PORTLAND, OREGON

Sewing machine repair, done right the first time

Tune-ups, quick adjustments, timing, and vintage restoration by an experienced technician who works on most makes and models. Serving Portland and the surrounding metro, with most repairs turned around in 3–5 days.

Most

makes & models

Free

honest estimates

3–5 day

typical turnaround

Vintage

specialists

Your machine is almost always worth fixing

A jammed, skipping, or dead sewing machine rarely needs replacing — it needs a technician who knows what they’re looking at. Most problems come down to timing, tension, a worn part, or years of lint and old oil seizing up the movement. A good tune-up brings a machine back to running better than the day you bought it, for a fraction of the cost of a new one — and vintage all-metal machines are often worth more than what’s on the shelf today.

Services

General repair & diagnostics

Skipped stitches, jamming, tension problems, broken parts — diagnosed honestly before any work starts.

Tune-up & cleaning

Full clean, oil, timing check, and adjustment back to factory spec so your machine runs like new.

Vintage & antique restoration

Bringing Singers, Featherweights, and treadles back to life — a genuine specialty, not an afterthought.

Most makes & models

Mechanical and computerized, vintage and modern: Singer, Featherweight, Pfaff, Juki, Brother, Janome, Kenmore, and Viking/Husqvarna.

Frequently asked questions

Is it worth repairing an old sewing machine?

Usually yes — especially older all-metal machines. They were built to last decades and are often better made than comparably priced new machines. A tune-up typically costs far less than replacement and can add years of life.

Why is my thread bunching up underneath the fabric?

Bunching on the underside is almost always a top-tension or threading issue, not a bobbin problem as it appears. It’s one of the most common things we fix and usually a quick adjustment.

How much does a sewing machine tune-up cost?

Most standard tune-ups start at [STARTING TUNE-UP PRICE]. Complex repairs, parts, and vintage restoration are quoted after a free assessment. You’ll always know the cost before work begins.

My machine has been in storage for years — can it be saved?

Almost always. Machines that have sat unused usually just need cleaning, fresh oil, and a timing check to run again. Bring it in for an assessment.

Get your machine running again

Tell us what it’s doing and we’ll get back to you with a free estimate — usually the same day.

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