Happy Friday, readers! It's a beautiful day for a giveaway, don't you think? My publisher, STC Craft/Melanie Falick Books has generously offered two sewing books to one reader. I'm thinking of it as a basics bundle: Sewing Basics: All You Need to Know about Hand and Machine Sewing by Sandra Bardwell and Fabrics A to Z: the Essential Guide to Choosing and Using Fabric for Sewing by Dana Williard.
Some info on Sewing Basics:
Sewing Basics is the ultimate encyclopedia for sewing at home. This thorough guide covers everything from choosing fabrics to operating a sewing machine to hand sewing, fitting, fine-finishing, trouble-shooting, and more. Whether the sewer is trying to decipher the symbols on a printed pattern, line a pocket, work French seams, or fit a muslin, she’ll find what she’s looking for here, all precisely explained and illustrated with hundreds of step-by-step photos. Both for beginners learning how to hem and for more experienced sewers who need help mastering advanced techniques, Sewing Basics is an invaluable reference tool sewers will want to keep within easy reach for many years to come.And Fabrics A to Z:
Fabrics A to Z is the essential guide for sewists and fabric enthusiasts of all levels. This thorough resource explains the unique characteristics, strengths, and limitations of more than 100 fabrics in easy-to-understand terms, so any sewist can enter a fabric shop with confidence. From dotted swiss to silk charmeuse to faux fur, each entry includes a close-up photo of the fabric as well as an overview of its characteristics, ideal uses, and special considerations when sewing. As a bonus, the book concludes with a section on the best tools and notions to use when working with particular fibers, as well as tips on how to read patterns. The small size and flexibind format of Fabrics A to Z make it perfect for tossing into a bag when headed to the fabric store.To enter, all you need to do is leave a comment on this post by the end of the day on Monday, June 25th. Please make sure that I have a way to get in touch with you, i.e leaving your email/Twitter handle or making sure your comment is linked to your profile or blog.
A big thanks to Melanie and STC Craft for providing these books. Good luck, readers!
Those look like very useful books! I am very new to sewing, but I love it and am excited to expand my skill and knowledge base.
ReplyDeleteI love looking through all the sewing books I can! Each time I seem to get new ideas. Thanks for the great giveaway!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat great books! Both are topics that I sure could use help on. Thanks so much for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteYou have awesome discussions, projects and giveaways Gertie! I always look forward to your posts. D
ReplyDeleteWhat a great reference this would be!
ReplyDeleteAlways love a new sewing book! Your dresses are looking good Gretchen!
ReplyDeleteTracey
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These look fantastic and so useful, just what I need to kickstart my sewing career! x
ReplyDeleteOh I really like the fabric book! And I really need the sewing book!
ReplyDeleteThose look great! I am a new sewist (I am finishing up the craftsy bombshell dress class and learned so much!) I definitely need to learn more about fabric and about hand sewing.
ReplyDeleteOooh! I need help with muslins.
ReplyDeletewhat a great choice of books, they would be so useful to anybody with an interest in sewing
ReplyDeleteOne of the greatest ways to promote sewing in the community is through education. Unfortunately, this asset is very limited or absent for many and books provide the essentials. These look very comprehensive in their approach and would be a great addition to any sewing library.
ReplyDeleteI love collecting sewing books. They are a source of both9 inspiration and education.
ReplyDeleteGoodness I could use that fabric book, plus basic sewing tips are always appreciated! Count me in!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
Looks great! I'm getting back into sewing after a 15 year break, and it is amazing how much I have forgotten of the little I once knew.
ReplyDeleteThese would be so awesome to have!
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Great books :) Thank you for the lovely giveaway, Gertie!
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I have been eyeing these books in the bookstore! Great giveaway! mjganjoo@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteBoth of those look like fantastic books! Especially the fabric reference.
ReplyDeleteWow! What an awesome giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI've just finished tuning up my grandma's Singer 201-2 and could use these books to get me started. Thanks for the wonderful inspiration gleaned from your blog!
ReplyDeleteThese books look like they contain a lot of useful information, especially the Fabrics A to Z!
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Oooo! I do love a nice new glossy book...and these look brilliant for starting me off making my own clothes!
ReplyDeleteThese two look like wonderful resource books. I love reading new sewing books.
