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By Design By Design offers alterations, and custom made garments of all types.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for a truly amazing 19 years. The By Design Closing Sale is officially over, and...
09/26/2026

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for a truly amazing 19 years.

The By Design Closing Sale is officially over, and as we look back on these last few days, we are overwhelmed with gratitude.

When we opened the doors of By Design 19 years ago, we could have never imagined all of the people we would meet, friendships we would make, memories we would create, and lives we would become a small part of along the way.

By Design has always been about so much more than sewing. It has been about people. It has been about sitting around a table, learning something new, helping someone figure out a difficult project, sharing stories, laughing, creating, and sometimes just enjoying each other's company.

Over the years, we have had so many wonderful students, customers, friends, and fellow makers walk through those doors. Some came in looking for a particular piece of fabric or a sewing machine and ended up becoming part of the By Design family. Others have been with us for years. We are thankful for every single one of you.

And to everyone who came out for the closing sale — thank you. Thank you for shopping, sharing our posts, telling your friends, stopping by to say goodbye, and for all of the kind words and memories you shared with us. It meant more than you know.

There is definitely a little sadness in closing this chapter, but there is also so much gratitude for everything these 19 years have brought into our lives. We will carry those memories with us wherever the next chapter takes us.

We do still have a few furniture pieces left. Those will be posted on Facebook Marketplace later this coming week, so keep an eye out if you're still looking for something.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for 19 incredible years of By Design. We couldn't have done it without you.

With love and gratitude,
By Design

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY! Today is the FINAL DAY of By Design’s Closing Sale! We have lots of things still available.✨ Thin...
09/26/2026

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY!

Today is the FINAL DAY of By Design’s Closing Sale! We have lots of things still available.

✨ Things are marked down!
💰 Name your price on most items!
🧵 Fabric, sewing supplies, furniture, decor, and more!

This is truly your last chance to come see what’s left and take home a little piece of By Design.

We will be here today, Saturday, September 26, from 9 AM–3 PM.

This is the final day! We will NOT be open Monday or Tuesday.

Come see us before it’s all gone!

Tomorrow is the LAST DAY of By Design’s Closing Sale!🕘 Saturday, September 26 | 9 AM–3 PMCome see what’s left, and check...
09/25/2026

Tomorrow is the LAST DAY of By Design’s Closing Sale!

🕘 Saturday, September 26 | 9 AM–3 PM

Come see what’s left, and check out all the items that have been marked down!

There are still plenty of surprises waiting to be discovered: sewing supplies, zippers, cone thread, fabric, lace, patterns, mirrors, pictures, decorative shelves, and two tables/dining room tables.

You never know what treasure you might find!

Come see us tomorrow before it’s all gone!

Cash please. We will take cards for larger purchases, such as the coverstitch machine.

SOLD!!!!!We have 3 cubbies still available for $20 each! Come and get them before they’re gone!We’re here until 3 PM tod...
09/25/2026

SOLD!!!!!

We have 3 cubbies still available for $20 each! Come and get them before they’re gone!

We’re here until 3 PM today and 9 AM–3 PM tomorrow!

Come see what’s still left at By Design’s Closing Sale!

We are ready for Day 2 of By Design’s Closing Sale! We still have LOTS of things left, so if you didn’t make it yesterda...
09/25/2026

We are ready for Day 2 of By Design’s Closing Sale!

We still have LOTS of things left, so if you didn’t make it yesterday, there’s still plenty to come see!

All Bags of fabric and lace are buy one get one free!

Here’s just some of what is still available:

🪡 Embroidery machines
🧵 Coverstitch machine
✂️ Scissors and sewing supplies
🧶 Zippers
🪡 Patterns galore
🧵 Bags of quilting fabric
🪡 Bags of lace
🧵 Variety bags of fabric
🧶 Bolts of fabric
🎩 Hat-making supplies
🧵 Shoulder pads
🔘 Bags of buttons
🪑 Plant stands
🧰 Shelving and other shop items
🏠 Furniture and other odds and ends

And of course, lots of little sewing treasures still looking for a new home!

TODAY — FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
9 AM–3 PM

AND TOMORROW — SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
9 AM–3 PM

📍 By Design
136 Front Street
Downtown Alton

Cash please! We will accept cards for some of the more expensive items, such as most of the embroidery machines.

Come take a look before it’s all gone!

