If you've just bought your first sewing machine, you'll need to learn the basic sewing techniques. Look no further than our video guide taking you through how to use the foot pedal on your sewing ...

A sewing machine is a fantastically useful thing to own, but too often sewing machines end up languishing in a closet because something wasn't working quite right the last time you tried to use it.

Pedals for Progress/Sewing Peace, in its continuing effort to recycle unwanted items properly, is having a used bike and sewing machine collection sponsored by Chester County Solid Waste Authority.