Every household had a person who could make, alter and mend clothing before the sewing machine was invented in 1842. Learning to darn, mend and make samplers was part of the education for girls rich ...

Sewing used to be an important job for every woman. The 18th-century woman had to spin and weave to make cloth, then cut and stitch it into clothing, bed linens, towels and even rugs. Although the ...

Although it may be difficult to see at first, sewing is a lot like woodworking. Both combine time, patience, tools and skill to transform raw material into something beautiful and useful. A big ...