The back slit on some coats and jackets is called a “vent”. It was originally created so gentlemen could sit more comfortably on the back of a horse – it split over the saddle rather than bunching ...

Choose fabrics that will wash and wear in the same way. It is best to prewash the fabrics separately to remove starch and also to ensure they are completely colourfast. Place a small piece of white ...

Nationwide media tour conducted by Michaels® in conjunction with D S Simon Media on the topic of Why America Is Picking Up Needles, Yarn, and Thread Again. There’s a powerful new movement sweeping the ...

Michaels is launching "The Knit & Sew Shop" in its stores, featuring branding from the bankrupt retailer Joann. Michaels has expanded its fabric, sewing, and yarn assortments to accommodate the new ...

The new threads have the potential to divert millions of garments from landfill each year. Credit: Coats Group plc. These threads, made from post-industrial and post-consumer waste, are available in ...

Sewing is connecting Egypt’s past to its present and passing on traditions of designing and making clothes at home to the younger generations. Found in tombs dating back to the fifth millennium BCE, ...

After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and having its remaining assets sold, Joann Fabrics closed all 800 of its craft stores early this year, including locations in Reno, Carson City and Elko. Now, ...

Michaels is launching "The Knit & Sew Shop," which will feature Joann's branding and private-label products. The new shop-in-shop concept will offer an expanded selection of fabric, yarn and sewing ...

Joann and Party City are living on through a former competitor – Michaels. The arts and crafts retailer has announced the debut of two new in-store concepts: The Knit & Sew Shop and The Party Shop.

With rival retailers Joann and Party City no more, Michaels has added shop-in-shops chainwide that spotlight their product categories. Michaels purchased the intellectual property and private label ...