Book Review, Giveaway + Project: The Sewing Bible By Ruth Singer

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By nataliezdrieu
Posted November 19th, 2009
Category Sewing

The Sewing Bible By Ruth Singer
If you are a crafter who loves to sew or are just starting out this book, The Sewing Bible: A Modern Manual of Practical and Decorative Sewing Techniques by Ruth Singer must be in your crafting library! This hard cover book is like a modern sewing encyclopedia with detailed step-by-step instructions and accompanying photos on techniques for hand and machine sewing. The techniques covered in the book are really extensive such as pin tucks, smocking, hems, adding snaps, princess seams, frills and ruffles, quilting, and embroidery. The close-up photos are great and guide you even better on all the steps. Masterclass techniques, such as mitered corners, help refine your sewing skills. The machine-sewing ones are particularly helpful for me personally as I always need to know if I’m using the right presser foot or not. This book is a sewing companion at it’s finest!

The Sewing Bible also comes with 20 beautiful sewing projects. I love the Circular Skirt (p.270), Book Bag (p. 111), and Gathered Scarf (p.220) that can be worn in a variety of ways.
Book Giveaway Time!
Three lucky CRAFT readers will each receive a copy of The Sewing Bible. Please make sure you include your email address in the comment form field (won’t be published). All comments will be closed by Noon PST on Monday, November 23rd. The lucky winners will be announced later on the site. Good luck!

As a special treat, we’ve got this Stripy Apron project for you! It’s a cute apron you can sew up by recycling two men’s shirts.
Download the Stripy Apron PDF
(right click and download to your computer)

In the Maker Shed

358 Responses to Book Review, Giveaway + Project: The Sewing Bible By Ruth Singer

Ciradessa on November 19th, 2009 at 3:47 pm said:

This book looks like a great resource! If I don’t win I might pick it up anyway!
Skylar on November 19th, 2009 at 3:53 pm said:

I really really would love to have this book, I think it’s the thing I’ve been needing to bring my sewing to the next level. I’m pretty much a novice and it’s slow-going since I’ve been teaching myself.
Carrie on November 19th, 2009 at 3:54 pm said:

I agree. If I don’t win I’ll probably get this book anyway!
Kel on November 19th, 2009 at 3:56 pm said:

The circular skirt is pretty cute – but the top she’s wearing with it is even cuter! I want to learn how to do ruffles!
Nasta on November 19th, 2009 at 4:00 pm said:

Yes!!!! Free sewing book… I definetely need to imporove my sewing skills.
oola on November 19th, 2009 at 4:00 pm said:

Finally, ONE BOOK, instead of a bunch of bookmarked pages that I can never find anything in! Would love to have this.
Squid Stitcher on November 19th, 2009 at 4:00 pm said:

Yes please! This is the perfect bible for me
peggy on November 19th, 2009 at 4:02 pm said:

I know just the stocking to put this in for Christmas. My daughter in law is just learning all things sewing and craft. This looks GOOD!
Corvus on November 19th, 2009 at 4:05 pm said:

That apron is quite cute!
Elizabeth on November 19th, 2009 at 4:06 pm said:

I would LOVE this book…I love to sew and this would be a wonderful resource. Thanks for the giveaway and good luck to everybody!
Lisa on November 19th, 2009 at 4:07 pm said:

I’d like to win this. My sewing skills have hit sort of a plateau.
Amy T on November 19th, 2009 at 4:07 pm said:

What a wonderful book to giveaway. Any one of us would be lucky to get this. A great Christmas present!
Much Thanks
PrairiePoppins on November 19th, 2009 at 4:11 pm said:

Oh, I could use that sort of books! Sounds like a perfect book to have on hand as my daughter and I teach each other/ourselves more than just sewing rectangles.
Thank you so much for doing these book highlights – without a local bookstore, I really have no chance to browse new books.
Andee Penner on November 19th, 2009 at 4:12 pm said:

I’d be thrilled to win this book! With my Mom living so far away I’m in need of some wise sewing instructions to have on hand. Fingers crossed!
Lisa Feldmann on November 19th, 2009 at 4:14 pm said:

The projects look beautiful. I would love to win this book. Thanks for the review and pattern!
Lisa F.
S. Illinois
Sarah Walling on November 19th, 2009 at 4:15 pm said:

I think this might be just the sort of thing i need to have around the house as i stumble through new sewing projects… Of the gentle arts, sewing is definitely my weakest area!
Tfoss on November 19th, 2009 at 4:15 pm said:

tiafoss@gmail.com
Tish on November 19th, 2009 at 4:16 pm said:

I’d love this – I must learn how to sew!
Bonney on November 19th, 2009 at 4:16 pm said:

I think this book looks like a great book to have in your library. I’d love to have it!
upstatelisa on November 19th, 2009 at 4:16 pm said:

Looks like a great resource!
Amanda on November 19th, 2009 at 4:17 pm said:

Those are so cute!
Andree on November 19th, 2009 at 4:20 pm said:

Oooh, maybe I could learn to sew something the correct way!
jeneba on November 19th, 2009 at 4:21 pm said:

what a sweet little book! ive just moved to spain and have lots of free time on hand… i could use a sweet little gem like this…
buena suerte!
mamahuang on November 19th, 2009 at 4:22 pm said:

I NEED this book.
kah on November 19th, 2009 at 4:23 pm said:

i would love to win this book, i need to improve my sewing skills
Jess on November 19th, 2009 at 4:24 pm said:

If I don’t win this, I will definitely put this on my wish list!
Sally on November 19th, 2009 at 4:25 pm said:

This looks so useful!
alisha on November 19th, 2009 at 4:26 pm said:

I will definitely buy this book if I don’t win it… I’m sure it has special tricks that will help my improve my sewing!
alishas@gmail.com
Karla on November 19th, 2009 at 4:26 pm said:

Me! Me! Pick me!
Kelley on November 19th, 2009 at 4:26 pm said:

Thank you for first directing my to this great book, and second for offering it as a giveaway! I so very badly want this! A book that will give me a fast reference and some great ideas all under one cover!
lisa on November 19th, 2009 at 4:28 pm said:

I would love to win this book! Thanks for doing the giveaway!
Cyn on November 19th, 2009 at 4:32 pm said:

I want this so bad!
MegRuth on November 19th, 2009 at 4:33 pm said:

I would just love to win one of these books!
pingdot on November 19th, 2009 at 4:34 pm said:

I’ve just started trying to fashion my own projects from tutorials online but i keep finding I make a whole load of bad assumptions and end up with these moster pillows/shoebags. etc. I’ve been looking for a comprehensive guidebook with moderen sensabilities and this looks fantastic.
Did I mention its my birthday next week?
Looks like an exciting book.
JeCaThRe on November 19th, 2009 at 4:35 pm said:

