A-Best is a full-service sewing machine and vacuum retailer and service center, providing stellar experience for sewing enthusiasts and enjoyable shopping for all sewing and home care needs. We carry top brands in sewing machines, vacuum cleaners and home care products–including sustainable cleaning products.

Vern and his business partner and wife, Lisa, started A-Best as an off-shoot of A-Plus Sew & Vac in Owatonna, MN, run by Vern’s parents, Byron and Janet Hanson. After buying A-Plus in 2009, the sewing super center in Albert Lea grew to absorb the Owatonna location caring for customers across the upper Midwest. What in the early years was a true family business, with most of the couple’s eight children working in the business at some point, is now a team of more than 10 local professionals(several with family ties).

In a state where fishing, boating and hunting dominate the outdoor hobby market, A-Best’s sewing enthusiasts engage in quilting, embroidery and all varieties of sewing hobbies with equal passion.“Sewing is a big industry–it’s a hobby that continues to grow,” says owner, Vern Hanson. “The average sewist today doesn’t just have one sewing machine … they have several, and they want to spend time with their friends and family pursuing this passion. At A-Best, we are privileged to provide the venue for them to enjoy their hobby.”

Location

A-Best Sew & Vac is the Midwest’s largest, premiere destination for full-service sewing machine and vacuum needs, located in Albert Lea, MN at the crossroads of I-35 and I-90. We carry top brands in sewing machines, vacuum cleaners and home care products, including sustainable cleaning products. Janome, Brother, Baby Lock, Miele, Riccar, Simplicity, Accuquilt, and GreenTech are just a few of our favorite, quality brands. 

We have a 25,000 square foot showroom and Education Center and though A-Best is a local small-town shop, it’s standards of excellence are internationally recognized bringing international executives from major sewing manufacturing brands to see what is so special about this local home town operation.

What We Do...

A-Best has the right sewing machine solution for every project, and every budget. We carry top brands for sewing, embroidery and quilting. There’s no project to small, or too big, so we even deliver and install your choice of quilting long arm machines and frames. You can find all your needles, thread and accessories stocked in our large showroom. And when you purchase your new or used sewing machine from A-Best, free sewing classes and online videos will help you get started.

Whether you’re cleaning the hard floor in the kitchen, the heavy living room carpet or getting dog hair off the couch, A-Best has the right vacuum cleaner to meet your home’s cleaning needs. We have both residential and commercial vacuum cleaner options to care for the biggest of jobs and the smallest of spaces. You can visit us in store or request a virtual demo from one of our team.

When it comes to your home care, we carry the best in cleaning products and air purification. The right products to care for your home are available for demo in-store, or through our virtual shopping appointments. With major air purification brand names and sustainable cleaning products, A-Best will help you keep those you love clean and safe.

We believe Sewing is Fun! And our customers enjoy our robust sewing machine education programs. From individual sewing classes to help you use your new machine to training events with big name sewing celebrities, A-Best will provide a premier sewing class experience – not to mention a great party with other sewing enthusiasts. Sewing isn’t just a job or a hobby, it’s a social experience. Join our online education by following our blog, Tip of the Needle. We’re consistently offering tips, tricks and new ideas to make your sewing experience better.

We believe Sewing is Fun! And our customers enjoy our robust sewing machine education programs. From individual sewing classes to help you use your new machine to training events with big name sewing celebrities, A-Best will provide a premier sewing class experience – not to mention a great party with other sewing enthusiasts. Sewing isn’t just a job or a hobby, it’s a social experience. Join our online education by following our blog, Tip of the Needle. We’re consistently offering tips, tricks and new ideas to make your sewing experience better.

Our team strives to provide you the very best service products you already own. We have top-notch technicians for sewing machine service and vacuum cleaner repair. Options from simple tune-ups to premium service plans allow A-Best to care for you and your machine in a timely fashion. And, we have convenient pick-up and drop off services, so ask us if full service is available in your area.

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