Specialty Sewing Lab

We are open by appointment only this fall.

This fall students who have completed the required orientations may request the use of the Sonobond or Edge Skiver machines in the Lab. Other machines are located throughout the classrooms and are available by reservation.

Please note that orientations will not be offered in the Fall 2020 Semester. Students who were oriented in the past will retain access (see eligibility and requirements).

Thank you for your patience and understanding! Please email us if you have any questions.

If you are local to NYC and would like to request a space reservation, please follow the building selection and testing steps outlined the access protocol carefully, and schedule a technician consultation using the link below.

During your consultation, the technician will speak with you about your project, direct you to the best resources to support your work, and assist you in requesting your space reservation at getspace.newschool.edu. The technician can also help you reserve additional tools needed for your days on campus via Tool Checkout.

If you are not local and need remote help, you may schedule a technician consultation for advice regarding off-campus making-based projects.

The Specialty Sewing Lab is equipped with 25+ machines for garment finishing and special materials construction. The threading diagrams below show you how to set up each machine.

Self care is part of making great work. Don’t hurt yourself! Checkout the Ergonomic Sewing and Ergonomic Cutting Guides in the “Tutorials” section below, along with other helpful resources on How to Tie on Threads, a Stitch Type Guide, and Thread Buying Guide.