Sew Special Alterations closing after more than three decades
Uniontown business served generations of customers
Sew Special Alterations Shop will close its doors this month after serving as a fixture of downtown Uniontown and the Fayette County business community since 1993.
Owner Donna Eicher began offering alteration services at her shop on West Main Street in April of that year, setting up her business next door to the Fayette Chamber of Commerce, a location that only served to enrich her personal and professional friendship with Chamber Executive Director Muriel Nuttall.
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Eicher said the most meaningful part of her more than 30 years of altering clothing for her customers has been the relationships along the way, and the loyalty and kindness of those who have graced her shop.
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She said the years have also allowed her to see families grow and futures develop.
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Eicher said that while she feels fortunate to have developed so many friendships and trusted clients over the years, she is also especially thankful to have set up shop in Fayette County because of the rich tapestry it provided.
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Eicher plans to remain connected to the community she helped create through a weekly blog featuring business insights and devotionals. Readers can find and follow her on Substack by searching 无毛视频淒onna Eicher.无毛视频�
Friday will be the final day customers can drop off alterations, with Sew Special officially closing its doors on July 31.
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