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The Right Tool for the Right Job
In all facet of our lives, we find tools that help us express our creative genius, whether that genius be in housing construction, computer programming, or culinary arts, just to name a few! And sewing arts are no exception. In fact, the development that has occurred in every aspect of sewing over the past 15 years is absolutely remarkable! Folks who sew are enjoying sewing technology that our great-grandmothers and great-grandfathers could not even imagine!
We at Sewing Arts Center know there is the right tool for the right sewing project! (Of course you could try to carve a steak with a spoon, but would you?) What you probably don’t know is that before selling ANY product at Sewing Arts Center, from a needle or thread to an embroidery and sewing machine, each product is tested by the staff and select customers for quality and function. When a product passes our internal tests without flaw and is deemed to serve the needs of our sewing community, then and only then do we make arrangements to make the product available to you. We guarantee to you that every product we sell to you will serve in the manner promised.
OK. I really, really want a good sewing machine. What now?
Purchasing a sewing machine is an investment – in your creativity and your pocketbook. Whether you’re just beginning or have been sewing for years, before you set about looking at new sewing machines, determine what kind of sewing you’re interested in doing. Once you’re clear about whether you want to quilt, construct apparel, make items for your home, or assemble sails for your boat (or all of the above…), you can more easily determine what features to look for when making your sewing machine purchase.
When you begin looking, look for:
Durability. You want to make certain your machine can handle the riggers you put it through! Many people come in to Sewing Arts Center first indicating they want to do "easy" projects. But easy doesn't necessarily translate to easy on the machine! Simply stitching things together with straight stitch certainly seams straight forward. But there'sa remarkable difference in a machine's ability to manage light weight cotton fabrics and layers of denim, canvas, vinyl or leather!
Stitch Quality. Be certain the machine you purchase provides great stitch quality on all types and thicknesses of fabric. You never know when you’ll be sewing awnings or silk charmeuse, and you want both of them to look equally good.
Ease of Use. If your machine proves not to be user-friendly or not to be able to accommodate the types of fabric you want to sew, you won’t use it, no matter how much you spent, no matter how durable or how fabulous the stitch quality.
The Test Drive
When you are ready to purchase a machine, make certain you take it for a test drive. It's the only way to determine whether or not it's a good fit for you. You might even consider taking some of your own fabrics with you so that you can check the quality of stitch on your fabrics. Be clear with the sales person about your sewing interests and what you hope to be able to make. And be frank about your budget. Sewing machines have a huge variation in price point, from hand-held $19.95 battery operated "As Seen on TV" models all the way to $15,000.00! At Sewing Arts we have sewing machines that range in price from $129.00 to $15000.00. Of course, it's fabulous when you walk in the door and say "I'll take the top of the line, please." But it's most important that you go home with the machine that is right for you.
We hope that you find this information helpful. Please don’t hesitate to call upon us when we can be of further assistance.
Accessories/Notions
Sewing and Craft Club
Click here for more info.It's 2 in the morning. You're surfing the web. You find something you absolutely NEED. We're so glad we could help.
Cabinets/Furniture
Horn of America
Click here for more info.Koala Cabinetry
Click here for more info.Finally! A cabinet that you can absolutely be proud of! Koala now offers customization and real wood veneer finishes! The perfect home for the finest sewing equipment now made to order. For you.
Regal Cabinets
Click here for more info.We are pleased to bring to you some of the finest sewing cabinetry available to the home market. There is truly a cabinet and a finish that will fit your sewing world perfectly!
Ironing Systems
Laura Star Ironing Systems
Click here for more info.We proudly feature Laura Star Ironing Systems, the absolute pinnacle of perfection!
Reliable Corporation
Click here for more info.Reliable is an esteemed producer of an extensive line of garment care and steam cleaning products for both professional and housewares markets, including sewing machines, task lighting, cloth cutters, fabric steamers, steam cleaners, dental and jewelry steam cleaners and ironing and pressing systems. Never heard of 'em? Your local dry cleaner has! And now you, too, can experience the joy of pressing a garment right the first time! And at a price that's fair, too!
Patterns
Kwik Sew Patterns
Click here for more info.We are so excited to bring you what we find to be the finest patterns made for the home market! World renown for their extraordinary instructional material, Kwik Sew puts together a formidable selection of nearly 1000 sewing patterns that reflect today's style, provide exceptional fit, and reflect the diversity of a sewing world that has asked for more. Well, here it is, right under your nose. And we carry the entire line!
