Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Factors include the type of fabric you’re using, the purpose of the item and the general aesthetic of the finished piece. But with ...

Walk into The Sewing Room ​in the heart of Alameda on any given evening, and you would find a place bursting at the seams.

For years, 4-H clubs in Maine have helped youngsters learn good old-fashioned do-it-yourself skills like farming, shearing sheep or raising pigs. These days, you can add sewing to the list. The fact ...

Guest Maria King demonstrates the ins and outs of creating practical projects with a straight stitch All garments, no matter how difficult, start with a straight stitch. There are a few methods we can ...

In this video, I share a try-on of the clothes I've made myself over the last couple of years! I love creating my own ...

Dear Vicki: For Christmas, my dear husband gave me a pair of pinking shears. They were pretty pricey, and he wanted to give me something special. My problem is that I don’t know what they are used for ...

Owner Ana Hulan spends time with each patron, and in doing so, she learns the needs and wants of each client. “Each woman who enters my shop for alterations has her own unique personality,” she said. ...