MEET THE EXPERTS

Elsa Hopman

Educator
Sewing Machines Etcetera
Website: http://www.sewingmachinesetcetera.com
Phone: (905) 639-5525
Email: info@sewetc.com

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Sergers from Sewing Machines Etc - more...

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Is that Serging or Sewing - more...

MEET THE TEAM

Erika Kottelenberg Educator
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Jane Price Educator
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Nick Kottelenberg Owner
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Christine Miksza Education Manager
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Elsa Hopman and her husband Bert are the founders of Sewing Machines Etcetera. They opened the doors in 1992 in a small space in downtown Grimsby, with the goal of providing exemplary products and education to new and experienced sewers.

Elsa taught herself to sew when very young by making doll clothes for her siblings' toys. She continued to create as she grew older, mainly to have beautiful, unique outfits for herself. Her clothes were the envy of her high school classmates in time when it was "uncool" to wear home-made. Later, as her children grew up, Elsa ran a dressmaking business out of her home, and also taught children to sew. Her desire to share her extensive knowledge and passion is what birthed Sewing Machines Etcetera. Here she is able to fulfill her dream by providing the best in product and a comprehensive series of classes.

Bert can be found in the Service Room throughout the week repairing and rejuvenating machines and sergers.

When they are not working hard keeping the business running, they have been very busy spending time visiting family, especially their new grandchildren.