A Greenpoint librarian is launching a monthly virtual garment sewing group, fostering a community of needle threaders who enjoy making their own clothes. Brooklyn Public Library’s “Greenpoint Sewical” ...

A new robot by Sewbo could automate the feeding of fabric into sewing machines. Zornow has created a process by which a robotic arm guides chemically stiffened pieces of fabric through a commercial ...

A survey of garment-sewing manufacturers in Southern California found that some employees were working in what officials called “sweatshops,” with certain workers making as little as $1.58 per hour.

Fabric stores that sell threads, buttons and materials for making clothes are dwindling, with owners shuttering their shops citing waning interest from customers. The disappearance of fabric stores is ...