About Us
Terri Johnson opened Sew Special Studio 7 years ago initially as a Sewing Educational studio, and things exploded from there! Her experience working for a variety of other sewing machine dealers across the country convinced her that customers really want ongoing education and support for creating with their sewing and embroidery machines! Since we come from an “educational” background, we feel we offer the best variety and quality classes and workshops in the area. Sew Special offers classes in Beginning Sewing; Quilting; Machine Embroidery; Machine Embroidery Software; Heirloom Sewing; Beading and Creative Sewing.
Sew Special Studio is Northern Virginia's Only Authorized Dealer for Brother Sewing and Embroidery Machines
Sew Special Studio in Woodbridge, Virginia sits in the shadows of our Nation’s Capitol and National Monuments – just 15 minutes south of the Capitol Beltway. Our objective at Sew Special Studio is your ultimate customer satisfaction! We aim to do this by offering top of the line sewing and embroidery machines, as well as quality supplies for all your quilting, sewing and embroidery projects. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always willing to help in any way possible! We offer secure online ordering from our web site.
Northern Virginia’s only Authorized Brother Sewing Machine Dealer
As Northern Virginia’s only Authorized Brother Sewing Machine Dealer we offer a full line of Brother Sewing and Embroidery Machines, including the fantastic Brother PR600 II 6 needle embroidery machine! Our wonderful Brother sewing and embroidery machines are just the place to start your experience in sewing, quilting and embroidery. We have machines to meet every sewers needs and budget – from basic sewing machines to combo sewing and embroidery machines – along with quilting machines and even professional embroidery machines!
Machine Embroidery Designs & Software
At Sew Special Studio, you will be amazed by our variety of machine embroidery designs. Some of our favorite machine embroidery designs are from Anita Goodesign, Dakota Collectibles, OESD Embroidery. For those of you interested in machine embroidery software for editing and digitizing, we will help you choose the best machine embroidery software for your needs.
We often hear from customers that we have the widest selection they have seen anywhere for machine embroidery designs and machine embroidery supplies. Our top machine embroidery designs from are from Anita Goodesign, OESD Embroidery, Dakota Collectibles, Cactus Punch, Hope Yoder Designs, Criswell, Embroidables, and Zundt Embroidery Designs. We are also authorized Martha Pullen Gift of the Month dealers!
Machine Embroidery Stabilizers
Machine embroidery stabilizers are the foundation of any successful machine embroidery project. We know you want to work with the best quality machine embroidery stabilizers available. Floriani stabilizers are the high quality stabilizers you need to keep your machine embroidery smooth and pucker-free.
And since you need more than just designs for beautiful machine embroidery – we also offer embroidery software programs like Brother PE Design; Dakota Alphasizer; Explorations Software and others.
Exceptional Fabrics and Thread
Our embroidery threads from Brother, Floriani, and Madeira will offer you the right weight of thread for your project and the full range of colors you want. All the tools of the trade, that is creative sewing quilting and embroidery, are in our well equipped notions section.
Horn Sewing Cabinets
Horn sewing cabinets are a beautiful way to help you organize your sewing, quilting, and embroidery areas. Horn sewing cabinets are the top of the line tables and cabinets for all your sewing and embroidery machines, and offer a lifetime warranty on all of their products! With a wide variety of sizes and configurations available, you are sure to find a cabinet, storage unit or cutting table that will fit your budget and your sewing room!
Sew Special Studio’s Fabric Attic
Choosing fabric and thread for your sewing and quilting is part of the creative process. Our Fabric Attic has a beautiful selection of 100% cotton quilting fabrics from Moda, Kauffman and other quality quilt manufacturers. Finding the right fabric for your heirloom sewing projects can be difficult. The luxurious heirloom fabrics and laces from Martha Pullen Company, Bear Threads and others are perfect for all your heirloom sewing.
Secure Online Shopping
All credit card transactions are completely secure. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express credit cards. If you prefer to give us your credit card information over the phone, complete the ordering information online, then select the “phone checkout” option when you checkout. Then call us with your credit card information. Please see our policies statement for information about shipping charges and other shop policies.
The Staff of Sew Special Studio
We have assembled some of the best sewing educators in the area and we always continue to keep up with the latest trends in sewing, quilting and machine embroidery. Our enthusiastic educators have years of experience in sewing and quilting instruction along with heirloom sewing and machine embroidery. All of us are constantly involved in ongoing sewing education. Terri has recently been certified as a Martha Pullen Licensed Heirloom Teacher – and will be attending the Martha Pullen Serger Certification in the fall of 2007!
Terri Johnson
Sew Special Studio
(703) 497-0384