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

[Ruth Nixon]

I always ask my best friend for help. Between the two of us, we usually can figure it out. :)

Thanks for the chance to win!

Ruthie

[J9mag]

Well its usually pretty specific when it comes to sewing so I just type in the question to google. I really like thread banger for ideas.

[Shaiha]

I don't really turn anywhere as I don't know how to sew. I have picked up some books but haven't been able to afford a sewing machine. This contest is just perfect for me.

[Janet Kriz]

I use every resource that I can find. I usually do a search on the internet. That's why I am here. That takes me to other sources, blogs, books (like here), magazines and online tutorials. I live out in the boonies so I am pretty much self taught. My online resources and books are my teachers. They point the way for me. This book looks like my newest teacher.

Finding this little treasure trove was another splendid journey! Wheeeee! Good luck to me.

[Gwen Moore]

I have come to craftside for so many answers on sewing information. I'm not an expert at all, but this site has helped me with so many things...THANK YOU for all you do...

[Lee Seroka]

First the library which I can order books via the internet. Figure if I don't know how to do it, there's alot more I don't know how to do. So reading up on it my best teacher. For I'm stuck and need a fast fix, the internet search, then I research so extensively, that my head hurts. Making it time for a break from it all. lol.

[Charlotte Hitchings]

I have been sewing since I was in junior high. Made different project over the years.

[Double bass pedal]

I just google or youtube it. :>

The book is awesome!!