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Meet Austin Sewing! A sewing and quilting shop that helps creators like you find their perfect machine. From JUKI accessories and machines to the notions you love and fabrics you need, Austin Sewing is ready to help you start creating today.
Austin Sewing, first opened in 1953, and is one of the oldest Sewing Shops in Central Texas. Bob and his wife, Ruth Clark, have kept the store family owned and operated ever since, with Mike Smith, son-in-law, and his wife Robin currently running it. Having moved several times and having multiple active storefronts at one point, Austin Sewing has settled in Round Rock, TX. Visit them in the Renaissance Square Shopping Center and learn more about what to expect below!
Follow along below for a full transcript of our interview with Mike from Austin Sewing!
Hello, I’m Mike Smith with Austin sewing machines here in Round Rock Texas. So Austin sewing machines was first opened in the 1950s, but our family my father-in-law and mother-in-law purchased the store in 1987, when it was down on 9th in Red River in Austin, Texas about five years ago; Robin and I took over the store and are now running it at this time.
What JUKI Machine can a customer find at Austin Sewing?
So the JUKI machines that we have in stock here at Austin sewing is basically every JUKI QVP model that JUKI makes plus we have some non-QVP models in our shop, so there’s quite a few of them. We have accessories for every one of those machines that we stock quite a large selection. Obviously, we can’t keep them all the time but we do try to keep most of the more important, most wanted accessories in stock for you.
What are the benefits of being an Austin Sewing Customer?
So after you’ve purchased a machine at Austin sewing machines we try to take care of you after the sale, we know it’s not just here’s the box and off you go. So once you purchase the machines, we are a service center, we do all the warranty work on your machines here in shop for you. We also have classes for you, after you’ve done the purchase all the machines, so we’re trying to make sure that as a customer after you purchase from us it doesn’t stop there. Then we’re going to continue to try to support you after the sale. It’s very important to us to make sure you’re happy as well after the sale.
What other services are provided at Austin Sewing?
Okay, so as far as classes that go on, we try, like customers a lot of times that bought the machine somewhere else and they end up having problems with their machines or something, we do have a quick bench where if you bring your machine in we’ll be glad to try to just troubleshoot it real quick. Maybe it’s just something you didn’t know, like how to thread the machine, that you that you purchased somewhere else; we’ll be glad to help you with that just take a quick look. We do classes,like 101 classes, Tessa my store manager, also our teacher, she does classes in the store where if you purchase your machine somewhere else and are having trouble and can’t figure it out; it’s more of a one-on-one how-to use your serger or how to use a different sewing machine that you may have.
What makes Austin Sewing Unique?
So I guess, trying to say what makes Austin Sewing machine unique is that we have a 10,000 square foot store here. In the store there’s plenty of room, so if it gets crowded in here there’s plenty of room for you to move around. My staff is a young staff that is very knowledgeable in sewing machines and can help you with pretty much any question you have. We have over 3 000 bolts of fabric in here as well for you to shop at, and we have like I said 108 different sewing machines in here.
How can customers contact Austin Sewing?
So how you can reach us at Austin Sewing machine we’re located at 1601 South IH-35 Suite 300 Round Rock, Texas. Make sure that you add Round Rock Texas to your Googling or anything so that you end up in Round Rock and not in Austin. We have a social medias, you can reach us at Austin sewing.com and you can also reach out on Instagram and Facebook using Austin Sewing as a reference to get to that.
Find their website here!: https://austinsewing.com/
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Join us in meeting Dan Schoenberg, one of the owners of The Sewing Machine Shop located in the greater bay area of California!
Offering creators like you the full JUKI Line, sewing accessories, notions, and more, The Sewing Machine Shop is ready to help you find the right machine for your next dream project.
Follow along below for the transcript version of our interview with Dan Schoenberg, one of the owners of The Sewing Machine Shop.
Hi, my name is Daniel Schoenberg I’m the owner of the sewing machine shop here in Walnut Creek California. We’ve been in business for 35 years and we specialize in the sales and service of household and Industrial sewing machines. We carry a lot of related accessories and supplies like thread and needles presser feet scissors etc. and yeah that’s about it. That’s what we do; we don’t do vacuum cleaners, we don’t do alternative appliances, we’re just sewing machines only.
