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 ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Embroidery has come a long way since the days of ‘ole when ...

Whether you’re a seasoned sewer who can whip up a garment in no time or you’re new to the hobby and looking to improve, it’s important to have the right sewing machine. You should look for a machine ...

Free-motion quilting, preloaded alphabets, and hundreds of stitches—today’s sewing machines do more than stitch in a straight line. By Carol Benton, Stacey L. Nash Updated Oct 13, 2023 12:40 PM EDT We ...

If you aren’t an experienced quilter or embroider, a sewing machine may not seem worth the investment. But they come in handy even for non-crafty projects, like repairing a ripped seam or hemming a ...

In concept, an everyday sewing machine could make embroidery a snap: the operator would move the fabric around in any direction they wish while the sewing machine would take care of slapping down ...

Even if you don’t sew, you will likely recognise vintage Singer sewing machines, with their classic black and gold designs.

Chanin (Alabama Stitch Book) adds something extra to this comprehensive anthology of embroidery stitches: plastic prepunched grids that crafters can use to ink fabric for the exact execution of ...