Sewing Arts Center

I finished my first sewing class and am thrilled to have learned so much more than I expected. I even bought a machine and have made several items since my class ended. My instructor, Ivy, was amazing. She is so talented at sewing and teaching. I look forward to learning more from her when I take S1b later this month. From someone who had never touched a sewing machine in her life, Sewing Arts Center makes it so easy to pick up this fun and rewarding (though expensive) skill.

Updated review:
Though fabric is pricey but good quality, that’s what make me came back to get the fabrics from here again. From 3-​stars, they deserved a 4-​star.
Tips:
After paying (with student discount 10%), I realized that I should have checked-​in Unilocal before I pay. So make sure you check-​in for 20%, a better deal than student discount.

I had low expectations coming in, expecting the higher prices you get a local, non-​chain boutiques but I was pleasantly surprised. The store is small but professionally stocked even though it holds hobby classes and stocks a lot of craftier fabric — despite that it carried pattern paper, a wide variety of great thread options (maxi locks at $ 3!!) and all the drafting tools you’ll need. The prices are great, the ladies are incredibly helpful and know what they are talking about. Definitely a great place to stop by when you are locally around :)

Melissa patiently lined up various vintage buttons on my 2 pieces of fabric. She had good suggestions and was mindful of my keeping to a budget. I mentioned that my cotton garments look so worn-​out so quickly — so, she showed me some higher quality fabric. I ended up buying a piece for a blouse. 5 stars for service and button selection!

Walked in looking for some fabric for a project. They had multiple people in but not a single one would meet my eye or offer assistance. I didn’t even get a hello. there stock was nice, did not have what I needed, or if they did I couldn’t get assistance to find it.

Super friendly and professional service! We took our Christmas stockings in to get our names embroidered and Yolanda was really easy to work with and very helpful. They stuck to their time frame of the finished products and they turned out beautifully! Thank you :-)

I visited the Sewing Art Center last week as I was in the market to purchase a sewing machine. I had in mind the model numbers, price range, and intricacies I could not live without. The staff was very helpful in showing me the models that would fit my budget, showing me the differences and there was a vast array of items to choose from. Even though I’m new to sewing and had many questions, the staff was patient, kind, knowledgeable, and even quite funny in guiding me along my way.
I purchased my sewing machine, a pattern, sewing fabric, and extra needles and thread from here and don’t regret it not one bit. I love the sewing machine I selected and have started on my project. To sum it up, it’s a nice store with a great selection of sewing machines and classes. The staff is knowledgeable and very helpful. When it comes to fabrics, the store caters more to crafters as opposed to fashion fabrics but check them out. I recommend to stop in whether an experienced sewer or newbie as myself.

Excellent buying experience thanks to Russell. SAC sports a fine selection of machines and Russell knows them all inside and out. His informative floor model demonstrations made a difficult buying choice easy.

I am a sewing newbie so when I was looking to buy my first machine, my friend took me here. And I’m so glad she did! It was a wonderful experience! Russell took a lot of time with me, patiently answering my questions and clearly explaining machine features and benefits. There was no pressure or pushiness, only helpfulness and support of my new endeavor! What a nice welcome to the art of sewing.
The shop is lovely, with a nice selection of fabrics and a lot of class offerings. I can’t wait to go back for a class. Thanks Russell and team– see you soon!

Yolanda and Russell are the best! Did a great job embroidering a captain’s hat. Wonderful customer service.

It depends what you’re looking for. I’m not into quilting. Looked like a good place for that. I prefer to make garments and sometimes household items. It was pretty useless for that. So now I know. Prices seemed high too, even on things like notions. Also, I did ask about their classes, and they said that you have to start out with their beginner class even if you are by no means a beginner. I am not going to pay someone to teach me how to make pajama bottoms when I am making fitted dresses with zippers and darts. One of the intermediate classes looked useful and interesting but seriously? So I don’t plan on ever coming back.
But it depends what you’re looking for.

I haven’t been here too many times yet – novice – but I have to say it is great to be able to patronize a great local shop/​organization in a category so dominated by big box stores. Extra points: free parking & proximity to local Trader Joe’s make it easy to remember when you need to pop in during errands.

I walked in here and after wandering around for a few minutes, asked if they had stretchy lace. They said no. Okay. That’s fine, I guess.
On my way towards the exit door a salesperson informed me they do carry stretchy jersey fabric.
I’m no seamstress… buuuuut, stretchy jersey and stretchy lace are a pretty far cry from each other.
So, ⁰⁄₅ stars on the helpfulness scale. Other than that, the product they DO carry seemed to be acceptable. As long as you aren’t looking for stretchy lace. And, be warned — the selection is pretty small.

I have been taking classes here for over a year and there is no other place like it. Russell, who teaches a lot of the classes, not only teaches you how to sew but gives you specific details that helps make your finished product look more professional as well as make informed decisions when you decided to stray from a pattern or technique. Everyone who works here is friendly and the store definitely has more of a community feel than others I’ve been to. If you’re interested in learning to sew, I would highly recommend starting here.

This is a great place to go if you need an alteration. They basically rebuilt a dress for me to make it the way I wanted it to be. It went from being frumpy and unflattering (made me look 5 months pregnant) to being a custom fit dress that fits perfectly. It’s like a miracle to have something fit so well (especially if you’re like me and between sizes & nothing ever fits).

I took the beginner sewing class with my friend a few years ago and it was a great experience. It is convenient in terms of location, as well as your schedule. If you work or go to school, you can still engage in these classes. Russell is awesome. He is a great teacher and makes it fun. My friend and I had such a great time in the class. I had a mini crisis over some aloha shirts being made for my wedding 2 years ago and everywhere wanted to rip me off to have them made/​fixed. I contacted Russell and boy did he come through. He’s an angel!

My New Favorite Place! Evan is amazing! He helped me find just what I needed since I’m a beginner to the sewing world. I cannot wait to start taking classes and use my new machine! Also thank you so much To everyone else that was there, they were so friendly!!!

I love this little gem of a store! They have high quality notions and things like zippers and buttons that I need for making various garments. Even though they have fabric here, I prefer to use them as a resource for notions I cannot find at the bigger stores. They carry the full Clover line of pencils, pins, bias tape makers, you name it. Love it! I wrote about them on my blog (
) with some pictures and I’m so thankful that the Sewing Arts Center is a nearby resource for me. Their sewing machines were really pricey, though — I ended up finding mine for a much better price elsewhere.

I was really excited about possibly coming in and taking a class. But couldn’t have been more turned off after talking to a very rude sales rep who wouldn’t take the time to recommend machines for a beginner! He was very short and the two brands he recommended are ridiculously expensive!!!
Looks like I’ll have to find a different sewing school.

Top quality supplies, great classes, friendly staff… you walk in, you feel like you’re at home, except better because you aren’t actually related to anyone. Awesome! I bought 2 sewing machines there: Husquavarna Viking 750 and a Baby Lock serger, which I’m still learning to use. If you sew for the joy of sewing, this place is for you.