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Book tour tickets and details here.Today, the story of three inventions. The first, the sewing machine, was created by a selfish and ambitious inventor who wanted all the credit and was willing to ...

Sewing is having a major moment. More of us are cottoning onto the fact that arts and crafts make for great stress relief and ...

You probably keep a few old sewing items tucked away and don't realize some of them quietly gain value. You can spot pieces that craft lovers and collectors actively seek, turning ordinary notions ...

The craftsmanship of the machines and the intricate woodwork and scrolling on the stands and cabinets that house them make vintage sewing machines, like this one owned by Marenthia Lagarde of New ...

NBC Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more. Newbie sewers should avoid all the bells and whistles and ...

According to a Global Arts & Crafts market report, the arts and crafts industry, which includes sewing and fabric, is expected to be valued at over $40 billion by 2025. Sewing is especially popular, ...