Hive of love: Webster sewing group creates sleeping bags for homeless

The Golden Bees have been making sleeping bags out of abandoned comforters, sheets and blankets, then giving them to people ...

‘Golden Age’ exhibit at Rancho Bernardo Library takes a wry look at affluence in postwar era

Artist John Linthurst uses vintage paper dolls and sewing patterns as inspiration to create his art work based on collage.
The Lewiston Tribune

BIZ BITS: Lewiston business helps customers get their stitch fix

Cat toys, doll clothing and scrunchies sit on the shelves of My7Zebras, a business that recently opened at Lewiston’s Morgans’ Alley. The cat toys come in two shapes — pyramids small enough to fit in ...
kpax

Woman keeps sewing alive one tiny stitch at a time in Hamilton

HAMILTON — There's a little shop in Hamilton where Christmas magic is happening one tiny stitch at a time. At Montana Sassy Sewing Company on Hamilton's main street, Susan White has been working with ...
New York Magazine

American Girl Dolls and Accessories Are Up to 60 Percent Off for Black Friday

Editor’s note: Cyber Monday has officially started, and we’re no longer updating this Black Friday post.You can find all the best Cyber Monday American Girl Doll deals here, and you can find all of ...
USA Today

From 'Wicked'-themed toys to air fresheners. See film merch.

Are you a good witch or a bad witch? Either way, if you're a "Wicked" fan, then this merch might be right up your alley. People were obsessed when the first movie was released in theaters in November ...
Vogue

The Cutter, the Sewer, and the “Grommet Queen”—Meet 9 of New York City’s Garment Workers

What are you wearing today? A few decades ago, there was a much higher likelihood your clothes would be made in New York City’s garment district, the space between Fifth and Ninth Avenues, from 34th ...
The Mirror

Who won Great British Sewing Bee 2025? BBC show winner revealed after 'brilliant' final

The Great British Sewing Bee has officially announced its 2025 champion after a gripping final. The climax of the popular BBC series, which aired on Tuesday (September 16), saw pattern-enthusiast ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Disney’s Limited-Edition Mickey and Minnie Replica Dolls Use the Original 1930s Patterns

The plush duo is a recreation of Charlotte Clark's now-treasured collectibles. By Erin Lassner E-Commerce Writer If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our ...
Christian Science Monitor

‘2 dolls instead of 30’: Will tariffs curb America’s passion for cheap goods?

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...
diyncrafts.com

21 Renaissance Sewing Patterns

Here's a fun fact: “The Renaissance is a period known for its remarkable contribution to fashion and arts.” During this era, people celebrated the classics and introduced creativity in garment making.