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Coming Soon: Sew Warm Contest

Planning on sewing something together to stay warm this winter? Then get ready for our upcoming Sew Warm Contest with SINGER. We will have some excellent prizes from SINGER to give away to any excellent project that helps you fight the cold this winter. All we ask is that you involve sewing in some way.

So get your sewing machine and needles ready! More details coming soon.

As with all our contests, entries must be published during the contest. Previously published Instructables are not eligible.

UPDATE:

Contest is live and can be seen here

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sunshiine says: Feb 25, 2010. 7:55 PM
I am new to instructables and missed out on the valentine's Day contest because I posted a video.  I wanted to enter the sewing contest but have to be a member to see all the rules?  I do not know the advantage of winning a pro account if I have to purchase an account to view the requirements.    Am I not understanding this correctly? 
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fungus amungus (author) says: Feb 25, 2010. 9:31 PM
 You can become a member for free. Scroll down on the register page to do so.
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sunshiine says: Feb 25, 2010. 10:34 PM
It says to join a pro account it cost 1.99 a month billed yearly. Would you have a link to view where you are talking about? 
Bobmargie says: Feb 21, 2010. 7:55 PM
what's the latest news on this?
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fungus amungus (author) says: Feb 22, 2010. 10:07 AM
The contest has been up and running for a few weeks.

http://www.instructables.com/contest/sewwarm/
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Sunbanks says: Jan 31, 2010. 6:43 PM
:( Our dog chewed up the power cord to our sewing machine. Guess I better get to hand sewing... 
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willrandship says: Feb 3, 2010. 8:16 PM
Send it to me and I can resolder it if you want. Or you could do it yourself. power cords are big and easy to fix, so don't bother going to a repairman if you own a soldering gun!
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Sunbanks says: Feb 4, 2010. 8:54 PM
Hehe I think we already threw it away. It was pretty much a 3 foot section of cord  that was chewed up into 1 inch sections. We could probably get a new plug in and whatnot, but I don't know when we'd get around to that... 
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willrandship says: Feb 5, 2010. 5:46 AM
Ouch....1" sections would be a pain! Does it have a standard plug?
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Sunbanks says: Feb 6, 2010. 12:01 PM
I think I'd rather just get a new cord than solder 1" sections together :P
It does have a standard plug. 
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RichardBronosky says: Feb 19, 2010. 8:14 AM
As long as the connector that goes into the machine was in good condition, you could have grafted a new extension cord to it.
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Sunbanks says: Feb 19, 2010. 4:01 PM
It is, since they couldn't reach it :P And there's still a couple of feet of cord on it.
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willrandship says: Feb 7, 2010. 11:46 AM
That makes it lots easier. Have fun sewing!
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Goodhart says: Feb 19, 2010. 9:16 AM
I  can't get my wife to remove her junk from off of OUR sewing machine  grrrr....
 
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ChrysN says: Feb 19, 2010. 10:49 AM
How about hand stitching.
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Goodhart says: Feb 19, 2010. 2:36 PM
*chuckle*  not that I am not able to,  but put it this way,  one of these days I will have to make some time to sew in a button on my one work shirt I have :-) 
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RichardBronosky says: Feb 19, 2010. 8:11 AM
 I've been on the fence about buying a Singer embroidery capable sewing machine for about 6 months. The problem I have is the blackbox software.

