FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Need help? Find answers to some of the most common questions about shopping with Sew Devine,
delivery, Click & Collect, sewing machine demonstrations, servicing and repairs.

Shopping With Sew Devine

Do I need an account to place an order?

No, you can place an order as a guest. However, creating an account can make future orders quicker and allows you to view your order details more easily.

After placing an order as a guest, you will be given the opportunity to create an account if you wish.

Yes. We are always happy to offer friendly advice before you buy. You can contact us or visit our shop in Reading, where our team can help you choose a machine that suits your sewing needs and experience level.

Yes. We sell sewing machines, overlockers, coverstitch machines, embroidery machines, sewing accessories and haberdashery both in our Reading shop and through our website.

Delivery & Click and Collect

Do you offer delivery?

Yes. We offer delivery within the UK. Delivery options, costs and estimated timescales will be shown at checkout before you complete your order.

Yes. If Click & Collect is available for your order, you can collect it from our shop at Sew Devine, 24 Wokingham Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1JQ.

We will contact you when your order is ready to collect.
Please do not travel to the shop until we have confirmed that your order is ready.

At present, we only deliver within the UK. Delivery restrictions, if any, will be shown on our website or at checkout where applicable.

Machine Demonstrations & Support

Do you offer sewing machine demonstrations?

Yes. We offer delivery within the UK. Delivery options, costs and estimated timescales will be shown at checkout before you complete your order.

Yes. If Click & Collect is available for your order, you can collect it from our shop at Sew Devine, 24 Wokingham Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1JQ.

Yes. We are happy to offer aftercare support and advice. If you have bought your machine from us and need help, please contact us or visit the shop.

Yes. Choosing a sewing machine can feel confusing when there are lots of models and features available. Our team can talk through your sewing needs, experience level and budget to help you choose a suitable machine.

Servicing & Repairs

Do you service sewing machines?

Yes. We offer full sewing machine servicing from our shop in Reading. Our servicing is not just a simple clean; it is a proper machine service carried out to help keep your machine running correctly.

It is best to contact us before bringing your machine in, so we can advise you on current servicing times and what to bring with the machine.

Yes. We carry out sewing machine repairs where possible. Once we have inspected the machine, we can advise on the issue, whether parts are needed, and what the next step would be.

Times can vary depending on how busy the workshop is, the type of machine, the fault, and whether any parts are required. We will advise you when you bring the machine in or contact us.

Please bring the machine, foot control, power lead, bobbin case, bobbin and standard presser foot where possible. If the issue relates to embroidery or a specific accessory, please bring the relevant parts as well.

We will always do our best to help, but some older machines can be difficult or impossible to repair if parts are no longer available. If you have an older or discontinued model, please contact us before bringing it in.