Small tears and frayed ends are easy repairs, thanks to Nicole Vasbinder’s guide to machine sewing and hand stitching. “Super Stitches Sewing” (Potter Craft/Crown Publishing Group, $19.99) includes 50 ...

If you’ve caught the stitching bug and want to start creating your own projects, the first thing you need to do is invest in a brand-new sewing machine. The best sewing machines can help you take on ...

1846: Elias Howe patents the first practical sewing machine and threads his way into the fabric of history. French tailor Barthelemy Thimonnier patented a device in 1830 that mechanized the typical ...

We take a look at which sewing machines are best for beginners who want to learn dressmaking and craft skill The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on ...