A few new deals for tomorrow, Friday! We’re making some more price changes as we get closer to the end of the sale.✨ Zip...
09/24/2026

A few new deals for tomorrow, Friday! We’re making some more price changes as we get closer to the end of the sale.

✨ Zippers: Now 2 for $1
✨ Bags of fabric & lace: Buy 1, get 1 FREE! You pay for the higher-priced bag.
✨ Elegante Baby Lock embroidery machine: Now $700 (was $900)
✨ Blue hat spools: 2 for $10
✨ Three giant wooden spools: Now 3 for $15
✨ Plant stands: Now $15 for 2

We still have lots of furniture, mirrors, tables, patterns, cone thread, notions, and there are still lots of great things to look through, and you never know what you might find!

Mannequins and all of the regular sewing machines are gone!

📍 By Design
136 Front Street, Downtown Alton

🗓️ Friday, September 25 — 9 AM–3 PM
🗓️ Saturday, September 26 — 9 AM–3 PM

Cash please! We will accept cards for some of the more expensive items, such as most of our embroidery machines.

No holds or prepayments. We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow!

Quick update! A few things have already found new homes!All of the Brother sewing machines and the mannequins are GONE!B...
09/24/2026

Quick update! A few things have already found new homes!

All of the Brother sewing machines and the mannequins are GONE!

But there’s still plenty left at By Design’s Closing Sale! Our big furniture pieces, embroidery machines, coverstitch machine, and hat-making supplies are still available.

We’ll be here today, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9 AM–3 PM.

Cash please, and remember, we will take card for some of the more expensive items, including most of our embroidery machines.

If you’ve been thinking about stopping by, now’s the time! Once it’s gone, it’s gone.

By Design
136 Front Street, Downtown Alton

We are ready! The wait is finally over, and By Design’s Closing Sale starts TODAY!📍 136 Front Street, Downtown Alton🗓️ T...
09/24/2026

We are ready! The wait is finally over, and By Design’s Closing Sale starts TODAY!

📍 136 Front Street, Downtown Alton
🗓️ Thursday, September 24 ~ 9 AM–3 PM
🗓️ Friday, September 25 ~ 9 AM–3 PM
🗓️ Saturday, September 26 ~ 9 AM–3 PM

There is a little bit of everything waiting for you — sewing machines, embroidery machines, fabric, patterns, buttons, notions, and so much more!

Cash please, and bring a bag or two with you! We will take cards for some of the more expensive items, including most of the embroidery machines.

Come see us and take home a little piece of By Design! We can’t wait to see you!

The wait is almost over! We are just ONE DAY AWAY from By Design’s Closing Sale!After 19 wonderful years, the time has c...
09/23/2026

The wait is almost over!

We are just ONE DAY AWAY from By Design’s Closing Sale!

After 19 wonderful years, the time has come to close the doors, and there is still so much to see!

📅 Thursday, September 24th
📅 Friday, September 25th
📅 Saturday, September 26th
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

136 Front Street Alton, Illinois

There will be sewing machines, embroidery machines, fabric, patterns, buttons, furniture, lamps, mannequins, sewing supplies and so much more!

Please bring cash with you! Most items will be cash only. For some of the more expensive items, such as our embroidery machines, we will be able to accept card.

By Design will not be taking holds or prepayments. We want to keep things fair for everyone coming to the sale.

We can't wait to see you and share these last few days with you.

Come take a look, find a treasure, and maybe take a little piece of By Design home with you.

TBD - Depending on what remains after the first three days, we may also be open Monday, September 28th and Tuesday, September 29th. Stay tuned!

For all of you embroidery lovers and sewing enthusiasts, we have some special machines waiting for you at By Design’s Cl...
09/22/2026

For all of you embroidery lovers and sewing enthusiasts, we have some special machines waiting for you at By Design’s Closing Sale!

By Design will have embroidery machines and a coverstitch machine available, along with so many other sewing treasures throughout the shop.

Look in the comments of each picture to see more information on the different machines.

These are some of the more expensive items in the sale, so we will accept card for most of the embroidery machines and other higher-priced items. Cash is still preferred for everything else, so please bring cash with you!

📍 By Design
136 Front Street, Downtown Alton

🗓️ Thursday, September 24
🗓 Friday, September 25th
🗓 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 9 AM – 3 PM

No holds or prepayments! Everything will be available when the doors open. We can't wait to see you and help these machines find new homes!

Address

136 Front Street
Alton, IL
62002

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+16184331400

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