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Colorful fabric and quilts at Howell's Sew n Vac

Welcome to Howell's Sew n Vac

Auburn's home for sewing machines, vacuums, fabric, classes, and long-arm supplies.   Janome   BabyLock   Handi Quilter

Everything You Need to Sew, Quilt & Create

From the perfect sewing machine to expert repairs, beautiful fabric, and hands-on classes — Howell's Sew n Vac has been Auburn's go-to destination for sewists and quilters of every skill level.

Inside Howell's Sew n Vac store

Our Store

Fabric and notions at Howell's

Fabric & Notions

Sewing machines and products at Howell's

Sewing Machines

Mary Lynn, owner of Howell's Sew n Vac

Meet the Owner

MaryLynn Holliday

With decades of experience in sewing, quilting, and machine expertise, MaryLynn has built Howell's Sewing and Vacuum into Auburn's go-to destination for sewists of every level.

Whether you're shopping for your first machine, need a repair, or want to learn a new technique, you'll find a warm welcome and expert guidance at every visit.

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Featured Machine

BabyLock Triumph

The BabyLock Triumph serger — precision, power, and ease in one beautiful machine. Come in and see it in person.

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Brands We Carry

Janome
BabyLock
Arrow Sewing
Horn of America

What We Carry

Handi-Quilter

Professional long-arm quilting systems

Janome

Sewing machines, sergers , embroidery machines and longarms for every skill level

BabyLock

Sergers, embroidery,  sewing machines

Riccar

Premium vacuum cleaners

Miele

German-engineered vacuum excellence

Supplies & Notions

Thread, fabric, tools, and more

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Howell's Sew n Vac

Auburn's home for sewing machines,  overlock machines, embroidery and longarm quiltings machines.   Sewing and quilting  fabric, and classes.  Also Riccar and Miele vacuums.  We also have a large variety of bags, belts and filters for vacuums.

Store Hours

  • Monday – Friday10am – 5pm
  • Saturday10am – 2pm
  • SundayClosed
  • 5th SaturdaysClosed

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