What Inspired You To Open The Sewing Machine Shop?
I actually started out of college; my older brother was a commercial sewing machine technician and he wanted to start a shop when I finished College. He gave me a job offer and the rest is history. We started in 1987 and have been growing ever since.
Why Do Customers Love Visiting The Sewing Machine Shop?
We have a very good reputation now built up over many years. We carry a variety of sewing machines, different brands, models, types; so everyone can come and sew on these machines and compare models with a fairly unbiased view of what we like.
What Machines Can A Customer Find At Your Shop?
When customers come here, first they’ll see that big selection of machines. We carry four different brands, and they can get machines from as little as 200 going all the way up to our top-of-the-line machines in excess of fifteen thousand dollars. We carry a lot of specialty machines; we carry long arm quilting machines like you see here on the right, and we carry embroidery machines, multi-needle, for commercial and semi-commercial use. We have a very very good staff here that are all accomplished sewers themselves so when you get a demonstration on machines you’ll be able to get a professional opinion and you’ll be able to ask all your questions that you have, all your concerns should be answered very honestly and straightforward.
What Are The Benefits Of Being A Customer?
So once a person purchases a machine from us they’ll get great service beyond the sale. We have extensive classes, usage classes to learn how to use the machine, all the way up to more advanced classes to learn how to create garments, create quilts. We have three full-time technicians here so we do a lot of servicing and repair work, including any warranty work that our customers might need, and customers can just drop in sometimes anytime for minor things like fixing a needle threader. We can diagnose the machine in front of them many times, we can get them going right away, we don’t need them to leave their machine if it’s something simple that we can fix on the spot and many times we don’t even charge any money for that
Why Did You Start Carrying JUKI Machines?
Yeah, we started carrying JUKI machines many years ago. We started even before they introduced a full domestic multi-stitch machine. So the machines we focused on with JUKI were the machines that bridge the gap between household sewing and Commercial sewing. Our most popular JUKI machine is their TL series, which they’ve had for many years, and that is a semi-industrial straight stitch only machine that can sew quite high speeds up to 15 – 1600 stitches per minute. It can take all standard, common industrial sewing machine accessories and it’s a huge seller among not only our quilting Quilters who like speed and a larger throat area, but our garment sewers, and tailors, and dressmakers, and designers as well.
What Makes The Sewing Machine Shop Unique?
I think what makes The Sewing Machine Shop unique is our staff and our people and the vast knowledge that we combine as a group. So between me and the rest of our technicians from the technical side, we’re talking about about a 100 years combined of experience working on machines, and our staff we have another, I would say another 100 years of combined sewing experience. Whether it’s quilting or garment making, or embroidery which is a big aspect of what we do, so I think the selection of the machines having five different brands that you can compare side by side combined with our staff with a vast experience is what sets us apart from other sewing machine dealers.
Having a place where you can actually try the machines before you buy the machines in a no-pressure environment is a very important thing, especially now with the internet and being able to buy so many things online and not getting to touch it, to try it, to listen to the sound of the machine, to ask all your questions in real time; I think that is what I would like to express my customers.
Come into the shop and just take a look around. Talk to our staff, just browse, sew on the machines if you want; if you don’t want to that’s okay too, see what supplies and accessories and notions we have here so the next time you’re in need of anything that has to do with sewing or sewing machines you’ll know what we offer.
How Can We Contact The Sewing Machine Shop?
thanks for listening to this video and I just invite everyone to come on down to the sewing machine shop the best way to really stay in touch with us is to go to our website sewing machine shop.com and you can sign up for our newsletter and our email on our email list um you can also follow us on Facebook but I think we’re sending out weekly informational articles promotions future classes and events so uh go to sewing machineshop.com sign up for our email list and you’ll be able to stay in touch with us
To learn more about The Sewing Machine Shop, visit their website here! Thank you for joining us today in getting to know RDan Schoenberg, one of the owners of The Sewing Machine Shop. We hope you get a chance to visit the next time you’re in the area!
Have you been looking to pick up sewing but need help figuring out where to start? Then join us as we’ve gathered four different ways you can begin learning today! From in-person classes to self-study, the world of sewing is now at the touch of our fingers, and we will share how you can access this information.
