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Started 3 years ago by alison
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alison

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My trusty Kenmore basic seweing machine has died after 12 years of faithful pillows, curtains and other basic sewing assignments.

I took it to the Stitching Post last month, and they told me it has a busted gear and is unfixable. However, since they're also closing all the SP stores in Ohio, I am a little doubtful about their level of enthusiasm.

Does anyone have any recommendations on a sewing machine repair place that might be up to the challenge? Or if the SP diagnosis is accurate, does anyone have a suggestions on where to look for a good basic sewing machine? I don't need a 600 stitch, computerized, serger combo that can also sew asbestos fabric -- just something that can handle a lot of simple sewing. and I'd like to spend under $120.

The ladies at SP and Joann's both sneered a little when I said the later, but I'm hoping the folks here have some more budget friendly suggestions.

Posted 3 years ago #
pixlfarmer
Dublin
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I tried selling an old antique one that's been in my basement forever, and discovered that there's a glut of them on Craigslist.

Posted 3 years ago #
Anne
King Lincoln
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You could try this place for repairs: http://www.redroosterquilts.com/
My aunts recently took a broken singer there and got it fixed.

Posted 3 years ago #
Tigertree
771 N. High St.
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There is some russian dude in Clintonville that is supposed to be able to fix anything. I'll try and get the name if someone here doesn't have it. I would put the call out in the crafting circles, maybe someone is upgrading to something fancier...

Posted 3 years ago #
redrover
The Knolls
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There's a guy located just north of Graceland who might be able to fix it. He took care of my Husqvarna a few months back (originally purchased at the Stitching Post) for a reasonable rate. He is next to Beth's Creative Stitchery on High St:

5324 N High St
Columbus, OH 43214
PH: 888-5288

Posted 3 years ago #
AnneD
Taco-Nazo-Land
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I recently took my machine to Northland sewing center and they did an exceptional and quick job. It's an old computerized machine and it had a gear issue, and it was fixed and cleaned for under $75. It's on 161 between Karl and Cleveland.

Northland Sewing Center
1955 E. Dublin-Granville Rd.
888-1900

I would totally recommend looking at reconditioned machines through a sewing center if you need to replace yours - the places I have gone to have shown me good machines and reasonable prices, and never tried to oversell me on something fancier.

Posted 3 years ago #
joev
Merion Village
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My wife has taken her machines Sew n Save in Westerville, mostly with good results: http://www.sewnsave.com/

Posted 3 years ago #
alison

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Thanks, folks!

I was told it had a "broken hook gear" and that replacement parts are no longer available, which haard to believe.

But I have a diagnosis, and thanks to y'all, I have some numbers to call.

And I really need to finish those curtains...

Posted 3 years ago #
pixiecrinkle
Old North Columbus
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I know I'm late jumping on here, but let me give a second to Beth's Creative Stitchery. I took my 15ish year old Bernette to be fixed a few weeks ago, and not only was the work done well, it was completed in half the time estimated.

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