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An Easter tree is a brilliant way to get your home ready for spring. And why not make your own decorations with our ...

Therese Stempin has never been very far away from a sewing machine. Her mother bought her a Necchi machine when she was in the third grade. Stempin still has the machine, in almost pristine condition ...

When Therese Stempin recalls how she first began sewing, she pauses and then from another room produces a small hard-sided ...

What are the best sewing machines for home use? If you’re looking for a sewing machine for home use, there are plenty of great options available. Some of the best machines for home use include ...

I wanted the sewing machine, so I took home whole pads of paper entry forms ... case in a logical teenage emotional rage until my dad said I could use part of the prize spending money to get ...

Before we dive into the reviews, let’s take a moment to think about what separates a great sewing machine from a mediocre one. For starters, ease of use is critical – especially for beginners.

Quality never goes out of style, but when manufacturing is shipped overseas and corners are cut in pursuit of profit margins, ...

Meghan Markle shared details about her very first business, making scrunchies from leftover fabrics, when she was just 11 ...

When your home looks cheap despite your best efforts, it could be your curtains that are letting you down. There's one style ...

The talk this decluttering tip came from was Simple Steps to Organizing Your Life According to Your Values, on YouTube, was given by Shuli Steele, co-founder of Bell Curve Partners and a systems ...

Beskow first discovered a love of sewing as a stay-at-home mom. More ... a long bench with beginner-friendly sewing machines that customers can use to learn the basics. The machines are also ...