ReplyDeletewow, I would love to win one of these! :)
ReplyDeleteWow, I would love to win these books! I am a newbie sewer, and desperate to know everything all at once so these would be VERY useful!! Thank you, Hayley
ReplyDeleteAfter 20 years, I am just getting back into sewing. These look like great resources to help me.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! These books look wonderful. Pick me! Pick me! :)
ReplyDeleteI would love these books! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway. I would love to have theese books.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a terrific and generous offer! I'd love to win one of the books. I just started sewing about a month ago, and need some serious help! :) I've even taken a class - maybe I just need more practice!
ReplyDeleteI would love these. I have such a basic knowledge and would like to get better.
ReplyDeleteThose books look fabulous and I'd love to have them.
ReplyDeleteAnd, speaking of books, I pre-ordered yours as soon as you told us about it...now I'm (im)patiently waiting for it to arrive! :-)
I've been teaching myself how to sew, and these books seem like great resources for me- the books I have don't quite cut the mustard:-/
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oh! i've been looking out for a fabric-reference book and some more well-writen sewing advice!
ReplyDeleteThanks for a fab giveaway! They both look very useful books to have.
ReplyDeleteGreat books! Thanks for the opportunity to win them!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great addition to a sewing library. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteCan always use a good sewing book. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteSince I'm a semi-newbie, I could sure use those books! How nice of you & STC to do this!
ReplyDeleteI would really love to own those books. I am in need of a basic sewing book and I definitely have a lot to learn about fabric types and uses. Thanks! kristie_keely(at)yahoo(d0t)com
ReplyDeleteThis is a fabulous prize, thank you for a great giveaway. I began sewing only earlier this year after decades of cross stitching. These books would be perfect as I am still very basic.
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Oh what a great prize! I would love to be entered!
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~McKenna
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Those look like great books!!
ReplyDeleteThose both look like great resources!
ReplyDeletePaintedtreasures@mac.com
I am enjoying reading your blog, so many great tips and I love your dresses and hats!
ReplyDeleteI stumbled across your blog and have been reading it to pick up tips. I am a terrible sewer, but I LOVE your style.
ReplyDeleteHoping some day to be your mini me.
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Kim
I need a good sewing basics book, so this would be an awesome win. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway! I hope I win!
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ReplyDeleteThese are great for a beginning sewist like myself! I would love using the books to better my sewing prowess.
ReplyDeleteOh yes love sewing books, but would especially enjoy the fabric book, thanks!
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yes please (if yhe competition is open in the UK!)
ReplyDeleteThe fabric book sounds amazing!
ReplyDeleteThose would make a nice addition to the bookshelf:)
ReplyDeleteBoth those books look fabulous!
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Yay! Those two books look lovely.
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This would be so great! I can use all the help I can get with sewing.
ReplyDeleteI could definitely use some sewing books. I'm just learning and I haven't found any yet that I really like.
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Such and exciting giveaway! Thank you both!
ReplyDeleteOoh, I've always wanted to learn more about different fabrics, and of course I love reading any kind of sewing book ^^
ReplyDeleteYey, very excited!
ReplyDeleteEilidhbelle
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That book looks amazing! Great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteGreat books - Would love them.
ReplyDeleteOooh . . . those both look like excellent resources.
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ReplyDeleteAs a relatively poor recent college grad, I would love to win these books! Thanks so much for hosting the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThose books look great. I've been building my sewing library and I think these would compliment it beautifully! Thanks for the giveaway...and please make it September already, I can't wait to get YOUR book!
ReplyDeleteAlways looking to expand my sewing library! As a poor law student I can usually only splurge on my bar prep :/
ReplyDeleteBoth books look like great references to have in anyone's sewing library. Thanks for sharing!
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Ooooo! Looks awesome! I'd love to have these.
ReplyDeletekate (at) indiekate (dot) com
These would be wonderful additions to my growing sewing library :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to have the books to share with my daughter who likes to sew.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a fun giveaway! I really struggle with fabric selection, so that one in particular would be super to have.
ReplyDeleteYou can never have too many sewing books! Thanks for the giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteThese look great. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI would love to have these books! I have been wanting to expand my 'limited' knowledge as I am quite new to sewing and always have bigger plans than my skills allow! :)
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Gertie! I would love to get my hand on these books! Your craftsy classes were amazing!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
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Yay!! How exciting!! I love a good giveaway!! :)
ReplyDeleteI am for sure interested! I alway shave to touch fabrics to know which one I want but the more custom orders I do and the more online purchases the more I realize I need the idiots guide!
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Awesome!
ReplyDeletethose look so interesting!
ReplyDeletemy e-mail can be found on my blog: http://annetsplayground.blogspot.com
Yay! Books! Hand 'em over!
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Those sound like useful references!