Passed Down Knowledge
If you have a family member, or friend, who loves the hobby and may even be the reason you’re interested in learning, don’t be afraid to reach out and ask for some lessons! Having a connection in the sewing and quilting world will help you learn techniques, allowing you to practice on their machines before purchasing your own, and a lesson on what features they commonly use that you can practice using.
Choosing your first sewing machine can be intimidating if you need to become more familiar with what machine features you’ll need or what stitches you’ll use. Practicing with a family member’s or friend’s machine will make you get comfortable with the options available and help you understand what you need to create your projects. If you’re interested in learning more about beginner sewing machines that JUKI offers, you can learn more here.
Working with family and friends will also give you the feedback you need. While attending classes and using online resources is an option, we’ll cover these options in the following sections of the blog, having a connection that can provide feedback will be extremely useful when you create throughout the day. So take the time to learn from their past projects, follow along as they show you how to use different techniques, and ask those questions you would be embarrassed to ask in front of a class.
In-Person Training Classes
The easiest and most common way of learning to sew is by researching your local area for sewing and quilting classes! Many times you’ll find these programs in your local libraries, your nearest sewing and quilting machine dealers, or at specialized locations that offer crafting classes.
For example, if you’re a new owner of the Miyabi J-350QVP, you might be looking for some training on how to use your longarm quilting machine. At JUKI, we offer the opportunity to attend a longarm training 3-day course that teaches users the basics of the machine and how to use it and shares information on the Quilter’s Creative touch. These classes are offered at select JUKI dealers and can be found here.
You can also attend quilting and sewing tradeshows to find in-person sewing classes! For example, at JUKI, you can commonly find us hosting serger classes at OSQE, with sign-up availability on the OSQE website here. These classes are offered nationwide as the tradeshow travels from coast to coast, helping new sewists hone their skills.
Check out your local community colleges and community centers for sewing class events! These programs are usually offered at low rates and allow you to learn the basics of sewing. The classes also provide an opportunity to receive feedback and ask those questions you’ve been having. Don’t worry if you can’t attend face-to-face classes; thanks to the online world, we have many more options!
Using Your Online Resources
Thanks to the internet, we can now access many videos focusing on sewing skills, projects, tutorials, and so much more. Almost any question you have can now be answered with just one search. Using this, new sewists and quilters can find free or paid online resources to teach you how to complete certain stitches, use presser feet, thread your machines, and more!
These teaching formats can come in videos, PDFs, online books, and online classes, allowing you to find different resources as you learn new skills and techniques. One of the best resources you can find content on is YouTube! On JUKI Home Sewing’s YouTube, you can find out how to operate your machines, set them up for sewing, and check out accessories and what they’re used for. You can also follow along with past projects and lives, where we demonstrate how to create a project from beginning to end.
There are countless online creators out there who are so excited to demonstrate techniques, projects, skills, and machine features for new sewists and quilters like you, and the content can be found for free or at low costs. You can, however, choose to invest in your skills and join online programs with teaching professionals who show you how to build your skills step-by-step and offer constructive feedback and knowledge you can learn from, usually offered at varying prices depending on the skill level of the instructor.
Lastly, take advantage of what influencers in fashion and quilting can teach you on their social media pages! While many creators focus on posting project-based content, many will bring it to their media outlets for learning moments. These quick snippets can explain how to use a presser foot and other accessories to keep on hand, and much more.
Hit the Books!
Let’s go back to the original days of sewing and check out the books available for quilting and sewing! Many of these books will offer resources on beginner basics for using your sewing machine, provide tips and tricks on what tools you’ll need in your studio, what presser feet are and which ones to have on hand to complete specific techniques, and even walk-throughs of a series of projects you can begin creating to start building your skill set.
There are also book resources that explain how to maintain your machines, offer beginner to advanced sewist projects where you build your skill set as you create, and so much more. Check out your local libraries or bookstores to see what’s available, and remember to browse the internet for recommended books!
No matter how you decide to learn, picking up a new hobby is a great adventure! Whether you go online and try it alone or pick up some classes at your local community center, sewing and quilting are great hobbies for letting your creativity flow. We hope today’s blog encourages you to start working on your hobby and learning new skills!
Join JUKI this month as we share machine options you can choose from when it’s time to start your small business! Whether you’re creating garments, or designing home decor and quilts, the range of these machines is ready to help you get started.
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