Hokema's Sewing and Vacuum Center, Redding CA

Fantastic place, bought my babyLoc machine here and the staff is amazing. Kind, friendly. Very, Very helpful. So much knowledge. Can help with the smallest things. The classes are fun and oh so helpful. You can not go wrong for any help with sewing, quilting or embroidery!

We were in need of a new vacuum. We stopped by Hokema’s and found out that after 12 years we should’ve been servicing our vacuum and changing filter yearly. Who knew? We decided to have our vacuum serviced instead since we still liked our vacuum. We dropped it off on Monday, got the estimate on Tuesday and picked it up on Thursday. Our vacuum runs and sucks like new, we had excellent customer service and they saved us $250 bucks from not having to buy a new vacuum. I highly recommend.

Hardy is the best. Always professional.
We have been a patron of hokamas for over 40 years, like they say happy wife happy life. When it comes to a sewing machine you best have all you ducks in a row, when she turns that switch on it all better work, hokemas is the best in there
Sewing machine field. Thank you for everything you do to keep me out of the dog house.

Took my Mom's Singer (I learned to sew on it), in for a check-up, cleaning, adjustments.
The assistant was friendly, funny, and downright adorable. The owner was very helpful and knowledgeable. No BS about pricing.

Other happy customers in the store too.

I have been a customer of Hokema's for several years. They know their stuff and their expertise servicing sewing machines and embroidery machines is second to none. When it came time to have both my mom's old Penncrest sewing machine and Babylock 6-needle machines serviced, I opted for an in-home visit from JD, their tech. In a word, the experience was great.

I live up in the mountains and JD had close to an hour's drive to get here. He spent most of the day working on my machines, so I got to see what people who drop their machines off at the shop don't. His attention to detail was truly impressive. I love learning the backstory on things and he was generous in explaining what he was doing, why and how I can better care for my equipment in the future.

Our discussions ranged all over the place with JD giving me fascinating insights into my machines, his training and how Hokema's operates. In turn, I told him about my soil and plant projects and new tractor. I was tending to our greenhouse, potting up seedlings and mixing natural amendments into a custom soil blend. I cruised in and out, telling him about my work and he proved to be surprisingly interested and knowledgeable. It made for a day of rich education both ways.

When it came to Mom's zigzag sewing machine, I debated spending the $100. These machines were sold by JC Penny a long time ago and I'll bet it cost a mere fraction of the servicing price when it was brand new. But Mom was an excellent seamstress and she did all of her later work with this machine. I knew it was worthwhile to have it cleaned and adjusted, especially since newer machines tend to be poorly made.

Mom's been gone a long time, but I got a chance to reconnect with her as I watched JD work. After he'd completed the mechanical portion, he thoroughly cleaned the exterior, even removing some tape that was on the base and wiping down the entire cabinet. I know Mom appreciated it and so did I.

When I mentioned a tension question I had with the antique Singer treadle sewing machine that goes all the way back to my childhood, JD offered to check it out, too. He proved to be as knowledgeable on the treadle as he was on the others, assuring me the tension was just fine but Hokema's can still provide parts if needed. He has an abiding respect for all of the machines that provide his income and it shows.

My sole complaint is JD didn't show up wearing a mask, nor did he ask whether I'd prefer it. We're in the 2nd year of the C-19 pandemic and both my husband and I have been exceedingly careful in limiting our contact with others. We trust science and have had both vaccinations and are past the two-week period after that may help resist infection, or I would have sent JD packing before he ever got started. I'm glad I didn't have to. I enjoyed our discussions throughout the day, even hearing why JD's not keen on getting vaccinated. I disagree with him and hope he comes around.

To end on a high note, I loved learning that JD and Hardy (Hokema; the owner) are dog people, as are we. JD and I shared rescued dog stories as our dog, Bufant, wandered in and out of our cabin. Dog people rock, as do thorough technicians. This means those 5 stars in my rating are doing double duty. Job well done, JD. Thanks!

Our sewing machine broke so we went in to see what was wrong, but being that it was an older machine that was passed it's prime, we decided to buy a new one. That staff was very polite, kind, helpful and very knowledgeable. We would definitely recommend Hokema's in a heartbeat. Thank you for the great service!

It happens about once every decade, the Kenmore becomes Kenless and you get tired, it's heavy and bulky but you never knew any better? Then all those Hokeman's commercials over the years, I thought, "What the heck I'll give it try. " I walked in and was greeted by Mike the owner. He showed me a light weight vacuum that was affordable and the perfect size. Wow, does this vacuum have power, my carpet looks brand new every time I use it. I compare it to the old cell phones we lugged in late 1980's. Mike knows his trade, keep it family people! Thanks Mike!:)

We have an ancient JC Penny self propelled upright vacuum cleaner, that ceased to be self propelled. Figuring I was wasting my time, since Eve probably was using the same model while telling Adam to lift his legs, and parts info was probably only available on microfiche stored somewhere in a cold, dank basement, I nevertheless hauled the thing to Hokema's to confirm my pessimistic outlook.
I never bought a vacuum cleaner in my life, let alone used one, since that's obviously what women are for. Unfortunately, I voiced that opinion while raising my legs after having slopped a tidbit on the floor during an especially close game, and thereafter was placed on vacuum detail.
I inherited the aforementioned fossil from my parents a few eons ago, so I had never visited a store specializing in them. Hokema's came to mind, since they seem to have been in Redding for a few eons, as well.
To make a long story short, (too late!) a gentleman a decade or two younger than myself glanced at the machine, commented on it's antique value, excused himself, went into the back room, came back with what looked like a small fan belt, got out a tool, fiddled around a bit with the machine, plugged it in, ran it purring back and forth, charged me a couple of bucks, and smilingly sent me on my way.
Score another one for a business that doesn't take advantage of my ignorance. They're getting scarcer.
The thing's still running like Methuselah. Now, If I just could have kept my mouth shut, I could relinquish use back to the pro.