All about The SewingMan by appointment

Meet Earl

Earl A. Marson owns and operates The SewingMan located on Northeast Killingsworth Street.

Marson is from Kingston, Jamaica, where his first sewing experiences came from watching his sister and mother work. When Marson was about 14, his mother immigrated to the United States, leaving him as the last remaining family member in their native country. Under the care of his godmother, Marson’s stress over the transition led him to lose quite a bit of weight—so much so that his clothing no longer fit. His school was strict about student appearance, requiring that uniforms not only fit properly but be crisply ironed and cleaned. As such, Marson’s first hands-on sewing lesson was teaching himself how to take in his own clothing. Emboldened by this early success, Marson continued to learn the art culminating in a degree in apparel from the Rhode Island School of Design.

An experienced tailor for both women and men’s clothing, he has an eye for detail and is undaunted by challenges that customers present.

About the business

The SewingMan is primarily a sewing, design, alteration, and repair business, providing a unique service specializing in repairs and solving problems for customers. Earl prides himself in providing creative and custom solutions. The business has a niche in providing services that are difficult to get anywhere else. Customer satisfaction is a crucial focus and goal of the business. The business recognizes the personal nature of the service, and prides itself on maintaining goodwill with customers.