Meet Dave

Dave graduated from Mission High School in Fremont in 1978, joined the military and is proud to have served in the US Naval Submarine Service. Dave moved to Antioch in 1997 where he raised his family and had career in swimming pool design.
Dave’s father, Tom, began repairing sewing machines over 50 years ago at the request of his wife, Marge and the members of her weekly sewing group. The original Twice Nice Shop in the family garage in Fremont quickly grew in size and reputation.
Many years later Tom would ask Dave if he was interested in learning about sewing machines and Singer Featherweights, Dave jumped at the opportunity to spend more time with his father and learn his trade.
Twice Nice Sewing Machine Restoration in Antioch was open for business.
In April 2020 Dave was a KRON4 Local Hero – while COVID closed most businesses, Dave moved his sewing machine repair service out on the driveway and provided “free” “while you wait” simple services for sewing machines being used to make masks.
A long-time member of the Diablo Valley Orchid Society Dave has always been drawn to natural beauty, color and design.

Choosing Your Color

Twice Nice has been consistently producing high quality painted sewing machines for over 30 years. Our knowledge and advanced painting techniques allow us to blend our own custom colors. You will be provided color samples and work directly with Dave through the painting process. Customers have asked us to match colors from: Pictures of Old Cars, Photos of Old Kitchen Appliances, Jadeite Egg Cup, Fabric Samples, Vintage Green Glass Candle Stick, A Child’s Pink Sewing Machine, Paint Samples and Wallpaper. Our goal is to make your dream sewing machine a reality.

Custom Artwork

Our Artist is available to add custom artwork to your painted machine. Traditional or toile painting. A Pink Ribbon for a Breast Cancer Survivor or a name and inscription. Musical notes. A daisy chain or gold leaves. Hummingbirds. Our artist will provide ideas and samples to create your dream machine.

Service & Repair

Whether it’s a vintage or newer sewing machine Twice Nice offers service, parts and repair.