When: One-night classes on March 12, April 9 or May 14 from 6-8 p.m. FYI: Class is for those brand-new to sewing or who have never had formal instruction. More info ...

The directive was clear: Find a black, A-line skirt that nips in at the waist, flares out at the hips and falls below the knee. A skirt so simple and classic it can be worn regardless of trends, that ...

As I shrugged off set clothing sizes and started making garments that precisely fit my dimensions, the feeling of abnormality and exclusion began to lift I grew up believing that no matter how ...

Any girl worth her salt would be envious of Azure Messmer’s sewing prowess. She is skilled enough to design her own patterns, and her collection includes numerous skirts, tops and some jeans. If she ...

Fabric stores that sell threads, buttons and materials for making clothes are dwindling, with owners shuttering their shops citing waning interest from customers. The disappearance of fabric stores is ...

On the 15th day of every month Michael Swaine can be found on the sidewalk near the Senator Hotel in the Tenderloin district. He's usually perched behind his vintage sewing machine, stitching patches ...