Household Machines
All brands and models — from simple mechanicals to modern computerized home machines.
- Cleaning, lubricating & tension dialing
- Timing checks and belt inspection
- Feed & stitch quality optimization
Fast • Honest • Island-wide
Precision Sewing Machine Repairs in Honolulu
Household, vintage, sergers, and semi-industrial machines serviced by appointment. Starting at $85 service solves most issues. Free estimates for additional work. Please call before visiting — we’re currently operating from a private residence while gauging interest before opening a storefront.
By-appointment only
Pickup & delivery
Free estimates
All brands & vintages
What We Work On
Expert care for most home and light-duty machines. If you’re unsure, just call — we’ll point you in the right direction.
Sergers / Overlock
Make your serger hum again — smooth cutting and balanced stitches.
- Looper timing & differential feed checks
- Knife alignment and replacement advice
- Threading & tension setup assistance
Vintage & Semi-Industrial
We love classics and tough workhorses. Careful, respectful service and parts guidance.
- Vintage restoration basics
- Straight-stitch and walking-foot semi-industrial
- Motor & belt recommendations
Note: We are not taking full commercial/industrial or full embroidery machines at this time. Call us and we’ll gladly refer you if needed.
Simple, upfront pricing
Standard Service
Solves most common issues on household, vintage, serger, and semi-industrial machines.
Starting at $85
- Full clean, lube & adjust
- Tension balancing & feed calibration
- Timing checked (retiming if needed is additional)
- Needle replacement & sew-off test
- Bobbin tire replacement if needed
- Bobbin replacement if needed
Free estimates — if anything beyond a service is required, we’ll call you for approval first.
Pickup & Delivery
Available anywhere on Oahu. Price varies by distance — text your location for a quick quote.
- Flexible scheduling, evenings & weekends available
- Careful transport and padded handling
- Multi-machine discounts
How it works
Call before coming
We’re appointment-only while we evaluate opening a storefront. Call, text, or email and we’ll set a time.
Drop-off or pickup
Bring your machine (with foot control & bobbin case) or ask for our pickup & delivery option anywhere on Oahu.
Service & sew-off
We complete the $85 service and sew-off to ensure quality. If extra work is needed, you’ll get a free estimate first.
Experienced, island-friendly service
Brett Doughty — Lead Technician
Brett has spent the last six years managing a busy sewing machine shop and has hands-on experience with hundreds of models — from treasured vintage machines to modern computerized units and sergers. He’s detail-obsessed, communicates clearly, and treats every machine like it’s his own.
Steven Abbott — Customer Care
Steven keeps everything running smoothly — scheduling, pickup & delivery coordination, and friendly updates so you always know what’s happening with your machine.
Where we’re working: We are currently operating from a private residence near Kaimukī while we gauge interest before committing to a retail shop. Please call before visiting so we can meet you at the right time and place.
Photos & Results
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Frequently asked questions
What should I bring with my machine?
Bring the machine, power cord, foot control, bobbin case, and a presser foot. If a specific problem occurs on a certain fabric or thread, include a small sample.
How long does a service take?
Standard turnaround is 2–5 business days depending on parts availability and current queue. Pickup & delivery may add a day for logistics.
Do you warranty your work?
Yes — we stand behind our service. If you experience the same issue within 30 days, contact us and we’ll make it right.
Do you take industrial or embroidery machines?
We’re focusing on household, vintage, sergers, and semi-industrial machines. We are not taking full embroidery or full industrial machines at this time — call us for referrals.
Call, text, or email to get started
By-appointment only. Please reach out before heading over.
Contact Info
Phone: 847-702-7027
Text: Send a text message
Email: oahusewingmachinerepair@gmail.com
Address: 1248 Koko Head Ave Unit B, Honolulu, HI 96816 (by appointment)