Sewing Machines
Baby Lock
Click here for more info.For over 40 years, Baby Lock has been dedicated to the love of sewing by creating machines for sewing, embroidery, quilting and serging – all with ease-of-use, high quality and a touch of elegance. In addition to easy-to-thread sergers and machines for sewers of any level, Baby Lock enhances the love of sewing with an extensive line of sewing supplies including feet, accessories, software and stabilizer. Let us make help you make your next home sewing project simple and fun with a new sewing machine, serger or quilting machine, or let our deluxe line of embroidery machines add the perfect finishing touch.
Brother
Click here for more info.Sewing Arts Center is very proud to announce the addition of Brother sewing and embroidery machines to the line of stellar products offered at Sewing Arts. Feature rich and well-built, you're bound to find the right machine at the right price for the right job. Project Runway, anyone?
Husqvarna Viking
Click here for more info.Husqvarna Viking Sewing Machines are designed to be easy and fun to use and to inspire your creativity. There is always a sewing machine to meet your need. If you want a simple, utility sewing machine or a sophisticated sewing designer, Husqvarna Viking has one or more options for you.
Prodigy Quilting Machines
Click here for more info.Sewing Arts Center is absolutely thrilled to the gills to be the first retail shop on the west coast to represent Prodigy Quilting Machines!
Whether you're a novice or advanced, starting a business of your own or simply finishing quilts for your kids or grandkids, Prodigy quilting machines has a quilting machine and a frame with your name on it! Have Prodigy quilting equipment build just for YOU!
If you didn't know, Prodigy is THE quilting machine for Sharon Schamber. When Russell Scott Conte, owner of Sewing Arts Center, was pondering his personal quilting machine choices, he looked at bunches, drove bunches, then called Sharon. She told him to buy a Prodigy Quilter sight unseen. That didn't go over really well. But Sharon is THE authority, so he bought one...sight unseen. It is now HIS quilting machine bar none! (OMG! Talk about quilting heaven...slight editorial bump...)
Follows a personal note from Charlie Presler, president of Prodigy Machine Corp. and inventor of the stitch regulator and the Prodigy Quilter (by the way, he's a really great guy!):
"From our beginning in 1994, and our introduction of the Prodigy Quilter in 1996, Prodigy Machine Corp. has blossomed into a leading manufacturer and supplier of high technology equipment for the home textiles industry. Prodigy's extensive product line ensures its machinery is used in all facets of the home textile industry. Over the years, our products have earned their excellent reputation through proven reliability and low maintenance requirements while yielding high quality production and a strong emphasis on operator safety. We offer our customers a stock inventory of replacement parts. Best of all, our staff of technicians are only a phone call away to ensure excellent customer service before, during, and after your purchase. We pride ourselves on the fact that we build the simplest machinery to do the best job in the least amount of time with the fewest problems.
Over the past few years we have had our wonderful machine duplicated by several other manufacturers. They have not built their pirated machines to the high standards that we do here at Prodigy. I would ask you to be very careful and be sure of what you are buying before spending your hard earned money on these duplicates. Just remember that we built them first and foremost to enable you to get a great machine at a fair price, and make a little money for ourselves too. We designed our baby from scratch to accomplish something no other manufacturer could do then, nor can do now, and that is to give you the best and most accurate stitching available, the best machine available, and the best customer support available. And if that isn't enough, our machines are engineered and manufactured in the greatest country in the world, the United States of America. I just don't care if we can earn more by having them built overseas, I am going to keep our people employed by building them right here. Period.
So I ask you, wouldn't it be wise to have the original and the best by acquiring a Prodigy. You just can't go wrong.
Something to ponder: Remember when you drove all the way to the hardware store to have a key duplicated. The person copied the key, inspected it thoroughly, compared it to the original and then handed it back saying "that should work." After getting all the way back home, you found out it wouldn't open the lock. But the key guy said it was the same. Just remember, certain engineered tolerances just can't be duplicated if you don't know what to look for in the first place. Why take the chance? Prodigy Quilting machines are built for YOU by US - a partnership founded equally by passions for quilting and engineering. Thanks for considering Prodigy Quilting Machines."
Bring quilting nirvana home! Come see Russell at Sewing Arts Center and take the Prodigy Quilter for a test drive. You'll see why the quilting world is just giddy about Prodigy Quilting Machines!
Singer
Click here for more info.Our goal at SINGER® is to design quality products to meet the needs of every sewing enthusiast. We invite you to browse through our product line to learn more about sewing machine features and capabilities.