Kenya committed herself after being "period shamed" for staining her school clothes. That's when Sullivan-Ongoza ...

The best sewing machines for kids offer a simple selection of stitch options and also have safety features to keep little ...

Many African girls miss class due to a lack of hygiene products. This Philadelphia organization is creating reusable period panties to help.

Using the instruction manual, our testers run strips of soft cotton, delicate satin, stretchy jersey and layers of thick denim through each sewing machine. We assess how easy it is to: Select the ...

It is a humble space, this center for an international health initiative that takes place from a concrete hilltop in North Philadelphia. Fueled by Black women, sewing machines, and a mission, members ...

Sew Confused Fabrics, owned and operated by Laura Waters, will be opening its new store in Andover on Saturday.

German fashion designer Kasia Kucharska uses 3D-printed latex to reimagine lace. Her fantastical designs were on show at ...

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Now, with the pivot to fashion silhouettes and more complex cut/sew detailing ... “We’re huge surge in demand for fabrics ...

Joybird makes most kinds of furniture, including sofas, beds, tables, and chairs. Some of its pieces are Greenguard ...

At the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia, actors portraying Ross are busily sewing bedclothes for a doll-sized version of ...