Sewing is a skill that comes in handy more often than you think. If you’d like to handle clothing alterations yourself or tackle more DIY projects, pick up a book to help you learn to sew. Books that ...

Sewing a buttonhole, also known as a buttonhole stitch, is a key technique to master when learning to sew. It allows you to professionally finish projects including blouses, trousers, bags and cushion ...

For as long as I can remember, I've been sewing buttons back onto shirts for my dad and three brothers. It used to be easy when we lived in the same house. But as us kids have grown up and moved away, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Sewing is one of those skills that sounds enjoyable and can be highly useful in the long run. Yet, it can ...

Have you heard? Upcycling is the new charity shopping. A quick glance on Depop will turn up hundreds of accounts selling hand-stitched goods, from crocheted tops to men’s shirts that have been sliced ...