ReplyDeleteGertie! You always have the best giveaways! I am a huge collector of all sewing books, I love looking at all the beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteOOOHHH!! Nice! Something to read while waiting for Gertie's book to come!
ReplyDeleteI would love to own one of those books.
ReplyDeletevicky@kanesherman.com
Yay books! We're getting ready to move and already have 23!!! boxes of books, what are 2 more to add? I would like to point out that only 3 of the boxes are sewing books, I need to catch up!
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Excellent books for the reference shelf.
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My daughter-in-law has just begun sewing and would LOVE these! Thank you for hosting the offer. Stephanie
ReplyDeleteThose books look really interesting and useful. I particularly fancy the one about fabric as it makes such a difference to a garment.
ReplyDeleteWow great giveaway! I would love to win these book to add to my sewing library!!
ReplyDeleteSince I'm truly at my start at sewing. I've only made two quilts and am just starting with garment sewing... these would be great for my library!
ReplyDeleteSo I'm tossing my brass ring into the giveaway bin and hope it gets picked.
My email: selkie75@yahoo.com
I especially like the look of the Fabric A-Z book!
ReplyDeleteMy email is caroang at gmail dot com.
Thank you for the giveaway! Those books are super, but can't wait for yours to come out! :D
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ReplyDeleteSounds like fun reading and very useful. Finckart1@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThanks Gertie, all the Best, Krista
Oooh looks like fun books! I'm relatively new to the sewing thing and would love to expand/create my sewing library. :)
ReplyDeletemarcie.spam@gmail.com (it's my spam account I know, but I don't leave email addresses running around the wild that aren't, I check it I promise).
I need some good sewing books!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! I just look at this book at B&N and almost bought it! I am new to sewing and it looks fantastic for a beginner. :-)
ReplyDeleteI would love to enter the drawing! They look useful, helpful, and beautifully illustrated!
ReplyDeleteGreat books ! Just getting back into fashion sewing and they would provide a wonderful resource!
ReplyDeleteGreat books! Just getting back into fashion sewing after many years, these would be a great resource!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway! These both sounds like excellent resources.
ReplyDeleteIm a beginning sewist and I would love, love, love these books!!
ReplyDeleteWow, what an awesome giveaway, thank you so much for doing this.
ReplyDeletethe book look just great, thanks so much for the giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a super exciting giveaway! Having these books in my sewing library would be so helpful.
ReplyDeleteI am envisioning sitting and reading these. Thanks for the info!
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Gertie love your blog, I would really enjoy adding theses books to my library !!Kats50@aol.com
ReplyDeleteVery nice of them!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have such good resources close at hand. I do a lot of sewing for others, but there's always more to learn! ybdull@msn.com
ReplyDeleteI would love to be entered for this! I am slowly adding to my resource shelf.
ReplyDeletelove your stuff, thank you for all your excellent shares
ReplyDeleteI just started sewing. Looking forward to your blog!
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ReplyDeleteYay! I could do with a good book on different fabrics!
ReplyDeleteCool, thanks for the chance to win! I've been wishing for this fabric book!
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ReplyDeleteIm new to sewing and finished My first dress today! I would love to win a book to help me master sewing ;)
ReplyDelete//Ellen
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Great sewing reference material!
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ReplyDeleteAbout to cut out a skirt pattern, and had a quick sewing question. Googled it and found your site. So happy I did, thanks for showing photos of your construction. I love vintage clothing! These books look very handy. Thanks for the giveaway.
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ReplyDeleteoh, these would be very useful to have! Thanks for the great giveaway!
ReplyDeletesweet! I don't have any book references--I'm always prowling the web for help. Thanks for the giveaway!!
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Wow, what a great giveaway. I'd love to be considered.
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Oh wow! what a treat!
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Hi Gertie!
ReplyDeleteI am VERY new to sewing I really don't know anything and I am completely lost I just bought a sewing machine because times are hard =( . So to stay fashionable, I thought it would be a good idea to sew anyway, here is my email camilla.rasul@me.com
You know, I don't have a single sewing book. Until know I've pretty much used pattern instructions and the internet to get all my sewing answers. But both of these books could be very useful, and it sure would be wonderful to win one!
ReplyDeleteNew sewing books cannot be bettered! You always get something out of them!
ReplyDeleteThese two books would be awesome to have! I have some experience in sewing and I love it to bits. These would help me out a lot.
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These books look like they would be fundamentals to have to start your sewing library. Handy as well.
ReplyDeleteThese books would be awesome!! I've taught myself how to sew solely from videos and tutorials online and I'd love to have another resource.
