All states›Sewing Machine Repair›Michigan›Ann Arbor

Sewing Machine Repair in Ann Arbor, MI

3 of the 19 sewing and fabric businesses we list in Ann Arbor have sewing machine service, repair and tune-ups.

When a machine starts skipping stitches, the search usually ends on a forum thread where someone asks their whole city for a recommendation — there is no directory of the shops that actually fix them. These are the sew-and-vac shops, dealers and independent technicians who service machines: the same places that sell them, plus the ones that only repair. Listed with phone numbers, because this is a call-first errand.

  1. Ann Arbor Sewing Center

    5235 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103-1857

    Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-4pm

    ClassesLongarm servicesMachine sales & repairMachine repairEmbroidery
    Call Website Directions

    Spotted an error? Let us know

  2. Leabu Sewing Center

    1960 S Industrial Hwy, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-4690

    Mon 10am-7pm, Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm

    ClassesMachine sales & repairOnline storeMachine repairEmbroidery
    Call Website Directions

    Spotted an error? Let us know

  3. Delux Drapery & Shade Co

    2215 W Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103-3805

    Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-2pm

    Machine repair
    Call Website Directions

    Spotted an error? Let us know

Ask two questions before you carry the machine in. First, whether they service your brand — many shops are dealer-certified for some makes and refuse others, especially older industrial or European heads. Second, what the bench fee covers: most shops charge a flat tune-up (clean, oil, timing, tension) and quote parts separately, so a cheap tune-up and an expensive one often aren't the same job.

Also in Ann Arbor

More in Ann Arbor and Michigan

Sewing Machine Repair near Ann Arbor

Good to know

How much does a sewing machine tune-up cost?

Most independent shops charge a flat bench fee for a standard service — cleaning, oiling, re-timing and tension adjustment — with parts quoted on top. Computerised and embroidery machines usually cost more than a mechanical straight-stitch, and a machine that hasn't been serviced in years may need parts that are no longer made.

Is it worth repairing an old sewing machine?

Usually yes for an all-metal mechanical machine — they were built to be serviced, and parts are often still available or interchangeable. For an inexpensive modern plastic-body machine, a major repair can approach the cost of replacement, which is worth asking the shop directly before you leave it on the bench.