If you need some slacks hemmed, clothing repaired or are a parent looking for help attaching scouting patches, stop by each Thursday at the Salem-South Lyon District Library. Volunteers are there ...

Sewing may seem like one of those quaint, old-fashioned household chores that most people outsource today. Yes, having a good tailor is a wonderful thing, but there are certain clothing repairs and ...

Like other DIY hobbies, including gardening and baking bread, the pandemic has turned mending clothes into an essential skill — and something cool people are doing and posting about on social media.

LISA AZCONA: Getting pants to fit perfectly is always a struggle. We've all tried on pants that either constantly slide down, gape in the back, or are way too long at the ends. Luckily, I have three ...

On a balmy summer evening, Sary Gil of Norwalk tediously repairs one of his T-shirts with red thread using decorative stitches that look like rosebuds. You wouldn’t know it, but just three weeks ago, ...

Dear Readers: Today I'll explore the world of fabrics for kids who are beginning their sewing adventure. Select a good-quality cotton. Prewash the fabric and any trimmings before starting. It is a ...

If you aren’t an experienced quilter or embroider, a sewing machine may not seem worth the investment. But they come in handy even for non-crafty projects, like repairing a ripped seam or hemming a ...