I love this apron project, and I have just the shirts for it.
Mel on November 19th, 2009 at 4:35 pm said:

I probably need this book. My sewing tends to be … creative? Eclectic? A mess.
Andi on November 19th, 2009 at 4:36 pm said:

I would love this book!!
Laura on November 19th, 2009 at 4:37 pm said:

great book!
Laurel on November 19th, 2009 at 4:38 pm said:

Please. This looks awesome! My sewing buddy moved and I don’t have her encyclopedic knowledge to help me with my projects anymore.
Jenna on November 19th, 2009 at 4:40 pm said:

Oooooh. Looks like a must-have.
Emily Katyryniuk on November 19th, 2009 at 4:41 pm said:

I’ve been trying to teach myself how to sew, after attempting to take a class at my college and dropping it because the teacher was terrible. I’d love a book that could give me clear and concise directions on how to sew apparel and other things. This book looks like an excellent resource and I would love to have it in my arsenal.
Sonja on November 19th, 2009 at 4:45 pm said:

That circle skirt is so adorable and I have such bad luck making them.
von Krankipantzen on November 19th, 2009 at 4:45 pm said:

I’d love to win this. It would make a great Christmas gift as well.
Salamanda on November 19th, 2009 at 4:45 pm said:

This book might help my utter dumbness in the sewing world.
a_schehr@yahoo.com is my email address
Amy Cluck on November 19th, 2009 at 4:47 pm said:

I NEED this book! Love all of the projects that are pictured. Hope I win!
projectk on November 19th, 2009 at 4:52 pm said:

would LOVE this book! thanks for the opportunity to win it!
info@projectk.ca
Marlana on November 19th, 2009 at 4:54 pm said:

This is going straight into my amazon wishlist. I must have it.
Steph on November 19th, 2009 at 4:57 pm said:

I just got a sewing machine! Which is a little bit dangerous, as I don’t know what I’m doing, but I’m so excited about what I’m making that I decide, “Hey, this looks pretty good, maybe I’ll wear it out tonight”. And then, two hours later, my fabulous new skirt is unraveling all over the party, and I end the evening in a bath towel sarong.
So yes, I’d love to have this book.
drearose on November 19th, 2009 at 4:59 pm said:

This book looks fabulous. I am signed up for a sewing class and this would be a super helpful reference book. I need a new religion and this sounds like my kind of bible…
drearosefrostmail@gmail.com
Brandi Mincey on November 19th, 2009 at 5:01 pm said:

I’m still new to sewing…this book would be great to have!
Beauty and All That on November 19th, 2009 at 5:03 pm said:

I would definitely like to learn how to make the circular skirt! Great for the Spring!
tracey on November 19th, 2009 at 5:04 pm said:

please pick me!
Kelsey on November 19th, 2009 at 5:04 pm said:

I would LOVE this book! Thank you
Caitlin T. on November 19th, 2009 at 5:05 pm said:

this book looks amazing!
thank you for the giveaway!
Christine on November 19th, 2009 at 5:05 pm said:

This book looks to be just what I need to step up my sewing.
Kristi(e) on November 19th, 2009 at 5:06 pm said:

I’m just starting out and can’t sew a stitch! I’m hoping that a book like that would help me overcome my sewphobia.
Ammylea on November 19th, 2009 at 5:10 pm said:

That book is what I need.
although if I had it, I wouldn’t be calling my mom in the middle of a project at 10pm with silly questions like “what a selvege?” and that might be sad.
that apron is sooo cute.
oneredboot on November 19th, 2009 at 5:11 pm said:

this book looks like a wonderful resource!
ann martin on November 19th, 2009 at 5:13 pm said:

i’d LOVE to win this book! i am just starting out in sewing and everything can be kinda overwelming. it’d be great to have this as a resource!
WaterPixie on November 19th, 2009 at 5:22 pm said:

I hope I win! I’ve been getting back into sewing this year and have so much to learn. I’d love a good resource book!!
Erica Thomas on November 19th, 2009 at 5:23 pm said:

Looks like a good book!
Jen on November 19th, 2009 at 5:25 pm said:

This would be great for my sister who is just starting out on her own.
orangepippin on November 19th, 2009 at 5:27 pm said:

I’m just learning to sew, and this book looks awesome! Sign me up!
orangepipp@gmail.com
Erika on November 19th, 2009 at 5:28 pm said:

I’ve been sewing for quite awhile now, but I’d love an updated sewing guide like this. Good pictures would be so helpful!
Sarah on November 19th, 2009 at 5:29 pm said:

If i don’t win, it will be on my xmas list.
Bladerunner on November 19th, 2009 at 5:31 pm said:

Please please pick me! In the last year, I’ve inherited a machine from my mother, who died after a long-term illness, only to find out that after it had been in storage while she was sick, it had rusted & dusted beyond practicable repair. I traded it in on a nice machine – that was stolen a handful of months later. I finally have another new machine. Now I just need to make some time to learn how to use the danged thing! This book sounds like it would be an enormously helpful resource.
kjerstiye on November 19th, 2009 at 5:32 pm said:

super cute! please put my name in the hat!
Tong on November 19th, 2009 at 5:33 pm said:

This looks like such a fun book!!
ginamarina on November 19th, 2009 at 5:33 pm said:

i covet this book. i need this book.
Leona-Jayne Kelly on November 19th, 2009 at 5:36 pm said:

oooh i would love this book as it would make the beasties in my brain so happy AND it would give me a reason to use up all the fabric in my stash which would make my boyfriend happy too! happy all round =)
hana k. on November 19th, 2009 at 5:42 pm said:

I want it! It sounds from your review that it does cover basics and more advanced techniques with clear steps which is exactly what I need for both hand and machine sewing.
jennhoney on November 19th, 2009 at 5:43 pm said:

I aspire to be sew crafty.
craft_bella on November 19th, 2009 at 5:43 pm said:

This would be so perfect for me… I am so in need of help with the technical stuff!!
Eleanor (undeadgoat) on November 19th, 2009 at 5:50 pm said:

I keep meaning to learn to sew–maybe a new book will provide some impetus?
Christy on November 19th, 2009 at 5:54 pm said:

Ooooohhh I would absolutely love this book! I love sewing but am totally self taught and could really use this! Fingers crossed! And I LOVE Craftzine!
Lyn on November 19th, 2009 at 6:00 pm said:

Thanks for the opportunity to enter this contest! Please pick me! I’m using a paperback book from the early ’60s that’s been passed down to me, and is so well-loved there’s no binding left and the pages are crumbling. It now lives in poly zip-bag… and loses a little more cohesion every time I use it. I could really use a book from this century… Thanks!
Shells on November 19th, 2009 at 6:09 pm said:

So excited for this book – vintage style and simplicity with a modern twist – I can’t wait to try a few projects out!
Amanda Lorraine on November 19th, 2009 at 6:19 pm said:

