TORRINGTON — Charlotte Stowe's sewing shop and school in Torrington is a beehive of activity during her afternoon classes. A professional dressmaker, Stowe has created everything from formal wear and ...

Needle and thread work together as a team, and choosing the correct needle helps ensure each stitch forms cleanly. Different fabrics react differently to needle shapes and sizes, which is why so many ...

There are a number of reasons you may need to sterilize needles at home, such as for the removal of shallow wood, metal, or glass splinters. If you wish to sterilize a needle of any type at home, keep ...

OK, we apologize. Last month trimmer Jerry Glasgow at McFarland Custom Upholstery showed us the way around a commercial sewing machine. Lured by the prospect of one day doing your own upholstery, ...