Nelson’s Sew Line has offered residents in the LC Valley and surrounding area high-quality sewing machines and sewing related products since 1956. Originally Henry and Marie Nelson owned and operated a Singer sewing machine store in Pendleton, OR, but in the winter of 1956, the Nelson family moved to Lewiston, Idaho and setup the Necchi Elna Sewing Center on Main Street. In the mid 1960’s the store known as Nelson’s Sewing Tree moved to the Lewiston Center Mall. This store handled sewing machines and fabric.

Pat Nelson began helping at the store at a young age. While he was in high school, he was also working on sewing machines and helping out at the store. After graduation Pat stayed with the family business and operated the store in Moscow until they decided to close it and enlarge the Lewiston store. In 1993, Henry and Marie retired and Pat took over the family business. At that time, Pat changed the name to Nelson’s Sew Line and discontinued selling fabric. Pat continues to be one of a rare group; that group of qualified sewing machine repair people. At Nelson’s Sew Line, Pat repairs all brands of sewing machines and sergers.

In 1995, Nancy Young joined Nelson’s Sew Line. Nancy handles sales, training on computerized sewing machines and software programs, stabilizers and phone assistance. The software that computerized sewing machines use is being constantly upgraded and changed. New technology is also changing the machines themselves. Both Pat and Nancy routinely attend training conferences and go through rigorous programs to keep their technical skills and knowledge up to date.

Not only does Nelson’s Sew Line regularly host sewing educators to come and teach people of all skill levels sewing techniques and how to create beautiful projects, but they give personalized help to customers on a daily basis.

All are welcome to Nelson’s Sew Line! Come in and meet Pat and Nancy and let your imagination run wild with the fun that you can have creating your own images on fabric.

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