Frequently Asked Questions
West Side Sewing believes in the creative magic of hand-on learning, expert instructors, and engaging classes! With any sewing machine you purchase from West Side Sewing you’ll receive FREE private startup training classes, FREE advanced training classes, Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff discounts and MORE! Call now! 319-365-3075
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Top quality, guaranteed service has been a tradition at West Side Sewing for over 85 years. We have a full service center with 2 technicians, each having 20 years, or more, of experience on ALL BRANDS of machines and sergers. Our main technician is one of a few, certified Husqvarna Viking Blue Gold technicians covering full mechanical and electronic repair.
Yes we do. We have parts for over 200 different machines and stock common parts for most brands. Four Generations of sewing machine service and repair has helped us to accumulate parts for many brands no longer manufactured. For those “emergencies”, late evening, Sunday and other inopportune times, we offer “Sewing Machine Performance Tips” on our web site. These tips cover the most frequent questions and suggestions for curing your sewing machine problems without a trip to the service center
Our sewing machine general repair is guaranteed for 1 FULL YEAR. With the type of service we do on your machine we often see 4 to10 years of dependable use from our work. Often the machine performs better than new.
We sell the industry leading Swedish made Husqvarna Viking models, the Viking Husky Stars, and White. We have sold all major brands during our 80+ years in business. Our used machine department often has a cross section of most brands of machines and sergers. All are fully reconditioned, guaranteed and include training when sold. We also sell a large cross section of industrial sewing machines and sergers.
We have a full trade in program. Not only do we take Husqvarna Vikings, but we accept all brands of machines. Our pricing structure is such that you will always receive the best price and value.
Our first question is… “Why do you think you want a used machine?” Customers often think that used machines are less expensive. They are… but not necessarily less expensive than a new machine that has fewer features. All of our used Viking sewing machines are reconditioned, brought up to the latest specifications, guaranteed and come with full training. You can get an excellent value if you’re looking for quality and advanced stitches, at a lower price.
Yes… In fact we’re in the process of implementing a new teaching program. Often our customers have new ideas and new techniques that they want to share. Contact us and we’ll discuss your options for teaching classes. Our goal is to have a great know-how program for our valued customers.
We have a full range of kids classes from beginning to advanced. “Make it and take it” projects, quilting classes, garment construction, and more. These are just a few of the class categories. We focus on really teaching the kids the fundamentals of sewing, not just seeing what they can finish in 3 hours. Our Camp-Wanna-Sew program helped to pioneer some of the national Kid’s Sewing programs.