Margaret O’Neil, a graduate student in the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation, collects books and archival materials on historical fashion, textile and fiber arts. Graduate student’s book collection delves into the past through fashion and historical dress Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of […] Click here to view original […]
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Serger vs. Sewing Machine: Which of the two is the better choice for you? Discover all you need to know and more…
Photo, Marília Castelli. Serger vs. Sewing Machine Whether you’re operating a small tailoring business from your home or sewing your own clothes, you need the right machine to do the job effectively. One question that comes up regularly in the beginner’s sewing community is whether you should use a […] Click here to view original […]
5 reasons to start sewing
Story According to a survey by the British Heart Foundation, nearly 6 in 10 people (or 59% of) UK residents are not able to sew confidently or don’t know how to sew at all. With the need to take action against climate change now increasingly apparent, now is the […] Click here to view original […]
Local fashion company ‘RedThread’ making women feel confident
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – A local fashion business is making staple clothing pieces that are made just for you. ‘RedThread’ came to be five years ago when owner and founder, Meghan Litchfield, realized traditional sizing didn’t make sense. Women’s bodies fluctuate after having kids and the demands of life, […] Click here to view original […]
Learning to Sew at the End of the World
Before the pandemic, Kate Bauer didn’t even know how to sew on a button. But when the Toronto-based PhD student and content creator, who goes by the handle @readwritethrift, managed to score a free sewing machine in October 2020 from a neighbor in her condo building, she challenged herself […] Click here to view original […]
I Found a 10-Minute Way to Upgrade Any Basic Headboard
Against my former New York City apartment’s exposed brick walls, my Casper full-size oakwood bed frame looked just right. But then in July 2021, I moved, and suddenly the plain surface fell flat. The bedroom in my new Williamsburg spot is deep blue, so there was no longer any […] Click here to view original […]