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Pfaff Embroidery Slides (Optional!)
We stock a limited selection of fabric and vinyls in the minimart at Wendt. Typically we have large rolls of black, red, and white vinyl, as well as small sheets of colorful vinyl. Ask our student staff for more info, and be sure to check out the scrap bins!
Equipment
Cricut Maker 3
Cricut Maker 3 has the power to cut 300+ materials – everything from the most delicate fabric and paper to heavy chipboard, tooled leather, balsa wood, and more. It can cut up to 12 ft (3.6 m) without a mat, and can engrave, deboss, score, and more.
Graphtec Vinyl Cutter
This is available by request only. This Graphtec is great for wide format signage. The Cutting Master 4 software to run this equipment is installed on a computer here. You just will need your vector file ready to upload.
PFAFF Creative 4.5 CNC Embroidery Machine
This CNC embroidery machine embroiders your vector file for you with a range of colors and applications. PREMIER+™ 2 ULTRA is the software package that works with our Pfaff Creative 4.5. Because of it's cost it's only installed on one computer.
Sewing Machines
We have an industrial sewing machine suited for dense heavy fabrics, 6 standard sewing machines, and a seger for finishing edges.
Textiles + Vinyl Project Support
Check-in during these hours for questions pertaining to design consultation, materials, and best practices.
Email maker-textiles@engr.wisc.edu with questions.