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Recommended supplier · Leicester · Est. 1982

PK Sewing Machines, Leicester

UK SEW’s recommended supplier for sewing machines, parts and servicing: a family-run specialist selling, servicing and repairing domestic and industrial machines since 1982.

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  • Since 1982 family-run in Leicester
  • From £35 servicing (as listed by PKSM)
  • East Midlands industrial call-outs
  • UK-wide sales and repair options

PK Sewing Machines in numbers

1982Founded in Leicester by two brothers
5,000+Spare parts, accessories and consumables
£35Servicing listed “from” on pksm.co.uk
40+ yrsFamily-run sales, service and repairs

Figures as published by PK Sewing Machines on pksm.co.uk. Prices are set by PKSM and can change.

What PKSM offers

Servicing & repairs

Workshop servicing and repairs for domestic and industrial machines, with work explained clearly.

New & used sales

Domestic, industrial, overlock, embroidery and specialist machines. Used machines are tested before sale and sold as seen.

Industrial call-outs

On-site support across the East Midlands for workrooms and production.

Parts & accessories

Needles, feet, bobbins, belts, motors, tables, thread and harder-to-find parts.

Buy & part exchange

Selected machines bought outright or part-exchanged against a replacement.

Collection & delivery

Can be arranged; fees depend on machine, location and distance.

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Current stock

See what’s on the shelf today

PKSM’s stock changes quickly. Its eBay store lists the latest machines, parts and accessories with current prices, or call the shop on 0116 273 6552.

Why we recommend PK Sewing Machines

  • Experience: family-run since 1982, with long-standing contacts across the UK sewing machine trade.
  • Home and trade under one roof: domestic, overlocker and embroidery machines alongside industrial lockstitch, overlock and coverstitch equipment.
  • Parts depth: more than 5,000 spare parts, accessories and consumables, plus help sourcing hard-to-find parts for older machines.
  • Tested used machines: used machines are tested on PKSM’s own bench before sale.
  • Practical service: workshop servicing (listed from £35), East Midlands industrial call-outs, collection and delivery by quote, and UK-wide sales and repair options.

UK SEW features PK Sewing Machines as its recommended supplier. Details are as published on pksm.co.uk; always check current prices and availability with them.

About PK Sewing Machines

PK Sewing Machines was started in 1982 by two brothers and is still run by the family. Over four decades it has built long-standing contacts across the UK sewing machine trade, working with home sewers, tailors, alteration businesses, schools, workrooms and commercial manufacturers.

The business describes its approach simply: family-run, friendly, fairly priced, and still testing machines on its own bench before they leave the shop.

One workshop, home and trade

Home and hobby: domestic machines, overlockers, embroidery equipment, accessories, repairs and servicing, buying and part exchange.

Trade and industrial: industrial lockstitch, overlock and coverstitch machines, cutting and pressing equipment, trade parts and consumables, and engineering support across the East Midlands.

The parts department

PKSM stocks over 5,000 spare parts, accessories and consumables for domestic and industrial machines across major brands, from needles, bobbins and cases to hooks, loopers, feed dogs and tension parts. For older machines it uses its industry contacts to help source hard-to-find replacements. Send the make and model if you are unsure what fits.

Brands

PKSM’s website shows makes including Singer, Janome, Brother, Juki, Jack, Bernina and Pfaff, and parts and needle brands including Groz-Beckert, Organ and Yamato.

Current stock

Stock changes quickly. Call the shop for today’s availability or view PKSM’s eBay store for current machines, parts and prices.

Visit or contact

Details as published on pksm.co.uk; check with the shop before travelling.

Last updated: 14 October 2026

Frequently asked questions

Where is PK Sewing Machines?
415 St Saviours Road, Leicester, LE5 4HH. Open Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00.
Does PKSM repair industrial sewing machines?
Yes. PKSM repairs domestic and industrial machines and offers on-site industrial call-outs across the East Midlands.
Does PKSM buy used sewing machines?
PKSM buys selected machines outright and offers part exchange against replacement machines. Contact them with details of your machine.