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The 9 Best Sewing Machine Repair Shops in Los Angeles County

Home, vintage and industrial machines: repair shops from South LA to Pasadena, Santa Monica to Torrance, ranked with sources.

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The short answer

As of October 29, 2026, the best sewing machine repair shop in Los Angeles County is La Máquina Sewing Shop (2616 S Main St, South LA), for the broadest service range (repairs, industrial machines, parts and custom adaptations), 4.7★ from 115 reviews and six-day early hours. For industrial machines, ABC Sewing Machine nearby on S Main St; for the top rating, Tienda de Maquinas de Coser on S Broadway (4.9★ from 100 reviews); in Pasadena, Pasadena Vacuum & Sewing Center; in the Valley, North Hollywood Vac & Sew Center; and on the Westside, Smith & Lee Vacuum & Sewing in Santa Monica.

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Best overallLa Máquina Sewing ShopSouth LA · 86/100Industrial machinesABC Sewing MachineS Main St · 83/100Top ratedTienda de Maquinas de CoserSouth LA · 80/100PasadenaPasadena Vacuum & Sewing CenterEast Pasadena · 74/100ValleyNorth Hollywood Vac & Sew CenterNorth Hollywood · 74/100WestsideSmith & Lee Vacuum & SewingSanta Monica · 69/100

At a glance

The full ranking

#ShopAreaBest forScore
1La Máquina Sewing ShopCentral LA & ChinatownRepairs, parts and custom adaptations, open 7 days86
2ABC Sewing MachineCentral LA & ChinatownIndustrial machines: repair, parts and rentals83
3Tienda de Maquinas de CoserCentral LA & ChinatownTop-rated repairs for home, vintage and industrial machines80
4Pasadena Vacuum & Sewing CenterSan Gabriel ValleyPasadena's best-reviewed household machine repair74
5North Hollywood Vac & Sew CenterSan Fernando ValleyThe Valley's best-reviewed repair counter74
6A&A SewingNortheast LA & EastsideHome and industrial repairs near Glendale and Burbank72
7Smith & Lee Vacuum & SewingWestsideThe Westside's sewing machine specialist69
8Hollywood Electric Vacuum & SewingCentral LA & ChinatownCentral LA repairs, open six days69
9All Makes Vacuums & Sewing MachinesSouth BaySouth Bay repairs with free estimates67

Score = repair range 30% + price/value 15% + reviews 25% + repair quality 15% + access 15%, each rated 1–5 and scaled to 100. Ties go to more reviews. Full methodology.

#1

La Máquina Sewing Shop

📍 South Park / Historic South-Central (S Main St)

Best for: Repairs, parts and custom adaptations, open 7 days

The broadest service list we verified: machine sales, repairs, industrial machines, parts and custom adaptations. It opens at 8:30 AM six days a week.

Address
2616 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Area
Central LA & Chinatown
Work
Sales, repair and parts for home and industrial machines
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM; Sat 8:30 AM–4 PM; short Sunday hours (sources differ)Source: Exa Places listing (its Sunday entry looks wrong) and a search summary of the shop's site, checked October 29, 2026
Phone
+1-323-370-9434
Website
www.lamaquinasew.com
Ratings
4.7★ from 115 reviewsExa Places listing (platform not named), Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Repair range5
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews4
  • Repair quality4
  • Access5
Worth knowing & sources
  • Sunday hours differ between sources. Call first.

Sources

#2

ABC Sewing Machine

📍 South of Downtown (S Main St & 21st)

Best for: Industrial machines: repair, parts and rentals

The go-to for industrial machines: sales, parts, repairs and rentals, with consistent 4.6★ ratings on two platforms.

Address
2100 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Area
Central LA & Chinatown
Work
Industrial sewing machine sales, parts, repair and rental
Hours
Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM; Sat 8 AM–1 PM; Sun closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 29, 2026
Phone
+1-213-747-9555
Website
www.abcsewingmachine.com
Ratings
4.6★ from 124 reviews (Birdeye); 4.6★ from 101 reviews (Exa Places)Birdeye; Exa Places listing, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Repair range5
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews4
  • Repair quality4
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • Focused on industrial equipment. Call to ask about home machines.

