Shop & Services

All items are handmade locally in Upstate New York and are unique, one-of-a-kind pieces.
At the Troy Sew Shop, we want to empower folks to become more self-reliant and sustainable with their clothing. We teach our clients how to mend, alter and create for themselves. 
Let us assist you on your sewing journey and help you achieve your goals.
We are grateful for you and appreciate the interest in our small, woman-owned business.
denim jeans back pocket with hole. repairing with green, white, gray and aqua blue sashiko thread

Learn How to Mend

Learn the basics of mending using hand sewing to empower self-reliance, item longevity and creative expression.

Scrappy multi colored quilt with horizontal stitches

Learn How to Upcycle

Learn how to upcycle for creating one-of-a-kind sustainable pieces with a sewing machine.

different shades of denim, light blue, dark blue, gray and black denim in the shape of hexigons, with yellow topstitching

Customized Sewing

Individual sewing sessions, small group instruction, or select commissioned mending and upcycled sewing available upon request.

Spool of guttermann yellow thread with threaded needle stuck into thread spool.

Custom Alterations

Meet with our alteration specialist to have your garments taken in, hemmed up, let out, zippered, buttoned, or otherwise altered for your needs.

Gift Certificate in brown envelope w/ teal thread

Gift Certificates

Give the gift of a new hobby and a life-long love. It really is “the gift that keeps on giving!”. Did you know sewing is more fun with friends? Take a class together!