Abbey Sewing Machines

01/02/2025

31/01/2025

For expert advice and reliable service on all your sewing machine needs, ask Abbey! With over 40 years of experience, Abbey has worked with all types of machines and loves tackling tough challenges. Count on us for friendly, professional service every time!

21/10/2024

We are saddened to read the news that Sir Chris Hoy, one of Britain’s most decorated Olympians, is facing a terminal cancer diagnosis.

Men simply should not be diagnosed with prostate cancer at Stage 4.

But sadly, Sir Chris is one of thousands of men in the UK who have received their diagnosis too late.

1 in 8 men will be affected by the disease in their lifetime, but men like Sir Chris, who are 45 and over and with a family history of the disease, as well as black men, are at significantly higher risk.

We currently have the PSA blood test, which is an important tool to help spot the disease earlier, yet GPs are prevented from offering this test and discussing prostate cancer risk with men like Sir Chris because of current NHS guidelines.

We believe no man should die of prostate cancer.

That's why we're calling on the Government to take urgent action, change these outdated rules and begin saving thousands of lives today.

05/08/2024

“Be careful; stay in a group; don’t leave your drinks unattended; don’t drink too much; don’t walk home alone; if you do walk home, phone this service and someone will talk to you until you’re home safely; before getting in a taxi, send a photo of the registration to a friend…” There’s endless advice out there for women - concerns about safety are nothing new, and they didn’t start with the arrival of refugees or ‘increased’ immigration.

If you really want to support women - and help put an end to harassment, abuse and assault - why not *ask women* what you can do to improve things and make their lives a little easier? (Guaranteed the answers would include calling out some problematic behaviours in your own friend group…) And if you’d like to have a demo, maybe it should be led by women? And involve organisations like R**e Crisis and Refuge? And it shouldn’t demonise, stereotype or scapegoat one small part of our community when we know the problem is much more widespread than that.

There’s things all of us can do - particularly those of us working in the night-time economy - and we’re happy to play our part in that. Something we’re keen to help organise is comprehensive ‘active bystander’ training for bar staff, door staff, taxi drivers and others regularly in a position to intervene in a variety of problematic situations. If you’d like to help set this up, or you’d be interested in attending a training session like this, please get in touch.

And please, don’t support an event that will probably be attended by racist groups from outside Dumfries, intent on exploiting people’s frustration and sowing division in our community. We’ve seen too much of that around the UK recently, and it solves nothing. We know the local organisers are well-intentioned and don’t want a racist demo - we think it’s time to hit the pause button for a rethink, and let women and women’s groups lead the way.

22/07/2023

Hi all.
Here are some used, refurbished and serviced sewing machines that are currently in stock, waiting for their new home. I also have some value for money new Janome 219S machines. Pop in. Once they’re gone, they’re gone 😊
I also have a few paintings on the wall, jewellery and Toby Jugs. Abbey.

11/05/2023

I have so many beautiful ladies enter my shop and truly its about having a laugh and enjoying the experience...love Julie x

08/05/2023

I have a number of refurbished sewing machines in stock that are ready to go. Suitable for all sewing skill levels - from beginner to expert. Pop in and have a look anytime. I have added some pictures of what is now available. I am open Monday to Friday 10 to 12 and 2 to 5. And on a Saturday 10 to 12. Happy to take phone enquiries and advice is free. Abbey

05/12/2022

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12/10/2022

Hi everyone. You might see a machine that suits your needs. Pop in for a chat and some professional advice.

I also have some trinkets and small items that might be that something different that you’re looking for as a gift.

12/10/2022

Abbey Sewing Machines has moved to number 15 Glasgow Street Dumfries. A larger shop with more machines on display. Please do pop in anytime to browse.

13/09/2021