Meet Katie Eaton, a local mother of two who recently faced a multi-verse-level crisis. Her six-year-old issued a high-stakes Halloween mandate: the entire family should transform into the Spider-Verse crew. While her husband and four-year-old chose simpler-patterned suits, her eldest envisioned a screen-accurate, hyper-intricate Miles Morales costume, complete with a flawless, full-head mask.
Katie’s home sewing machine jammed on the specialty fabric. Complicated YouTube tutorials suggested building masks out of cardboard, leaving her trapped in a web of frustration. That is when she activated her signal and headed to Groundworks, HDL’s maker space.
Enter Groundworks staffer Faith, who served as Katie's tactical advisor. Faith decoded the world of 3D printing and mapped out the design software. Katie didn't just learn how to print the ultimate, durable Spider-Man masks; she also discovered Groundworks’ heavy-duty sewing arsenal. Armed with a high-performance serger, Katie spent a couple of hours finishing her fabric pieces with indestructible, clean edges.
The results? A flawless Miles Morales suit, a spectacular Spider-Gwen costume for herself, and a saved Halloween. With her origin story complete, this Super Mom is already planning her next mission: 3D printing a cat-proof jewelry holder to thwart her feline troublemaker at home.
You don't need a radioactive spider-bite to achieve the extraordinary. Whether you are battling a DIY disaster or bringing a wild invention to life, Groundworks has the gadgets, gear, and guidance to unlock your inner superhero. What world will you save next? Stop by and get inspired.