LEWISBURG — When 13-year-old Porter Durden-Spiro was only 7, she lost the love of sewing, but the Family and Consumer Science classes at Donald H. Eichhorn Middle School reignited her appreciation.

Barbie was officially born on March 9, 1959, when she launched at the American Toy Fair in New York City. Mattel’s co-creator, Ruth Handler, became inspired to create a 3D doll that could ...

Thinking about taking the leap into making your own clothes? We asked some experts ... I've gotten this far just by teaching myself." Sewing patterns are the templates and instructions used ...