Two Paradise women were part of a little sewing history recently when they joined more than 12,000 sewers participating in the largest nationwide consumer sewing event, a Singer-brand representative ...

First things first: Sew-in weaves are a process where your natural hair is braided down into cornrows, says Nash, and a needle and thread are then used to sew down hair extensions onto the braids.

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Quick weaves are officially back in 2025, and for good reason! Once seen as just a fast and affordable alternative to traditional sew-ins, quick weaves have evolved into a go-to protective style for ...

It seems that autumn has made an early appearance this year. The leaves are tumbling, we're craving warmer fashion and we are moments away from swapping Pimm's for steaming hot matcha lattes and gold ...

For any Black woman familiar with the concept of weave, this claim sounds pretty dubious and even startling. It’s typically recommended people keep their weaves in for 4-8 weeks, a far cry from a ...

Something inside me settles when I walk into the City Sewing Room, on Arsenal. It’s a big, sunny space with tall worktables, industrial sergers, dressmakers’ dummies, and a rainbow wall of fabric, and ...

SALISBURY — Sewing and textiles have a long history in North Carolina and that invaluable tradition shows no sign of slowing down here in Rowan County. The N.C. Cooperative Extension held its Stitchin ...