Careful hand stitching brings strength and refinement to a hand-tooled leather strap. Each stitch is placed with intention, ...

Testing stitch strength and precision by sewing leather directly through a nickel. A simple but striking demonstration of ...

Small tears and frayed ends are easy repairs, thanks to Nicole Vasbinder’s guide to machine sewing and hand stitching. “Super Stitches Sewing” (Potter Craft/Crown Publishing Group, $19.99) includes 50 ...

Sewing may seem like one of those quaint, old-fashioned household chores that most people outsource today. Yes, having a good tailor is a wonderful thing, but there are certain clothing repairs and ...