For Claire Shaeffer of Palm Springs, what started as sewing a dress for a doll when she was eight years old has blossomed into a lifetime passion for couture tailoring. She has published 20 books on ...

Discover smart sewing and clothing repair techniques that extend the life of your wardrobe. Learn invisible mending, creative alterations, and time-saving tricks. These skills save money while ...

Most women fall into one of two categories: Those who have their tailor on speed dial, and those who've never ventured into the world of clothing alterations. If you fall in the latter group, you ...

Are you a tailor, a fashion designer, or a would-be retailer looking to get into the customized, made-to-measure clothing business? Or maybe you’re a savvy fashionista who’d like to have some ...

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