A Stitch in Time: Sew n’ Place Makes a Home in Emmitsburg

Emmitsburg’s newest business is bringing excitement for local quilters and crafters alike. Sew n’ Place, which opened in March at 101 Silo Hill Road (near Jubilee Foods), offers sewing machine sales and repair, along with a wide selection of fabric, thread, and accessories for sewing enthusiasts.

The shop is owned by Michael and Hether Sneeringer, second-generation operators of Sew n’ Place, which has an established location in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania. As Gettysburg residents, the Sneeringers were already familiar with Emmitsburg and saw an opportunity to expand when retail space became available. Its convenient location near the highway also makes it easily accessible for customers traveling from Frederick and the surrounding areas.

Sneeringer’s father worked for Singer, the well-known sewing machine manufacturer, from 1960 to 1982. After the company closed its store, he went on to start Sew n’ Place. Following in his father’s footsteps, Sneeringer began repairing sewing machines at just 14 years old and later became president of the company at age 25.

The Sneeringers are excited to share their knowledge with the local community.

“We’ve had locations in different places over the years, but we’ve never been in such a welcoming community as Emmitsburg,” said Sneeringer. “We’re really happy to be part of it.”

While some may view sewing as a fading skill, Sneeringer believes it is experiencing a resurgence—particularly among younger generations. He notes that many millennials and younger individuals are embracing hands-on creativity with hobbies such as sewing, canning, etc.

In addition to retail and repair services, Sew n’ Place plans to expand its offerings in the near future by introducing sewing classes for the community.

Stop by and browse their wide variety of fabric and sewing machines on Tuesday through Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

To learn more, you can also visit the website at www.buysewingmachines.com or follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/sewnplace.

Sew n’ Place offers sewing machine sales and repairs, fabric, and other accessories.

Michael Sneeringer, owner of Sew n’ Place, is excited to expand with a retail location in Emmitsburg.