Sources

#3

Tienda de Maquinas de Coser

📍 South LA (S Broadway)

Best for: Top-rated repairs for home, vintage and industrial machines

The highest-rated repair shop we found with a solid review base (4.9★ from 100 reviews). It works on industrial and vintage machines.

Address
4919 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Area
Central LA & Chinatown
Work
Repair of home and industrial machines
Hours
Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–6 PM; Sat 9:30 AM–3:30 PM; Sun closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 29, 2026
Phone
+1-323-200-8681
Website
Not verifiedExa Places lists fcsewingmachin.com; we could not confirm it loads.
Ratings
4.9★ from 100 reviewsExa Places listing (platform not named), Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Repair range4
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews4
  • Repair quality5
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • Website unverified.

Sources

#4

Pasadena Vacuum & Sewing Center

📍 East Pasadena (E Colorado Blvd)

Best for: Pasadena's best-reviewed household machine repair

A perfect 5.0★ on Exa Places and the largest Yelp review count we found for a repair shop, focused on household machines.

Address
1244 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106
Area
San Gabriel Valley
Work
Household sewing machine and vacuum repair
Hours
Tue–Sat 10 AM–4 PM; Sun–Mon closedSource: Exa Places listing; shop website, checked October 29, 2026
Phone
+1-626-795-3231
Website
pasvacsew.com
Ratings
5.0★ from 84 reviews (Exa Places); 189 Yelp reviewsExa Places listing; Yelp review count from page title, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Repair range4
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews4
  • Repair quality4
  • Access3
Worth knowing & sources
  • Short hours (10–4, Tuesday to Saturday).
  • Yelp star average not opened; a search summary reported 4.7★.

Sources

#5

North Hollywood Vac & Sew Center

📍 North Hollywood (Laurel Canyon Blvd)

Best for: The Valley's best-reviewed repair counter

Strong ratings on two platforms and six-day hours, including Saturdays until 5.

Address
6631 Laurel Canyon Blvd, #17, North Hollywood, CA 91606
Area
San Fernando Valley
Work
Sewing machine and vacuum repair
Hours
Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM; Sat 10 AM–5 PM; Sun closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 29, 2026
Phone
+1-818-765-7101
Website
Not verified
Ratings
5.0★ from 57 reviews (Yahoo Local); 4.8★ from 33 reviews (Exa Places)Yahoo Local; Exa Places listing, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Repair range3
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews4
  • Repair quality4
  • Access5
Worth knowing & sources
  • Website not verified.

Sources

#6

A&A Sewing

📍 Glendale (San Fernando Rd, by Atwater Village)

Best for: Home and industrial repairs near Glendale and Burbank

Repairs both home and industrial machines, and lists short weekend hours too.

Address
4551 San Fernando Rd, Ste 218, Glendale, CA 91204
Area
Northeast LA & Eastside
Work
Home and industrial machine repair and tune-ups
Hours
Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM; Sat–Sun 10 AM–2 PMSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 29, 2026
Phone
+1-818-409-0987
Website
www.aasewingmachines.com
Ratings
4.8★ from 29 reviewsExa Places listing (platform not named), Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Repair range4
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews3
  • Repair quality4
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • Appointment required, per a search summary of the shop's site. Call first.
  • Small review base.

Sources

#7

Smith & Lee Vacuum & Sewing

📍 Santa Monica (Santa Monica Blvd)

Best for: The Westside's sewing machine specialist

The best-documented sewing machine repair shop on the Westside, with a dedicated repair page and Saturday hours. We scored reviews neutrally because we could not open its star rating.

