[Andrew] is bringing his old mechanical sewing machine into the 21st century by adding an Arduino control module. Originally, his Alfa sewing machine could only do a straight stitch or a zig-zag of ...

The world of home making has been revived in the last few years. First there was the baking boom, then everyone starting knitting their own Christmas jumpers and now the art of sewing is taking the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Guest Maria King demonstrates the ins and outs of creating practical projects with a straight stitch All garments, no matter how difficult, start with a straight stitch. There are a few methods we can ...

Getting started using a sewing machine is straight-forward and fun. Once you’ve threaded your needle and bobbin and chosen your stitch, you’re ready hit the pedal and drive. There are so many parts of ...

To learn more about The Top Stitch’s upcoming sewing class for men, which will be held March 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., call (509) 328-7397 or visit www.thetop stitch.com. Jon Moen isn’t on a mission ...

When the sewing machine industry was bottoming out in 1978, H.P. Ueltschi came to the U.S. from Switzerland. His mission: ”turn things around” at the Hinsdale office of his family`s near century-old ...