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
- You may reserve up to six hours per week on the longarm quilter and up to four hours per week on all other equipment.
- Equipment that is not reserved in advance is available for same-day reservations.
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.