Business
BY ANDREW CREELMAN
Owner Cyndi Grome (right) and her daughter Hannah Brook are part of Grome’s multi-generational ownership.
Multi-needled sewing machines is one of many brands and styles of machines o ered at Grome’s.
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Grome’s Sewing Machine Company sews community Grome’s Sewing Machine Company has been in San Antonio and within the Grome family since its beginnings all the way back in 1950. The backstory
Grome’s o ers an array of sewing classes and workshops throughout the year.
What they o er Not only does Grome’s o er name-brand sewing machines like Pfa , but the shop also o ers everything else that sewists could need for their creations, Grome said. “We’re a one stop shop,” Grome said. The shop carries fabrics like quilting cotton, polyester, rayon and suede, Brook said. “We carry a little bit of everything to accommo- date every di erent type of sewist,” Brook said. Why it matters Brook said Grome’s Sewing Machine Company isn’t just a business, but a place where art, friend- ship and community can thrive.
Cyndi Grome took ownership of the sewing shop in the early 1980s at their original location at 4719 Manitou Drive in San Antonio. Since then, they’ve opened a second location in Universal City at 2040 Universal City Blvd. Now, her daughter, Hannah Brook, is the fth generation in the family to work full-time at the shop, which Grome said makes them stand out. “Being a family is what separates us from everyone else,” Grome said. “As a whole, we know enough to be able to help everybody.”
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