Leather goods are known for their longevity in the fashion industry, with their usage spanning footwear, handbags, and clothing. Nevertheless, their production can be quite complex. Thus, if the ...

The first sewing machines were not made for the home user. Even if they were, the exorbitant price of those early machines made it impossible for individuals to buy them. And they made many people ...

Gabriel Bonnin, aka Singer Sound System, plays an electro-acoustic hurdy-gurdy that’s driven by an old Singer sewing machine pedal. My instrument is an electro-acoustic hurdy-gurdy. I just removed the ...

The European Heritage Days are back on September 20 and 21, 2025, and once again this year, you're in for a real treat! Between hidden gems, emblematic sites and original tours, all 100% free of ...

I have been doing Auto Upholstery on my own since 1980. Being self-taught from an early age. I have always been guarded to share any of my knowledge because of competition, but now I realize that I am ...

Whether you have inherited an old sewing machine or picked one up at the local thrift shop, it's totally normal to be curious about its value. Antique Singer sewing machine values are determined by ...

Author Martha Stewart writes in our 101 Objects Special Issue: Isaac Merritt Singer's sewing machine was a vast improvement upon earlier versions, capable of 900 stitches a minute -at a time when the ...

If you recently unearthed an antique Singer sewing machine from your basement or attic, you may be in stitches after discovering its value. These vintage machines, which were first manufactured in ...

I also made little art postcards, sewing fabric scraps onto postcards for personalised Christmas cards. I saved about £30 on my usual M&S multi-packs, and will continue to make birthday cards with the ...