TORRINGTON — Charlotte Stowe's sewing shop and school in Torrington is a beehive of activity during her afternoon classes. A professional dressmaker, Stowe has created everything from formal wear and ...

Rather than having to painstakingly wet the end of the thread and pass it through the eye, Pam Turner’s design is foolproof for even the most inept of seamstresses. Her Spiral Eye invention is a ...

Students making clothing for the vulnerable CTV's Joseph Bernacki has more on high school students making warm clothing for Winnipeg's vulnerable population.

For as long as I can remember, I've been sewing buttons back onto shirts for my dad and three brothers. It used to be easy when we lived in the same house. But as us kids have grown up and moved away, ...

The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Louis Paquette wants ...

Looming over Seventh Avenue, aptly nicknamed Fashion Avenue, is the larger-than-life sculpture Needle Threading a Button. Designed in the mid-1990s by Pentagram Architectural Services, this ...

For those who love the dreamiest of dresses, bring forth Needle & Thread. Established in 2013 by Hannah Coffin, this London-based designer has built up a reputation for offering show stopping ...

Consumer Reports no longer updates this product category and maintains it for archival purposes only. What’s the best sewing machine for you? That depends on your skill level and budget. Before buying ...