Make Do And Mend - Your Guide To Looking After The Clothes You Already Own If you have hand sewing down, and know exactly how to fix up all of those little rips and lost buttons, then it may be time ...

Whether you are an expert in sewing or a newbie, there is one common thing that you dread and that is threading the needle. This process can often take up your time a little more than needed and can ...

It seems we've mastered every part of the car-building process. When our engines wore out, we bought a book and rebuilt them. When the body shop gave us our first estimate, we learned how to paint. We ...

Many people take pleasure in sewing as a pastime and it’s an indispensable aptitude for those involved in the fashion sector. Irrespective of your skill level, possessing the appropriate tools is ...

Sewing thread has gone through many changes over time, as a result of technological advances – including the invention of sewing machines, cotton mercerization and the introduction of synthetic fibers ...

TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. About the Archive This is a digitized version of an article from The Times’s print archive, before the start of online ...

The craftsmanship of the machines and the intricate woodwork and scrolling on the stands and cabinets that house them make vintage sewing machines, like this one owned by Marenthia Lagarde of New ...