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 ...

All sewing machines differ, but most have basic features that are similar from model to model. Here's a quick reference to identify the different components on most machines. You probably have a ...

[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 ...

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 ...

Finding the right sewing machine can unlock a trove of creative possibilities. Even for a beginner, if you intend to develop your sewing skills, it pays to buy one that gives you scope to experiment.

A square is always a rectangle, but a rectangle is not always a square. Similarly, all quilting machines are sewing machines, but not all sewing machines are quilters. The distinction is slight. A ...

Understand everything, including the bobbin, presser foot, and thread guides. All sewing machines differ, but most have basic ...