Buy that Sewing Machine Here

Come join us for some trouble free sewing machine shopping.  We have sewing machines starting at around $100 and up, and this time of year is the best time to get a great deal. We have special no interest financing on select machines too.

So why should you buy from us?

***We'll let you take the machine for a test drive before you buy.

***We'll give you classes free with your sewing machine purchase. We'll teach you how to use your machine, show you what all those attachments can do for you, and get you started on a  lifetime of creativity and fun.

***We'll support you over the lifetime of your machine. Have an issue with the thread or tension? Can't remember what that accessory does? Can't figure out how to thread the bobbin thread? Bring your machine in and we'll take a look and help you get back to your project as soon as possible.

***We service what we sell with our in store service department. No waiting months for a service technician like in some sewing centers!

***We are the sewing experts and we have a whole sewing community built around our store where sewing enthusiasts can get together, sew, learn, create, and share ideas, inspiration and solutions.

So come in, browse, and support a local small business. And rediscover how fun shopping can be when it comes with superior price, selection, and service.              

We're Sewing up a Merry Christmas!

Rebates, Free Project Plans, Free Gifts and a Chance to Win! Inside...                              

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	Rebates on our best machines and select 6D software! For a limited time get our best deal on Designer Diamond Royale, Designer Ruby Deluxe, or Select 6D software packages and take advantage of a rebate from Husqvarna Viking.     Buy a Designer Topaz 50 and get a limited edition gift absolutely free with your purchase!  The special edition free gift has everything you'll need to get you started creating with your new embroidery machine---thread, a coupon to select additional free designs and a designer bag to hang all your accessories in a handy place next to your sewing machine. Hurry this is a very limited offer.     Win a new sewing machine from Husqvarna Viking!  We think it would be wonderful if one of our customers would win this contest! Click on the picture to enter. Need Gift ideas? During the month of December we have special sewing time planned just for you. Come join us for a class or sewing time. Test drive one of our floor models. And if you need more inspiration and ideas for gifts, check out these free projects on the Husqvarna Viking website. Click on the picture to learn more.     **Please see store for complete details for all as additional restrictions may apply.	Kalamazoo Sewing Center: 5401 Portage Rd., Suite 6 Portage, MI 49002 (269)342-5808 Fax: (269) 342-0456 email: mail@kalamazoosews.com Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30-5:30, Saturday 9:30-1 Closed Sunday Class schedule is subject to change. Please give us a call if the weather is inclement. Join us for a class! Click the picture to get our complete class schedule. Share and Chat with us:

Our Fall Line up is on its Way!

Having fun at Convention!

Our management staff arrived back from convention trained and informed on all the new products we'll be unveiling over the next few weeks. There are so many great innovations and new ways to get creative! The new products are shipping as this goes to print. So hop on over to our website, kalamazoosews.com, watch videos and download the latest brochures. Here are a few of the products you can expect to see on our shelves in the coming weeks (Click on the pictures to learn more):



Designer Diamond Royal----the premier Husqvarna Viking Embroidery Machine



The Platinum 16---a new quilter that will fit into your sewing studio's
space and with a lot of the features of larger quilters



Two new Sapphires to piece and quilt: Sapphire 930 



Sapphire 960Q



A brand new Designer Topaz 50 ----
now there's no reason not to on an embroidery machine!

And our new dazzling embroidery software; 6D Embroidery, 6D Embroidery Extra, and 6D Embroidery Premier!



6D Embroidery

Hurry in to take advantage of special financing on some of the new machines.

   

Surpassing Expectations---the new Designer Diamond Royale

The Designer Diamond Royale's Touch Screen; Best in Class!                                

