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.

SPRINGFIELD — After more than 30 years as a chef and 14 years’ experience in bank management, Lucila “Lucy” Sanchez is pursuing another of her passions by launching Azaleah’s Sewing Academy. Her goal ...

The Altered Thread opens in Flatbush, offering sewing classes, alterations and creative empowerment for women and children.