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.

Gavyn Meadows is well on his way to learning something new every day. He has taken the first step to learning the basics of sewing, and the summer has just begun. Gavyn, decked out in his Zachary ...

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 ...

What to look for in a beginners’ sewing machine There are some very basic functions that all machines should offer such as straight stitch, zigzags and a reverse button. Most stand-alone machines are ...