Lead sewing instructor Apphia Kamanda Mpay demonstrates for her students at Westbrook Adult Education’s sewing class on Tuesday. Her students, from left to right: Juliana Pemba, of Portland; Rebecca ...

Long before basic sewing needle options evolved as “sharps” or “betweens,” cave-era folks simply threaded bone shard and animal horn with sinew or plant fiber to stitch animal skins into outerwear.

This new two-day course will teach you core sewing techniques and will equip you with confidence to use a sewing machine. Whether you are looking to get into costume design, create your own fashion ...