Soft Shop

The Soft Shop (C4220) is an interdisciplinary textile exploration space. The Soft Shop supports processes such as sewing, pattern making, digital and hand embroidery, weaving, leather working, knitting, crocheting and felting.

General Contact
604. 844. 3800 x2882
softshop@ecuad.ca

Jen Hiebert
Technician
Office: B3152
jhiebert@ecuad.ca

Claire Schagerl
Technician
Office: C4220
cschagerl@ecuad.ca

Sunny Thorne
Technician
Office: C4220
sthorne@ecuad.ca

Book Shop Time Soft Shop Moodle Tools + Equipment to Borrow
General AccessThe Soft Shop welcomes students, faculty and staff from all program areas.
OrientationTo work in the shop, students are required to complete the Shop Safety Orientation and quiz on Moodle.
BookingWhen working in the shop outside scheduled demo time, students should book work sessions via the online booking system.

Workshops

  • Safety Orientation (Required)
    Completion of quiz required
  • Sewing Machine: Domestic
    Completion of quiz required
  • Sewing Machine: Industrial
    Completion of quiz and practical required

Detailed Tools + Equipment List (Available To Borrow)

  • Sewing machines (industrial, leather, domestic)
  • Specialty sewing machine feet
  • Sergers and coverstitch machine (industrial, domestic)
  • Digital embroidery machine
  • Knitting machines
  • Hand tools
  • Work tables
  • Irons/ironing boards
  • Heat press
  • Snap and grommet setter
  • Looms (floor, table, tapestry frame)
  • Dress forms
  • Garment racks