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Hekima Hapa runs around with her four children, teaches a sewing class in Brooklyn and ends her day by burning a little sage.

Sewing is trending with teens and tweens. From upcycling to custom clothes to cosplay, here’s why kids are learning to sew. Photo credit: Depositphotos. Far from a dying art, sewing remains ...

style and self-expression Many teens and kids come to sewing for the same reasons their parents and grandparents did: custom apparel, tailored fits and repairs that can make clothing last longer.

Celebrate Earth Day 2025 in Singapore with meaningful, family-friendly events — from eco workshops to beach clean-ups and ...

Clothing lines founded by moms and daughters are addressing a critical gap in the market: fashion for girls between 8 and 12 ...

Paper mache is an art form that dates back centuries. It involves using a mixture of paper and glue to create a moldable ...

I kept sewing throughout my college years and made all my fancy clothes from designer patterns ... I often give basic Singer sewing machines to kids for their birthdays, bar and bat mitzvahs ...

A Sweet Throwback Project for Little Ones While reminiscing about the dress-up trunk I made for my granddaughter years ago, I found myself digging through old photos—hoping to share that project with ...

The shrinking of Filson's Seattle-area manufacturing workforce parallels the broader decline in U.S. apparel production.

Deseret Industries is a nonprofit run by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. There are 46 stores across the West ...

Lesyslie Rackard says that through her quilts, she was able to pay tribute to George Floyd in 2020 — despite being stuck in her home.