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 ...

When most of us were growing up, there were a handful of basic life skills that just about everybody learned. They were simple, useful abilities, like changing a tire, making a dress from a pattern, ...

Learn basic hand sewing techniques to banish your fears of stitching by hand, by hand sewing expert, Natalie, who is also the Britex Fabrics third floor Notions Manager and Buyer. This beginner-level ...

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, ...

In the 1940’s, kits were created to help young girls learn to sew. They were available from Butterick, McCalls and Simplicity. They contained fabric, a miniature mannequin, patterns, tape measure 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, ...

ROCHESTER — Is an old sewing machine taking up space in your closet? Brooke Burch can put it to good use. “I kind of like rescuing sewing machines,” said Burch, owner of Brooke Burch Custom Sewing and ...