I recently took my Baby Lock Lyric to Mr. Altomari for deep cleaning and checkup. I am extremely happy I did. She now purrs like a kitten! I cant complement Altomari Sewing Machine Repair enough. The service was so professional and done right.

Expert service, in a timely manner, at a reasonable price.

I have a Bernina machine that I have had for at least 40 years. I took it in for cleaning and service and it now runs like new. I mentioned that I had misplaced my manual and Mr. Altomari emailed one to me. Wow, talk about going above and beyond. I will definitely go back.

Bruce was a lifesaver. I had been sewing masks since March 2020 and adjusting my machine myself as best I could but she seized up on me. Totally my fault. I should have had her adjusted professionally. Talked to Bruce on the phone and he knew my machine and what it was capable of immediately. Very knowledgeable on all sewing machines. Dropped her off on Saturday and she was ready for pick up on Wednesday. I dont live very close to the shop but the reviews were outstanding and I liked that he was listed as a Veterans business. He cleaned her up inside, adjusted her and shes good as new. Very reasonable. I will be back sooner than later next time. No matter the distance.

It would have been more useful if different machines were run through the same scenarios with the same data collected for comparison. Especially the wattage on these DC motors. Cant find any specs on those anywhere.

Bruce worked on my Kenmore because the tension was catching and causing the needle to strike the plate. He did a fantastic job and was very personable. He was cheerful and pleasant and shared interesting information about the machines. I would definitely recommend him to anyone that has a passion for sewing. He definitely has a passion for what he does.

Bruce is friendly, eager to help and very knowledgeable. Turnaround time was very quick. Don’t let the 2-4 pm Covid hours deter you because Bruce is extremely available and flexible. Don’t even bother calling anybody else!

Bruce was friendly and very knowledgeable about the necessary repairs needed to get my Husqvarna Viking machine back up and running. He was transparent about the estimated cost to repair it and turn around time was one week. I would definitely recommend this sewing machine repair service.

I cant say enough about my experience with Altomari Sewing machine repair! Bruce is so amazing!! He has so much great information! I learned so much from talking with him! He is very reasonable and doesnt do something unless he thinks its worth it! His very reasonable and his turn around time is sooo quick!! I highly recommend him! I wish he had a Facebook or YouTube channel, he has so much great info that is so helpful! I definitely will be back with any of my sewing machine needs!! Thank you so much!!!

Highly recommend Altomari Sewing Machine Repair. He got my 40+ year old Singer working again. Reasonable and quick turn around.

Just picked up my machine, it is perfect as always. I drive 45-50 minutes to have my machine serviced by Bruce. He is knowledgeable, personable, reasonable$, and in my opinion, the best sewing machine mechanic I have ever used. Turn around time cant be beat. As long as Bruce is doing repairs, he is the man! Dont hesitate, he is the BEST!

Excellent! I would recommend to anyone who sews. Professional, friendly, and timely. Fixed my vintage singer. Very fair prices too. I can’t say enough good things!

Fair and honest pricing- Excellent and knowledgeable customer service. Would highly recommend!!

10/10I have an old metal sewing machine thats been passed down and it completely stopped working. Brought it to Bruce, not only was he able to fix it within the week, he tuned it to work better than it ever has. Absolutely wonderful service and so knowledgeable!

Bruce Altomari is an unbelievably great repairman!!! He is so knowledgeable on all machines. He made it very convenient for me to take my machine to his shop. As stated in previous reviews, he knows how important it is to keep you up-to-date with the repairs and does them in a very timely manner. He gave me a 50/50 chance of being able to repair my machine and within a day, he had it up and running which made me extremely happy. I have no problem referring him to all my friends and family.

I recently dropped off two vintage machines for repair and adjustment. After Bruce worked his magic, my 80 year old Kenmore now runs quietly and effortlessly! I have not operated the Necchi yet, but I expect it to purr as well. I highly recommend Altomari Sewing Machine Repair. Knowledgeable owner + quick turn around + reasonable price = one happy customer.

