08/29/2026
September is National Sewing Month sew we want to encourage everyone to invite a friend to the amazing world of sewing. We know on good authority, that sewing makes you happy, therefore the world would be happier if everyone sewed. Sew, who do you know that needs to find the joy of laying down some thread?
New Classes!!!
Coming soon, rope bowls in the hoop!! You'll never look at rope the same again. Great decor for any room!!!
Embroidery Buddies are adorable and super soft!! Great gifts for those little people in your lives!! We have this small gathering and more to choose from in the shop, while supplies last. Made to be embroidered in the hoop come in and check out their little tricks.
Don't forget to get your pre-orders in for the new Village Life Collection from Tilda hitting the shelves Thursday, OCTOBER 1ST!!!!!
Check out this pattern designed just for Village Life, Kaleidescope Stars, yes we will have this available in store to kit or simply purchase outright.
The Baby Lock Corner
Celebrating America's 250th with Baby Lock
America turned 250 this year! Let's celebrate by creating patriotic projects. Show your embroidery flare, red-white-and-blue fashion, patriotic quilts, or other sewing project. The prize is a $500 shopping spree. This fun nationwide event is for anyone with a Baby Lock to sew, embroider, or quilt a Patriotic themed project to show off and encourage patriotism across the stitching world. Sew get to stitching and share your projects at the link below to be entered.
We are able to offer special financing for the entire month of September, sew, that machine you've been dreaming about may finally be within your grasp. Full disclosure, we at Sew Much Fun with Melissa honestly believe that Cash is King and Debt is Dumb, and that is why we partner with Synchrony sew you have more options. We like that they allow the true options of paying in monthly increments without interest if it is paid as agreed and they're easy to work along side to better serve you, our community.
Come in for more information on what machines we have available and how you can become part of the Baby Lock Family, cash vs financed offers differ. We accept trade-ins as well sew be sure to mention that to get your best deal. Thank you for trusting us with your sewing needs - SMFWM
Stitch Nation classes start Saturday, September 12th and we want to encourage those of you out there wanting to try new things in their sewing world to take this fun course for a ride. You will hone your skills in apparel sewing and be able to add to your wardrobe in ways you never imagined, or maybe you have.
Amazing educational opportunity from Peggy Sagers and other industry leaders in garment construction and design concepts, fit instruction, construction techniques, skill building methods and sew much more. Exclusive discounts from trusted names in the industry including Mood Fabrics, Elliotte Berman Textiles, Vogue Patters, Kia Scissors, Silhouettes Patterns and many many more.
-$59.99 Annual membership
-12 1-hour professional garment sewing lessons viewed right here in our class with fellow students and experienced sewists alike
We have two certified Baby Lock technicians on staff to help ensure that your service and repairs are done in a timely manner, sew bring in your Baby Lock machines for service today. Longarm service also available for Baby Lock machines by appointment.
Current turnaround for most machines is approximately 1 week. Thank you sew much
Call the shop for more information 903-630-1844
We only accept Baby Lock machines for service and repair.
We recommend Waits Sewing Machine Repair in Tyler off W Front St for your other babies (903) 561-6585
We have added classes onto the schedule for cleaning and maintaining your Baby Lock machines. They are 30 minutes one on one with Brian, our head certified tech, for $30. Reach out to the shop for more information and to grab your time slot.
Times available for Saturday, September 5th
10:30-11:00
11:30-12:00
1:00-1:30
2:00-2:30
3:00-3:30
Call today to schedule your time, RSVP only.
Sew Much Fun with Melissa Classroom Policy Update
To join in any class or event there is a non-refundable/ non transferable deposit in order to reserve your spot.
$25 Class/Retreat
$50 Longarm101 (Coming back soon watch for updates or better yet call to get on waitlist for a call when we start classes back)
The deposit, is to insure that your place is secure and will go toward your total class fee. Payment is due in full by start of class. Sew you have time to check your calendar this deposit is due within three days of reservation.
Thank you sew much - SMFWM
Classroom Schedule
August 30th - September 5th
Sunday, August 30th
Mastering IQ Designer (Beginner) - 9am-12pm (FULL)
Mastering IQ Designer (Beginner) - 1pm-4pm (FULL)
Tuesday, September 1st
Quilting 100 - 10am-12pm
OpenSew - 4pm-7pm
Come join the community, $5 covers your spot for the evening.
Wednesday, September 2nd
Fall Kid’s Sewing Club - 10am-12pm
Cut Loose Chicks(Full) - 5pm-7pm
Thursday, September 3rd
Hand Embroidery 100 - 10am-12pm
Applique' 100 - 5pm-7pm
Friday, September 4th
Bargello 4-Part Class(Final) - 10am-12pm (FULL)
Fall Kid’s Quilting Club - 1:30pm - 3:30pm (FULL)
Nancy's Nutty Needlers - 5pm-7pm (FULL)
Saturday, September 5th
Home Sewn - 9:30am-1:30pm (FULL)
UFO Retreat - 12pm-5pm
Teen Craft Night - 5:30pm-7:30pm
Adult Craft Night - 5:30pm-7:30pm
All classes and events are subject to change. You are not guaranteed to finish a project in class but are welcome to join our OpenSew and UFO events - Thank you for joining in on the fun and community
Our New Address as of July 7, 2026 is
1221 WSW Loop 323 Tyler, TX 75701
We are directly across from Discount Tire on the Loop east of Kinsey Dr, but if you can't spot us just call... 903-630-1844 and we'll lead you home.
As our community continues to grow and branch out into new fabric projects we encourage you to click the links below to visit our website and follow us on Facebook for current updates on what we're up to.
We offer the easy ability to order on-line with an option to get your items by mail or you can save by choosing local pick-up, either way we will gather your items and have them ready to join your stash(shipping available anywhere in the lower 48).
SMFWM is a proud drop-off location for blankets and quilts for Project Linus of East Texas. Fall is on it's way with winter to follow quickly after sew be sure to get those blankets, quilts, afghans, rag-quilts, or whatever floats your needles done and turned put in the bin. All sizes are welcome remember foster kids come in all ages.
Questions, concerns or to sign-up for an event
call 903-630-1844 Tuesday-Saturday 10am-8pm
Thank you sew much for supporting your local fabric shops - God bless and happy stitching
