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class="page-title"><span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">fabricommons (Fraser Library): Make and create with textiles and more at SFU Surrey</span> </h1> </div> </div> </div> <div class="highlighted"> <div class="region region-highlighted"> <div data-drupal-messages-fallback class="hidden"></div> </div> </div> <a id="main-content"></a> <div class="region region-content"> <div id="block-sfulibrary-classy-content" class="block block-system block-system-main-block"> <article class="page full clearfix"> <div class="content"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-context-header field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="widget-section widget-two-fifty"><div class="widget-one"><div class="widget-styledbox widget-styledbox-outlined"><div class="widget-styledbox-content"><p><i class="fa fa-clock fa-light"></i> Regular hours at <strong>Media and Maker Commons (SFU Burnaby)</strong>:</p><ul><li>Monday 1 - 5 pm</li><li>Tuesday - Thursday 10am - 5pm</li><li>Fridays 1-5 pm</li><li>closed on holidays</li></ul></div></div></div><div class="widget-two"><div class="widget-styledbox widget-styledbox-outlined"><div class="widget-styledbox-content"><p><i class="fa fa-clock fa-light"></i> Regular hours at <strong>the new fabricommons in Fraser Library (SFU Surrey):</strong></p><ul><li>Tuesday - Thursday <i class="fa"></i>Noon - 7:30pm</li><li>closed on holidays</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="/system/files/38923/Web-banner-fabricommons2.jpg" alt=""""></figure><h1>About the Fraser Library's fabricommons</h1><p>The fabricommons is a hands-on learning space located in the Fraser Library (SFU Surrey) developed in collaboration with the <a href="https://www.sfu.ca/siat.html">School of Interactive Arts & Technology</a>. Find us in Fraser Library, room 3960.</p><p>All SFU students, faculty and staff regardless of skill level or discipline, are welcome to use the space, services, tools, and training to make, create, prototype, and play. With a focus on material creation and textiles, fabricommons feaures the tools, facilities, and expertise to create opportunities for learning, interaction, leadership, and experimentation. </p><h2><i class="fa fa-envelopes fa-light"></i> Contact </h2><p>Email us at: fabricommons-surrey@sfu.ca</p><hr><h1>Available equipment</h1><p><strong>3D printers </strong><br>Three bookable 3D printers. These are FFF machines and use a PLA filament as printing material.<br>(<a href="https://canvas.sfu.ca/enroll/48LH6C">Training</a>) (<a href="https://sfu.libcal.com/reserve/surrey-fraser-fabricommons-3d-printers">Booking</a>) <br><br><strong>Sewing machines </strong><br>Two Baby Lock Soprano sewing machines for reservation. <br>(<a href="https://canvas.sfu.ca/enroll/CGKRP9">Training</a>) (<a href="https://sfu.libcal.com/reserve/surrey-fraser-fabricommons-regular-sewing">Booking</a>)<br><br><strong>Embroidery machine </strong><br>One Baby Lock Venture digital embroidery machine.<br>(<a href="https://canvas.sfu.ca/enroll/XP8A73">Training</a>) (<a href="https://sfu.libcal.com/reserve/surrrey-fraser-fabricommons-advanced-sewing">Booking</a>)<br><br><strong>Serger/overlocker </strong><br>One Baby Lock Triumph Serger that is available by appointment. A serger seams, trims excess fabric simultaneously, and creates an overcast stitch over the raw edge of material.<br>(Training) & (Booking) coming soon!<br><br><strong>Heavy duty sewing machine </strong><br>One TandyPro Heavy Duty (thick fabric) sewing machine. This machine is ideal for use with thick fabrics like upholstery or leather.<br>(<a href="https://canvas.sfu.ca/enroll/JCNB3P">Training</a>) (<a href="https://sfu.libcal.com/reserve/surrey-fraser-fabricommons-special-tools">Booking</a>)<br><br><strong>Direct to film printer & heat press </strong><br>One Direct to Film printer and Heat Press setup for printing and transferring those prints to fabric.<br>(<a href="https://canvas.sfu.ca/enroll/8F46R9">Training</a>) (<a href="https://sfu.libcal.com/reserve/surrey-fraser-fabricommons-special-tools">Booking</a>)<br><br><strong>Assorted hand tools </strong><br>A wide array of hand tools and accessories that support our larger pieces of equipment. Some of these include, an iron, ironing board, heat imprinter, table top cutter, scissors, seam rippers, glue guns, drills, hammers, pliers, utility knives, tweezers, clamps, etc. <br><br><strong>Equipment coming soon! </strong><br>Coming soon to the fabricommons will be a FeltLoom and a Plotter/Cutter.</p><hr><h1>Get started</h1><h2><i class="fa fa-desktop fa-light"></i> Online training (in Canvas)</h2><p>Before using our tools and services, you will need to complete online training that covers:</p><ul><li>how fabricommons works</li><li>safety guidelines you need to follow</li><li>basic working principles of the equipment you will be using.</li></ul><p>You just need an active Canvas account.</p><p>Go to the equipment section above for links to training and booking details for the specific equipment and services you want to use.</p><h2><i class="fa fa-user fa-light"></i> In-person orientation</h2><p>When you come to fabricommons, wait for our facilitator to set you up.</p><p>They will check that you have the appropriate training and control that the equipment booked is ready for you.</p><hr><h1>Booking tools and services</h1><p>Booking (reservations) requirements are different depending on the demands of the equipment. Generally, you will need to complete the training for a piece of equipment before you can make a booking. </p><ul><li>3D printers, sewing machines, embroidery machine, DTF printer, and heat press can be booked using our online reservation system after you complete the online training.</li><li>Hand tools, rigid heddle loom, iron, plotter cutter and more are available on first-come,<strong> first-served </strong>scheduling.</li><li>Demonstrations or course-based one-on-one appointments can be made by contacting the<span class="sfu-widget" data-widget-profile-id="mkriz" data-widget-profile-display="position" data-widget-type="profile">Makerspace Librarian</span>, <a href="/users/mikael-kriz">Mikael Kriz</a>, at <a href="mailto:mkriz@sfu.ca">mkriz@sfu.ca</a></li></ul><hr><h1>Accessibility</h1><p>SFU is committed to the full participation of students with disabilities in all aspects of academic life.</p><p>fabricommons supports such equal participation by coordinating the provision of <a href="http://www.sfu.ca/students/accessible-learning/prospective/definitions.html" target="_blank">reasonable academic accommodations</a> and services for students with disabilities. 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