About

We are a family-owned Sewing Machine business that has operated in Northern California and the Bay Area for more than 50 years. From a garage workshop in Fremont to now a full paint, restoration and repair service in Antioch, Twice Nice Sewing Machine Restorations is recognized for its high-quality products and top-notch customer service.

Tom Trebotich began doing simple sewing machine repairs for his wife Marge and her friends in their garage in Fremont. News quickly spread of Tom’s small business and as interest grew it wasn’t long before Tom expanded, not only repairing but restoring and reselling Singer Featherweights. Frequent quilt show vendors, the Twice Nice booth was familiar at shows from Eureka to Santa Cruz. Tom and Marge were well recognized and respected members of the sewing community.

Tom appreciated not only the beauty but the history and the manufacturing of Singer Sewing Machines and from that Tom began teaching his “Famous Singer Featherweight Maintance Class” that Dave proudly continues teaching today.

Marge still lives in the family home in Fremont and is active with her local quilt guild.

Years later Tom would ask his son Dave to join him and learn to repair and service sewing machines. Dave and his wife Marian began helping out in the booth at those weekend quilt shows and the “hook was set.”

Twice Nice Sewing Machine Restoration in Antioch was open for business.

We are proud to honor Tom and Marge in our commitment to continue their legacy and offer top quality Singer Featherweights for sale, service and paint restoration. We offer “Dave’s Famous Singer Featherweight Maintance Class” to introduce, share the history and demonstrate the simplicity and beauty of these wonderful sewing machines.

Excellent Product Condition

We make sure to test our products before selling them to you. You also have a one-year warranty when you buy a sewing machine from us.

Customizing Your Model

We offer custom painting. With the help of local artists, we can create your dream sewing machine.

Outstanding Restoration Work

For antique collectors, we can restore your heirloom machines to their original condition.

Tom Trebotich, our mentor

Dave learned it all from his father, Tom. A self taught featherweight repair man, who began fixing sewing machines in his garage in Fremont.

Twice Nice Shoppe

Reviews

I brought in my Janome for maintenance. The gentleman who works on the machines was very nice and professional. Did a fantastic job and even showed me how to run her.. Reasonably priced to. I am definitely planning on bringing him my other machines to work on.
Christina L.
At first I was unsure about a business run out of someone's house, but David is the real deal. I brought my sewing machine in thinking that I had broken it. Turns out it wasn't broken after all. David explained what was really going on, and gave me a lot of good information about machines and how to accomplish what I was aiming for. I look forward to bringing him my machine when I break it for real
Elise C.
Amazing sewing machines new and very old. Dave really knows his craft. Two thumbs up 👍 👍
Dinah T.
Dave repaired my featherweight by replacing the motor and then we found out that the pedal had a problem so he placed at as well. Very professional very experienced very nice. I highly recommend him.
Linda F.
Dave serviced my Janome in less than one week. Excellent service and very responsive to my request for a larger thumb screw for my Babylock. He is also an excellent teacher - he was very thorough in teaching a class (pre-COVID) on how to clean and oil a Featherweight machine. Prices are very reasobable.
Judy W.
Dave & Marian are wonderful people! Dave does beautiful restoration of machines. He is so knowledgeable on repairs, fast service, wouldn't go anywhere else.
Lynann B.
A dedicated multigenerational business that loves what they do. The very best for Featherweight machines for both parts and service. They can repair almost any featherweight and use and sell vintage parts (at lower prices than a better known online store).
Peggy C.
Excellent service, repair and selection! Could not be happier.
Sandy B.
A bit expensive but worth every penny.. they hv the knowledge and the products we need to work with our vintage machines!
Mims
This guy was the most helpful, professional, down to earth guy! He will forever be my sewing machine guy!!!
Terry T.