Services
Alterations, Repairs and Tailoring: The A.R.T. of Sewing
Alterations, Repairs, Tailoring: The A.R.T. in Sewing
- Adjust, Adapt, Alter, Appearance, Apparel
- Recycle, Repair, Repurpose, Reuse
- Take in, Transform, Trends, Trim
- If it involves sewing, we can help!
B.2.B Contracts & Invoicing
- Hemming services
- Uniform services, badges
- Badges & labelling
- Cut & sew
- Custom orders
- Light Manufacturing
- We understand business, deadlines & budgets.
Custom Sewing
- Curtains & Cushions
- Backpacks
- Linen & table
- Unique projects!
- You’d be surprised what people bring us!
Design & Fashion
- Made to Measure
- Pattern Making
- Samples
- Some custom items: Shirts, Tops, Pants and Day Dresses
- Every body is different.
Essential Sewing Classes
- Master your sewing Machine
- How to alter a pattern
- How to follow a pattern
- Domestic & Industrial Sewing Lessons
- Small Group Classes
- One-on-one Classes
- For the DIY enthusiasts and the designer within.
- Learn what is important to you at your own pace
Fashion Designer on Staff
- Innovative Problem Solving
- Pleasing to the eye
- Creative Expressions
- Sewbeautiful!
Refurbished Machines and Sewing Machine Repairs Now Available!
We’re excited to announce that sewhelpful! is now offering sewing machine repair services in the Kingston area. Whether you’re a home sewist or a business owner with industrial needs, we’ve got your back (and your bobbin)! From a quick oil and tune-up to a full belt replacement, we offer a wide range of mechanical maintenance services to keep your machines running smoothly and stitching beautifully.
We Service a Diverse Range of Equipment, Including but Not Limited to:
- Domestic home sewing machines
- Industrial production sewing machines
- Blind hemmers
- Sergers and overlock machines
- Coverstitch machines
- Computerized machines (hardware/mechanical issues only — we do not currently offer software repairs)
- And more!
Pricing & Services
- Basic Tune-Up (Domestic Machines): Starting at $60 +HST*
Drop off your sewing machine at our in-person location, and we’ll complete a full tune-up within 7 days.
*Parts not included. Clients who have previously taken a sewing class with us are eligible for a special membership rate starting at $45 +HST. - On-Site Service (Industrial Machines):
Site visits for industrial sewing machine repairs are available by request. Just let us know what’s going on, and we’ll quote accordingly.
Refurbished Machines
Looking for a fully functioning sewing machine at a more affordable price? We’ve got you covered! Come visit us in person or check out our Facebook page to see our current selection of refurbished machines, all professionally serviced and ready to sew. These machines are perfect for beginners, backup machines, or anyone who wants the same quality without paying the full retail price.
Come to visit us at our in-person location today! For questions or booking info, contact us by phone at 613-777-5366, or by email at sewing@sewhelpful.ca.
We Appreciate Your Cooperation
At sewhelpful!, we are committed to quality and accuracy in tailoring your garments. To ensure the best possible results, we rely on customer involvement and cooperation throughout the tailoring process. We take responsibility and pride in our workmanship, but we are also human, so we take every initiative within our power to correct any mistakes we do make.
As part of our commitment to excellence, sewhelpful! is happy to offer every customer complimentary fittings for any garment we work on. During these fittings, our tailors pin the garments according to the customer’s desired adjustments, and document these changes for reference. We strongly encourage customers to take advantage of these complimentary fittings.
For customers who choose to opt out of their complimentary fittings, garments will be tailored based on the instructions provided at drop-off. These instructions will be documented and included on the customer’s receipt for reference. Any changes requested on a garment after work is completed will be considered a new transaction, and will be subject to regular service times and fees.
Customers who utilize our complimentary fitting are encouraged to try on their garments at pick-up for a final in-person review. If the garment does not align with the requested adjustments, we offer one free revision at no additional charge. If the garment matches the requested adjustments as documented but further changes are still desired, these additional adjustments may be treated as a new transaction.
Drop & Go Form
Time is precious. If you can write clear instructions, we don’t need to see you!
Fill out the form, put your items in a bag, drop off and run!
Customers who utilize their complimentary fitting on drop-off, but choose not to try on their garment at pick-up may have up to 7 calendar days to notify us of any quality concerns for free corrections. Any concerns reported after this 7-day window may be treated as a new transaction.