The last time a piece of technology significantly overhauled the textile industry, it was 1842 with the invention of the sewing machine. Today, robots can handle parts of the garment-making ...

Unlike fabric sewing machines, which hold and sew pieces horizontally, fur sewing machines hold pieces vertically between two wheels. The sewer must move the wheels at the same pace, or the fur will ...

The pile of furs in the corner of the classroom caught my eye. They were there, no doubt, for the fur sewing class scheduled the following day. Outside the window was a view of the Talkeetna Mountains ...

Making your own clothes is a great way to show off your own personal style, and can also be great for your pounds and pennies - and the environment. And you don’t have to invest in a sewing machine ...