A sewing machine is a fantastically useful thing to own, but too often sewing machines end up languishing in a closet because something wasn't working quite right the last time you tried to use it.

Getting started using a sewing machine is straight-forward and fun. Once you’ve threaded your needle and bobbin and chosen ...

John Niles sees all kinds of vintage sewing machines coming in for repair in his St. Augustine garage, something not many people specialize in these days. When asked, he said he'd have a rough time ...

Carol Budd and Ann Heidenreich are hunched over a sewing machine. Budd carefully deconstructs it. She pulls out the bobbin, the plate, and the bobbin holder. She reveals what’s been lying beneath: ...