Very knowledgeable and extremely helpful and kind. Highly recommend this establishment

I am so glad the other repair places closer to me were closed on the weekends, so that I found Altomari Sewing Machine Repair. I have my moms sewing machine that is maybe 30-40+ years old. It was still running, but not very well. Bruce is so knowledgeable and kind. He acknowledged and respected that the machine has a lot of sentimental value to me. He tuned it up within a few days, for exactly what he said it was going to cost, and it is running great now. Thank you so much!

Great Repairman. Very knowledgeable on all different machines. Also open on weekends which makes it so convenient. I dropped off 2 different brands of vintage machines on Saturday. They were done on Monday.Would highly recommend!!

Friendly fast service! Fair pricing and very knowledgeable.

Fast, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. Fixed my grandmothers machine up and it is running smooth as butter!

Excellent customer service! Knowledgeable, quick and reasonably priced. I originally took my machine to another local sewing machine repair shop and they couldnt be bothered to look at my machine after a week or even call me back. Bruce called me the day after I dropped off my machine and had it ready a few days later, even over a holiday! He even carried my machine out to my car for me when I went to pick it up. Highly recommend!!

I cannot recommend Altomari Sewing Machine Repair enough. I have taken three machines here to be serviced and its great. Amazing customer service, fast turn around time, and excellent operating hours as well, a lot of places have limited hours and random days but Altomari is excellent. He knows what hes doing, and he explains everything he did and how he did it too which is great. Again, I cannot recommend his services enough. I will definitely keep coming here.

Very nice and knowledgeable person❣️ Bruce? Dropped off machine yesterday and waiting for the verdict...

Mr. Altomari is very responsive to email inquiries. I was able to drop off my sewing machine at a time convenient for me, and it was ready for pickup within just a few days. The timing needed adjusted, and a full tuneup was done at a very affordable price! I was pleased to not be pressured into purchasing a new sewing machine. Mine has sentimental value and Im very happy to be able to continue using it. Also it saved me a lot of money!Customer service, honesty, and affordable = two thumbs up

Dropped off a machine that had a questionable survival rate after being dropped down the stairs (2 or 3).Mr Altomari said he would look at it and tell me if it was repairable.My machine was ready for pickup 2 days later with all stitches working and running great.I recommend for his honesty, workmanship, and price. Also a very pleasant person!

I had an antique machine cleaned and adjusted here. Turn around was very fast and reasonably priced. Owner is very knowledgeable and showed me how to operate machine. This is my 1st sewing machine. Would definitely recommend this shop !!!

My 40 year old Necci Machine would not change stitching cams. Mr. Altomari repaired it and now it sews as well as it did when I bought it new! Thank You!

This guy is great! Very reasonable. And personable too. He just rehabbed my ancient Singer Featherweight for less money than JoAnn Fabric charged me for the same thing in 1996. And he did it in two days as opposed to 2 weeks. He deserves more than 5 stars!

Bruce was able to fix three machines for me that ranged from fairly new to vintage. He is extremely knowledgeable and takes time to explain and show you what the issues are. I appreciated that he quickly responded to my ongoing questions via email. I would highly recommend Altomari Sewing Machine Repair.Nancy Sims

Bruce did an impeccable job on repairing my sewing machine. It actually runs better than when it was new. Not only did he do a great repair/ overhaul, but the pricing was more than fair and customer service was stellar! Thank you!

I had a broken machine, and really didnt think it was worth repairing. I took it to Bruce and he said he would take a look at it and if it was not worth fixing, he would tell me...no charge. Who does that?He did, however, fix my machine. it runs like new and cost exactly what he had quoted to me for the repair. And, I had it back within a few days!!!Bruce is very knowledgeable and also very personable. This place is a gem!

