Rather than the sound of Bow bells, I was born to the whirring of sewing machines in my ear. Throughout most of my childhood, my mother did piecework while my father worked in a sweatshop opposite the ...

These authors use age-appropriate narratives to present different ways children may experience loss and to guide them through the healing process.

After years of DIY being sold as a weekend hobby for the mildly bored, home improvement has quietly become a serious cultural ...

Using handicrafts to send a message is far from new. Leading up to the American Revolution, women in the American colonies ...

Walking into the costume room at LSU felt like time travel. There was a smell — fabric, maybe, or sewing machine oil.

Bathroom clutter has a way of taking over, especially in smaller spaces, but one simple DIY offers a clever way to rethink ...

Amid a fast-fashion landscape in which so much can be easily produced, some consumers long for something special — merchandise personalized by human hands.

Come meet the artist at the SALI Open House, April 10, 6-8 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Visit the gallery at 299 E ...

Jerry Lee Atwood's Western suits have been part of major cultural moments over the past several years, including a ...

Whether you're a casual presser or serious quilter, you want the best iron on hand to tackle wrinkly jobs with ease. To find ...

Using an old bed sheet, you can sew liners for your thrifted baskets, breathing new life into them. There's even a way to make them without sewing.

Fannie Etheridge has been quilting for 30 years, but she’ll be the first to tell you that the legacy of Gee’s Bend started ...