(def.) Sewing Lounge (plural sewing lounges)
Noun - as defined on = http://en.wiktionary.org/
1. (US) A commercial space where people may sew, or learn to sew, as members of a community; equipment normally available.

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Imagine the sewing space in a comfy home where you don’t have to take down the machine to make room for homework or dinner. Add a professional, nurturing mentor and three of your new best friends, blend in a crackling fire, great music, a strong cup of fresh coffee…and welcome to the lounge. Expanded hours coming soon. Check back often! Or sign up to receive our E-newsletter which will notify members on news and classes. Free to sign up.

Hours: by appointment, Call 360.896.7206 (impulsive, last-minute calls welcomed!) or email
Rates: $5 per 30 minutes, 1 hour minimum
Private lesson: $28 per hour
Get me going lesson: $12
Inspiration: Free and unlimited
(click here for more lesson details and class calendar)
The lounge is stocked for your use with the following lovingly collected and meticulously-maintained sewing machines

Sewing Machines
(Named for the fabulous women who inspire me)

• Mary Necchi Lydia 3 model 544, the Italian sports car of sewing machines, so fun to drive.
• Molly Pfaff 1222 In my opinion, the best domestic sewing machine ever made. Simple to use and runs like a dream.
• Ava Mae Pfaff 2029, state of the art, computerized.
• Juanita Singer AL210673, Don’t let her antique status fool you! This girl makes flawless buttonholes.
• Miss Debbie Singer Touch & Sew 600, beautiful straight stitch, one of my favs for top stitching.
• Nita Singer Touch & Sew 630, the last of the fabulous US-made all steel-geared Singers.
• Kimmie Singer Touch & Sew 758, high-low speed control, so great for kids.
• Caralin Viking 6030, a steadfast, all metal Swedish classic.
• Rachelle New Home 920, purrrr
• Evelyn The Free (Free Company) treadle, a beautiful 1890’s treadle in a rare cabinet. A little sewing machine nostalgia.

Sergers

• Phoebe New Home My lock 234D serger, easy and basic overlock stitching
• Neah BabyLock Imagine serger, perfect rolled hems and overcasting
• Jen Pfaff 4872 Coverlock a coverstich machine, topstitch and overcast in one step. Great for hemming knits—fast and efficient.

Cutting and pressing equipment:

• 42x78 cutting table with rotary cutting mat top
• 48x48 cut and press table—pin right into the top (these two surfaces can be joined to offer a huge cutting surface)

• Portable cardboard cutting tables—ideal for pattern altering
• Steam irons & ironing boards
• A variety of pressing tools including hams, seam roll, sleeve board, clapper
• Work tables with task lighting

Coming soon: An industrial machine that will sew through wood. Stay tuned!

Library

Need an idea or an answer? Two heads are always better than one, and if that’s not enough, the lounge has lots of resources from magazines and books to DVDs. You can do this!