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Create a cute and stylish summer dress for kids with this easy step-by-step sewing tutorial! No complicated patterns—just simple cutting and stitching to make a beautiful outfit in no time.

No complicated patterns needed! Learn how to sew a beautiful dress using just 1 meter of fabric. This simple and beginner-friendly method makes dressmaking fast and fun.

For women, balancing present needs with future goals requires a strategic approach. To demystify budgeting and offer practical guidance, Anjellah Owino spoke with Prof Ngángá Gachara ...

Machines are poised to take over the sewing lines, and for over four million workers—most of them women—this is not a distant sci-fi scenario. It is a reality knocking at the door. The ready-made ...