When you're learning a new skill, a mistake or two is inevitable. It's all part of the learning curve. But even a skilled seamstress can fall victim to the dreaded skipped stitch or broken needle, or ...

John Niles sees all kinds of vintage sewing machines coming in for repair in his St. Augustine garage, something not many people specialize in these days. When asked, he said he'd have a rough time ...

"Right from one of the first Singer machines. I have computerized machines, a fur machine, antique machines, a Singer, a Brother, industrial machines, you name it," she says. Unfortunately, all of ...