FAIR HAVEN — A local woman has offered sewing lessons to anyone who will learn to keep young women and girls around the world safe and seen. Dress a Girl Around the World is an initiative started by ...

The whir of sewing machines and the snipping of scissors through fabric are sounds heard in Lancaster County that are changing young girls’ lives on the other side of the world. More than 4,000 miles ...

Learn the basics (and some pro tips!) in this easy-to-follow sewing tutorial. Whether you're brand new to sewing or just looking to refresh your skills, this step-by-step guide covers everything you ...

I started to sew for a simple, selfish reason: I just wanted cool clothes that actually fit my body. I was a very tall teenage girl in an era long before online shopping was popular, living in a small ...

On Tuesday evenings this past spring, Abbey Overmeyer could be found practicing the art of patience. Bent over a sewing machine, the 13-year-old learned the skills necessary to make a pillow as part ...

The lovely debut from Coolirpa blogger Yang shows how to customize secondhand clothing with creative alterations. A thorough overview of sewing basics explains the applications for various stitches ...

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, ...

St. Cloud craft store 29 Stitches has added alteration services to its offerings. Paige Berndt has brought her business, Margaret Paige Designs, to the store and offers services like hemming, repairs ...