Sewing is having a major moment. More of us are cottoning onto the fact that arts and crafts make for great stress relief and ...

In my house, there are five sewing machines—a Singer, a Janome, a Brother, an industrial machine, and a Janome embroidery machine. I mention this only to say that I’ve seen the way the bobbins work ...

Leather goods are known for their longevity in the fashion industry, with their usage spanning footwear, handbags, and clothing. Nevertheless, their production can be quite complex. Thus, if the ...

This video demonstrates how to fix, adjust, or repair the timing of the hook on a sewing machine. It addresses the issue of the needle thread not being caught by the rotating hook and explains the ...

From the dishwasher to the shower to the washing machine, there is something particularly upsetting about a bad smell coming from an appliance or fixture in your home that is meant to clean. Of course ...

And scroll down for the checklist you should follow when doing laundry IF you’ve ever noticed a musty, sour, or damp odour coming from your washing machine, you’re not alone. According to experts at ...

If you enjoyed this article, I’d like to ask for your support. Scientific American has served as an advocate for science and industry for 180 years, and right now may be the most critical moment in ...

A growing movement of events — called Repair Fairs — want to help people learn to fix their broken things and, in turn, keep them out of landfills. NPR visits an event in northern New York. We have a ...