That’s how we feel about sewing machines. Sure, there’s a motor. There’s a needle and some thread. But how does the machine make a stitch? We always wondered, but after watching a recent ...

A standard sewing machine uses two threads: one that unwinds from a spool on top of the machine and goes through the needle, and one that comes from a tiny spool, called the bobbin, underneath (it ...

That’s how we feel about sewing machines. Sure, there’s a motor. There’s a needle and some thread. But how does the machine make a stitch? We always wondered, but after watching a recent ...

eye-pointed needle, to make a lock stitch, and the mechanism for feeding the cloth. During the so-called "sewing machine war" of the 1850s, rival manufacturers seemed to be more interested in ...

– Studios on the Park will offer a series of hand-stitching classes led by Blue Arrow Handmade, beginning with an “Embroidery ...

Andrea was running a seam up a long blue skirt on the sewing machine. Stowe's little Yorkie, Lolly, watched the activity from her crate near a table. "When the girls are sewing, she stays in there ...

A Brother sewing machine from Amazon is the ideal beginner's model. It’s affordable, lightweight and has an automatic needle threader. Singer has more advanced, durable models that will last a ...

What's the best way to pack my sewing machine? Wrap it securely, remove any removable parts, and pack sharp objects like needles and scissors in your checked luggage. Are sewing needles allowed in ...

One of the simplest things you can do to look more professional and polished is to hem your dress pants or jeans when they're too long. It's easy to spot when pants are too long. They're either ...

Once upon a time, in a backlash against domesticity, women aspired to learn to use power tools. I’m sure that there are still ...

Rather than throwing away your old blanket, why not repurpose it? Here's how to transform that fabric into a seat cushion you ...

A basic electronic sewing machine contains a motor in the body. This drives the needle in the top part of the sewing machine and controls other working parts, such as the bobbin and feed dogs – the ...