Find top-rated Pros in your area

Enter a zip code and get matched to businesses near you.

Sew What!?

Window Treatments, Upholstering, Alterations/Sewing/Decorating,

About us

I am a Home Decorating & Sewing Workroom -I measure and fabricate custom window treatments, cushions, slipcovers, with the utmost attention to detail and precise measuring. We also work as sub-contractors for Designers and Retail Stores.

Business highlights

29 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Sew What !? offers In-Home Consultation, measuring, and construction of Home Furnishings - Slipcovers, Upholstery, Cushions, Valances, Shades, Draperies, Pillows,Bedding, outdoor cushions, and children's rooms. Have a photograph of a room you love? We can make it happen! See a fabric only available "to the trade" -We have accounts with the major fabric/furniture houses, and can offer a shopping service as well. We will also re-work existing treatments to new sizes, looks, etc.

Services we don't offer

Cleaning of Above products

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

5.013 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
0%
3
8%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-13 of 13 reviews

Carol O.
01/2016
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
It went beautifully! I am very pleased. Cathie Sloat was wonderful to work with, had excellent suggestions, was willing to use my fabric, and was very prompt and responsive. She is also a very nice person besides being skilled in her craft. I plan to use Cathie (Sew What!?) again and highly recommend her. Btw, the installer she uses was also very professional and efficient. They worked well together and did an excellent job. (I got Cathie of Sew What!? from Angie's List and did not know her previously, in case you are wondering.)
Description of Work: Made and installed lined draperies for an 8' sliding glass door, roman shade for side window, and new box cushions for six dining room chairs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

Alex C.
12/2015
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: custom curtains

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$6,000

Bev T.
11/2015
5.0
upholstery, window treatments
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: draperies / covered pillows | |Was beatifully done by Cathie Sloat.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Christopher P.
12/2014
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
The job was undertaken professionally and went extremely well. We provided measurements of the new windows for which we wanted the curtains made, and were advised as to style and appropriate rods and other hardware. The lining had to be replaced and new pinch pleat curtains made. These turned out beautifully and fit perfectly. When finished, arrangements were made with an agent to hang the curtains, which went smoothly. We were entirely happy with the service we received and will certainly return to this business for our future curtain needs.
Description of Work: Made new curtains from remnants of lined and interlined curtains brought from previous home

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Katherina C.
07/2014
5.0
upholstery
  + -1 more
Excellent, couldn't be happier. The cushions are perfect and look great on older quality built furniture I could never replace today. Cathie is very talented and professional, there aren't many persons doing this type of work anymore. They were done before I expected. I would contact her again and definitely recommend her.
Description of Work: New Cushions for Couch, Loveseat and 2 Chairs, 14 of them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700

Beverly W.
03/2014
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
EXCELLENT! I could not have been happier. Cathie was extremely accommodating and made this project very easy for me. She went above and beyond in helping me with this project, including ordering the fabric I had selected and purchasing it at a discounted price that she passed along to me! After meeting with her and discussing what I had wanted in detail I then changed some of my decisions. Again, she was flexible and worked pleasantly and professionally to accommodate my wishes although it did inconvenience her. She was easy to contact and kept good communication with me throughout my project. The end result was excellent quality with fantastic attention to details! It was amazing to work with such a pleasant professional and achieve my desired results - completely conflict free!
Description of Work: Custom mad window treatments for family room and kitchen. Multiple window sizes.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Deryk B.
09/2013
3.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
They Never Contacted us back.
Description of Work: Nothing.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Corinne B.
04/2013
5.0
upholstery, window treatments
  + 0 more
She arrived as scheduled prepared for the work that needed to be done. Took the materials to her shop and returned them as promised. Excellent experience from start to finish!
Description of Work: Responsive and professional. Reupholstered dining room chairs including new padding with fabric I had purchased separately. There was enough additional fabric after constructing the new chair cushions to permit fabrication of a picture window swag which was beautifully designed, the fabric was lined and constructed. I am extremely pleased with the workmanship and the professionalism exhibited and would not hesitate to recommend this vendor or use her again in the future.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

roseann C.
04/2013
5.0
alterations, interior designers, window treatments
  + 1 more
Please see above, A wonderful, professional experience.
Description of Work: A great experience! Cathy used my fabric and updated window treatments in my dining room and did some sewing upholstery work in the family room. She is pleasant, professional and easy to work with. We went back and forth with consultation dates due to my work schedule, and Cathy was diligent in making the consult happen (which I appreciate) . Highly recommended! Roseann

