I just renewed my Insider subscription. I felt as though I got my money's worth last year and don't want to miss out on future issues. I have been reading Threads for years and find it to be the finest magazine for sewing knowledge. Even if you aren't one of the three lucky ones who win, you should consider subscribing. You will love being an Insider.
It sounds like I am working for Threads..\o/... nope, just want to tell others about them.

I enjoyed this article so very much. I always really appreciate what others are doing and I love the vintage past. This embroidery is just exquisite. I wish I could attend their classes. I appreciate you too, Threads, for such a wonderful magazine and website.

I will have someone help do this tracing on me. I hadn't ever seen this done before. I can see why it is so important that the shoulder slope is just right in order for garments to hang right. Thanks

I am like crafty creations in that I would love to create classic stylish clothes for the mature ladies, of which I am one. Fit is everything and then personality styles! The stores mainly cater to the young people...not suitable for gals past 40 or 50. We older ladies like classic, elegant clothing even of every day wear.

WOW! What talent! You make it look so simple but I don't think it will be easy to do. It makes sense though, to have your very own body proportions to style.

This sounds like a very helpful book that i would like to have. A home sewist really needs a sewing partner as it is very difficult to fit yourself, especially in the back, which is my main problem. In retirement years now, I would like to make haute couture garments but they have to fit very well, of course. Oh sewing partner where are you?

Yes, I sure would love to win this book. I would like to choose ' vintage copy cat fashions' that are in vogue today. I wish women dressed like ladies nowadays, instead of generic looking clothing.

Gertie's book sounds so intriguing. I would just love to win it. I have always been a "vintage' sort of person. I will check out her new blog for sewing.

I have made some under garments for myself in the past and would just love to have this book to see the wonderful lingerie from the vintage era, and copy their ideas, using the patterns. Thanks for the offerings to win various things from Threads.

This is a really good hint to tell us about. I will use it from now on. thanks!

I wish that we dressed like ladies used to. I would just LOVE to have this book. Thanks, Threads, for offering books and things to your readers.

I wish that we dressed like ladies used to. I would just LOVE to have this book. Thanks, Threads, for offering books and things to your readers.

I like putting hems in garments by hand, picking up only one thread so that there are no visible stitches on the right side of the garment. I seem to do quite a lot of hand stitching on clothing and home furnishings....I like the look and it is rewarding to get compliments from other seamstresses. Haute couture sewing requires it too.

How fun...mystery books based on the art of sewing. I would love to read those.

I am like many other gals in that I have wished I could design a fabric for a particular project. I would like to make one of a kind jackets with painted or embroidered borders swell as other unique designer touches. I love sewing home furnishings and this book would give me many ideas and know hows.
Since so many have registered for this book, and only one can win it, how about giving each of one? \o/ Or at least more than one winner!

I recently became "An Insider". It is by far more than worth the price of admission! I am a seasoned seamstress and find that there is always much to learn at any stage of life. There are so many entries for these Louise Cutting DVD'S and only one lucky person will win them. I sure hope it is me!

This so clever...what talent! I have a lot of linens from my mother and my husband's mother. You have enthused me to use some of these wonderful linen and cotton fabrics. I LOVE wearable art and wish more was shown on Threads...which I also LOVE! Thank you so much, Mary Ray...show more of your work.

I would love to win this book. It looks like it is full of wonderful ideas and things to construct.

I would love to win this book.

I would choose "Sewing Destination: London, England". Every choice you give sounds wonderful though. It is hard to choose. Threads online is the greatest. I really appreciate all that you present for we readers to learn from and enjoy.

Love, love, love this scarf and the new knot method. I ca't imagine not being able to sew. What a pleasure to create and also feel good about the savings too.

I love haute couture sewing. I would have to choose Aubrey Hepburn even though I think any of the choices would be great. Classics are elegant.

This trim is just exquisite. I love you, Threads, for all of the wonderful information you provide on the net. It is great that you have the top notch designers like Kenneth King, on this site. I appreciate it so very much. The perfect directions make it so easy to follow and get beautiful results. Keep up the good work.

I would like to see more fitting techniques. the baby boomer population is coming into SS age and needs more instructions on pattern fitting for the rounded back. Love the magazine.

I love embellished clothing and have done a lot of it over the years. Always pleasure to see what other people's imaginations dream up. I would love to have this book.

I would love to have this archive of Threads. Your magazine is the best one of this type on the market. I have issues from past years, but would love to be able to see what all is in these on the CD's.

Thanks for giving it to one lucky winner. May I be her!!

What talent! I love her ideas and her work is so beautiful.

I would like to make my garments look more elegant, couture looking. This is just the book I need. Claire is such an inspiration to me. I hope I win!

This looks like book full of most everything a seamstress would need. I would
love to win it!

I love all types of embroidery but I think the one that brings me the most satisfaction is Free Machine Embroidery. It lends itself for a person to be so completely creative, making any size or scheme of your choice. For those out there who wish for a machine embroidery machine but can't afford one, this is such a wonderful way to learn to do it on your own. Uniquely your own creations!

Unless you want a commercial machine to make money with, repeating the same thing on many articles for, say, an organization, do learn the Free Machine Embroidery way. It is just plain fun to do! Most any zigzag machine will work for it. Even the old straight stitch machines will do it.

Happy embroidering, whatever is your favorite. Just so we are contented and happy using our hands and minds. Remember the importance of teaching and sharing what we know with the younger generations.

No matter how well you sew, if garments don't fit well, you won't wear them.
Make the effort to have patterns fit to your body and perfect fit as you sew.

I too, have been using this method for years. It is wonderful to wear a garment and not have to worry about gaping shirts. Thanks for all of your wonderful tips and illustrations.

With all of these comments it seems unlikely that I will win, but there is always that glimmer of hope, so I will sign up for a chance. I love Threads and all that you do for we seamstresses out here. Keep up the good work.