Address
1321 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Area
Westside
Work
Sewing machine and vacuum repair
Hours
Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM; Sat 10 AM–3 PM; Sun closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 29, 2026
Phone
+1-310-395-1652
Website
www.smithandleevacuumsewing.com
Ratings
76 Yelp reviews (star average not opened)Yelp review count from page title, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Repair range4
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews3
  • Repair quality3
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • Rating unverified: a search summary reported 4.9★ on Yelp, but we could not open the page.
  • Phone differs by source: the shop's site title shows 310-395-1652; Exa Places lists 310-730-1394.

Sources

#8

Hollywood Electric Vacuum & Sewing

📍 West Hollywood (Santa Monica Blvd)

Best for: Central LA repairs, open six days

A well-rated repair counter in central LA with long weekday hours and Saturdays.

Address
7922 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046
Area
Central LA & Chinatown
Work
Sewing machine and vacuum repair
Hours
Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM; Sat 10 AM–6 PM; Sun closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 29, 2026
Phone
+1-323-654-1560
Website
www.hollywoodelectric-vac-sew.com
Ratings
4.8★ from 33 reviewsExa Places listing (platform not named), Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Repair range3
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews3
  • Repair quality4
  • Access5
Worth knowing & sources
  • Small review base.

Sources

#9

All Makes Vacuums & Sewing Machines

📍 Torrance (Hawthorne Blvd)

Best for: South Bay repairs with free estimates

The only South Bay repair shop we could verify. It repairs most brands with free estimates and often one-day turnaround, per its site. Ratings conflict between platforms.

Address
24260 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
Area
South Bay
Work
Sewing machine and vacuum repair, most brands
Hours
Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–5:30 PM; Sat 9:30 AM–4 PM; Sun closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 29, 2026
Phone
+1-310-378-0251
Website
vacsew.com
Ratings
4.1★ from 84 reviews (Exa Places); Yelp shows a lower averageExa Places listing, Oct 2026; Yelp per search summary (3.4★ from 118, not opened)

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Repair range4
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews2
  • Repair quality3
  • Access5
Worth knowing & sources
  • Mixed reviews. Read recent ones before you drop off.

Sources

Also worth knowing

Found, but not scored yet

We found these but could not verify enough (hours, ratings, review volume) to score them fairly. We'll add them as we verify.

  • Kingdom Sewing and Vacuum — Northridge (Valley). 8923 Reseda Blvd, Northridge 91324 · 818-993-8933. 4.4★ from 11 reviews (Exa Places). Small review base; one recent review disputes a repair charge. Source
  • George's Vacuum & Sewing Center — West LA. 10938 W Pico Blvd. Offers sewing machine repair, free estimates and Westside pickup/delivery, per its site. No rating verified. Source

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FAQ

Sewing machine repair in LA: common questions

Where can I get my sewing machine repaired in Los Angeles?

La Máquina Sewing Shop in South LA scored highest (86/100), followed by ABC Sewing Machine (83) and Tienda de Maquinas de Coser (80). Most shops are closed Sundays, so call ahead.

Who repairs industrial sewing machines in LA?

ABC Sewing Machine (S Main St) sells, repairs and rents industrial machines and parts. La Máquina Sewing Shop, Tienda de Maquinas de Coser and A&A Sewing in Glendale also list industrial repairs.

Is there sewing machine repair in Long Beach?

We could not verify an open shop. SewVac Ltd on Clark Ave is reported closed, and Albertson Sewing & Vacuum in Lakewood is permanently closed. The closest verified options are All Makes in Torrance and the South LA shops.

How much does a sewing machine tune-up cost in LA?

None of the ranked shops publish a price we could verify. All Makes in Torrance offers free estimates, per its site. Ask for a written estimate before work begins.

Which repair shops are open on Saturday?

Per the listings: La Máquina, Tienda de Maquinas de Coser, ABC, Pasadena Vacuum & Sewing, North Hollywood Vac & Sew, Hollywood Electric, Smith & Lee, All Makes and A&A Sewing all list Saturday hours.

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