Napa Valley, California
Fix today & Create Tomorrow
Basic sewing machine repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, and education
focused on helping you understand your machine and get back to creating.
Prefer to call or email?
You are free to reach out with questions
Services & Pricing
Practical care for a happier, longer lasting machine
For those times when your machine may need a simple fix rather than a full tune-up. I’ll troubleshoot the problem with you and help determine what your machine needs.
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Ideal for common issues such as threading, needles, tension, bobbins, or a machine that just isn’t sewing correctly.
Routine cleaning, inspection, lubrication where appropriate, and adjustments to help keep your sewing machine running smoothly.​ Your first tune-up with Creative Core 101 is offered at a special introductory price.
Already had your machine serviced with Creative Core 101? Keep it maintained with a returning-customer tune-up.
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Regular care can help your machine continue sewing smoothly and catch small problems before they become bigger ones.
Want to learn how to care for your own sewing machine?
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Work with me one-on-one as I teach you how to clean, maintain, and better understand your machine so you can confidently perform basic care yourself.
Additional Repairs
Does your machine need more than a tune-up?
If service reveals your sewing machine needs additional repair, typical repair costs may range from $150–$250, depending on the repair time, labor involved, and whether replacement parts or accessories are needed.​
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No additional repair work will be performed without your approval. Before moving forward, I will contact you by phone, text, or email with an estimate for the recommended repair, including anticipated labor and any parts that need to be purchased.​
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You decide whether you would like to proceed.
Not Sure What's Wrong?
Sometimes the problem is simpler than you think!​
Is your sewing machine skipping stitches, breaking thread, jamming, or simply refusing to cooperate?
Not every problem requires a complete tune-up or expensive repair. Sometimes it's something as simple as an incorrect needle, improper threading, or a machine setting that needs adjusting.
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Common problems I can help with:
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Threading and tension problems
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Broken, bent, or stuck needles
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Bobbin jams and tangled thread
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Skipped or uneven stitches
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Fabric feeding problems
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Machine settings and basic operation
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Cleaning and routine maintenance
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Not sure what your machine needs?​
Start with a troubleshooting appointment for as little as $25. We'll work together to identify the problem and determine the best next step.
How it Works
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Choose Your Service
Select the service that fits best for your needs.
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Evaluation & Service
A. I'll assess your machine.
B. Perform the agreed service.
C. Contact you about any additional repairs.
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Book your appointment
Choose an available time and location.
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Get back to creating!
Pick up your serviced machine or finish the on-site appointment with great confidence.
I'll explain exactly what happened and educate you on preventive measures when possible.
machines | Service
Every sewing machine deserves a little care!
Maintenance and troubleshooting for many domestic mechanical
and basic computerized sewing machines.
Before Booking Information
Brand • Model • Approximate age • Problem description
Specialized repairs may be referred to another technician.
Meet Heidi! Your technician
Sewing educator, fabric artist, and sewing machine technician with hands-on apprenticeship experience.
Helping makers understand their machines and return to the projects they love.
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I've spent years working with sewing, fabric arts, and creative projects. I believe that understanding your sewing machine is just as important as knowing how to use it.
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My experience includes working as a sewing machine technician apprentice and fabric department manager at Napa Sew & Vac, where I gained hands-on experience with machine maintenance, troubleshooting, and basic repairs. I'm now apprenticing through Sewing Machine Institute.
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Through Creative Core 101, I want to make sewing machine care more approachable, affordable, and educational.
Whether I'm helping you solve a frustrating sewing problem, maintaining your machine, or teaching you how to care for it yourself, my goal is to help you feel more confident and get back to creating.
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Fix Today & Create Tomorrow!
ready to get back to creating?
Your sewing machine deserves a little care — and so do your creative projects!
Whether it's troubleshooting, a tune-up, or learning to care for your own machine,
find the right service and get back to creating.
Napa, California • By Appointment
Questions?
Call, text, or email before booking.
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Fix Today & Create Tomorrow!