We take a look at which sewing machines are best for beginners who want to learn dressmaking and craft skill The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on ...

Want to put away your phone and learn more analog skills? Start with sewing and mending. “The DIY movement is huge right now, especially with TikTok and Instagram. It’s a new way of learning,” says ...

We've focused on the best sewing machines for beginners and tested models from Brother, Janome, Singer, John Lewis and more, including budget options costing less than £100. We enlisted the help of ...

Whether you want a simple starter model or a feature-packed machine you can grow with, these are the best sewing machines for 2026 Annie is renowned for her sewing, advocacy in sustainability and ...

If you've got a vintage find that doesn't quite fit, sewing teacher Elena Pintus of Sew It With Love can help. Over the course of her three-hour-long upcycling and customising class, budding stitchers ...

Fast fashion is toxic. There are deep pits full of clothes we’ve all chucked because we lack the basic ability to mend them. But you know you could alleviate that shit, recycle garments and insulate ...

If you’ve caught the stitching bug and want to start creating your own projects, the first thing you need to do is invest in a brand-new sewing machine. The best sewing machines can help you take on ...

so, emboldened by Make Do and Mend, I am embarking on a summer of sewing. Make Do and Mend is a collection of Second World War instruction leaflets which have been bound into a handy hardback book (£9 ...

Two local Louisa sewing experts are hoping to “reel in” interested community members who either want to learn to sew for the ...