A Sewist’s Guide to Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Tips & Techniques by Bernie Tobisch
From the sewing machine whisperer, Bernie Tobisch comes this in-depth, visual guide to how a sewing machine works, how to keep it in good working order, and how to solve common problems. Learn what questions to ask when buying a new sewing machine, what sewing machine foot to use for different projects, what regular maintenance you need to perform, and more. Perfect for sewists and quilters of all levels, this friendly approach to learning about and troubleshooting YOUR sewing machine gives you the tools you need to sew and quilt with less frustration and better results!
• For any brand of sewing machine
• Written by an expert sewing machine technician with over forty-two years of experience
• Learn how your sewing machine works, how to keep it happy, and how to troubleshoot common problems
This sewing guide is filled with tips and tricks on how to get along with your sewing machine, I mean there has been a few times when I have wanted to chuck my out the window. With this book your sanity will remain as Bernie guides you through all the common and not so common sewing machine dramas. We love this book and we are giving 5 lucky Sewing Craftgossip readers the chance to win a copy of their own.
We are giving away 5 copies to 5 lucky Craftgossip.com readers (US address only)
For your chance to win a copy all you have to do is comment below.
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Entries close on the 30th of October 2018 – Winners will be contacted via e-mail at the close of the giveaway.
Denise Smith says
Sounds like a book I could really use. Thanks for the opportunity.
lee says
This would be a good book to refer to! my daughter and I would put to good use! tks!
lee says
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Mary Frances Turner says
I’m 68 and been sewing since I was a child. My grandmother was a professional seamstress. I’ve been nursing an old Janine for a few years. I’d love to learn how to keep her going a few more!
Carla Hundley says
Just got a new sewing machine
and this book would be wonderful
to win and have to use!
Carla from Utah
Melody Johnson says
This looks very useful.
annehaun says
I would love this as I do not truly understand my machine.
annehaun says
This is a book I truly would love as I do not understand my machine.
Mary Mac says
Can always use a great sewing field guide.
Linda says
Love the newsletter there is always something interesting. Thank you for the giveaways.
Lynda Buchholz says
Wow what a wonderful reference book to have in my library!
Lynda
Celeste Y Mnich says
I appreciate your guidance!!
Sue says
one of the few newsletters i read daily. would love a sewing field guide for my machine, thank you!
Pamela Blowers says
Sounds like a great addition to my sewing room. Would love to have it.
Jean says
This book would be a great resource as I teach sewing classes.
Anita says
Would love to have this book! So many times I try o fix things myself and end up not knowing what to do!
Regina says
Always a good reference to have!!
Ruth says
Looks like a great book! Everyone could use something like this!
Teresa Coats says
I would love to win this book for my sister. She has just received an used sewing machine and it didn’t have the book with it. Thank you.
Teresa Coats says
I receive the craft gossip newsletters.
Teresa Coats says
I have joined craft gossip facebook page.
Connie Kline says
My daughter just got her first sewing machine – I would love to gift her this book!!
Layne Lanpher says
I’m just getting back in to sewing after a nearly 15 year break, so this would be a great resource!
Georgina Hindmarsh says
Great resource for any sewer!
Kresti Lyddon says
This would be a very useful reference book!
Sheree Fournerat says
I just got my granddaughter a sewing machine for her birthday. We could really use this book!
Linda says
I’ve been sewing for 50 years but I’m always anxious to learn something new. Thanks for the opportunity!
Alice C. says
I so need this!!! Every sewing machine I’ve owned has had problems, especially with the tension feature. I cannot decipher anything from the self-help manuals. HELP!
Jan Ackerman says
I’ve been having some bobbin issues. I hope to learn new troubleshooting techniques.
Faith Nichols says
I would love to own a copy of this book! I think it will come in very handy.
Cheryl Ann Arnett says
This book would be great for me, being a new sewer and learning about my machine. I need to keep my machine happy.
Dawn Owen says
This would be super for me! There’s so much about my machine that I’m sure I do not know yet.
Marlene says
The perfect reference guide. If I win I will give as a gift to my daughter.
Marlene says
I subscribe to your newsletter.
Kim says
I would love to win this reference guide!
Julie says
I just started sewing a few months ago and have been borrowing books from the library to learn techniques. Would love to have my own copy to always have on hand!
Carol Will says
I love your newsletter.
Cheryl Streeter says
Looks like a comprehensive book on sewing. It seems to give a very clear view of what is going on while
sewing a project. Great!!!
Charissa G says
This would be a great reference book to have!
Susan Van Horn says
Oh, Boy! I need this book! My sewing machine and I are from different planets!
Gayle Barfoot says
The book would be a fantastic resource! Thanks for all the information you share.
Leslie Schmidt says
From the pictures on the front of the book, this looks like a really good visual aid. I would love to win a copy of it.
Leslie Schmidt says
I already subscribe to your newsletter.
knittingdancer says
I subscribe to your newsletter.
knittingdancer says
I follow Craft Gossip on Facebook.
knittingdancer says
I would love to win this book for my sister. A friend gave her a sewing machine but it didn’t have a book with it. This book would be great for her. Thank you.
Karey says
This looks like a great reference book to own!
Christi says
I know exactly who I would give this book to. They are a new sewer and this would be a great reference book for them.
Melinda M Fulk says
I admit it, I could use this…..
Joanne D. says
Would be a great addition to my sewing room. Thanks for the chance!
Elizabeth Maurer says
I would love to own this book. I have been trying to relearn sewing skills.
Linda says
Would love to add this to my sewing library.
carolbratt says
WOW! Could I ever use this!
Alice says
Oh wow, that would really guide me. I haven’t done any sewing since before my son was born and lets see, he will be 47 next month. I just can’t do it. I have tried. I have purchased 3 new sewing machines and lets see, 2 I gave away as I couldn’t get the tension right and found a great big mess on the inside of the material. I blamed it on the machine of course. Then I purchased another machine 6 months ago and am afraid to take it out of the box. Please help, I really need this.
Kathleen Donnenworth says
My adult daughter is starting to sew, what a wonderful book to share with her.
Sandy Woerner says
I haven’t actually sewed anything in over 30 years and have recently gotten back into it (new grandson) so a updated reference book would be awesome.
Duane says
I would really like to have a book like this!
Carmen N says
Thank you – I could really use this book!
donna konen says
I have a love/hate relationship with my sewing and would be thrilled to improve that relationship
Sandra Longan says
You can never know too much about your sewing machine or in my case machines. This would be a great addition to my sewing library.
Pat says
This sounds like a great reference book. Thanks for the give away!
Diana Sweeney says
I inherited my machine from a friend and I don’t have a clue how some things work. I’ve tried Google for some help to no avail. This would be an awesome opportunity for me to learn. I didn’t think there would be a sewing machine book out there. Thanks!
Brenda L says
This would come in handy right now. I have two sewing machines that are not sewing correctly. This sure would save me a lot of money if I am able to troubleshoot the problem myself.
Karen says
Well, this would be helpful! I just semi-retired and am looking forward to really getting into sewing, plus I just “inherited” a great quality – but old! – Viking machine that I want to get into good running condition again. By the way, I get the newsletter and follow on Facebook as well!
Jan Stenberg says
This would be a great book for me. I bought a sewing machine 15 years ago. Had problems with threads and stopped. Now I am terrified of my sewing machine. I need a good push start.
Sandra says
by gosh this could be very useful