Responds to requests for information promptly. Very knowledgeable about all types of sewing machines. Provided quality service and I learned a lot about my sewing machine. He had my repairs done within a day. My machine is sewing better now than when I bought it. It was a pleasure dealing with Bruce Altomari.

Im really impressed with Bruces knowledge, plus is speed, work and price make this the place to go. He knows sewing machines and even my unusual brand. After the anti-maintenance the material store provided, Bruce was a welcomed find. I will be returning anytime my machine needs work.

I thought my 40+ year old Kenmore was a goner, but Bruce had it purring like a kitten in a couple of days! He is SO knowledgeable about sewing machines! I’ve given several sewist friends his card, because it was such a pleasure meeting him and talking with him about my machine! I HIGHLY recommend his service! Thank you Bruce!

In the past when Ive taken my machine to be repaired, I waited for a month or 2 till I got it back. Bruce finished working on my machine very quickly. He was very professional, friendly & knowledgeable. He was also very helpful with any questions that I had. Would definitely recommend Altomari Sewing Machine Repair.

Brought my 1972 Kenmore sewing machine in for repair. Bruce was an expert about both sewing and sewing machines. I learned a lot from talking to him and my machine is working great.

Bruce brought life back to an old machine of my grandmothers. He is very knowledgeable and helpful about all kinds of sewing machines! I learned a lot just chatting with him. Thanks Bruce!

Excellent service. Fast and affordable. Very accommodating for drop off/pick up.

Would highly recommend Altomari Sewing Machine Repair. Youll meet Bruce, the owner and mechanic who will look at your machine on the spot and explain whats wrong. He is very knowledgable with tons of experience. Price is very reasonable, as is turn around time. I checked out several places, and so glad I ended up having Bruce fix my sewing machine, even though Im from the North Hills.

Bruce was very friendly, helpful and knowledgable. I am new to sewing and was having trouble with my machine. Bruce was able to quickly determine the problem with my machine, fix it, and give me several sewing tips to help me in the future. It is wonderful to have him as a near by resource for all of my sewing repairs and questions. I had a great experience and would highly recommend Altomari Sewing Machine Repair.

Bruce really knows what hes doing- quality work and fast turnaround. Highly recommend.

Bruce is AMAZING! A genius with sewing machines, caring, reasonable and fast! Tell all your friends about this gem of a shop!

Repair was very fast. Cost was reasonable. Even showed me how thread my other machine7h

Customer service doesnt get any better than this. Took my Janome to Bruce, and he had it working perfectly within a few days. His knowledge is quite impressive and his prices are very reasonable. He accesses your machine and explains everything clearly so that you understand. He gave me a lot of good tips. It was fun chatting with him as he is very personable. I highly recommend him and will definately return.

He has worked on some antique machines and one modern sewing machine (3 different brands) for my fiance, and always is quicker and less expensive than other places weve gotten quotes from. Knowledgeable and is always upfront.

Bruce is excellent!!! He is super knowledgeable about sewing machines and gave me recommendations for a few back-up machines while he fixed my current in a super speedy 3-day turn around!! I could not have been happier!!

My machine was not this quiet and smooth running when I purchased it new! Mr, Altomari gave extra attention to needle nicks, burrs and scratches that might catch fabric and had it ready in a day and a half. Will definitely send business his way when I have the chance to recommend him to anyone.

Bruce is a super nice and friendly person. Very professional and knowledgeable about sewing machines. Very,very,helpful to my gramma! If you need help with your sewing machine call him!

I didnt know where to take my machine for repair, and I am so glad that I found Bruce. He is friendly and knowledgeable, and the work was done promptly. Definitely worth the trip down from the North Hills!!

Mr. Altomari fixed my machine - it runs smoothly and well. He is reasonably priced. He was informative on how the machine works and how to prevent injury to it. He also sharpened my scissors.I’m back to sewing!

Excellent repair and mover over, patience with the operator when the problem is operator error. The machine is only as smart as the operator, and in this case, he gave the operator tips and clues to make the experience successful...……..no charge.

