Kansas City is a great place to live if you're into sewing and knitting. Here’s how to get...

Kansas City used to be a hub for garment-making, and whether you're a knitting novice or crochet curious, there's no better time to make, mend and get into the textile arts. Check out this guide to fabric stores, craft recycling resources, classes and clubs in the area.
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In the age of fast fashion that produces millions of pounds of textile waste every year, many Kansas Citians are slowing down and embracing some classic practices: to make and to mend.

About a century ago, Kansas City had one of the largest garment districts in the country, according to the Historic Garment District Museum, a branch of the Kansas City Museum. (The museum at 801 Broadway Boulevard is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through May or by appointment.)