Sew much work!

Keep your sewing machine running by maintaining and repairing it with Phoenix Fixes Sewing Machines.

Vintage & modern sewing machines

Based in South Minneapolis, serving the metro area

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Check out local events where Phoenix will be doing Quick Fixes and receiving sewing machines for full-service tune-ups.

Please note that I do not service sergers, treadle sewing machines, or modern Bernina sewing machines.

Full Service Tune-up: $100

Service starts with cleaning and lubricating your sewing machine, followed by an assessment of all integral parts. When parts are needed, research is done, and the price of labor and parts will be emailed to you, including multiple options if they’re available.

Minor Restoration Magic Package- $250

This service is for vintage sewing machines coming out of retirement or a newly adopted vintage machine. If your machine has been sitting unused for many years, or you’ve bought a used machine that’s stiff or frozen, I recommend this service. It will get your machine back in working order and shine up the exterior, too. It includes everything in the full service tune-up, plus:

  • Chemical clean: Degrease and scrub internal parts to remove hardened and excess lubricant buildup

  • Disassembly, ultrasonic cleaning, and tune-up of upper tension assembly, bobbin winder assembly, needle bar cover (if chrome), needle plate cover, and presser feet

  • New bobbin winder tire and rubber feet

  • 30-minute detail cleaning of the machine’s exterior

Quick Fix: $40

A 30-minute session to diagnose, troubleshoot, and, when possible, resolve a sewing machine’s issues. If an issue is discovered that requires additional time, the $40 fee from this session will be applied toward further service.

Welcome to Your Sewing Machine Workshop-$100

An in-person, hour-long workshop introducing you to the basic operation of your sewing machine. Includes demonstration and guided practice for threading, bobbin winding, adjusting stitch length and width, and basic maintenance.

Please email Phoenix at phoenixfixessm@gmail.com to schedule a time for this workshop.

Refurbished Sewing Machines for Sale- See listings

Adoption of unwanted sewing machines- Free

Drop-offs of unwanted sewing machines in any condition (manufactured in the 1960s through the present day) are welcome. They will be spiffy-ed up and either sold to new homes or donated to local charities.

What People Are Saying

 

“[Your email] was clear and I found the details I needed to make a good choice. I liked the way you broke down all of the parts and made it easy to compare the choices. This is so exciting! I never thought I'd be able to do anything with this machine.“

— Amanda

"Thank you so much for setting me up with a beautiful, smooth-running [sewing] machine and all your expertise that you shared. I am so looking forward to this next creative adventure."

— Leah

A Sampling of Sewing Machines Serviced

Baby Lock BLQP

Baby Lock Symphony

Brother SC6600

Brother XL2010

Brother VX-1120

Kenmore 158.14301

Kenmore 158.16820

Necchi NE30/843W

PFAFF Hobby 1016

RICCAR RZ-888

RICCAR JA34

Singer Featherweight 221

Singer 1022

Singer 328K

Singer 500A (Rocketeer)

Singer 503A

Singer 6233

Singer Heavy Duty

Singer Touch & Sew 603

SingerCurvy 8763

Shark Euro Pro 373

Stitchmatic J-C15

Wards Signature 1063

White 477

White 141

Viking 6000

Please note that I do not service sergers, treadle sewing machines, or modern Bernina sewing machines.

Questions?
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Pick-up and drop-off services are available.

Service rates start at $100.