Sewing Machine Service Ely

Servicing - Repairs - Troubleshooting

We offer a fixed price domestic and semi-industrial sewing machine service for most modern and recently vintage models. This includes a strip down, thoroughly cleaning out dust, lint and thread debris inside the machine, checking mechanisms and parts, and lubricating moving parts.
We then fit a new needle (included) and test run your machine to ensure that it functions as it should and that stitching is even and sound.
Finally we wipe it down and clean the exterior casing.

Listen - Dismantle - Clean - Inspect - Lubricate - Test

Please call or text 07702 505 703 (8am-6pm).

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“Thank you, and I’ve managed three different sewing jobs on my machine this afternoon and it’s running beautifully thank you for your help.”
Linda

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SOME OF THE MACHINES WE SERVICE
JANOME - SINGER - JUKI - BROTHER - NEW HOME - ELNA - FRISTER + ROSSMANN - TOYOTA - HUSQVARNA

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SERVICE & REPAIR CHARGES
We service most makes of domestic and semi-industrial sewing machine, however, we do not service sophisticated computerised machines, overlockers or embroidery or static industrial machines.

MACHINE SERVICE ONLY
IMPORTANT: A service may include minor adjustments or troubleshooting. It does not include repairs.

ELECTRIC & SMALL COMPUTERISED SEWING MACHINES: £79.00**. (plus parts, if needed)
(**Larger computerised sewing machines, like the Brother Innovis models, service only, not electronics: £89.00.)

VINTAGE HAND-CRANKED SEWING MACHINES: £59.00. (plus parts, if needed)

SERVICE TURNAROUND
We aim to complete machine services within 2 - 4 working days so long as parts are not required.

MACHINE COLLECTION & RETURN
We can collect/return your machine local to Stretham for a £5.00. charge.

BENCH FEE - FAULT DIAGNOSIS
We charge from £25.00. to investigate faults or issues.

REPAIR-ONLY CHARGE
When there is a known fault or problem with your machine, whether it needs a service or not, we charge from £25.00. (plus parts if needed) to take a detailed look and fix it, if we can. Please be aware we often find on older, vintage machines, that service information and / or parts are not always available.

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Payment of our invoice is required before collecting your machine.
Please pay via BACS or with cash.

CONTACT & BOOKING
Call or text 07702 505 703 (8am-6pm).
If I can't take your call, please leave your name and number, and I'll call you once I'm free.

Pre-arranged drop-off at Stretham
We cover an area including Ely, Soham, Littleport, Waterbeach, Sutton, Haddenham, Mildenhall and Burwell.

SERVICE FREQUENCY
It is generally recommended that disassembly, deep cleaning, inspection, lubrication and stitch testing is carried out every 1 to 5 years depending on usage.

We Will Need (as appropriate)
When you call to book your machine in we will ask for:
Your Name; Your Best Contact Number; Your Email Address

Your Machine:
Make / Brand; Model; Any Specific Issues.

On Delivery or Collection We Need:
A Bobbin; The Power Lead; The Foot Pedal; Your Instruction Manual

VINTAGE SEWING MACHINES
1950’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80's and 90’s
Generally, whatever the brand, these machines were built to last. They are robust, super-smooth running, versatile workhorses. Once fully serviced the vast majority of them run like new!
Some machines of this era, notably Singer’s and Bernina’s, were fitted with plastic internal gears which can deteriorate, meaning that they can break or crack. Before going ahead with a service we always inspect susceptible models to confirm they are OK.
Very occasionally we are faced with an issue or breakage that is unrepairable or where parts can’t be sourced. Otherwise, these older machines are well worth maintaining.

OLDER HAND-CRANKED SEWING MACHINES
Built like tanks, and capable of sewing almost anything, hand-cranked machines, and the early electric versions, are lovely, solid machines to use. Again, fully serviced, they run super-smoothly and are ultra-reliable.

For certain repairs we can only proceed if we can obtain the spare parts needed.

Not Using Your Machine That Much?
- It is recommended that you keep it in it's case or under a cover in your house.
- Every now and then set it up and run it to give all of the moving parts an airing.
- Check the bobbin case area from time-to-time and brush out any lint, dust and debris.

HABERDASHERY & TUITION LOCALLY
∗ City Cycles Crafts Department - For all things craft, sewing and fabrics in Ely - Webpage
∗ The Sewing Cabin - Comprehensive one-to-one sewing tuition at Colne near Bluntisham. - Message Jan
∗ Kaisia's Sewing School on Facebook - Sewing machine tuition at various levels in Ely -
∗ Sewing Swan's Services - Sewing workshops & tuition at various levels at Ely College and Wicken
∗ YouTube - Free 5 Part Sewing Course - New to sewing, returning or want to develop new skills. Five part beginners course plus specific sewing skill videos all very clearly explained. Google search for 'made to sew' or click here for the first lesson