He wasn’t sure how Downtown Sewing, a destination for sewing classes, machines and repairs, would land in a culture shaped by ...

This story was originally published on May 3, 2021, and has been updated. Thinking about taking the leap into making your own clothes? We asked some experts how to get started. You don't need much, ...

Beginner Natasha Dominguez uses a pattern template to learn new stitches during the Radical Sewing Club in Huntington Park. On a balmy summer evening, Sary Gil of Norwalk tediously repairs one of his ...

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 ...