What sets apart high style from simply “decorating” the home is the selection of materials and the details that distinguish them. The way those ingredients are put together makes all the difference.

For many sewers, choosing paper patterns from one of Simplicity McCall’s ‘big four’ brands was an in-store ritual. But others say digital patterns are the way of the future ...

Habibe Acikgoz. St. Martin’s Griffin, $24.99 trade paper with CD (128p) ISBN 978-1-250-02365-0 Sewing pattern books often stop at size 16, so this volume, which includes some patterns aimed for women ...

Is it really hip to be square? Yes, if the squares are the colorful and patterned pieces of fabric — which could be anything from heirloom gingham to repurposed punk rock T-shirts to cut-up "Star Wars ...

Use all of these sewing projects for back to school organization! There are lots of simple tutorials to help you and your child be ready! I can’t believe it’s almost time for school to start! The ...