Ever bought a pair of pants only to later find they're too long? Ever lost a button or ripped a shirt? Don't panic; this workshop can help! We’ll cover the basics of how to use a sewing machine and ...

WILLMAR — For former Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg School District family and consumer sciences teacher Bonnie Kluver, sewing is so important. Simply put, she is a firm believer in equipping oneself with ...

Bags, plushies, and accessories are a few of the many things you can make with the versatile skill of sewing. A needle and thread have applications beyond clothing. Klein herself picked up sewing to ...

Sewing is a skill that comes in handy more often than you think. If you’d like to handle clothing alterations yourself or tackle more DIY projects, pick up a book to help you learn to sew. Books that ...

Few of us can grab something off the rack and have it fit perfectly, but with a few sewing techniques, the fix can be inexpensive. Try sewing a pocket. Do a hem. No problem, if you've been sewing your ...

The new “Back to Basics” series will challenge Farron and Maggie to learn a basic life skill for the first time or help them remember a skill they learned long ago. With the help of Jennifer Fairbanks ...

In Shauna Smith's midtown sewing studio, a red button-down shirt hangs on a mannequin. Smith gestures to the sleeves — she'll cut those off — and at the mid section — just take it in here — and voila!

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