Sewing Machines
Make your clothes fit better, transform a thrifted item into something wonderful to wear or gift, or create something entirely from scratch while trying out a new hobby.
About the Equipment
Omaha Public Library has a variety of sewing machines, an embroidery machine, a serger, and a longarm quilting machine. All our equipment is free to use and ready to help bring your creative vision to life!
Using the Equipment
Equipment that has not been reserved may be available for same-day reservations, based on staff availability.
Resources & Tutorials
Learn About the BERNINA 480 Sewing Machine
Learn About the BERNINA L 890 Serger
- BERNINA L 890 User Manual
, opens a new window - My BERNINA L 890 Overlocker Basics Guide Workbook: Part 1
, opens a new window - My BERNINA L 890 Overlocker Basics Guide Workbook: Part 2, opens a new window
Learn About the BERNINA Q 20 Longarm Quilter
Learn About the Bernette B70 DECO Embroidery Machine
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- Bernette B70 DECO User Manual, opens a new window
- Bernette B70 DECO Video Tutorials
, opens a new window - Bernette B70 Embroidery Mastery Workbook, opens a new window
Design Your Own Embroidery Motifs
- Ink/Stitch, opens a new window: Open-source embroidery digitizing platform based on Inkscape. Available for free to download on your computer.
- Hatch Embroidery, opens a new window: Paid, user-friendly software to customize, edit, and digitize embroidery designs. Available at four different levels and includes a 30-day free trial.
- Embrilliance Suite, opens a new window: Paid, user-friendly software for embroidery creation and digitization. Available at multiple paid levels.