The USA is repeating sewing machine history with its recent dock worker strike. Long ago, tailors burned down a shop containing the first sewing machines. They did so because they were afraid the emerging technology would take away their jobs. USA dockworkers fear automation will take away their jobs. So, they went on strike causing […]

Very few consider the affects of fabric on our health. But, fabric is indeed very important! Chemicals and harmful agents can be absorbed thru the skin, which is the largest organ in the human body. For this reason, the fabrics we wear are very important. In current times, much of the fabric available is polyester. […]

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TikTok is in danger of getting banned. If this happens the sewing community will…

Today, there is an overall lack of appreciation for vintage sewing books and manuals.  But prior to the internet, these books & manuals were a lot more important. Sewing enthusiasts everywhere relied on the books to explain different sewing techniques. They also referred to books when a problem arose with their sewing machines. Prior to […]