MACHINE SERVICE
I work on all brands of mechanical sewing machines.
From old antiques to contemporary machines, I haven't been stumped by a mechanical yet. Most still have replacement parts available.
I'm not a "dealer" of new machines.
I'm not a retailer of any particular brand of new sewing machines. I won't attempt to convince you to trade in your machine on a fancy new one or admonish you for not having a particular brand; I'm happy to work on all of them.
My small, independent shop exists to provide maintenance service or repair your machine, offer advice, or mentor you on the purchase of a sewing machine or serger. I provide lessons on getting the maximum performance out of your machine, including how to use all those funny looking attachments. I also offer sewing lessons from beginning to advanced, for simple household projects to complex garment construction.
My specialty is vintage machines.
The years from the 1950's to the 1980's were the Golden Age of sewing when machine design, engineering and quality construction was at its peak. Familiar names include Singer (pre-1965), Adler, Bernina, Elna, Husquavarna/Viking, Pfaff, White and others.
This was before electronics, when machines were made of metal and the many different utility and decorative stitches were created using cams and mechanical linkages. These machines were robust in design and construction, intended to be passed on to future generations. Their superb design and top quality machining made them quiet, smooth, strong and dependable.
Some of these are complex machines that few technicians today know how to properly adjust and service.I have many years of experience working on these beauties and find great satisfaction
and enjoyment in adjusting them to top peak performance. Be sure to check out the Machine page where you'll find some of them for sale.
Of course, I also work on newer machines including current electro-mechanical machines of many different brands that do everything.
I'm a certified BERNINA technician.
With proprietary specialty tools, I can perform computer diagnostics, maintenance service and many repairs on your newer Bernina computerized sewing machines.
Yes, I do house calls when it's necessary.
Within a reasonable distance of my shop, I can come to you. An additional round-trip travel fee is charged in addition to the service work. Contact me for specifics.
And let's not forget, I work on sergers too!
Sergers can be especially tricky and intimidating to properly adjust and service. Let me help you in keeping your serger running smoothly in tip-top shape.
