In a quiet living room in Luling, Louisiana, five children huddled around a few donated sewing machines. They were the first ...

Needle and thread work together as a team, and choosing the correct needle helps ensure each stitch forms cleanly. Different fabrics react differently to needle shapes and sizes, which is why so many ...

For as long as I can remember, I've been sewing buttons back onto shirts for my dad and three brothers. It used to be easy when we lived in the same house. But as us kids have grown up and moved away, ...

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 ...

Considering that sewing is supposedly a relaxing pastime, isn’t it odd that the very first step in the process – threading the sewing needle – is so difficult? That’s exactly what Minnesota inventor, ...

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 ...