About Em's Stitches To Fixes
Specialties
I learned from my grandparents what & how to sew, how to make the material do what you want it to do. I am a home based woman entrepreneur who offers fast service with professional results & great prices in & around Aiken SC for the past 20 years. Let me help you revive what is torn & broken. From zippers to hems, making thinner or letting out, to shorter or longer. Even special custom-made garments! Even furniture restoration! Just ask me; I have the skills to fix it & revive it. I also can make or hem curtains & drapes to make your rooms beautiful again. Email. Text or call me directly to get a quote or to set up an appointment. I will get back to you as fast as I can. Many blessings.
History
I have been in this industry for 60+ years. My Grandpa was a professional tailor, so needless to say, I learned at a very young age. I spent most of my young life in his office. I still remember the hum of his now “antique” Singer foot pedal machine. I was one of those children that took Home Economics in school & loved it. Between my grandparents and school I learned the art of sewing and tailoring. I made my first long sleeved shift dress at age 10, getting an A in class and appreciation from my Grandfather on how precise my stitches were. This is me 1971, just married making my own drapes for my home. Contact me now to get a quote!
Meet the Business Owner
Welcome to Em’s Stitches To Fixes! I am A woman entrepreneur working from my home. I have been in this industry for 60+ years. I love to sew & create as well as to fix what is torn. If you have anything that needs stitches to fix it; let me help you revive what is torn.
There is always a need for things to be sewn instead of thrown out!
Great service! Great Prices! Budget friendly! Professional results!
Contact me now to get a quote and set up an appointment!
portfolio of my Work. I guarantee professional results. my work speaks for itself.
Hemming Jeans my way. mark . cut, sew, iron, happy customer. Done in 1 day
sewing the hem, fabric is folded over in on itself then sewen & ironed
Finished hem. Clean stiching ironed & ready to wear. Another happy customer. 1 Day to complete
portfolio of more of my Work
Hemming Carhart Jeans cut & pinned ready to sew the hem
Finished hem for Carhart jeans. Neat & clean stitching, pressed & ready to wear
close up view up stitches on the new hem of the Carhart jeans. Perfect stitching! was 2 pair of jeans, completed them in 1 day.
portfolio Of more of my Work
Zipper Replacement for a customer.
stitching is neat & clean! Customer was extremly happy.
1 day to complete
Real Velvet Emerald Green Gown made from a pattern. Floor length, fully lined in white Sateen , fitted bodice with gold braid trim with Juliet long sleeves. Pleated skirt, invisible neck to hip zipper. Took me 2 weeks to make
Matching shawl and hand muff for emerald green gown above. Made with same velvet fabric lined with white sateen fabric with faux fir trimmed. Hand muff is all faux fur and lined with same sateen fabric. A matching set. This outfit was so warm . Virginia winters are COLD. This was for a Christmas event
portfolio Of more of my Work
Waterproof Zipper Replacement for a customer.
stitching is neat & clean! Customer was extremely happy. Outside view zipped to collar { white chalk mark was to make sure It was lined up to seam., it washed off}
1 day to complete
Inside view of zipper in jacket. Jacket was a polyester Kevlar water proof type material.
Poor Raggedy Andy was torn apart by a playful puppy. Was in critical condition. He was rushed into surgery & repaired good as new.
All fixed up & back to almost normal. A stitch here and there with a new neck & shoulders. This one was a pleasure to do.
Raggedy Andy back side. All better now and in one piece again, not 5....
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Halloween western shirt was way to big for this young man. I took it in 4 inches each side seam and shortened the sleeves. 1 day to finish
Finished shirt after alterations. Now it fits so much better
Beautiful Plum beaded mother of the groom gown. Closed the cleavage split in the front of the bodice, & opened the arm holes a bit. Beautiful gown, but those plum beads!! My needles hated them......But the owner loved her gown!
portfolio Of more of my Work
Made this "Bouquetiers" (bridal flower holder) for a client for her wedding out of her mothers & grandmothers wedding gowns. It has the lining and roses from her grandmothers gown and the outer tulle with applique, pearl beads & buttons are from her mothers gown. She LOVED it! All hand made, hand sewn. Then roses are hand twisted ribbon formed into a rose, then sewn on. I also sewed little pearl
Hand sewn buttons on the back Pretty cool huh?
Lavender sequined beaded gown I remade the bodice turning it into a corset like bodice. I had to remove it from the skirt part of the gown so I could put in the "bones". Then reattach the entire bodice to the skirt part.
portfolio Of some of my Work If you like what you see, contact me. I have the skills.
Mens colonial outfit. Cotton Ecru color pants, poets shirt & vest. Yes that is my husband and our Belgian draft horse "Big Foot"
Close up view of colonial mens outfit
front view ,sorta, of mens colonial out fit. Poet shirt has open collar
More photos of what I can do
Ottoman with floral print reaphostered for a client. New piping and fitted skirt
Top of Finished Ottoman . I really enjoyed doing this one. Piping around top & bottom of cushion as well as around the bottom of the ottoman
Matching floral pillows for same client. Made from scrapes with piping & polyester filling
More photos of what I can do
A hat I made in a day with some scrap fabric I love the colors! It was so easy to make. I took apart another old hat and used it for a pattern. This is the front
The back of the hat I made. I used a Velcro closure band.
