TORONTO – There’s a pretty floral dress Holly Rueter can’t wait to wear this summer. The A-line frock is one of many in her closet but it’s extra special because the 15-year-old made it herself. From ...

Considering that sewing is supposedly a relaxing pastime, isn’t it odd that the very first step in the process – threading the sewing needle – is so difficult? That’s exactly what Minnesota inventor, ...

In Carolyn McMurray's sewing club room, there are cupboards overflowing with fabric, drawers filled with pin cushions, and a lot of chatter about how to perfectly knot a piece of thread. "You need to ...