
Spaces
Melba Hall’s new fit-out is as beautiful as it is creative, with each area serving a unique purpose. Each space can be hired for your creative needs, no matter their form. If you’d like to teach, learn, create or simply find inspiration, we have a space that can be personalised to you
Tinkering Space
This is your space if you want to teach a class or host a workshop or presentation. Equipped with a smart TV and tables that seat up to 16 people, the space also has 4.5 x 1.5m of table surface with ceiling-mounted electrical cords suitable for 6-8 domestic machines. A dream space for people new to the art of sewing and a comfortable setting for groups.
Equipment Available:
- 8 x domestic sewing machines
- 2 x domestic overlockers
- 1 x domestic coverstitch machine
- 1 x semi-industrial boiler iron
- 1 x domestic iron
- 1 x adjustable dressmaker dummy
Dabbling Space
This is the space to get creative with 2.7 x 1.8m of table surface, suitable for seating up to six. A cosy space, equipped with ceiling-mounted electrical cords and access to our array of hire equipment, this space is perfect for delivering classes to enthusiasts commencing their sewing journey.
Equipment Available:
- 8 x domestic sewing machines
- 2 x domestic overlockers
- 1 x domestic coverstitch machine
- 1 x semi-industrial boiler iron
Creative Space
Our Creative space is equipped with elevated drafting tables, perfect for creating and cutting your project. And if you’ve ever been curious about utilising projectors in your work, this space has all you need to learn this handy technique. We can’t wait to see your creations.
Equipment Available:
- 2 x 1.8 x 1.15m graphic design tables
- Shelf mounted ultra short throw projector
- 1 x domestic iron
Tools and equipment available
We also have an array of tools and equipment for in studio hire.
- A0 pattern printing service
- 2 x Daylight lamps
- Accuquilt GO! Fabric Cutter & a selection of dies
- 2 x female full body dressmaker dummies (a size 12 and 14)
- 2 x A2 light tables
- Hot knife
- Soldering iron
- Handheld steamer
- Industrial hole punch
- Semi-industrial snap press
- Semi-industrial button cover press
- A selection of quality tools (available for purchase)