The top of the hat. I really like this one. I might just have to make me some more.
A pretty multicolored bow for a pink dress. Hand made from scrapsof fabric. So pretty!!
Black satin dress I made from a pattern for a client. It had a wrapped gathered bodice with short sleeves gathered at the top & lined with the same type of fabric. It was floor length. took me a week to make it.
Polyester deep purple evening gown I made from a pattern. Skirt is slightly pleated with a sheer polyester "apron" over polished polyester skirt. Fitted sleeveless bodice is purple lace over Ecru sateen fabric. Lined in sateen. Has a satin belt around to the back. Took me 2 weeks to make this for a convention Gala I attended.
Close up of bodice of evening gown above
Back of evening gown above
close up of invisible zipper on back of evening gown above.
Reviews from satisfied Verified clients CheckGoogle reviews
5/16/24
*****
Sharonda Robinson
My husband contacted Ms. Hurtekant on Monday and explained to her what I needed done. I literally need a whole skirt suit(with lots of sequins) altered by Friday🤦🏽♀️. I ordered the suit online and lo and behold it was too big and I didn't have time to send it back. Took my suit to Ms. Michelle and she was a God sent🙏🏼🙏🏼. Excellent service in a timely fashion and very affordable. If anyone is looking for a seamstress, Ms. Hurtekant is the woman to call. You will not be disappointed. Again, thank you so much, I really appreciate your professionalism and courtesy ❤️
Comment from Michelle H. of
Em's Stitches To Fixes
Thankyou so much. It was my pleasure. I am so happy that I could help you! It is my goal to keep my customers happy with my services. Blessings
4/25/24
*****
Elijah P
I had alterations done on 6 Dress Shirts by EM'S and they did a fantastic job. They saved me from having to go and spend hundreds of dollars on Tailored Shirts! I look forward to having them do alterations on my new shirts from now on as oppose to buying expensive customs/tailor made in the future..
Comment from Michelle H. of Em's Stitches To Fixes
Thankyou so much. It was my pleasure. It is my goal to keep my customers happy with my services. Blessings
2/11/2024
*****
Melvin L
Michelle is absolutely wonderful. She is personable, performs highly skilled work at a very reasonable charge and let's you know how much she appreciates your business. Moving forward she will be my first option when I need alterations.
Comment from Michelle H. of Em's Stitches To Fixes
Thank you! It was my pleasure. I strive to please my customers, giving them the best quality service & prices in Aiken. Call me anytime for all your sewing needs. Blessings
1/30/2024
*****
Kat M.
I had two pairs of shorts taken in, and both look great and were done within 2 weeks! Very easy and not too pricey. Would recommend!
Comment from Michelle H. of Em's Stitches To Fixes
Thank you! It is my goal to provide the best service & give low prices in Aiken. It was my pleasure to help you. Blessings
1/26/2024
*****
Tray N.
Ms. Hurtekant did a bang up job altering my two suits which I had made in South Korea two years ago on vacation when I was heavier. After loosing weight alterations were needed for both suits. The final cost was less than her original estimate. The suits were pressed and ready for pick up on my arrival. I would highly recommend Em's Stiches To Fixes for professional service and reasonable prices!
Comment from Michelle H. of Em's Stitches To Fixes
Thank you! It was my pleasure. It is my aim to make my customers happy with my services & their garments fit exactly the way they want. If I can help you with anything in the future, please call me. Thank you to you & your family for their service to this great country. Blessings
11/6/2023
*****
Ronald T.
Michelle, owner of Em's Stitches To Fixes can sew anything you want such as clothing, nylon and reupholster cushions etc. She is conscientious and gave me choices on how to do my sewing project. I was contacted promptly by Michelle and given an accurate estimate for my sewing project on a nylon material vest. I would definitely hire her again.
Comment from Michelle H. of Em's Stitches To Fixes
Thank you so much. It was my pleasure. Blessings hun
10/25/2023
*****
Shelly L
I called Stitches To Fixes to price check, getting zippers replaced & hemmed in 4 pairs of jeans. I was surprised at the great price. Michelle is a very pleasant lady to talk with. I dropped off 4 pairs of jeans on Monday. She said it would be around Friday, and she would have them ready for me then. She called me Wednesday said they were ready! What fast service! The stitching was neat & clean & they fit perfectly! I highly recommend her to everyone needing zippers replaced & or hemmed.
Comment from Michelle H. of Em's Stitches To Fixes
Thank you for your kind words, & thankyou for your business. It was my pleasure to help you.
10/16/2023
*****
Sue C.
I am so thrilled with the job she did on my beautiful dress and the hemming she did on several of my items! I absolutely recommend her. There is nothing she can't sew or fix!!
Comment from Michelle H. of Em's Stitches To Fixes
Thank you! It was my pleasure. I strive to please my customers, giving them the best quality service & prices in Aiken. Call me anytime for all your sewing needs. Blessings
