Machine Service & Scissor Sharpening

Does your machine need some love and attention?  Are your scissors screaming to be sharpened?

Simply drop them off here at Usefulbox and pick them up a week later! A deposit will be taken here to let me know you are coming and final payment will be taken upon pick up via credit card or cash.

TERM 2:

Drop off: Sunday 20 June, 930am until 4pm 

Pick up: Sunday 27 June, 930am until 4pm 

*** You might like to schedule some social sewing for these dates too!

TERM 3:

Drop off: Sunday 29th August- between 10am and 2pm

Pick up: Saturday 4th September between 10am and 2pm 

** Our small store will be open on both days for fabric and haberdashery supplies!

MACHINES

• All brands and ages of domestic Sewing machines and Overlockers are welcome
• $120 per machine, plus any parts
• $50 DEPOSIT TAKEN AT BOOKING - A deposit lets us know that you confirm the booking
• The final payment can be made by cash or credit card upon pick up
• Drop off and pick up times are best.  If you cannot make these times, we can arrange a mutually convenient time as I am not always at the studio. 
• Please bring the machine cover, foot pedal & power cord.
• If you have a specific problem and require a quote beforehand, please send us an email via the contact page.
• If there is a problem or part needed, you will be contacted asap.

SCISSORS

• All Sewing scissors are welcome
  
• $10 per pair 
• Knives are welcome too and also $10 per knife
• Please note that pinking shears have an 80% success rate.