When you’re an apparel design student, every day requires costuming. These are the people we look to for fashion inspiration, after all. Oct. 31, however, is special. Chances are, you won’t find a pre ...

Learning costume design step by step—from early sketches to the final stitches. This short highlights the full creative process, showing how ideas evolve into wearable designs through planning, ...

POTTSGROVE – When Jennifer Lanyon of Pottstown turned 16 years old, she received a Singer sewing machine for her birthday to explore her new interest in sewing. At the time, sewing was a creative ...

I've been sewing for a decade now, and I've been finessing my crafting setup ever since. My sewing corner features two machines, a hefty stash of fabric, and an array of tools. Learn more about how ...

Enjoy this list of DIY costumes that are perfect for Halloween or playing dress up. My kids don’t need an excuse to imagine and dress up. I love Halloween, and I love making costumes. It’s something I ...

Marisa Mayeda’s tiny hands are steady as she smooths the fabric out in front of her and examines the stitches, checking for bunching or knots. “Lay it flat, so you can see the whole thing,” suggests ...