Win a Singer Sewing Machine and a copy of the fabulous new book PatternReview.com 1,000 Clever Sewing Shortcuts and Tips

Yup! You read the title right. As the last days of National Sewing Month draw to a close we have a super fabulous giveaway: a shiny new Singer Confidence Sewing Machine and the perfect companion to making your sewing adventure a success a copy of  PatternReview.com 1,000 Clever Sewing Shortcuts and Tips.

 
Want to win these two great items?

Answer the following question in the comments section of this post:

Where do you turn for sewing advice and techniques (whether it's a book, blog, website, magazine, or something else)?

Leave a comment with your answer by midnight ET on Thursday October 7, 2010 and you could be the proud new owner of a Singer Confidence Sewing Machine and the book PatternReview.com 1,000 Clever Sewing Shortcuts and Tips.

And just because we're doing this great giveaway doesn't mean we don't have an inside peek for you.

Click on the image from PatternReview.com 1,000 Clever Sewing Shortcuts and Tips to enlarge and read tips 387 and 388. They are for labeling your garments; one is if the fabric requires dry cleaning and the other is a set of symbols to put on your newly-sewn duds. Like these and want more? Grab a copy of:

PatternReview.com 1,000 Clever Sewing Shortcuts and Tips

Top-Rated Favorites from Sewing Fans and Master Teachers

by

Deepika Prakash

This book contains the best hands-on insider sewing tips from PatternReview.com, a sewing community of more than 170,000 members. The entries are collected from the website’s enormous database of members’ shared comments and advice, rated by hits and reviews. Also included are five special how-to features by PatternReview.com's master teachers and pattern designers, who regularly conduct online chats and workshops (including Kenneth King, Susan Khalje, Sarah Veblen, Shannon Gifford, and Anna Mazur).

Deepika Prakash founded PatternReview.com in 2001. She travels extensively to meet PatternReview.com members and support small sewing businesses. She participates in sewing conferences throughout the United States and has hosted PatternReview.com workshops in New York City, Portland (Oregon), and Los Angeles and also in Germany and Australia. The author’s royalties will be donated to charity.

Comments

[Pat Upton]

I have a couple of friends who sew and are the frontline of my attack on problems (challenges) and questions. I am a pure novice at sewing and need all the help I can get! The book sounds like an awesome addition to my library and who wouldn't want a new machine? I want them! Pick me please!

[Melanie K]

What a give away! Two years ago, I would have been able to ask my mom (who has now passed away). Now? Search the web! I really do need this book! (machine would be very nice too!)

[Kathy keating]

I turn to my mother and sister. Mom made is make our own clothes as children so we have been sewing since we we 10 years old. Together we brainstorm how to tackle any serious sewing challenges and usually we win...together. It's a great way to spend some quality time together doing something that we love.

[mizcarla]

If I can't google a solution...I run to my mother-in-law for help, or if it's late at night I call on my best online friend.

[beth engelman]

I go to google or You Tube! So excited about the book, it will be a lot of help!

[Julia P]

I turn to my mother when I have sewing "issues". :)

[Marlene]

My grandmother taught me how to sew. She passed away years ago and I do not have any human to help me any longer. I visit websites, and buy books to help with my issues. I am always looking for new ideas and shortcuts along with the proper way of doing things. Being disabled and on a fixed income, I have to carefully watch my budget. I use the public library as much as possible, however, I find limited resources. I actually visit bookstores and search for my problems (usually without purchasing the book) when my funds are low. This book sounds like it solves many problems and has great tips. I would love to have a new sewing machine, mine is over 40 yrs old and does not do much except straight and zig zag stiches. I never win anything so I don't have high hopes of this either. Some very lucky person will enjoy it.

[Miriam]

Cool-I would love to win this machine. My machine is 36 years old and does not do all that I want to.

[kelly]

i use my vintage singer book or google something :)

[Lee]

I either check Threadbanger forums, or call my mum.