Thread the needle and tie a knot at the end. Prep the rip by doing a back stitch on one side of the open seam, going all the way from one end of the damage to the other. This will prevent the seam ...

TORRINGTON — Charlotte Stowe's sewing shop and school in Torrington is a beehive of activity during her afternoon classes. A professional dressmaker, Stowe has created everything from formal wear and ...