Textiles

Tote kit and yellow flowers in tote bag, textiles studio.
Beginner-friendly Practice Project Kits like Tote Bags, Zipper Pouches, and Stitch Exercises available for sale in the fully equipped Ace Textiles Studio.
Person holds up colorful quilt.
Terry taught herself how to quilt in the Ace Textile’s Studio.
5 People modeling no sew bags.
Get started with leather working and hardware setting equipment at classes like No-Sew Leather Bag and Textiles Hardware Setting Basics.
Two students smiling with sewing machines.
Learn to use a Sewing Machine at beginner Learn to Sew and Sewing 101 Bootcamp classes.
Pink plushy, heavy duty sewing machine.
Access specialty sewing machines in the Ace Textile’s Studio like our PFAFF and Cowboy Heavy Duty Sewing Machines, 3 Juki Sergers, and a PFAFF Midarm.

Supplies and machines

The textiles program has a modular design based in the reconfigurable space of Coworking. There is a variety of tables and chairs, including two large rolling cut tables and rotary mats.  We have a large variety of tools, fabrics and notions that are available for member use.

Training and certification

While the basic sewing machines don’t require certification, we do require that you take a class or get training to be certified to use the heavy duty Pfaff and Cowboy machines. The Juki Serger and the Janome Coverstitch machines both require certification or supervision.

Leatherworking

We have a basic complement of leather hand-working tools to go along with our Pfaff walking foot heavy-duty leather sewing machine. This includes a really nice complement of Buckle Guy hardware, dies, and presses.

Silkscreening

All the basic tools for both traditional and non-traditional silkscreening are available. We often use laser-cut mylar stencils to create the resist for quick silkscreen runs.

Upcoming Events

From the Ace Blog

Close up on Mid-arm needle
Test Driving the Mid-Arm Free Motion Sewing Machine July 25, 2023

Ace Makerspace recently received a generous donation of a PFAFF Mid-Arm Free Motion Sewing Machine— unlike a standard sewing machine, the mid-arm doesn’t have a… Read more

Person blocking rainbow shawl
Knit Blocking With Pixie June 30, 2023

It all started when Pixie’s college friend asked her to knit him a glamourous rainbow shawl for his wedding! They selected a pattern to serve… Read more

Two people posing with"Stonemountain" button mosaic.
Seeking Textiles Inspiration at Stonemountain May 30, 2023

We’ll never pass up an opportunity to frolic with giddy abandon at Stonemountain & Daughter Fabrics! It’s a magical place teaming with vibrant fabrics, notions,… Read more

Stack of pink, purple, and blue quilts.
Terry Stitcher’s Epic Year of Quilting April 19, 2023

Terry’s been sewing most of her life, but until last spring (2022) had never tried quilting. Now, one year later, she’s made 13 quilt tops… Read more

Ace has a small honor store where we sell fun project kits, and the supplies folks need to make great things without having to stop and go to the store!

Textiles Supplies and Goodies in the Ace Store