The sewing machine was one of the first complex household technologies — a device that combined precision gears, timed motion ...

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Missing Joann Fabrics? Good news, Michaels has launched the Knit & Sew Shop with Joann branding and private-label brands. See ...

With many students stuck on campus without a car, it can be easy to turn to ordering Halloween costumes online. Outside sources seem like the obvious choice, but there is an option right below ...

Just seven weeks after Trump imposed a 50 percent tariff on India, many of Tiruppur’s garment factories have ground to a halt, putting thousands out of work.

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Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Sewing Machine Patent Model. Patent No. 4,750, issued September 10, 1846. Elias Howe Jr. of Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Lighter weight cotton drapery is the ideal candidate for hem tape. Anything with a thick hand is going to prove too much for the tape over time. You’ll get a crisp fold with the lighter weight fabric, ...

Australia has embraced fast fashion, becoming the world’s largest per capita consumer of textiles with one of the highest ...

These Long Island boutiques offer DIY classes, from sewing to needlepoint, where participants can hone their craft and meet the makers.

Washing machines are one of modern life's greatest conveniences, but they aren't a catch-all solution for cleaning everything you throw at them. Sometimes, mixing items in the wash can result in ...