Hobbysew Reviews 

534
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Review summary

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Looking at 59 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the excellent products, including a wide range of machines and fabrics, noting their quality and suitability. Many consumers also highlight the fast and prompt delivery service, often receiving well-packaged items quickly. The staff and overall service are consistently described as helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly, contributing to a positive experience. However, some customers also noted issues with their orders. Several people experienced delays in receiving their items or a lack of communication regarding backordered products. Additionally, a few reviewers reported receiving products with missing components or incorrectly labeled parts, which required further attention.

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Product

Customers had positive experiences with product, often finding exactly what they needed, like sewing machines... See more

Delivery service

Consumers generally express satisfaction with the delivery service, often highlighting fast shipping and... See more

Order

Users describe ambiguous interactions with order, with some customers reporting prompt arrivals and quick... See more

Service

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of service, with many customers reporting excellent and reliable... See more

Staff

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Communication with staff was satisfying. Although, I could have been notified of the cause of the delay of my order being filled, prior to me having to telephone and seek information, would have been... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Had to do a phone check as my bonus accessories arrived first before my machine, with no paperwork. Great deal, bonus accessories are fantastic extras. Love my machine!

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

1. Pulley’s width was a little wider, maybe for newer lifters. Has to trim it to fit width of pulley slot on side arm of lifter. 2. Postage price of $20 for the 2 pulley was rather high, considerin... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The service was great and reliable.And I will be shopping with them in the future

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Company details

  1. Sewing Machine Shop
  2. Fabric Shop
  3. Haberdashery
  4. Quilt shop
  5. Sewing machine repair service

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Hobbysew, Australia's No.1 sewing machine and patchwork specialist stores, with the best products, machines, & classes. We make crafting a pleasure and help you create master pieces.


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4.4

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

534 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delivery was so quick

Delivery was so quick, cutting mat is the perfect size for my bench.

15 February 2026
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Reply from Hobbysew

Thanks Maggie, our Horn cutting mats are perfect for any size sewing table. Enjoy!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt, helpful service

Prompt delivery of my product and a helpful and prompt response to a warranty query I sent by email.

21 January 2026
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Reply from Hobbysew

Thank you Cecily, enjoy your overlocker

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An easy and fast transaction

An easy and fast transaction. It arrived quickly and found it easily when I arrived to pick it up! The sales assistants were very friendly and helpful as always!

21 January 2026
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Reply from Hobbysew

Many thanks Jenny

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Lifter Pulleys

1. Pulley’s width was a little wider, maybe for newer lifters. Has to trim it to fit width of pulley slot on side arm of lifter.
2. Postage price of $20 for the 2 pulley was rather high, considering that they are small and very light items.

18 December 2025
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Reply from Hobbysew

Thanks for your feedback, we appreciate it and will take it on board.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service. Called about change to advertised product. Arrived very quickly. Why I have bought from them several times.

19 December 2025
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Reply from Hobbysew

Many thanks Marian

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Have just opened my overlocker and…

Have just opened my overlocker and there are missing components. No dvd which I noticed SHOULD be included and no waste tray! Hopefully the machine works better than the distributor who sold me the thing!

18 December 2025
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Reply from Hobbysew

Good Morning,
How disappointing for you.
The Husky S15 manual states it does come with a waste tray & interactive DVD so we are not sure why there wasn't one in the box. We will chase this up with Husqvarna for you when they return on the 8th January. Our online team will be in contact.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Service

Taryn was amazing sorting out an issue I had with an online order. So prompt and understanding with my issue and was resolved in record time.

Hobbysew have a great range of items for sewers.

19 December 2025
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Reply from Hobbysew

Thank you Sharon for your lovely review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Seller

The parcel came on time, well wrapped and I am very happy with the purchase. Taryn is very caring and friendly and ready to help with any queries you may have. Great Seller.

17 November 2025
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Reply from Hobbysew

Thank you for your great review Jeannette, we hope you enjoy your overlocker

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Huge let down in service

Huge let down in service

I ordered a cover stitch machine for my work. nothing turn up in time, but it took nearly a week and three separate customer service inquiries to get an explanation from the company about what had happened. Eventually I got short email for waiting the machine.despite not having the item in stock! And then took another fourteen days to process my order.

The company should adjust their system to let people know whether items are in stock or not so they don't create false expectations that goods will arrive on time and better customer service.

18 November 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hobbey Sew at Ryde is just THE BEST!

With Hobbey Sew at Ryde there are so many points that make it worth a top rating for me. The welcome to the shop is always warm and the offer of assistance appropriately enthusiastic, never intrusive. The range of fabrics is wonderful and not only for a hobbyist or quilter but dress maker as well. The range of machines and over lockers is extensive covering most major brands and from basic beginner machines to glorious long arm quilters to embroidery machines to quilting friendly machines and, importantly, the sales staff really have an in depth knowledge of these machines. There is a range of interesting classes on offer as well as customer led interest groups that meet regularly. The staff are top notch led by Anna, some of whom I deal with regularly, Nora and Jade, as well as others who names escape me at the moment. I couldn’t ask for more in a fabrics based shop!

17 November 2025
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Reply from Hobbysew

Wow, Kathy. What a lovely review!
We truly appreciate your support and are thrilled to hear you have a great experience with our amazing staff. We look forward to seeing you in store again soon.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Satisfied

The service was great and reliable.And I will be shopping with them in the future

21 October 2025
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Reply from Hobbysew

Thank you Retta for taking the time to leave a lovely review.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

click and collect system AWFUL

ordered something on click and collect almost a month ago, and i’m still waiting for the product to be available in store. if product is able to be bought for click and collect for a particular store, this item should be almost immediately be able to be picked up, as that is the convenience of click and collect.

22 October 2025
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Reply from Hobbysew

Hi Isabel, Firstly, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Let me help to address any concerns or issue you may have to get to a resolution. My internet team emailed you to let you know that one of your items was out of stock, with an ETA of mid December. They offered to send out your other item to which you replied that you would rather wait for both items and collect them together. If you would rather change your mind and have one item to collect at the store please let me know. I am also happy to post it to you to save you the trouble of coming into the store.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Skyline S3

Had to do a phone check as my bonus accessories arrived first before my machine, with no paperwork.

Great deal, bonus accessories are fantastic extras.

Love my machine!

22 October 2025
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Reply from Hobbysew

Thank you for your 4 star review. That is very odd as we generally send them in the same parcel. I'm sorry if this was not the case.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

diamond dotz

It was easy to order the diamond dotz online but I do wish they still had them instore.

22 October 2025
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Reply from Hobbysew

Thank you for your great review. Most of our stores still stock Diamond Dotz, let me know which store you shop at.

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