Needle and thread work together as a team, and choosing the correct needle helps ensure each stitch forms cleanly. Different fabrics react differently to needle shapes and sizes, which is why so many ...

TORRINGTON — Charlotte Stowe's sewing shop and school in Torrington is a beehive of activity during her afternoon classes. A professional dressmaker, Stowe has created everything from formal wear and ...

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, ...