He’s trying to mend the ties that bind us. A Brooklyn artist is taking to the street with a vintage sewing machine for a performance he hopes can help a society tearing itself apart on the eve of a ...
An atmospheric river is moving through western Washington and expected to dump 1-3 inches of rain and bring mountain snow to the region. by Jenn Barger, Checkbook.org TOPICS: One dusty family photo ...
NEW YORK - "If you can drive a car, you can drive this,' says Maya Valladares as I press the sewing machine pedal to the floor and complete my first stitch. After years of having holes in my pants ...
Only a few generations ago, socks were routinely darned, sweaters mended and pants patched. You could buy a sewing kit at any drugstore. Knowing how to use it was a mark of good housekeeping. Kate ...
Mending clothing is a smart way to make your wardrobe last longer, which can save money as well as keep clothing out of landfills. “Your clothes don't have to be fancy or expensive to be 'worth' care ...
Lily Fulop is the author of Wear, Repair, Repurpose: A Maker's Guide to Mending and Upcycling Clothes, and runs the Instagram account @mindful_mending, where she shares sustainable fashion inspiration ...
Once a month, the Anchorage Museum's SEED Lab hosts a mending workshop where participants repair clothing and other gear in an effort to extend their use, reduce waste and teach participants new ...
Many environmentalists say the key to sustainable clothing is already in your closet, and that has brought new attention to mending torn and worn clothes instead of buying new ones. REBECCA HARRISON: ...
New York City, USA, Aug. 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Born and raised in Long Island, New York, near the home of companies like Supreme, Stussy, and A Bathing Ape, Jared Rosenberg was exposed to the ...