Kris was fantastic to work with. I had started to recover my outdoor patio cushions myself and…read morequickly learned it was beyond my skill level. She took the time to review my work to see if it was salvageable. And despite a busy season, she took the project on, was extremely pleasant to work with, and taught me a little along the way. Her quality of work is impeccable. She completed it faster than expected. And they look fantastic!!

I never write negative reviews but I had such a horrible, albeit brief, email exchange with…read morewhomever responded to my email inquiry on the website that I have to share it. I emailed Sew Many Things to ask about getting my two chairs reupholstered. This is a copy of the exact email exchange: Me: Hi, I have two chairs that need to be reupholstered. I'm looking to spend less than it would cost to buy new chairs.Thanks, Marisa Sew Many Things: Marisa,That's not something I can respond to in an intelligent way...First,I don't have any idea what the chairs even look like? Second,I don't know where you shop for new furniture? Bob's...Chariho...Jordan's??? Ok, so maybe I wasn't clear on what I was looking to spend but wouldn't you think that a business owner what say something like "can you tell me a little bit more about the chairs, what is your price range, here's what our services typically cost" or something a little more customer friendly??? I couldn't believe the response. As a business owner myself, I would never respond to an email inquiry with such a bad attitude. So future customers of Sew Many Things, be forewarned. Needless to say, I will be seeking my services elsewhere.

Fred has been nothing but wonderful while restoring my roll top desk. After an in home visit that…read moredidn't have everything he needed to get the tambour back on, we "attempted" to deliver it to his shop. After the desk fell into a million pieces and a reassuring call from Fred that it could still be fixed, I could not be happier with the most amazing restoration. Not only is it back in one piece, the tambour is fully functional and looks amazing. I couldn't have found a better business to work with, and Fred has been so helpful every step of the way. I look forward to working with him again in the future.

We had several items that were damaged during our move to Newport, RI and were thrilled to find out…read morethat Fred and Meg could repair our family heirlooms and our treasured international pieces. Both Fred and Meg are extremely talented and their attention to detail is remarkable. The entire process with them was seamless and conducted with ease. They are incredibly professional and flexible in terms of scheduling. Certain items needed to be repaired at their facility and those items were picked up and returned promptly. Other items were repaired onsite in our home and they were especially respectful of our time and environment. The quality of their craftsmanship is unparallel. I would highly recommend entrusting them with your most treasured items because they will take the time to ensure the piece is restored back to its original glory and sometimes, even better than before.

He replaced a broken eyelet on my workboot while I waited. Took all of 5 minutes and he charged me…read more$5. Just what I needed and great service. This type of shop is a dying breed, so give him your business!

So you walk into a building and need to go downstairs to find Max's. It's a bit hidden, but worth…read moreit. I took my Frye boots in to have new soles added. He evaluated the shoe and provided his recommendation on how to best fix. It was a no pressure situation. You must pay a 50% deposit on all work. Make sure you ask how long it will take as they will not call you. You get a blue tag to claim your item, so don't lose it! I am satisfied with the work he did and it took a week.

I have a Shark upright that is 2 years old and the floor attachment has a small hose that split…read morealong one of the rings and it no longer had any suction. I tried to find a replacement Shark floor attachment but could not find one. I took the floor attachment to Wakefield Sewing and Vacuum and asked if they would be able to repair the hose. The woman with whom I spoke said no, I would need to buy a new attachment. I said I was unable to find one online, and asked if there was a hose part that could be used to replace the split hose, I asked if there was a universal rod and floor attachment, I asked many questions to try to resolve the broken part and each question I had was responded with No, No, No. There was not a single suggestion they could provide that would help me. When I went home, I went online and sure enough, there are hose replacement parts for that attachment. There are universal floor attachment rods and floor attachments. I guess they just didn't want my business.

Must add to excellent reviews! Gary and Jing are the best! I went there to look at vacuums (and…read morealso to have my 40+ year old sewing machine repaired and tuned up. I also brought my 24 -year old Meile, and asked if it would be worth it to fix all the little things or buy a new one. Gary told me he could certainly fix it, but with what it would cost me, with a 24-year-old motor, it might not be so wise to repair it. I appreciated his being so forthright. Gary was so honest and knowledgeable about all the vacuums he sold. He even pointed out specific characteristics that I might find unfavorable. He spent a lot of time with me, and never seemed impatient. I took my time thinking about it and came back and he was still so patient and answered all my questions. You don't find sales people like this in big box stores, for sure, and I sure miss all the mom and pop stores that the big boxes put out of business.

Have been a customer 10+ years. Through ownership change,…read morecare and quality remains very high. V courteous. Have had mending and minor alterations done, too, and have always been pleased with the result.

Used to love this dry cleanser - been going there for 10 years. They changed ownership recently…read moreand ruined 2 garment that cost a combined $600. One of my cotton dresses had a 'special attention' tag on it to indicate they couldn't get a stain out. I could not see any stain but what I did see was an imprint of about a third of an iron!!!!! That's such a basic mistake, and it's not as if it was a delicate material either. Do not use this dry cleaners if you value your clothes. If I could have given negative stars I would have, and it's such a shame as they used to be exceptional.

My son just rented his first tuxedo from Suburban Cleaners Tuxedo Rental in Wakefield, Rhode…read moreIsland. We went to 2 other places prior and Suburban was by far the best. Bill, the owner greeted us and made my son feel very comfortable. We walked in a few minutes before closing and he stayed open for us. Bill made all recommendations to my son from the color of the tux and bow tie to the shoes he wore. He then called everything in while we were still there to make sure everything was available. The tuxedo looked spectacular! We are going back to rent another tux for my son's senior prom! I HIGHLY recommend Suburban Cleaners Tuxedo Rentals.

Suburban Cleaners is absolutely magnificent. I brought my daughters bridal veil to Bill to have it…read moresteamed before the big day. Not only did the veil return beautifully, Bill gave me very calming advice and told me to enjoy every minute of the wedding. We also decided to rent my husbands suit from Bill. He measured and had us select the finishing touches. I can not believe how perfect the suit fit . It was like a custom made suit and Bill had it all set and ready to go. In the window of Suburban Cleaners, there is a mannequin with a "flashy" sport coat. When my husband showed interest in it , Bill added it to our rental suit and told us to have fun with it. My husband had more than fun. That jacket brought the house down . Bills service is unbelievable. We are thrilled and I highly recommend Suburban Cleaners in Wakefield RI. Thank you!

My three year old Shark upright wasn't working so I took it into Sew & Vac. It was fixed the next…read moreday and works like new! Bonus points for shop dogs Cooper & Lucy.

We've purchased a great vacuum cleaner from them and I recently had them do maintenance on my…read moreneglected sewing machine. Just got a chance to use it this week and it is working so much better. I'm a novice with a sewing machine, so it helps me a lot to have a clean, well-oiled machine.

The owner is rude, unprofessional and cannot get ahold of unless u show up. I do not recommend…read more Which is awful being I like to see small businesses grow.

I have had 8(!) pieces upholstered by Family Upholstery this year and I can't say enough about the…read morequality of the work. Todd is a true master of the craft. Plus his knowledge of furniture styles and antiques is truly impressive. And his prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend Family Upholstery.