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Jim & Angie Avard opened Sewing Machines Plus! in 1998 with a basic concept, to treat customers as they themselves wanted to be treated. Our success is dependent on our customer’s success. By focusing on sewing and partnering with quality suppliers, we can give our customers the highest quality possible. This is more important now than ever before. Not only have products become more complex, customer expectations are higher than ever.


We participate in national and regional trainings on operation, service and repair of machines, quilting and fabric art and machine embroidery techniques. Jim and Angie encourage their customers to step outside the usual, to experience the fun and excitement of creating unique works of art with fabric and thread.

We are a resource for customers with ALL brands of sewing and embroidery machines. Our sewing and embroidery clubs and classes are open to customers with any brand of machine.


Machine Service and Repair

We have two Bernina Factory trained technicians on staff.  All service and repairs are done in store, we do not send machines to service centers.  Our current labor rates for clean, oil and adjust are: $75.00 for mechanical machines, $85.00 for Electronic/Computer Machines , $85.00 for overlock/serger machines, $95.00 for 5-8 Series machines including equivalent brand sewing machines plus $25.00 additional for Embroidery Module, $170.00 for industrial machines and long arm quilting machines plus $25.00 for automated quilting.

Repairs beyond the COA package is $70.00 an hour on non-commercial machines. Service call rates are $40.00 in the Bismarck/Mandan area. Outside of the Bismarck/Mandan area, it is $0.55.5 per mile round trip. Emergency service call rate is $90.00 in Bismarck/Mandan. Call for pricing on any commercial services.

3rd Avenue Quilt Studio


Our 3rd Avenue Quilt Studio has three log arm quilt machines. We have two experienced long arm quilters who love to finish your quilts.  You can pick the quilting design and thread color, if you choose.    

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Table Runner Club


We are making the Northern Star table runner.  This beautiful table topper is made with an easy paper piecing technique, creating very accurate triangle pieces.    Patterns and other supplies are available at the shop.  The club will meet September 19 from 10-3 p.m.

Christmas Tree Wall Hanging


Want to get a jump start on the holidays?  This cute wall hanging will make a great addition to your decor or a special gift.  Mary will be teaching this class on September 22, 10-3. The technique used for this pattern is foundation paper piecing.  If you need some help, come to the class.  You may register for this class by calling Sewing Machines Plus! at 663-9025.  We require a minimum of 3 student to offer this class.  Patterns are available at the shop.  Tuition for this class is $25.

Wondrous Cross


We will be making this special wall hanging in a class on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 10-3 or on Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 10-3.  We require a minimum of 3 students.  Tuition for the class is $25.



Bargello Quilt


These complex quilts are not all difficult as they appear.  Dianne will be offering this class on October 27, 10-3 pm.  The pattern is a free download.  We require a minimum of 3 students to offer the class.  Tuition - $25.

BERNINA E16

16  Needle Embroidery 

GO Big

           GO Fast   

                        GO Pro  

BERNINA Q-24,  Q-20 Long Arm Machines and Q-20 Sit Down Machines and Q-Matic Dealer.