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StitchAndMendRepair
@stitchmendrepair.bsky.social
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Sewing machine technician, Repair over replacement
Vintage & modern machines • Serving Central CT and Western MA
Keeping machines out of landfills ♻️
avid reader, feminist, social justice.
https://stitchandmendsewingmachinerepairbooking.as.me/
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stitchmendrepair.bsky.social
She's aliiiiive! This machine wouldnt move or sew at all. And after a couple days of cleaning, lubricating and TLC, she is sewing again! Yessssss! #repairdontreplace #apprenticeship #centralconnecticut #sewingcommunity
January 20, 2026 at 5:21 PM
stitchmendrepair.bsky.social
Check out my sewing machine repair appointment availability, or see my other available services like scissor sharpening and visible mending out here! Stay creative out there! 💖

Www.stitchandmendrepair.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:21 PM
stitchmendrepair.bsky.social
Working on the first stages of a decorative mending project! These jeans had wear holes on the inner corners of the back pockets. Adding some decorative embroidery to give these jeans new life! Stay tuned for the results! Reach out if you have a pair you would like me to work on!
First steps for a visible mending project on a pair of jeans! The cuffs have a lovely retro style ribbon applique, and I am working on some decorative floral embroidery as I patch holes on the inner corners of the back pockets. Check back for the finished result! First steps for a visible mending project on a pair of jeans! The cuffs have a lovely retro style ribbon applique, and I am working on some decorative floral embroidery as I patch holes on the inner corners of the back pockets. Check back for the finished result! First steps for a visible mending project on a pair of jeans! The cuffs have a lovely retro style ribbon applique, and I am working on some decorative floral embroidery as I patch holes on the inner corners of the back pockets. Check back for the finished result!
January 11, 2026 at 5:44 PM
stitchmendrepair.bsky.social
Feelin like a dental hygienist using a toothbrush and a pick to clean these gunky gears! 🤣🤣 What a beautiful machine, and so nice to work on! This is a Singer Featherweight 201 from 1939. 💖💖💖💖💖
Using a toothbrush to clean gunky old grease from the gears of a 1939 Singer Featherweight Using a pick to clean gunky old grease from the gears of a 1939 Singer Featherweight
January 6, 2026 at 8:06 PM
stitchmendrepair.bsky.social
Back from my holiday break! Next on my bench is this gooooorgeous featherweight! 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

If you have a machine you would like serviced, book your drop off appointment here:
stitchandmendsewingmachinerepairbooking.as.me

#SewingMachineRepair #centralconnecticut #singerfeatherweight
January 5, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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rbreich.bsky.social
Remember: Almost all of us are the descendants of immigrants who fled persecution, or were brought to America under duress, or sought better lives for themselves and their descendants.

Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this.

Do not.
December 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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enfcommunitycup.bsky.social
Collecting items for Enfield Community Cupboard Little Free Pantry! Donate anytime in the donations bin at 4 Trevor Drive, Enfield, CT! We are completely out of winter jackets at this time! Taking gently used adults & kids sizes:
Snowpants, snow Boots, Hats, gloves, Scarves, Coats #coatdrive
Winter gear drive for the Enfield Community Cupboard little free pantry. Collecting kids and adults coats, hats, snowpants, boots, gloves, hoodies, and scarves! Drop off at our donation bin located at 4 Trevor Drive, Enfield, CT. Thank you!
December 22, 2025 at 1:41 PM
stitchmendrepair.bsky.social
Whats next up on my bench?
This absolutely gorgeous Singer Fashion Mate! I 💖💖💖💖💖 the color! Stay tuned for updates on the cleaning and service!
#RepairDontReplace #SewingMachineRepair #centralconnecticut #MadeToLast #westernmass
Lovely vintage Singer Fashion Mate sewing machine in green ready for service!
December 18, 2025 at 2:09 PM
stitchmendrepair.bsky.social
✂️ Enfield, CT Apprentice Offering Sewing Machine Cleaning & Service ✂️

