This story was originally published on May 3, 2021, and has been updated. Thinking about taking the leap into making your own clothes? We asked some experts how to get started. You don't need much, ...

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When you’re travelling or simply on the go, you don’t want to feel embarrassed by a lost button or a ripped seam. And those cheap dollar-store sewing kits never offer enough to get the job done right.

I am on the short side of petite, so clothes shopping is often a problem. But my mother, a gifted seamstress, always came to the rescue with her round, gold sewing tin with the red-and-green, ...

A subway snafu snagged your back pocket? I feel you. Busted button left you with a boob gap? I’ve been there. Whether it’s securing a frayed coat cuff, stitching a backpack zipper, or handling a hem ...

Leather essentials like handbags, wallets, shoes, and bags are part of our everyday requirements. If you are equipped with the right skill and tools, you can create these items at home instead of ...

Guidance on whether to wear a face mask varies locally. But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that all Americans, healthy and sick, wear basic cloth masks in public — a ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Should a tear, rip or button malfunction occur when you’re ...