Women of 280: Christy Alverson - Zig Zag Sewing Studio

Christy Alverson opened Zig Zag Sewing Studio in Chelsea in 2011. The Brother and Handi Quilter dealership has been a successful business venture, and a second location opened December in Pelham. 

“We sell to and teach consumers how to use sewing, quilting and embroidery machines when purchased, and two technicians are on staff for service and repair,” Alverson said. “Our shop also has all of the supplies essential to the completion of sewing projects: fabric, sewing patterns, tools and notions, as well as blank items for embroidery such as shirts, totes, hand towels and baby items. We are also a monogram shop specializing in one-of-a-kind custom monogramming and appliqué.”

Monogramming and embroidery are a great at-home business. 

“At Zig Zag, we offer everything that is needed to those who want to start an at-home business, beginning with a machine and outstanding customer support.”