Ooooo… I’m taking sewing at school but we’re in holiday break until Jan so this would be super useful!
La Bitessa on November 19th, 2009 at 6:19 pm said:

Oh, this looks kind of awesome! Sewing needs refreshers like this.
la_bitessa@yahoo.com
schnetzy on November 19th, 2009 at 6:24 pm said:

This book looks perfect. My husband and I just moved into our first home and I can’t wait to start sewing things for the house. I haven’t sewn since I was a kid but I have taken my mom’s sewing machine and I’m itching to get started. This book would help me remember and learn all the basic things I need to know to sew everything I want to sew. So please pick me, I promise this book will not collect dust on a shelf, it definitely will get put to work.
Autumn760 on November 19th, 2009 at 6:31 pm said:

Looks like an awesome book. I love to sew!
daniellezz on November 19th, 2009 at 6:34 pm said:

So much to learn about sewing. This book looks lovely!
Nicole on November 19th, 2009 at 6:39 pm said:

Awesome. My 1970s “Complete Guide to Sewing” has met its match.
DebbieKL on November 19th, 2009 at 6:40 pm said:

I always love to learn new techniques!
EK on November 19th, 2009 at 6:40 pm said:

I don’t know how to sew by hand or machine, but would like to learn!
JD on November 19th, 2009 at 6:46 pm said:

Its always fun to have new projects!
jalphaiv on November 19th, 2009 at 6:47 pm said:

This book looks like something that will take up a lot of my time!
Sue on November 19th, 2009 at 6:49 pm said:

Would love to have this book to help me overcome my fear of sewing.
MoniCue on November 19th, 2009 at 6:50 pm said:

Buddha knows I could use a sewing bible….
MoniCue
haliegirl on November 19th, 2009 at 6:54 pm said:

I love the way that circle skirt looks!
Sue on November 19th, 2009 at 6:54 pm said:

I would love this book to overcome my fear of sewing.
Sue on November 19th, 2009 at 6:57 pm said:

I would love this book to overcome my fear of sewing.
LisaB on November 19th, 2009 at 6:58 pm said:

a basic sewing guide with step by step photos sounds fantastic
Stacy D on November 19th, 2009 at 7:01 pm said:

This looks like a great book to add to my collection.
Rachel on November 19th, 2009 at 7:07 pm said:

I have grandiose sewing aspirations (the pile of projects is getting unmanageably large), but lack a lot of know how. Looks like this book would help!
Karen Lineberger on November 19th, 2009 at 7:13 pm said:

wow!! A Bible for sewing!! Count me in!!
Maxine on November 19th, 2009 at 7:13 pm said:

Oooh! I’d like to have this book because I need to fall in love with my sewing machine again and tame the beast that is my fabric stash. Win or not, it’ll be part of my fiber-themed library…
Heather on November 19th, 2009 at 7:21 pm said:

Ohhh!! I would love to have this book. I’m relatively new to the world of sewing and I would love to have more books as a resource!
Tara on November 19th, 2009 at 7:22 pm said:

I need all the help I can get! This book looks like JUST what I’m looking for!
Rie on November 19th, 2009 at 7:28 pm said:

This book looks brilliant – inspiring!
My sewing machine hates me… maybe this is a way for us to get on talking terms!
Sarah V. on November 19th, 2009 at 7:31 pm said:

Oh, yes please! I’d love to win.
Janel on November 19th, 2009 at 7:33 pm said:

My mother is an excellent seamstress, but I’m not! This book looks lovely. Finally some inspiration to learn to sew.
Renee on November 19th, 2009 at 7:41 pm said:

renee.marie@yahoo.com
Jamie on November 19th, 2009 at 7:48 pm said:

I was just reading about this book and have added it to my Christmas list. But this way, i know for sure i’ll get it!
Palila on November 19th, 2009 at 7:51 pm said:

brilliant! This would be an awesome reference, as I get intimidated asking all the wonderful sewers in my family for advice all the time.
Erin on November 19th, 2009 at 7:52 pm said:

I would LOVE this book!
Tamie on November 19th, 2009 at 7:53 pm said:

…even registered to post this comment.
Fingers crossed!
Have a great weekend everybody!
Charlene on November 19th, 2009 at 7:54 pm said:

this book would get me through the sad winter here in Boston! : )
merryheathre on November 19th, 2009 at 7:55 pm said:

I think it should sit right next to my old, well-used copy of Vogue Sewing.
mel on November 19th, 2009 at 8:01 pm said:

This would really help me get started sewing!
melahayes@gmail.com
Magpye on November 19th, 2009 at 8:28 pm said:

Oh this would be lovely. Just what I need to get started really sewing.
shala_beads on November 19th, 2009 at 8:41 pm said:

I want this book so much. My daughter is learning to sew and I’m getting back into it after a long break. *crosses fingers*
shalasbeads@gmail.com
Clare on November 19th, 2009 at 8:47 pm said:

what a great book! I think I’m going to make the apron this weekend.
raynuuu on November 19th, 2009 at 8:48 pm said:

please let me win!
Angelica Macklin on November 19th, 2009 at 8:52 pm said:

OMG!!! This book looks amazing! Please let me win
Moon on November 19th, 2009 at 8:55 pm said:

With over 20+ vintage sewing machines in my collection, I REALLY need this book so I can sew creations worthy of my old girls.
If not….I may just die…
:0)
Tori on November 19th, 2009 at 9:05 pm said:

I have just been gifted an early Christmas present and it’s a lovely Husqvarna Emerald 118. I’m totally new to sewing and sewing machines, so this book would be the perfect companion.
Here’s to hoping!
elsiemarley on November 19th, 2009 at 9:05 pm said:

I’ve been waiting for this book to come out in the states for a loooong time!
Celeste on November 19th, 2009 at 9:05 pm said:

Wow! I really do like the sound of that book and I’m not even a person who can sew normally!
Would love to get my hands on it. Hehe.
Christine's Curiosity on November 19th, 2009 at 9:08 pm said:

Sewing comes as second nature and everyone needs inspiration! <3
cmullen1@umassd.edu
Judith on November 19th, 2009 at 9:09 pm said:

That would make a perfect “Happy Christmas to me”! I’m forever inventing projects only to find halfway through that I have to learn a whole new skill to finish them . . . and of course I have to look five different places to get a decent tutorial every time! (Not to mention it’d make my husband ecstatic if I could use up my trunk of material!) Pick me!
Stacy on November 19th, 2009 at 9:12 pm said:

Love it! I mostly learned to sew from my mom, so a go-to manual would be fabulous.
enidb on November 19th, 2009 at 9:12 pm said:

I have been looking for a book to show me techniques and patterns for sewing. My step-mother gave me her old machine, from the 1960s, and I really want to get started.
reyrae on November 19th, 2009 at 9:20 pm said:

