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Sewing through tough times

Sewing through tough times GEORGE TOWN: Traditional tailors are finding it tough to survive these days, with more people opting to buy clothes from shopping malls, boutiques or via online.

Teacher turns sewing skill into bag-making business

Teacher turns sewing skill into bag-making business High school teacher Asheka Headley was invited to a function and wanted to find the perfect purse to complement the shoes she planned to wear. Frustrated with going from store to store and finding nothing, she decided to use the clothing and...

7 best sewing machines for your home

The best sewing machines for beginners to buy now Whatever your ability and budget, get stitching with one of these trustworthy sewing machines

How to sew a French seam

Sewing a French seam is easier than you think You'll be Sewing Bee ready in no time...

How to Be a Fashion Designer: Sewing Not Required

How to Be a Fashion Designer: Sewing Not Required Oluwole Olosunde’s curriculum offers a wide-ranging crash course on the fundamentals of building a brand in the Instagram era.

Industrial sewing training prepares British Columbians for new jobs

Industrial sewing training prepares British Columbians for new jobs Professional skills training is helping as many as 45 people become industrial sewing machine operators in the Lower Mainland. This new provincially funded Community and Employer Partnerships (CEP) project focuses on training immigrants, youth and people with barriers to employment. “We’re inves...