ReplyDeleteThanks!!
Those sound like great books to have!
ReplyDeleteToo fun! These look like helpful books.
ReplyDeleteWow. Thanks so much for this great giveaway. Either of these would help so much.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway. Sounds like they should be staples in any sewist library!
ReplyDeletemmm almost bought fabrics a to z because i was so excited to see it in barnes and noble last week!! maybe i'll win and save some $$
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ReplyDeleteBoth books sound great! Thanks for the giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteHeather
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These books would make a great sddition to any library. Please be sure to enter me.
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Who couldn't use another sewing book? Thanks so much for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteAhhhh my birthday is June 25th! This would be an awesome birthday surprise!
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I just got a new sewing machine, and started learning how to sew! I'm a performer and am hoping to start making my own costumes soon! These books would really come in handy for me.
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can sew by hand but it's my dream to be a real sewing gal some day...I love DIY - studding, beading, braiding - the one thing I can't do is sew! Thanks for the giveaway - hopefully one day I'll manage to not just read your blog but try things out myself :)
ReplyDeleteerinlchu@gmail.com
What a wonderfull give away! One of these sewing books would be great because I'm going to learn how to sew this summer!
ReplyDeleteI'm super new to sewing & this would be a great start to a sewing library.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway. Thanks to you and your publisher. I just finished my very first dress, vogue 2960. I still have a lot to learn though.
ReplyDeleteLexissarah (at) gmail (dot) com.
These look like great books!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have these books!
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ReplyDeleteThanks for such a great giveaway.
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Both of those look neat, especially the fabric book!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway! The books look to be very helpful especally since I am new to sewing and am trying to get prepped to be able to take your classes.
ReplyDeleteOMG I totally need that fabrics book! This is such an awesome giveaway! You rock!
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Awesome books--I would love to win them...I am back trying to sew clothes after many years of not...
ReplyDeleteThese both sound like they would be fantastic additions to my collection and I may add them to my bookshelf after the giveaway anyway. :D
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ReplyDeleteThese books look lovely!
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What a lovely giveaway!
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Would love the fabric book, I'm really bad about that sort of stuff! I tend to just grab whatever looks/feels good and is relatively cheap but it'd be nice to know a bit more about different fabric types :)
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Great Giveaway!
ReplyDeleteOh, the books look like a must have resource!
ReplyDeleteI have had my eye on the sewing book for quite some time- it has really wonderful pics! Looking forward to seeing your book too Gertie!
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OOOHHH!!! What fun!
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ReplyDeleteOooh, those look brilliant. Good luck to all who enter!
ReplyDeleteI love knitting, crafting, and making my own green cleaners. What I don't know how to do that I would love to do .... Sew! I'll admit it, I'm intimidated. I have 3 young children that I think would be pretty cool to make clothes or even (gasp) a quilt?!? Winning your books would rock. Sargar2107@yahoo.com
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What a wonderful treat for home sewists!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome giveaway! I'm still kind of new to sewing, so these would definitely be helpful.
ReplyDeleteOh what a great giveaway! These two have been on my wish list.
ReplyDeleteMy projects and I am sure we could use the tips and wisdom each title could impart, great job on the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway- great books
ReplyDeleteThis looks like exactly what I need, i am clueless about fabrics!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
I might have to inter-library loan the fabric book! :) Sometimes I really feel stupid when comes to understanding what is what.
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ReplyDeleteGertie I found your blog after I took your Bombshell Dress class on Craftsy. I am sooo excited for your book to come out! I have already pre-ordered it. These books sound amazing! So excited.
ReplyDeleteAwesome giveaway! I hope I win!
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I would LOVE these! I'm a newbie sewer and could definitely use the reference. :) Thanks for a great giveaway
ReplyDeleteBoth of these books look awesome for a new sewer like me to learn more and expand my skills! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
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Cool! I always find little treasures in these books :)
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I'm just getting back to sewing after a long time of being away, and I was just a beginner back then! I need this book! I'd really love to win it.
ReplyDeleteChristine
pyronymph1002 at yahoo.com
Thanks for the opportunity....
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Would love to see both of those books. I'm still fairly new to the whole sewing world and attempting to drink in new knowledge like its coming from a fire hydrant! Thanks for this opportunity and all your amazing posts!
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Thanks for the giveaway. I love Melanie and STC.
ReplyDeleteVery cool offer!
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What a great offer! I've been eyeing the fabric book recently - definitely still trying to sort out the fabric part of the equation still. :)
ReplyDeleteThose would be very helpful! Thanks for the opportunity!
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