I’ve been trying to get back into sewing and this looks like it would be so helpful!!!
reyrae@gmail.com
Megan on November 19th, 2009 at 9:21 pm said:

I’d love to win this book! I’ve learned to knit, and now I want to learn how to sew, and this seems perfect to learn from!
Twilight on November 19th, 2009 at 9:25 pm said:

This book looks so good!
QuadrophonicSound on November 19th, 2009 at 9:30 pm said:

I definitely need something more reliable than trial and error or looking up things online! I’d certainly like to win it, but even if I don’t, it may well go on my Christmas list!
Darleen on November 19th, 2009 at 9:37 pm said:

I love to sew and when my daughter lived at home she never wanted me to teach her. Now that she is 25 years old and lives 1400 miles away she wants to learn to sew. She recently bought a sewing machine and I am giving sewing lessons over the phone! I would love to give her this book.
Jodi on November 19th, 2009 at 9:42 pm said:

I’d love to learn some more professional-looking finishing techniques from this book!
Shannon on November 19th, 2009 at 10:02 pm said:

This looks like just what I’ve been looking for! I’ve recently gotten into sewing more than straight lines and really want to learn more. I’m always so inspired by things on this blog, but I don’t always have the skills to be able to make what I want.
Emma on November 19th, 2009 at 10:03 pm said:

I’d love to get this book! It would be a great resource to jump start my sewing!
Kathy on November 19th, 2009 at 10:04 pm said:

Love all the patterns shown! I’ve just inherited my mother’s old Kenmore machine and am trying to learn to use it. I would be so happy to be good enough to make the patterns pictured….
Emily Dawn on November 19th, 2009 at 10:06 pm said:

Man, this book would be amazing for me. I’m in the new stage of sewing and usually just make it up as I go along. I bet my projects would be so much better with a book like this. And I’m completely intimidated by patterns, so I bet this book would make that easier too!
hopeful heart on November 19th, 2009 at 10:06 pm said:

i can think of 5 times in the past three months i’ve needed something like this. the internet is a great resource, but there’s something awesome about having the book with the answers at arms length.
i’m crossing my fingers!
Emily Dawn on November 19th, 2009 at 10:08 pm said:

Man, this book would be great. I’m pretty new at this and usually just make it up as I go along. I’m also really intimidated by patterns, so I bet this book would help that a lot too!
gn. on November 19th, 2009 at 10:10 pm said:

I want and need this book! I want to dream up ways, and need to learn more about sewing while my sewing machine is in the shop for repair (it was submerged in the flood!)
kat on November 19th, 2009 at 10:16 pm said:

I’ve always wanted to learn to sew. This seems like the perfect starting point!
junie12e on November 19th, 2009 at 10:55 pm said:

Love sewing, but need lots of help. I would love to have this book! Thank you for the great giveaway!
Eva on November 19th, 2009 at 11:33 pm said:

I’d love to win this book!!
Bridget on November 19th, 2009 at 11:43 pm said:

I’m teaching myself to sew at the moment and this book looks so helpful. I’d love to win it.
katklaw777 on November 19th, 2009 at 11:50 pm said:

This would be a lovely book to own. I love to sew and the projects look cool. Great giveaway, thanks!
Judy LeVang on November 20th, 2009 at 12:56 am said:

I hope I win this book, but if not, it will be a great gift to myself! Judy
Katrin on November 20th, 2009 at 1:41 am said:

I would love to have this book, it looks great.. and it would come in very handy since I get a new sewing machine in 2 weeks…
*Katrin
Racel on November 20th, 2009 at 1:58 am said:

Looks like an awesome book–might have to add it to my Amazon wish list if I don’t win a copy
Ranjani on November 20th, 2009 at 2:09 am said:

What an awesome book! I’d love to own it!
Monica on November 20th, 2009 at 3:01 am said:

I’ve been looking to get back into sewing and this looks like a great place to start. Thanks for highlighting the book.
Erika on November 20th, 2009 at 3:23 am said:

maybe I’ll have some luck this time
Kim O on November 20th, 2009 at 3:33 am said:

This book is a fantastic idea for Christmas presents…would love to peruse one first Thanks for the chance!
val on November 20th, 2009 at 4:04 am said:

Oh, I would LOVE to win this book….such great ideas!
Thanks for hosting a great giveaway.
http://www.yarnigras.blogspot.com
moytzey on November 20th, 2009 at 4:16 am said:

given that I’m starting to learn how to sew this would be an early christmas present for me!
CMae on November 20th, 2009 at 4:28 am said:

This looks awesome! Thanks for the chance!
Kristen on November 20th, 2009 at 4:33 am said:

I enough to turn my machine on, sew a relatively straight line, and not stitch my fingers together, but I could use a great teaching reference. Thanks for the lovely giveaway!
Stacy on November 20th, 2009 at 4:37 am said:

I’m a beginner sewer and I could really use this book to help me out with my sewing!
tzipi shilin on November 20th, 2009 at 4:37 am said:

hi, it look like a pertect book for me, i wish it will be me…….
thank you.
Beth on November 20th, 2009 at 4:46 am said:

I heart sewing but I tend to be a little sloppy. Its been YEARS since I’ve started (17 to be exact) so its time I man (or um lady) up and do things the way the professionals would.
craftyJulie on November 20th, 2009 at 5:00 am said:

This book looks fantastic. I like to sew, but I love to embellish the things that I sew–this books looks like it cold help me add a whole lot of fancy to my very basic skills. Thanks for the give away!
carrie on November 20th, 2009 at 5:01 am said:

Thanks for the giveaway! I would love to try out some of these projects! Like today!
Emory on November 20th, 2009 at 5:03 am said:

This book is just what I need!
ailikate on November 20th, 2009 at 5:17 am said:

Wow, that looks amazing! It will be going on the Christmas wish list!
Katie on November 20th, 2009 at 5:34 am said:

I need this! I’m a new sewer trying to figure it all out.
Kristin on November 20th, 2009 at 5:36 am said:

This is a great book, I would love a copy.
Mary on November 20th, 2009 at 5:39 am said:

I LOVE the bracelet on the cover! I might have to get this book just to find out who to make that
Riku Darkwaffle on November 20th, 2009 at 5:43 am said:

I’d love to have this resource! Fingers crossed!!
seaglass.skies@gmail.com
Amy on November 20th, 2009 at 5:46 am said:

I’d love to win this! It looks like there are some great projects enclosed!
Katie on November 20th, 2009 at 5:52 am said:

This book is amazing. I have recently started using my sewing machine more often for more projects and I would love to own this book to hone my skills. I am a self taught sewer.
melanie adams on November 20th, 2009 at 5:55 am said:

felanie77@yahoo.com i love your magazine!!! i miss the paper version.
Rachel on November 20th, 2009 at 5:59 am said:

How fun are these projects! I have a sewing machine but I barely use it because I just don’t know what to do with it!
Colleen on November 20th, 2009 at 6:01 am said:

I’d love to win this book!
Nicole on November 20th, 2009 at 6:01 am said:

What a great book! Thanks for doing another giveaway.
Alexandra on November 20th, 2009 at 6:08 am said:

Looks like a great book! I’d love to win it!!
Fina on November 20th, 2009 at 6:08 am said:

I would love to win this book – I have so many projects I’d love to learn how to do!
Leigh on November 20th, 2009 at 6:09 am said:

I need to learn how to sew sooooooo badly! Hook a girl up!
Mindy Harmon on November 20th, 2009 at 6:11 am said:

Oh! Please enter me in this giveaway! This book looks great, I can’t wait to get my hands on it! ponderonit@yahoo.com
kim taylor- - - the sassy crafter on November 20th, 2009 at 6:21 am said:

I would absolutely love to win a copy of this book. I teach sewing and it would be a great resource to share with my students.
Kristin Hankins on November 20th, 2009 at 6:22 am said:

This book looks like it could really help me out with my sewing skills. I would love to win it! Thanks!
Kristin Hankins
kristin@ohmybettie.com
Ayelet D on November 20th, 2009 at 6:23 am said:

Thanks for the chance, would luv to win this book.
Tracy on November 20th, 2009 at 6:26 am said:

Just like everyone else who commented…I need that book! Maybe I’ll just put it on my Christmas list.
cmcmcmcm on November 20th, 2009 at 6:28 am said:

This book looks beautiful! I would love to win a copy!
Jenny on November 20th, 2009 at 6:30 am said:

Okay I have to have this book! The pictures are so inspiring! The gingham shirt with the skirt is so adorable! I would love to make use of all the projects and sewing tips. Thanks for the chance to win!
crystal on November 20th, 2009 at 6:33 am said:

It’s pretty awesome the author’s last name is Singer for a book about sewing. I’ve been using my mother’s Singer sewing machine that she’s had since I was a baby (around 1987). I’m super interested in the little sewing tricks of the trade because I’m trying to acquire skills. So far I’ve made two dresses and some curtains. The bracelet on the cover looks amazing!
Trinity on November 20th, 2009 at 6:36 am said:

What a neat book!
Kristin on November 20th, 2009 at 6:39 am said:

Yes please! I must have this book! A nice Christmas present for myself! kristinthom@gmail.com
Amber on November 20th, 2009 at 6:40 am said:

I am getting a sewing machine for Christmas this year and this book sounds like the perfect tool to teach me how to sew!
Topinambur on November 20th, 2009 at 6:44 am said:

I inherited my grandmother’s old Singer sewing machine. This book would be a great match, for obvious reasons.
And I love the circle skirt.
dorriebelle on November 20th, 2009 at 6:44 am said:

I’m rekindling my relationship with my ‘regular’ sewing machine after a fascination with machine embroidery that’s gone on nearly a year. Expensive hobby – so I’m returning to my ‘reuse, remake, have fun’ original one. And I can use the help ! Love to win this book, but I wanna look it up even if I don’t win.
Luck and love to everyone !
Neal Connor on November 20th, 2009 at 6:49 am said:

I do a lot of hand sewing, but machines? I’m clueless. A book will help!
Becky on November 20th, 2009 at 6:51 am said:

What an awesome looking book!! I can always use pointers on sewing better. Thanks for the chance.
Aine on November 20th, 2009 at 6:53 am said:

This book looks terrific. Count me in!
Erica on November 20th, 2009 at 6:54 am said:

This book looks amazing. Awesome giveaway!
Tamar bat Avraham on November 20th, 2009 at 6:58 am said:

This book looks brillaint!
7519 Long
Lenexa KS 66216
JoanneC on November 20th, 2009 at 7:00 am said:

I’d love this book. This is just right for me as I’ve started sewing again and I’d love to improve my skills with the help of this book.
Persia on November 20th, 2009 at 7:04 am said:

Yes! How could you not want a copy of a book called the sewing bible!
Greeblygreebly on November 20th, 2009 at 7:04 am said:

That book looks stellar! I’m trying to teach myself to sew on a machine and it’s a bit slow going, I’m sure that this book would be a huge help.
firstthingsfirst.myopenid.com on November 20th, 2009 at 7:10 am said:

Count me in for the drawing! Looks like a great book!
TattooTara on November 20th, 2009 at 7:17 am said:

It definitely seems like this book would be such a great help for me. I bought my first sewing machine back in April and have played with it a little, but I really wanna start sewing more and don’t have time to take any classes on proper techniques!
Abril on November 20th, 2009 at 7:20 am said:

I need this book!! I’ve had a sewing machine for 3 years now, and I’ve only used it a couple of times
aldin124 on November 20th, 2009 at 7:31 am said:

Cool! I want to learn how to sew better! I don’t want to be embarrassed of my sewing projects anymore!
Shoegal on November 20th, 2009 at 7:39 am said:

I would love to have this book! The projects all look so darling, and I’m just a novice at sewing, so this would be great to learn with!
Jo on November 20th, 2009 at 7:39 am said:

This book looks fantastic! Would be so helpful for so many projects & gifts!!
Atis Kleinbergs on November 20th, 2009 at 7:46 am said:

Love the blog, love the posts…would love the book too!
Laura W. on November 20th, 2009 at 7:50 am said:

Please enter me into the drawing. The book looks fabulous.
Amy S on November 20th, 2009 at 8:02 am said:

this book looks fabulous! i hope i win!
Jessie on November 20th, 2009 at 8:02 am said:

That book looks great – I’d love a copy!
kuklagirl on November 20th, 2009 at 8:05 am said:

It would be sooo cool to win this. I’m trying to get my daughters to use the sewing machine my mother gave them last Christmas, and this book would help!
gypsylune5@att.net
Emily Colby on November 20th, 2009 at 8:09 am said:

I NEED this book! I can never figure out how to do stuff!
Cara on November 20th, 2009 at 8:09 am said:

How exciting! The book looks wonderful!
Jennifer on November 20th, 2009 at 8:20 am said:

The new book sounds great! I love when sewing books have great pictures and these pictures are fab! I would love an awesome go-to reference for sewing. I am putting this book on my gift giving list!
JenniferFalkey@hotmail.com
Tricia on November 20th, 2009 at 8:29 am said:

What a fantastic looking resource!
Cheyenne's mom on November 20th, 2009 at 8:41 am said:

I’m a beginner at sewing, and this book sounds like a must-have for me!
Michele on November 20th, 2009 at 8:42 am said:

What an awesome book! I need some help and inspiration in the sewing department – I think my mom is finished answering my odd sewing questions.
Brie on November 20th, 2009 at 8:49 am said:

I would use the heck out of this book!
alfanhui14.wordpress.com on November 20th, 2009 at 8:49 am said:

i have just repaired an old sewing machine…this is for me!!!
caron Dunn on November 20th, 2009 at 8:49 am said:

