No prior sewing experience is required. Here’s everything you need to know about hand-sewing stitches to give a second life to your wardrobe.

Virtually every sewing machine offers a core selection of basic stitches, including straight and zigzag, used for sewing pieces of fabric together and hemming clothing. Most have at least one ...

Case in point: Our top pick for 2023, the Janome HD5000, offers a heavy-duty, durable construction that can withstand years of use—not to mention, 18 different stitch types. The best sewing ...