Hello! I’m currently training as a sewing machine repair apprentice and am looking for more machines to work on as I complete my apprenticeship! Book a drop off appointment here:
stitchandmendsewingmachinerepairbooking.as.me
Now booking service and repair appointments for vintage and modern sewing machines! Use the link to schedule. I can provide: 🧵 Thorough cleaning, oiling, and tune-up for domestic sewing machines 🧵 Service for modern and vintage models 🧵 Low apprentice rates while I gain hands-on experience 🧵 4–6 week turnaround time Please note: I’m currently offering clean and service only — no restorations or major repairs just yet. If your machine is due for maintenance or hasn’t been serviced in years, I’d love the opportunity to work on it. You’ll get affordable service and help a local apprentice gain valuable experience. 📍 Local drop-off/pickup by appointment 💬 Message me for details or click the link below to reserve a spot in my service queue! https://stitchandmendsewingmachinerepairbooking.as.me/ Flyer showing my pricing, contact info and details about sewing machine service. Mechanical machines are $85 Computerized machines are $100. Turnaround time is 4-6 weeks currently but usually able to complete them faster. I just want to make sure I leave enough time in case I run into a more involved problem that needs more work, or parts that need soaking to resume movement.
December 16, 2025 at 5:56 PM
stitchmendrepair.bsky.social
Just wrapped up working on this awesome machine! What a cool one! 😍 Lint buildup and tangled threads on the needle bar assembly are such a common problem leading to stitching issues. Glad I could get it cleaned up and back to work! #sewingmachine #apprenticeship #sewing #repair #apprenticelife
December 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
stitchmendrepair.bsky.social
Currently reading: Indigenous Ingenuity. Only partway through, but I am already really enjoying it! Discusses discoveries in STEM fields and how they can be traced back to Indigenous knowledge and cultures. #booksky
Book cover for Indigenous Ingenuity by Deidre Havrelock and Edward Kay
April 9, 2025 at 2:09 AM
stitchmendrepair.bsky.social
The absolute slimeball. Make this go viral! Douchecanoes have no place working in our senate. Since we are name calling now 🤣🤣🤣
muellershewrote.com Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · Apr 2
This is a United States Senator

MACK: I was laid off from HHS and now people aren’t getting social services, especially people with disabilities

BANKS: You probably deserved it

MACK: Why did I deserve it?

BANKS: Because you look like a clown
April 2, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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lincolnproject.us
Two things Elon can’t buy: the Wisconsin Supreme Court, and friends.

www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
How much did Elon Musk blow on Wisconsin Supreme Court race?
‘Money is flowing into the race from all over the country,’ Brennan Center for Justice experts wrote ahead of the judicial race
www.independent.co.uk
April 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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krassenstein.bsky.social
March 31, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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fightforprogress.org
Don't let the Florida special elections be a 'beach' day for democracy! 🏖️ Cast your vote on April 1st—no fooling! Let's make blue waves and keep the Sunshine State shining bright. 🌞🗳️ 🌊 #VoteFlorida #BlueWave
March 31, 2025 at 10:00 PM
stitchmendrepair.bsky.social
Follow this page for my native plant nursery! I will have gardening tips and how to support pollinators and wildlife and more!
kelleyfamhomestead.bsky.social The Kelley Family Homestead @kelleyfamhomestead.bsky.social · Mar 31
Just about warm enough to start spring garden cleanup! The recommendation is to wait until daytime temps are reliably in the 50s, so for zone 6b CT possibly this weekend, but definitely next weekend! I love this handout from @xercessociety.bsky.social about how to prune seasonally for bees!
March 31, 2025 at 5:54 PM
stitchmendrepair.bsky.social
thegreatelm.com/calendar-eve...

What an amazing opportunity to check out!
Discover The Human Library – The Great Elm – Wethersfield, CT
thegreatelm.com
March 28, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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serabishop.bsky.social
CT residents,

The #ACLU is hosting a virtual town hall on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 4 PM ET, featuring Senator Chris Murphy (CT) and journalist Joy Reid

act.aclu.org/a/aclutownhall

#Connecticut #TownHall #CTTownHall #ACLU #PeoplePower #ChrisMurphy #JoyReid
ACLU TOWN HALL: PROTECT PEOPLE, NOT POWER- with Senator Murphy (CT) and Joy Reid
Take action with ACLU People Power!
act.aclu.org
March 25, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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kelleyfamhomestead.bsky.social
Despite the crummy weather, cuttings are getting popped into soil for young bushes and trees! So far we have blueberries, elderberries, serviceberries, dogwood and willow going, and working on more this week!
March 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM
stitchmendrepair.bsky.social
Reminder to keep those leaves for a while longer! Dont do your garden and yard cleanup until the weather is reliably in the 50s for a week+. False spring always tries to convince us its time, then we get gross chilly weather back and the insects and wildlife still need those leaves & hollow stems!
March 24, 2025 at 6:29 PM
stitchmendrepair.bsky.social
When you get all inspired by a topic and request six books from the library to dig deeper, and the next week you find another interesting, different topic and request another handful of books, and then the following week you found another cool topic but you already have a dozen books to read.....
March 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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rbreich.bsky.social
Remember: Almost all of us are the descendants of immigrants who fled persecution, or were brought to America under duress, or sought better lives for themselves and their descendants.

Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this.

Do not.
March 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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chrispolansky.bsky.social
A bill in the Connecticut General Assembly would ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers in the state starting in 2029.

www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-03...
CT bill would ban gas-powered leaf blowers
Use of the machines would be outlawed starting in 2029.
www.ctpublic.org
March 21, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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librarianfella.bsky.social
March 20, 2025 at 1:47 PM
stitchmendrepair.bsky.social
Reason why coffee is important before anything else...... threw the dishwasher tab in the sink, couldnt figure out why there was no tab in the dishwasher, got another tab, put it in the dishwasher. Found the tab i threw in the sink 5 hours later.... knew exactly how it got there 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤦‍♀️ #coffee
March 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM