I've been a 4-H sewing leader for 6 years now. I started when my daughter started 4-H and wanted to enter a sewing project. 4-H was part of our small community culture and it was easy to join. Fortunately, I learned to sew from my own mother when I was a girl back when most of us knew how. 4-H has been a fabulous experience for my daughter and the many members I've led. I love the idea that we begin with an end in mind. That is, we work with the kids to enter a project into the county fair. Then, learning to sew has a purpose and meaning. And most of the time, the kid's interest and creativity catch fire. I've been taught that 4-H is a research based youth organization and incorporates the BIG-M, the characterisics of a succesful youth development program. B-Belonging, I-Independence (the kids see themselves in their futures), G-Generosity (4-H has a required community service element) and Mastery (mastering a skill promotes real confidence). A good 4-H program is an excellent investment of your child's after school time. And it has been fun for me, I've brushed up on my sewing skills and done lots more sewing since I've become a leader.

I would love to make some superhero capes for my grandsons this year and some tutu skirts for the granddaughters. Last year I made fabric wallets for the daughters and some ties for all the men and grandsons.

I simply love history! And I love sewing! I would love to know what are tried and true methods. And I would love to win this book!

I love anything fall or winter since where I live it is winter about 5 months of the year. I love jackets and pants, and anything that helps dressing our body types.

I would call myself an intermediate sewer, can make shirts, pants, dresses. However, I don't have much experience making lined garments and would love to learn how even when the directions don't call for lining. Would love to see any tips to make garments look professionally done. Also, would love to see any help with fitting and selecting clothing for body type.

I remember the girdle my mother would wear. I've worn different evolving versions of spanx. I've also worn a water bra to give me more volume on top to match the volume on bottom. More and more women are just having surgery to create the look they want. Maybe that is the trend and the future will look back at us trying to shape ourselves with exterior items and everyone will just surgically change themselves.

I would love to win this book. I have 13 grandchildren and would love to sew some fun things for them!

I am making spring knit dresses for myself, a friend, and 2 daughters. Dresses that are wash and wear and one piece dressing! Would love to win your magazine!

I sew for my little girl of 13. And she sews for herself. I am a 4-H sewing leader and this book is sure to have lots of great ideas for both my daughter and all of the other little and big girls in our club!

I love non-fiction! How cool to read some history on fashion, what a great 4-H demonstration/talk this would be!

The DVD and magazine would be perfect for my 4-H club!

Love the book cover! I have 12 grandchildren and one 13 year old, I'm thinking I need this book . . .

Would love this book. Always looking for ideas and fun things to do with my 4-H sewing group!