Friday, October 5, 2012

Giveaway: The Sewing Answer Book


Hello, everyone!

Sorry I've been missing from here recently, but I've had a few things going on. One, of course, being my job. The other, unfortunately, being that my sewing machine kept breaking. And the third was that every project I'm currently working on is a gift for someone else, so I can't share it just yet!

Luckily, my boyfriend fixed my machine, all the while ranting that if he couldn't understand why he could just open up my machine, turn an allen key a few times, and fix it whereas a repair store would cost me $100. ("It's a racket! These guys live off the fact that you're women and don't usually know how to repair mechanical things! Those assholes!")

And tomorrow I'm delivering gifts so I can update with those as well! And then also move on to other projects I have and am very excited about.

In the meantime, I want to start another giveaway!

Some things to note about this one/the story behind it:

Have you ever been to New York and seen all the sidewalk vendors? In touristy areas, they sell art and t-shirts, but in other parts of town (like mine!) they sell books. So I found this book called The Sewing Answer Book by Barbara Weiland Talbert. It has 4.5 stars on Amazon, and the one negative review complained that it didn't work in eReader format, so it doesn't really count.

Anyway, I saw this sewing book, and I grabbed it, all excited, and when I heard the price, I grabbed two so I could give one away to one of you!

It covers everything from basic questions ("What should I look for in a sewing machine?") to more advanced questions, like "How do I insert elastic in a casing and join the ends?" and everything in between! To give more detail, chapters cover setting up the sewing room, needles and thread, stitching basics, working with patterns, fabrics, interfacings and linings, seams and seam finishes, hems and hem-edge finishings, shaping to fit, fasteners and closers, and waistlines, pockets, and sleeves.

Okay, the downside? Because it was found on the streets of NYC, the cover has some damage. Mostly it's just discolored. I mean, it's not really a big deal, but I wouldn't want someone to receive it and then be upset because it's not brand new. No one's used it and flipped through it, except me, but the cover was exposed to the sun and dirt and grime of the city.

Of course, you can always purchase your own new at Amazon (or wherever), but hopefully you'll want to enter my contest below!

To enter, leave a comment below letting me know if you ever stop and shop at street vendors or thrift shops and your favorite find.

Additional entries
(please leave a separate comment with link for each!): following my blog, tweeting about the giveaway, and pinning the giveaway on pinterest.

So you have up to 4 chances to win. Contest ends October 15th at 11:59pm. You must respond to my email within 2 days or I'll choose another winner.

Apologies for the delay! Cheryl won via random.org and said:

I love thrift shops....... I have decorated my bathroom in cats from all kinds of different thrift stores and yes I do street vendors......
My best find was a doll that was worth $250 a Bob Mackey Doll I got it for $25.00

Congrats! Send me your info and I'll ship it out to you (without delays!)

12 comments:

  1. I do like to shop at thrift stores, my favorite find was a crystal vase that I paid 3.00 for!!

    vikki.billings@yahoo.com

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  2. I go to thrift shops frequently and find lots of clothes.

    slb3334@gmail.com

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  3. HORTON111@AOL.COM

    I DO SHOP AT THRIFT STORES AND MY BEST FIND WAS A GUESS POCKETBOOK FOR $1

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  4. I love going to thrift stores and finding designer clothing for considerably less!

    monicamezaa@yahoo.com

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  5. I love street vendors and thrift stores! My best find was a pair of earrings from street vendor made from silver spoons.

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  6. Do not include me in the giveaway, please. I just wanted to say I like your blog and I love thrift stores and yard sales. I have so many wonderful finds from them but probably my best is a slow cooker I bought for a few dollars way back in the 80's. I still use it and love it. This has made many, many meals for my family and I.

    The book you are giving a way is great but I have one from Singer with all the same things in it so again please don't include me.

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  7. I love getting vintage looks at thrift shops :)

    ktgonyea at gmail.com

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  8. I love to find vintage linens and laces at thrift shops.

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  9. I Tweeted -

    twitter.com/Kismetchris/status/257565909709905920

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  10. I follow your blog on GFC/Blogger. (Deb Christie)

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  11. I like to shop at thrift stores for clothes

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  12. I love thrift shops....... I have decorated my bathroom in cats from all kinds of different thrift stores and yes I do street vendors......
    My best find was a doll that was worth $250 a Bob Mackey Doll I got it for $25.00
    californiapoppys@yahoo.com

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