One of the worst things about sewing is finding out that your bobbin — that’s the smaller spool that works together with the needle and the larger spool to make a complete stitch — ran out of thread ...

Looking at old photos of early Polk County pioneer women, the clothing looks dark and somber, the hairstyles severe to our modern tastes. But these women weren't completely "no frills." A closer look ...

If you’ve ever seen a rope-braiding machine in action, you know they’re amazing machines where bobbins of thread whirl and spin in a complex dance to weave the threads under and over each other.

We take a look at which sewing machines are best for beginners who want to learn dressmaking and craft skill The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on ...