Considering that sewing is supposedly a relaxing pastime, isn’t it odd that the very first step in the process – threading the sewing needle – is so difficult? That’s exactly what Minnesota inventor, ...

SNOW HILL, Md. (AP) -- Janine Dufrene's fingers gingerly guided her needle into the soft, cotton face of the quilt stretched on a quilting frame. Around her, half a dozen ladies worked, their short, ...

For as long as I can remember, I've been sewing buttons back onto shirts for my dad and three brothers. It used to be easy when we lived in the same house. But as us kids have grown up and moved away, ...

Consumer Reports no longer updates this product category and maintains it for archival purposes only. What’s the best sewing machine for you? That depends on your skill level and budget. Before buying ...