A weekend workshop offered by Levi Strauss teaches high schoolers how to extend the life of their clothes with needle and ...

This story was originally published on May 3, 2021, and has been updated. Thinking about taking the leap into making your own clothes? We asked some experts how to get started. You don't need much, ...

I have made my own clothes since I learned to sew as a 4-Her growing up. Having arms and legs longer than the norm was a big incentive. I can also grow things. My work has been researching what it ...

Bags, plushies, and accessories are a few of the many things you can make with the versatile skill of sewing. A needle and thread have applications beyond clothing. Klein herself picked up sewing to ...

Sewing is a skill that comes in handy more often than you think. If you’d like to handle clothing alterations yourself or tackle more DIY projects, pick up a book to help you learn to sew. Books that ...

When my mother was in high school, she made all of her own clothes. Not because she couldn’t afford to shop–but because it was cooler to wear one-of-a-kind outfits. In recent years, we’ve seen a ...