be registered by parent or guardian.

Get inducted!

Ready to join an induction? Book online here or speak to a librarian to get started.