Love this book!!! I would love to give this book to my daughter who is smitten with sewing,
vero on November 20th, 2009 at 8:52 am said:

i need this!
Amy Olesh on November 20th, 2009 at 8:53 am said:

I’m a sewing beginner so this book would come in really handy for me as I try some more sewing projects.
Maria on November 20th, 2009 at 8:59 am said:

I’m a beginner, I hope I win!
mommymae on November 20th, 2009 at 8:59 am said:

i would love, love, love to have this book!
Christine on November 20th, 2009 at 9:00 am said:

What a great book for newbie sewers! I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy!
peechfish on November 20th, 2009 at 9:02 am said:

That looks like just the kind of book to inspire me to dust off my machine.
Elizabeth on November 20th, 2009 at 9:05 am said:

This book looks wonderful! I think that would be so wonderfully useful… I hope, hope, hope I win!
Dawn on November 20th, 2009 at 9:09 am said:

It looks like a wonderful book! I would love to add it to my collection
Sarah on November 20th, 2009 at 9:09 am said:

That book looks awesome!
Brooke on November 20th, 2009 at 9:14 am said:

Wow – what a great book! Thanks for the apron pattern!
Cheryl on November 20th, 2009 at 9:15 am said:

I would LOVE to win this book! My husband gave me a sewing machine for Mother’s Day. I’d love to try new projects! I’d LOVE to make the apron!
Christine on November 20th, 2009 at 9:17 am said:

This book looks great for any crafter. The photos of the projects look amazing. I love the circles bracelet.
tmogs on November 20th, 2009 at 9:19 am said:

This looks like the sewing book I’ve been searching for! I have a dusty sewing machine at home that I’ve been too intimidated by to learn how to use! This book will definitely put me on the right path… please?
Cassie on November 20th, 2009 at 9:22 am said:

I love those projects. They are absolutely gorgeous!
btahity on November 20th, 2009 at 9:27 am said:

This will motivate me to start sewing!
Rachel H on November 20th, 2009 at 9:43 am said:

This sounds like just what I need…I really want to start sewing, but have no idea about any of it. This book would be extremely helpful.
allilane on November 20th, 2009 at 9:44 am said:

I’d love to have this book, it looks wonderful.
thanks, jani
janiandrichard@yahoo.com
Leslie on November 20th, 2009 at 9:49 am said:

Sewing books are my favorite! Thanks for the give-away!
Megan on November 20th, 2009 at 9:53 am said:

That book looks awesome!
William Nicoll on November 20th, 2009 at 10:06 am said:

I can do a lot of things with this book for my family, I hope I win!
Thanks,
Bill
William Nicoll on November 20th, 2009 at 10:11 am said:

william.nicoll [at] gmail.com
Ashley on November 20th, 2009 at 10:14 am said:

This book sounds awesome. *crosses fingers* hope I win!!
thelostinsomniac@gmail.com
Mrs. Sparkles on November 20th, 2009 at 10:26 am said:

I love crafting/sewing books. Honestly I don’t always make the projects, but I always find them great for inspiration!
Hope I’m a lucky winner!
Sarah S on November 20th, 2009 at 10:32 am said:

Looks like a very fun book!
Zoey on November 20th, 2009 at 10:33 am said:

I hope I win this book. It looks awesome.
Jill on November 20th, 2009 at 10:36 am said:

What a great giveaway!
Bree on November 20th, 2009 at 10:37 am said:

Thanks for the chance to win such a marvelous book!
Jen Spilker on November 20th, 2009 at 10:37 am said:

I hope I win!
Joy on November 20th, 2009 at 10:45 am said:

That book looks like a great way to remind and expand my sewing skills. Fingers crossed.
Meigh on November 20th, 2009 at 10:51 am said:

Oooh, a must-have. Gonna put this on my giftmas list if I don’t win!
dikka on November 20th, 2009 at 10:52 am said:

I’ll keep her threaded and ready!
Jenny on November 20th, 2009 at 11:18 am said:

I would really love to win this book because I would love to start making my own clothes, starting with a cape because everyone needs a cape!
Kalen on November 20th, 2009 at 11:24 am said:

This is exactly what I’ve been looking for! ^_^
J on November 20th, 2009 at 11:29 am said:

This book would definitely take my home sewing projects to the next level!
Uzuri on November 20th, 2009 at 11:34 am said:

OMG, this is the book I’ve been looking for since I started sewing! I am not that well off financially, yet, and there aren’t many people around me who sew, and those that do aren’t as willing to take the time to teach me technique, so everything I’ve acquired skill-wise is all self taught, so this book would work WONDERS in boosting my Seamstress’s homeschooling education!!!
Hope I get it, if not, I’ll find a way to buy it!
Z
jenne on November 20th, 2009 at 11:39 am said:

oh man, I love that skirt! Would love the book too. great stuff!
Rebekah on November 20th, 2009 at 11:40 am said:

I learned how to sew from my mom, so I can figure things out intuitively, but sometimes it would be nice to have a book reference!
Erin on November 20th, 2009 at 11:43 am said:

Oh how I would love this!
Maria on November 20th, 2009 at 11:45 am said:

Looks like a great reference and it’s pretty to boot! Would love a chance to win it and see the other great patterns that are included!
mairekc on November 20th, 2009 at 11:57 am said:

I would love a book like this to learn new techniques.
mairekc@gmail.com
Meadow on November 20th, 2009 at 11:58 am said:

this looks amazing! Like some other commenters, it’s totally on the Xmas list if I don’t win!
Harvi on November 20th, 2009 at 12:17 pm said:

This looks like a great book and I keep trying to find good sewing books.
Julie on November 20th, 2009 at 12:55 pm said:

This book was actually recommended to me by Liesl Gibson at a workshop in Philadelphia. Now I want this book!
Yetta on November 20th, 2009 at 1:30 pm said:

Looks like this book has it all. I would LOVE to add it to my library of sewing books.
rachelhead on November 20th, 2009 at 1:33 pm said:

I could use this book as an anchor. hardy har.
aye, aye…(I’m a totally worthy recipient.) I do it all.
rachelbx2@hotmail.com
SewLindaAnn on November 20th, 2009 at 1:43 pm said:

The books sounds awesome, I’d love to win!!! Thanks for the apron pattern.
Cam on November 20th, 2009 at 1:47 pm said:

Awesome book! And great pics, I’d love to have it!
Becky Liendo on November 20th, 2009 at 1:53 pm said:

This book looks amazing! It would be an excellenet addition to my collection of craft books especially to thumb through on this rainy day… and once school is over! Thanks!
Jenny on November 20th, 2009 at 2:20 pm said:

Just getting started with sewing – this book would help!
dippydisco on November 20th, 2009 at 2:37 pm said:

