If you enjoy getting crafty at home, it's worth investing in the best sewing machine. From mending beloved clothes to simply learning a new hobby to help you unwind, they unlock endless possibilities.

An invention at the heart of our modern world helped create radios, cars and smartphones. The team from Planet Money traces the origins back to a fight over who invented the sewing machine. How do ...

For much of the nineteenth century, inventors submitted a model with their patent application to the United States Patent Office. The National Museum of American History’s patent model collection ...

Interested in creating a unique embroidery design on fabric? With 96 colors of thread to choose from, the embroidery machine at Sears think[box] can make your vision a reality.

Sewing Machine Buying Guide 02:08 Sewing machines cost anywhere from around $100 to several thousand. Here's what you need to know to find a good one.

Every quilt tells a story. The materials and designs reflect the time and place it came from, as well as the personality of its maker. The natural wear and tear over the years shows how a quilt was ...