Few household tools have earned the devotion, nostalgia and near-mythic status of the Singer Featherweight sewing machine.

Local fashion designer Samilia Pelshak shares easy sewing tips anyone can master, from replacing buttons to fixing seams, making wardrobe repairs simple and cost effective.

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