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Jim K.
02/2013
5.0
upholstery
  + -1 more
Although the initial cushion cut was slightly too short, Cathie corrected the problem within a week and returned the item to our satisfaction
Description of Work: Cathie made an 8 foot bench cushion for our kithchen window seat. It came out great!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Alice B.
01/2013
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
I looked on Angie's list, as a new user, for some one to to come to my rescue, to replace my now torn sheer custom made curtain. I used to make my own but did not chose to do so this time. I gave this lady the exact measurements that I wanted in, and between the pleats, and the curtain came out great. She came to my house to measure, and we saw eye to eye immediately. The fabric was chosen from a nice selection, ordered, and within a few weeks I had a wonderful replacement for my damaged curtain, just as I wanted it. What a pleasure!
Description of Work: THis company cCreated a custom made, sheer, pinch- pleated curtain for my bow window, which can not be purchased, ready made..

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Julia W.
12/2012
5.0
alterations, window treatments
  + 0 more
Cathy came promptly to NYC do measure the windows and sink in my new apartment. I had chosen the fabrics after her estimates of the amount needed for each item. Cathy made two flat Roman shades and a sink skirt. Once she received the fabric she executed my order, and arrived at my apartment for her second visit, with her installer Bruce, exactly on time. She and Bruce installed all fittings and curtains without fuss. They are an excellent team. They even took time to correct how the existing curtains were hung without extra charge. The curtains fit exactly and the workmanship was excellent.
Description of Work: Cathy made two flat Roman shades with valances, and a skirt to cover the pedestal of my sink.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Edward M.
04/2012
5.0
window treatments, upholstery, alterations
  + 1 more
Everything was done on time and within our budget. The service was very professional and friendly from picking out the fabrics to the custom installation. Cathie was able to find us a fabric for the couch that brought our two chairs into the color pallet and saved us from having to do any more re-upholstering than our couch! She is amazing with choosing colors and whenever will find fabric at a discount for you. The cost of replacing the fabric on our 6 couch cushions was $50 each plus the cost of the fabric.
Description of Work: Custom shaped cushions and tablecloths for out door furniture -- 4 cushions, 3 pillows and 3 tableclothes We found a great outdoor wicker couch which needed to have the fabric replaced on the cushions. We thought we would also have to replace the fabric on 2 other outdoor chair cushions we have because they wouldn't all match.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

    Contact information

    618 Milltown Rd, Brewster, NY 10509

    NA

    Service hours

    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Window Treatments,
    Upholstering,
    Alterations/Sewing/Decorating,
    Interior Design and Decorating

    FAQ

    Sew What!? is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Saturday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    Sew What!? accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, Sew What!? offers free project estimates.
    No, Sew What!? does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Sew What!? does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Sew What!? does not offer emergency services.
    No, Sew What!? does not offer warranties.
    Sew What!? offers the following services: Sew What !? offers In-Home Consultation, measuring, and construction of Home Furnishings - Slipcovers, Upholstery, Cushions, Valances, Shades, Draperies, Pillows,Bedding, outdoor cushions, and children's rooms. Have a photograph of a room you love? We can make it happen! See a fabric only available "to the trade" -We have accounts with the major fabric/furniture houses, and can offer a shopping service as well. We will also re-work existing treatments to new sizes, looks, etc.
    Cleaning of Above products

    Contact information

    618 Milltown Rd, Brewster, NY 10509

    NA

    Service hours

    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    11:00 AM - 3:00 PM