When you're learning a new skill, a mistake or two is inevitable. It's all part of the learning curve. But even a skilled seamstress can fall victim to the dreaded skipped stitch or broken needle, or ...

Question: I have two Singer sewing machines, a 301A and a 401A. These machines were made in the '50s and '60s, are all metal and driven by gear, not belt. In my opinion, they are worth their weight in ...

How many broken sewing machines does Yellowknife's Karen Wright-Fraser have? "Ten," says Karen, laughing. "Right from one of the first Singer machines. I have computerized machines, a fur machine, ...

"Right from one of the first Singer machines. I have computerized machines, a fur machine, antique machines, a Singer, a Brother, industrial machines, you name it," she says. Unfortunately, all of ...

Does a sewing machine repairman actually sew? “I”ve done a few shirts, with buttons and pockets,” says Scotts Valley resident Jim Jacobson, who runs a sewing machine repair school and business, ...