I would absolutely "go bananas" if I won this archive!! I have it on my birthday list but I am afraid that no one can afford to buy it.

I too have major anxiety attacks if I need to do button holes. I can do them but....you know....Thanx for another alternative. I just designed a great vest and I wasn't sure how I was going to close it.
NOW I KNOW!!! thank you thank you thank you

WOW!!! Simply stunning.

I am by no means a "seasoned" sewer even though I have a sewing business. I make purses and accessories. Nothing hard about. The summer when I was 12, I taught my 8 year old cousin how to cut out a pattern, thread our gramma's old machine and to sew straight stitches. I could only tell her what I had learned from Home Ec the year before.--She grew up to be a sewing/embriodery diva. The things she makes are outstanding!

I make people clothes from patterns but I struggle with making them fit properly. I closely follow Threads' directions on fit/draping etc. I want to become a sewing diva. I want to become comfortable with new/different techniques.

The skills I want to become proficient with are Alterations and complex repairs. I try but I don't like my product-I am sure my friends and family just tell me I did a good job to make me feel batter.

I am so glad itwasn't just me.... Thanx for all the comments. Especially lazisusann and thetailor. Trying it on scrap fabric first, might make changes?!?!

Gosh how I just love those thrift stores and garage sales!! Best ot the best are Estate Sales with clothing from a gone-by era.

I just love what was done with this jacket. Since your fringing article, Kenneth, I have tried it with various fabrics. Of course some are not only easier but look better too.

My purse and accessories business is based on the premise that at least 75% of the fabric and findings are from recycled stock.

The more tricks and ideas, the more creative I can be. And I just LOVE that. My sales reflect what all of you at threads give me, tips and inspiration.

Wow! I have always wondered how to sew snaps and hook/eyes with a more attractive stitch. Not only does it look fabulous but it is far better than anything I have ever tried. Additionally, I have wondered about the best way to use beeswax. I have tons of it (my husband is a beekeeper) and use it with stringing beads & candle making. Because it is so sticky I have shyed away from using it with sewing. As usual your ideas and tips are marvelous for me. I am a dress designer and I will no longer doubt that my snaps etc. won't look bad or become loose.

Wow! This prize pack would help me not only fine-tune my skills but help me teach my 7 y/o grandaughter skills with the solid foundation I wish I had.

Nov 9th is my 52nd birthday...What a great gift.

Thanks for the opportunity to join this drawing.