The Sewing Store
Find a sewing machine for every skill level, and every interest from garment to quilting to crafting to home dec. Machine embroidery threads and supplies. Software. Free class schedule.
Information
Location:
Joliet, IL, 60435
Phone:
815-741-9553
Mon - Wed:
10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thurs:
10:30 am - 7:30 pm
Fri:
10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sat:
10:30 am - 5:00 pm
 
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The Sewing Store Happy New Year Everyone. Our stores close today at 3 pm and will remain closed until Monday morning for a brief mini vacation. Have a safe a happy New Year's Eve!

Thu at 4:42am
Joey Strubin
Joey Strubin
off fri to mon?? not fair. whose gonna help me make my pants?;)
Thu at 5:42am
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The Sewing Store Sewing Tip: I may have noted this before but repetition is good. If your thread is shredding prior to breaking it could mean the needle that you are using is too small, try a larger size. The friction from the thread going through the eye of the needle is possibly causing the shredding. That's the easy fix.

Wed at 4:58am
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The Sewing Store Merry Christmas Everybody! We will be closing today at 3pm, sooner if the weather turns on us so please call 815-741-9553 to check status before taking the drive. Have a wonderful holiday with your families and friends.

December 24, 2009 at 5:13am
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The Sewing Store Shopping Tip: Today in our area the weather is supposed to get "iffy" this afternoon, so please call the store 815-741-9553 to make certain that we are open before driving in, we may be closed due to driving conditions. Thank you everyone!

December 23, 2009 at 4:48am
Maureen
Maureen
You're welcome. And if you have to close early due to weather, drive safe!
December 23, 2009 at 6:09am
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The Sewing Store Nancy Zieman shows how to make an attractive Christmas tree-shaped napkin using two fabric circles and your serger. With a little folding, you'll end up with reversible napkins! http://www.nancysnotions.com/category/id/101962/102113.do?extid=YT00005

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Find the best sewing, quilting and embroidery supplies at Nancy's Notions. Discover patterns, books, fabric, embroidery designs, and notions for sewing fashion clothes and accessories, quilts, table runners, wall hangings and more. Your 100% satisfaction guaranteed since 1979.
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The Sewing Store Free serger trolley bag now through December 24at 3pm with purchase of jet-air self threading Baby Lock sergers! Both locations!

December 22, 2009 at 6:03am
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The Sewing Store Hey folks, we are open all day today and tomorrow and until 3pm on Christmas Eve. Stumped as to what to get, how about a Gift Card, we have them in any denomination and they never expire? Plus, they have no fee!

December 21, 2009 at 4:52am
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The Sewing Store Oops, I directed you to the wrong websites for our latest class schedules, they are located at www.thesewingstoreonline.com and www.jensensvacandsew.com. Sorry for the error, but do visit and see the latest sales too! Sign up to get notices of changes to the sales pages.

www.thesewingstoreonline.com
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The Sewing Store Sewing Tip: If you find that your thread is shredding before breaking it could indicate that the needle that you are using is too small for the thread size creating friction. It could also be from spray adhesive stabilizer build up. Keep a q-tip dipped in 70% alcohol at hand to cleanse the needle occasionally. You ...may also have needle strikes on your throat plate damaging the thread.

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December 17, 2009 at 5:29am
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The Sewing Store Please check our websites for a change in the class scheduled for december Saturday, January 2, the Martha Pullen Gift of the Month, now rescheduled, in addition our store Holiday Hours are posted. Visit www.thesewingstoreonline.com for all of the details.

www.thesewingstoreonline.com
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The Sewing Store Serger Tip: A great accessory for the Babylock Serger is the Clear Foot. It really gives you visibility with your stitching! Bonus, it is all purpose too!

December 16, 2009 at 4:57am
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The Sewing Store Need some creative embroidery designs? Check out these seasonal trees at
http://www.etsy.com/shop/pondandpasture

www.etsy.com
Welcome to Pond and Pasture Embroidery Design! Enjoy limited time introductory pricing on my designs. Thanks!
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The Sewing Store Sewing Tip: One of my favorite tricks to using the rolled hem foot is to cut a little triangle off of the fabric, place a locked stitch of thread about 2 inches long at that edge to help you to get the fabric started into the scroll of the foot. Try it, it really works!

December 15, 2009 at 5:58am
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The Sewing Store Don't forget that some of our sewing machine companies are offering 36 months interest free financing on some models for a limited time just in time for the holidays!

December 14, 2009 at 7:09am
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The Sewing Store Sewing Tips: Actually, this one is for owners of the new Embellisher machines. Save your scraps. Look at them as "fibers" to create new fabrics when embellished together, the results are breathless to say the least. Save bits of yarns, threads, fabric fibers and more. You get the idea, let the fabrics inspire you.

December 11, 2009 at 8:35am