Ever bought a pair of pants only to later find they're too long? Ever lost a button or ripped a shirt? Don't panic; this workshop can help! We’ll cover the basics of how to use a sewing machine and ...

This story was originally published on May 3, 2021, and has been updated. Thinking about taking the leap into making your own clothes? We asked some experts how to get started. You don't need much, ...

The new “Back to Basics” series will challenge Farron and Maggie to learn a basic life skill for the first time or help them remember a skill they learned long ago. With the help of Jennifer Fairbanks ...

Keep your sewing machine busy with 15 free summer sewing patterns for girls. These easy projects are fun to make and even more fun to wear. If your sewing machine’s been calling your name and your ...

If you’ve ever looked at a sewing pattern, you already know that deciphering it can be intimidating. Yet if you’ve ever found the perfect dress, but the color was slightly off, or the sleeves weren’t ...

Houston – September marks National Sewing Month, a tradition recognized by President Ronald Reagan in 1982, celebrating an art that has been a cornerstone of homemaking for centuries. Sewing has ...

In the group photo from left to right: Nelie Baird, Jolene van Rooyen, Tamare Dzvarai, Petro Mollers and Magda McGeer. Photo: Supplied VANDERBIJLPARK. – The course consisted of basic sewing by hand ...

Christine Hambleton started sewing when she was 10 years old. Her mom showed her how to use a sewing machine and she started making clothes for her little sister’s dolls. By high school she was making ...