Embroidery machines come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and they can be used for a wide range of projects. From monogramming towels to creating elaborate designs on clothing, an embroidery ...

We asked some experts how to get started. You don't need much, not even a sewing machine. Leila Kelleher is an assistant professor of fashion design and social justice at Parsons School of Design.

[Grow Your Own Clothes] had finally found their ideal sewing machine for ... a needle adapter with an improved design, some tension stud sprockets for a different machine, and a couple of ...

but machine sewing has touched nearly everyone. The video says that in 1900, a family might spend 15% of their income on clothes. In 2003, that number drops to under 4%, yet the family will have ...