Long before basic sewing needle options evolved as “sharps” or “betweens,” cave-era folks simply threaded bone shard and animal horn with sinew or plant fiber to stitch animal skins into outerwear.

Once upon a time, saying something looked “homemade” was perceived as an insult. But now that fast-fashion brands have made cheap clothes accessible on a global scale, everyone is dressing the same.

Watch me share the hard lessons I learned while sewing as a beginner, with tips and tricks to improve your skills and create ...

stands at one corner of the cozy room where a half-dozen women sit, each leaning over a sewing machine. "This is Beginning Sewing," Blair says, her voice authoritative, yet reassuring. "If you're ...