I am so glad to have found this place. Bruce is very nice and willing to take time to understand what the problem might be. I appreciate being able to talk directly to the person servicing my machine. After taking my machine to Thorntons in Monroeville, I waited a month to have it looked at, and then had to return because it wasnt working. I have a viking machine and Googled Viking sewing machine repairs and found Altomari business. I went out on Sunday, yes Sunday hours! Bruce looked at my machine and listened to my story of woe and frustration. He took his time and explained he would take it apart, look at it call me for any problems clean it, adjust the tension, which is what they were supposed to do at Thorntons, and get back to me if there was anything out of the ordinary. He called on Tuesday and my machine was done working fine for less than what I paid initially. He also took time to talk about tension and using the right thread. I really appreciated his input and time. He clearly knows his stuff. I will recommend him to everyone I know who sews. He was a find!

My old machine was misbehaving - it wouldnt sew without snarls. I took it to Bruce, who gave it a tune up. Fast turn around - one day! I got back to my project, and laughed as I sewed my first seam - it feels like a new machine. So smooth and quiet. Thanks for the wonderful service, Bruce!

Great service at a great price! I took my sewing machine in Sunday around 4 to be serviced and checked out and he had it finished by 1:30 the next day

Mr. Altomari is very professional and friendly. He fixed my 45 year old sewing machine overnight. It runs like a new machine now. Id recommend him to anyone who needs these services.

Took my moms 1955 Elna Supermatic. In less than a week, he had it cleaned and all the frozen parts freed up. The machine my mom made thousands of items on is now again running like a champ! And we had interesting conversation, too. I recommend Altomaris for your older and vintage machines!

What a blessing. Help me with my new Bernina for no charge. Open on Sunday. Great place. Will use always.

I would highly recommend Altomari Sewing Machine Repair! Bruce is extremely knowledgable and really loves what he does. He repaired my machine in a day and showed me how to maintain it properly. I learned more about my machine than I ever knew. I’m so glad I finally found a place that does it right and the prices are extremely reasonable!

Wonderful experience. Glad to have my sewing machine repaired by an expert. Recommend highly .

Excellent service! Great job on my machine and a really nice man. Thanks.

I highly recommend this business.I have a 40 year old machine.that never really worked right.Mr Altomari .cleaned.oiled.and had it working like it should in just a day.He is a very knowledgeable guy and his Prices are very reasonable..It was a pleasure doing business with him.

Bruce did a great job repairing my Morse Fotomatic machine. His work is precise, fast, and affordable. I highly recommend him.

Look no further!!This is your guy for all your sewing machine repairs, questions, and information.I left the shop with my sewing machine in working order and a new friend!

Great service!! Extremely knowledgeable and interested in understanding the problem and repairing it. I recommend his services to everyone!

Fast service; professional; friendly; complete service on sewing machine; very knowledgeable and familiar with sewing machines and knows what to look for and how to fix it. would highly recommend his services.

Wonderful service, very reasonable. This is the best place in Pittsburgh to go for sewing machine repair.

Fast, efficient and reasonably priced with a smile!

So helpful and informative - Bruce could be a teacher too. I got excellent advice.

Very knowledgeable about all different kinds of sewing machines. He has a passion for repairing sewing machines.

Bruce is so very knowledgeable about all aspects of sewing machine, serger function and repair. For years, he has expertly repaired and kept all of my machines in perfect running order! I have Viking, Pfaff, Brother, Babylock machines. In addition, Bruce is very generous sharing his sewing expertise with customers.I highly recommend Bruce and would not trust my machines to anyone else.Mary Lu Quehl

Excellent service! Highly recommend!

He is knowledgeable, honest and personable. Cant say enough good things about his work and his integrity.

I was treated with respect and my machine was fixed quickly.

Best service...fast...value for dollar...

Fair and competant

Love that place

Fast friendly service

Helpful

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