Looks like a book I need on my shelf.
dippydiscoball@hotmail.com
a girl who lies in her journal on November 20th, 2009 at 2:45 pm said:

I want this book in my life!
Grace Wong on November 20th, 2009 at 2:49 pm said:

I seriously need this book!
angelamwallace on November 20th, 2009 at 3:56 pm said:

I need this book!
Nuan on November 20th, 2009 at 4:07 pm said:

Would love this book and yes, I NEED IT!
nuwala@gmail.com
Nova on November 20th, 2009 at 4:18 pm said:

This looks really cool!
AnnaRosie on November 20th, 2009 at 4:35 pm said:

What beautiful photos. I could definitely make room in my collection for this book.
GrowingLikeTrees on November 20th, 2009 at 5:05 pm said:

Wow! I had passed this book by in the bookstore a few weeks ago, but it looks really neat here! I’m going back to look for it.
Debbie T on November 20th, 2009 at 5:49 pm said:

NICE Book!!…..excellent reference
loopylamb on November 20th, 2009 at 5:51 pm said:

Makes me want to start rummaging through my fabric stash right now.
Lisa on November 20th, 2009 at 6:14 pm said:

Wow! What a great resource!!! I could use the help for sure!!!
yvonne on November 20th, 2009 at 6:19 pm said:

i could really use a better reference book and this one looks great.
Lisa L. on November 20th, 2009 at 6:20 pm said:

Wow! What a great resource! This book would help me so much!!!
The Pannonator on November 20th, 2009 at 6:46 pm said:

Would love this!
seyoung on November 20th, 2009 at 7:05 pm said:

I hope I get it! Thanks for the giveaway~
Sarah on November 20th, 2009 at 7:09 pm said:

As a new sewer, I could totally use this book.
spinkitty on November 20th, 2009 at 7:22 pm said:

I would love to have this book. I can’t buy it myself (both I and my hubby are currently unemployed), so I hope I can get it at my library if I don’t win.
samsstuff on November 20th, 2009 at 8:33 pm said:

I’d love to win!
lt on November 20th, 2009 at 8:49 pm said:

Always have been fascinating by sewing, but scared to death of sewing machines. Would love to get this book and get over the fear.
saralah on November 20th, 2009 at 8:53 pm said:

DO WANT!!
Sara B on November 20th, 2009 at 10:08 pm said:

I would LOVE this book. I own a sewing machine and try to sew here and there, but I’m really clueless about what I’m doing. I honestly need this
mentalseamster on November 20th, 2009 at 10:20 pm said:

This book looks great. I would love to get a copy.
SJ on November 20th, 2009 at 11:06 pm said:

Ooh..would LOVE this book!
Lo on November 20th, 2009 at 11:39 pm said:

Wants sooo baaad! <3
Nari on November 20th, 2009 at 11:48 pm said:

The book looks amazing.
It would definitely push me in the right direction of using my fabric that just stares at me.
Brittany on November 21st, 2009 at 12:12 am said:

This looks fab! Would love it!!!
Lisa on November 21st, 2009 at 1:24 am said:

I’d like a book
MegnificentMade on November 21st, 2009 at 2:03 am said:

Oh I need this! The photos look wonderful too!
megnificentmade.wordpress.com
Emma on November 21st, 2009 at 2:32 am said:

I’d love to win this!
Alicia on November 21st, 2009 at 4:15 am said:

This book would be wonderful.
It would be nice to have a reference near by to help me understand what the words in pattern instructions mean. My usual source of guidance, my Mom, is many timezones away and not that savvy with e-mail.
The apron pattern is timely. It think I will be trying to make it this weekend so I can wear it on Thanksgiving.
amhv on November 21st, 2009 at 4:29 am said:

This book would be so helpful! My main sewing guru (my Mom) is many timezones away and usually it’s to late to call when I need sewing advice.
The apron will be an neat (hopefully quick?) project for this weekend.
Alicia
Camila F. on November 21st, 2009 at 5:30 am said:

I love to sew!!! This book looks amazing!
cvkasdan on November 21st, 2009 at 6:22 am said:

Hello, I’d love to win this book!
Please pick me! (Cathy Kasdan)
cvkasdan@yahoo.com
molly on November 21st, 2009 at 7:26 am said:

This book looks wonderful!
Heather on November 21st, 2009 at 7:53 am said:

I’ve just started out and this book would be super great to have! I just inherited a Singer 500a and am trying to learn how to use it.
Megan on November 21st, 2009 at 8:30 am said:

Oh, I covet this book!
EDohr on November 21st, 2009 at 8:56 am said:

I’d love to win the book! Thanks! eburger80112@yahoo.com
Suzana on November 21st, 2009 at 9:09 am said:

Me! Me! I’m definitely getting this, win or not, it looks perfect. Thanks for the review and the apron pattern.
G Sparks on November 21st, 2009 at 9:27 am said:

This book looks like fun! I would love to win a copy!!! Thanks.
kelly on November 21st, 2009 at 11:05 am said:

Thanks for the great review! I’ve heard of this book, but haven’t checked it out myself yet. I hope I win but if I don’t, I may have to add it to my Christmas list.
Julie on November 21st, 2009 at 11:34 am said:

I have an old sewing machine passed down from my mom, so it would be great to learn some sewing techniques so that I can dust off the sewing machine! I’m self-taught when it comes to sewing, so I can’t wait to learn how to sew correctly!
UnicornChow on November 21st, 2009 at 12:08 pm said:

Since I only know the super basics of sewing, I think a sewing bible would be an absolutely awesome thing to have. I need to learn some new stuff.
Melissa H. on November 21st, 2009 at 12:27 pm said:

This book would be so handy to have around! My sewing skills are not that great and this would be so helpful!
Franny Z on November 21st, 2009 at 2:15 pm said:

I could definitely use this book! I’m a beginner and have been so excited about sewing all kinds of things!
Darlene on November 21st, 2009 at 2:19 pm said:

I would adore this book. The projects look like a lot of fun!
Casey on November 21st, 2009 at 2:26 pm said:

Oh, I would love this book so much!!
Alicia Prater on November 21st, 2009 at 3:16 pm said:

I just got a new sewing machine and am picking it up again after 10-15 years away from it…I soooo appreciate any books that can help me relearn!
Beth on November 21st, 2009 at 3:41 pm said:

WoW! What a great book! Can’t wait to hear about the giveaway!
Jenny Williams on November 21st, 2009 at 5:24 pm said:

My other sewing book is older than I am!
Heather johnson on November 21st, 2009 at 7:23 pm said:

Winning this would be Merry Christmas to me.!
heatherannjohnson@comcast.net
jennie on November 21st, 2009 at 7:24 pm said:

oh how I would love to use this book!
Delphine Doreau on November 21st, 2009 at 7:26 pm said:

