While working at Northeastern's EXP makerspace I developed and taught a six week course on sewing basics that covered how to make the messenger bag shown above. I based the design of this bag on another messenger bag we already had.
This semester I am teaching a more advanced version of the class that will run for the full duration of the semester and includes directions on how to make the bags shown above and below as well as a pair of pants. This covers lessons in how to sew, serge, embroider and use our large industrial sewing machine.
Three bags I made in fall 2025
Tote bag I developed to teach basic sewing skills, It is based on the Trader Joe's tote bag
These tool stands were designed on Fusion 360 and 3D printed on a Prusa MK4S MMU
This under-table sewing stand easily slides in and out to maximize room in the space and free up walkways and table space.
I designed and built the above custom tool holders to pair with our sewing machines. This includes stands for chalk, needles, pins, clips, presser feet, fabric pens, measuring tape, tweezers, seam rippers and hem gauges. There was not enough room for all of our sewing machines and supplies on our main work tables so I also assembled and helped design these under-table sewing shelves shown on the right.
Tool stands added to our fabric cutting table
Tool stands added to our Sailrite sewing machine table
I designed and installed this expansion to our fabric cutting table on the left. The wooden panels added to the front of this table were CNC Routered out of ¾ inch plywood. It was made to fit more rulers and cutting mats. On the front there are four water-jet cut aluminum hooks to hold our metal rulers. All the labels were designed on Adobe Illustrator and cut out of vinyl. The rest of the stands were 3D printed with a Prusa MK4S MMU.
I made the tool stand on the lower right to hold the supplies for our industrial sewing machine (a Sailrite)