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	Surpassing your expectations with the Ultimate Interactive Touch Sceen! Husqvarna Viking has made some advancements on the new Designer Diamond Royale like the Ultimate Interactive Touch Screen that provides a higher resolution touch screen that surpasses any other machine available. The new screen is more user friendly than ever before and provides an 180 degree viewing angle on a larger screen. And the customers have spoken! Embroideries can be easily customized and edited right on the screen. Not happy with an adjustment? No problem; you can undo or redo any step. Want to change the stitch out? You can group or ungroup any of the design sequences, sort or merge, color block or resize your designs all on the screen, intuitively. The bright, colorful, touch screen on the Designer Diamond Royale can be controlled by the included stylus or you can add an optional USB mouse---you're in charge here!   **Please see store for complete details for all as additional restrictions may apply.	Kalamazoo Sewing Center: 5401 Portage Rd., Suite 6 Portage, MI 49002 (269)342-5808 Fax: (269) 342-0456 email: mail@kalamazoosews.com Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30-5:30, Saturday 9:30-1 Closed Sunday Class schedule is subject to change. Please give us a call if the weather is inclement. Add the versatile Fringe or Marking foot to your tool bag: Share and Chat with us:
	Come in and see what we're sewing today!

Marking Foot changes into Fringe Foot for Embellishments!

During our recent Toolin' Around Two Husqvarna Viking Event, Katrina Walker demonstrated wonderful uses for the Marking Foot, that can also be called the Fringe Foot.

This foot has a couple of different names because of its many uses. Many of you may already know that this foot is useful for transferring pattern markings (like those markings for darts) to your fabric. The magic of this foot is that it creates a wonderful loopy stitch that stays where you want until you pull the bobbin thread to easily remove it. So your pattern markings stay in until you simply pull one thread to remove; no carbon paper or other manual processes to transfer markings.

But the Marking Foot doesn't stop there. It becomes the Fringe Foot when you decide you'd like to add special embellishments or fringe to your project. During her Toolin' Around Two Event, sewing expert, Katrina Walker, wore a lovely jacket demonstrating the beauty and originality the Marking foot can bring to a garment or project. Hurry in to get your Marking Foot, or if you prefer, Fringe Foot, today!

Love that jacket embellished with the Fringe/Marking Foot! 

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You're Invited!

You're invited to this Kalamazoo Sewing Center exclusive Anita Goodesign event on February 14th, 2013. Event fee is $20 and includes packet of goodies. Call today and register! Hurry space is limited!

  

Tip of the Week

So you're ready to buy a sewing machine. The options can be daunting and confusing. And like a good customer said today there are sewing machines that cost as much as some cars. But which one is the sewing machine for your needs?

The first thing you should consider is what you are going to use the machine for and how much you will use it.

Singer 8280---Basic Stitches and Features
Great for learning to sew or occasional use

Today you can purchase a decent machine for around $100.00. This entry level machine will come with a few stitches---straight stitch, zig zag, and a couple of decorative stitches. This machine will do average weight fabrics fairly well and, with the right needle will handle light weight denims. If you are planning to use the machine mainly for occasional mending this might be the option for you.

Singer 9960
Heavy duty machine with 600
built in stitches---great all purpose
sewing machine

If you plan on sewing clothes or home fashions and using the machine once or twice per month you may want to go with a little better machine. For $300.00--$500.00 you can get a machine with features that can help you with anything from sewing that 2 year old's wardrobe to sewing drapes and curtains and even quilting. Not only do you get additional decorative stitch options, but several styles of button holes, extra presser foot lift for heavier or thicker fabric applications, twin needle sewing,  and drop feed dogs for free motion quilting and embroidery applications.

Husqvarna Viking H-Class 600E
Embroidery Machine with USB
connectivity makes a great starter
embroidery machine 

If you are mainly interested in home decor ---quilting or embroidery, then a new embroidery machine would be the one for you. Embroidery machines start around $1000.00 and many do regular sewing too. Hoop size drives the cost of the embroidery machines. Hoops start at 4"x4" and can go up to 14" or more. Some machines come with software so that you can make your own designs, use your clipart, or even make embroidery from your digital photographs. One option to look for in an embroidery machine is a USB connection to your PC so that you'll be able to transfer designs directly from computer to sewing machine without special cards, readers, or equipment. These machines also have bigger work surfaces---making quilting much easier.

But even the most expensive machines won't meet your needs until you know how to use them. Free classes like those that come with your new sewing machine when purchased at the Kalamazoo Sewing Center, friendly advise, and answers and help with any questions and issues that arise after your purchase insure that you will be satisfied.

And when it comes time to service your machine---we will be right there to provide fast, quality factory certified service too. Come see us and the new line of sewing machines today.