I would be delighted to win this book
Shannon F. on November 21st, 2009 at 7:53 pm said:

Horray! This is such a great resource to have.
Justine on November 21st, 2009 at 9:38 pm said:

Oooooh, sewing reference book. Shiny. WANT!
Alison Walker on November 21st, 2009 at 9:49 pm said:

Oh wow, this book looks awesome.
MelodyJ on November 21st, 2009 at 10:06 pm said:

This book looks good. I have wanted to learn to read for a long time.
MelodyJ on November 21st, 2009 at 10:10 pm said:

I have wanted learn to sew for a long time. This book looks good.
ps. this my second attempt to post.
katierose on November 21st, 2009 at 11:40 pm said:

This book looks really useful, especially for a beginning seamstress like myself.
Ashley W. on November 22nd, 2009 at 12:20 am said:

This book looks like it would be a perfect reference guide for when I get stuck on my sewing projects.
msfirefly on November 22nd, 2009 at 12:22 am said:

ohh, i’d love to win the book, please count me in!
~www.littlemsfirefly.blogspot.com
Sydney on November 22nd, 2009 at 4:08 am said:

I would love to have till book! I love the skirt already!
Christina Mano on November 22nd, 2009 at 6:07 am said:

What a gorgeous looking book! I love sewing and I’ve been looking for a proper sewing reference/bible book for an eternity. It’s hard to find something that’s not too old fashioned and frippy. This looks like the right book AND it has got 20 projects…perfect!!! Currently lying on the sofa at home with the swine flu – bored out of my sense, not allowed to touch anything (except my trusty little computer) and a mask covering half my face…I could sure use a little “pick me up”
Mira Davis on November 22nd, 2009 at 6:48 am said:

looks like it has some great projects!!!
Katie on November 22nd, 2009 at 7:12 am said:

This book looks beautiful. I love the circle skirt!
Noelia on November 22nd, 2009 at 7:54 am said:

After a HARD year im planning to start sewing again this summer (Its gonna be summer soon here) so this book will be fresh air, lovely idea, thanks
Satilopi Saretuat on November 22nd, 2009 at 8:03 am said:

What a perfect book to fill in some of the gaps in my sewing knowledge. And it looks so beautiful, especially those vivid colours!
noa .d. on November 22nd, 2009 at 8:08 am said:

I downloaded the tutorial, now I only need to find old but nice men shirts!
msnew007 on November 22nd, 2009 at 8:20 am said:

I would love to have a copy of this book, so that I can make even more wonderful Christmas and Birthday gifts. It would be a wonderful addition to my sewing collection!
Jenny on November 22nd, 2009 at 9:03 am said:

I’ve recently become very involved in sewing, but have been teaching myself things piecemeal. This book would come in handy like you wouldn’t believe.
Kirsten on November 22nd, 2009 at 10:12 am said:

What a beautiful looking book!!
I too instantly fell in love with the circle skirt…very Audrey Hepburn in “Roman Holiday”. I can imagine what a great reference manual this would be…with pretty pictures and bonus projects, to boot!
supercharger5150 on November 22nd, 2009 at 10:52 am said:

I want to start an etsy store with my mom but there’s a few things I need to learn first. I think this would be the best book to start with!
abbymo on November 22nd, 2009 at 2:20 pm said:

PICK ME PICK ME PICK ME!!! I would love to own this book and create some of those fun projects!
Janelle on November 22nd, 2009 at 3:00 pm said:

Sounds like an amazing book!!! Hope I’m picked….
Sewing Dervish on November 22nd, 2009 at 3:49 pm said:

The bracelet on the cover is so very very,
Artemisiaabsin on November 22nd, 2009 at 5:10 pm said:

WOW! I love the design of the apron! I really want to see the rest of this book!
my address is reneezube@gmail.com
Emily on November 22nd, 2009 at 5:33 pm said:

I’ve been wanting to get better at sewing and I think this book can help me.
Kerry on November 22nd, 2009 at 6:18 pm said:

Wow! What a lovely book, looks great for me – I really need BASIC, STEP BY STEP instructions when it comes to sewing!
April on November 22nd, 2009 at 6:29 pm said:

What a neat book! I want it!
jenn on November 22nd, 2009 at 7:38 pm said:

i already have this on my christmas list! i’d be something i’d love to have and check off the list. pick me!
JessBK on November 22nd, 2009 at 8:21 pm said:

Totally starting out and this would be a great book to have. Great giveaway!
Jessica Oh on November 22nd, 2009 at 9:24 pm said:

A copy of this book will make my life so much easier here in China!
rachel forman on November 23rd, 2009 at 4:01 am said:

if you saw the bag i just made, you would know how much i need this book!
Gretchen on November 23rd, 2009 at 5:09 am said:

Please!
Mel on November 23rd, 2009 at 6:26 am said:

This book would be perfect..
Sarah on November 23rd, 2009 at 6:58 am said:

Looks like a great book!
Lyn on November 23rd, 2009 at 7:13 am said:

Pick me, Pick me…PLEASE!!!!!
fionaj on November 23rd, 2009 at 10:07 am said:

This’d totally fix my random+ad hoc style of learning to sew. Would love to own this book!
Kelsey on November 23rd, 2009 at 10:13 am said:

This would be such a great addition to my sewing table!
VickyS on November 23rd, 2009 at 10:16 am said:

Have just run back from the train station after an 8 hr train ride to enter this comp! Hope I haven’t missed the deadline lol.
It looks like such a good book to have…here’s hoping!
Ulrike on November 23rd, 2009 at 12:00 pm said:

Am I too late??
I would love to own this book!!!
many greetings from germany
Carmela on November 23rd, 2009 at 5:46 pm said:

This book looks amazing! And I love anything I can make out of men’s shirts! An amazing find.
Kate on November 23rd, 2009 at 10:24 pm said:

Is the gingham shirt in the book too? I’m guessing not, but it’s PERFECT! Well, the book looks pretty good, I’ve been thinking I need something like this to help me improve my skills to where I’m happy about the things I make as garments, not just fun crafts.
jballot on November 24th, 2009 at 6:22 pm said:

I’ve decided it would be great to make matching nightgowns for my daughter and her doll for Christmas, but I’m not quite sure how to go about it. This book sure would come in handy! Who knows what other holiday projects I could tackle, time permitting. Thanks for considering me as your winner.
jballot on November 24th, 2009 at 6:25 pm said:

I’ve decided it would be great to make matching nightgowns for my daughter and her doll for Christmas, but I’m not quite sure how to go about it. This book sure would come in handy! Who knows what other holiday projects I could tackle, time permitting. Thanks for considering me as your winner.
Sarah H. on December 17th, 2009 at 9:21 am said:

Looks like a great book!
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Sarah
Sarah H. on December 17th, 2009 at 9:23 am said:

Looks like a great book.
shinz3 at cox dot net