A quality sewing machine is a time-saving device that is useful for making alterations, repairs, and stitching materials that are too tough to sew by hand. The best models have several features that ...

"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 ever wondered just how many different types of sewing machines are out there? From basic mechanical models to computerized wonders, today’s sewing machines come in a variety of styles to suit ...

John Niles sees all kinds of vintage sewing machines coming in for repair in his St. Augustine garage, something not many people specialize in these days. When asked, he said he'd have a rough time ...

John Niles sometimes puts a simple sign — white background, black letters — outside his house in a woodsy subdivision in the St. Augustine suburbs. SEWING MACHINES, it reads. No kidding: Inside his ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you aren’t an experienced quilter or embroider, a sewing machine may not seem worth the investment.