What we’re about
Unallocated Space (UAS) exists to provide free live STEM and cybersecurity education to all who seek it.
Our mission is to foster our community to "Teach, Learn, Build”. Our 1600+ sq.ft. space is minutes from BWI, between Baltimore and Washington DC. Equipped with a wide range of tools, UAS welcomes DIY tech enthusiasts of all skill levels and interests. Our space enables everyday people to share ideas and work on group and individual projects. Our facility has resources that support electronics (soldering, circuits), fabrication (wood, plastics, metal), and is fully wired/wireless network with a VM lab for network experiments. Our classroom can handle 30+ students and hosts courses in electrics, web development, programming and computer networking.
Our members offer a steady stream of free and public events, classes, activities, and anything that gets people building, making, and learning. We serve the community on 100%%donated funds as a non-profit organization. For more information, visit unallocatedspace.org for upcoming events or contact
info {at} unallocatedspace {dot} org
Any groups looking to organize a public event at Unallocated, please contact:
events {at} unallocatedspace {dot} org
FYI nearly every event posted has had 10+ people regardless of the number of people meetup lists.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Machine Sewing 101 Lesson 3: Quilting 2Unallocated Space, Millersville, MD
Machine Sewing 101 Lesson 3: Quilting 2
New to machine sewing? Used to sew but forgot how? Then this class is for you!
Machine Sewing 101 is a six-lesson course for beginners. We will start with the basics of sewing machine use and fabric selection and build on our skills as we progress. Each lesson will have a hands-on activity.
Lesson 1: Sewing & Fabric Basics
Lesson 2: Quilting 1: Bowl Cozy
Lesson 3: Quilting 2: Pot Holder/Hot Pad
Lesson 4: Zippers and Pockets and Tote Bags, Oh My!
Lesson 5: Apparel Sewing: Using a Pattern
Lesson 6: Apparel Sewing: Drafting a PatternLesson 3 covers:
- Anatomy of a quilt
- Creating Blocks
- Stitching a quilt together
- Binding
- Activity: Potholder/Hot Pad: Choose Your Own Adventure!
Missed Lessons 1 and 2? No worries! You can join us for Lesson 3 if you have a basic understanding of how a sewing machine works and how to sew straight lines.
THINGS TO BRING:
- Sewing machine
- At least three fat quarters of quilting cotton
- Two 8”x8” pieces of quilt batting (preferably cotton)
- Matching thread
- One package of double fold bias tape
- Scissors or a rotary blade and mat
- Straight pins
- Ruler or measuring tape
We have limited supplies for this class. If you would like to use our supplies, please consider making a small donation to Unallocated Space.
Don’t have a sewing machine? Unallocated does! We have two machines you can use during the class. Please email events@unallocatedspace.org and let us know if you need to use one. Reservations for a sewing machine will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
PRESENTER: Thea