The entire user experience of such a machine is dependent on the computer software that drives the machine. However, they hide this software away from you until after you buy the $1500 hardware. The software is worthless unless you buy the hardware. Why won't they let me get the software and play with it to see how awesome it is, leaving me with no choice to take the plunge and buy the machine? The only logic answer is that the software is so terribly designed that the mere sight of it would send me running to their competitor. I come to this conclusion based on how terrible the web page for the machine itself is. See it here: http://www.singerco.com/futura Try clicking "Embroidery Features". Then, when the auto scrolling flash gets too far ahead, try using the arrows to scroll backwards. Also, having to load windows up in VirtualBox just to use the machine would be pretty annoying on its own.
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caitlinsdad says: Feb 19, 2010. 8:23 AM
I have the same gripe about the competing Brother embroidery machines as I looked into them.  I think you also have to get some outrageously expensive software option to custom design your own and program the pattern into the machine.  I guess they want to make money on the proprietary CNC software.  I have not seen any freeware versions of this stuff but I'm sure it's not impossible to come up with one.  The people that do offer alternative patterns to use have to charge a lot to make their money back.
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belsey says: Feb 3, 2010. 8:15 AM
Has anybody been having problems submitting instructables lately? Although my internet service seems to be working fine, I can't add steps, save, or do anything to my instructable either in Safari or Firefox.... I don't know if there's something wrong with my computer or the website, but it's frustrating because I'm rearing to go!
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Goodhart says: Feb 3, 2010. 8:38 AM
On occassion, I have had difficulties just typing in a post.....but a quick cache clear (shut down FF and reopen) clears that up.
 
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willrandship says: Feb 3, 2010. 8:17 PM
I've had to cache clear sometimes too, but never on instructables. It seems to be the universal fix for internet errors in firefox!
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Goodhart says: Feb 3, 2010. 8:53 PM
For me, it has only started to happen since the last version release....
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barefootbohemian says: Feb 2, 2010. 3:14 PM
 Well by the way it reads, I guess if I was to make something to keep my babies warm it would be eligible for entry right? Just because my babies have 4 legs and fur shouldn't really make any difference, they need to keep warm too! :))
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Zaphod Beeblebrox says: Jan 31, 2010. 5:52 PM
i couldn't sew if my life depended on it.
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caitlinsdad says: Jan 31, 2010. 6:17 PM
Leave the suturing to professionals, but in the meantime just apply direct pressure on the wound.
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Zaphod Beeblebrox says: Jan 31, 2010. 6:19 PM
now i feel stupid for not getting it!
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Kiteman says: Jan 21, 2010. 9:00 AM
Oh my goodness, I actually have a relevant idea on my to-do list!
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Doctor What says: Jan 21, 2010. 9:12 AM
 Strange, right?
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Kiteman says: Jan 21, 2010. 10:03 AM
It happens occasionally.

What's strange is that i actually need to make it.
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fungus amungus (author) says: Jan 21, 2010. 11:41 AM
Not that strange, right? Isn't it chilly over there?
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Goodhart says: Jan 21, 2010. 12:06 PM
I'm still waiting for it to get chilly in my area (below 22 o F or -5 o C)
 
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CraftySNAK3 says: Jan 27, 2010. 7:17 PM
cold in Arizona= 50 degrees
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Goodhart says: Jan 27, 2010. 9:29 PM
The computer room I work in stays at around 66-70 o F Some find this chilly, and I sweat if I have to move around in there much :-)
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ChrysN says: Jan 21, 2010. 4:19 PM
It's been so mild here that they've been having to bring in snow by truck (and helicopter) for some of the Olympic venues, LOL
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Goodhart says: Jan 21, 2010. 4:47 PM
My wife feels it's been a cold winter....I mean, we've had some snows, but I have yet to put on anything heavier than a light jacket (only very slightly heavier than a wind breaker).
:-) 
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Kryptonite says: Jan 22, 2010. 1:29 AM
Down in the southern side of our wondrous globe it's 38 centigrade, almost enough to put the air conditioner on.
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Goodhart says: Jan 22, 2010. 6:26 AM
Well, weirdly enough,  I can be annoyed by the smallest little scratch area of a shirt or jacket (tactile oversensitivity) but don't mind the cold (unless the wind is blowing really hard).  My wife bought me a heavy "jacket" which I refer to as a winter coat (that I haven't yet worn this season).  :-) 
 
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Kryptonite says: Jan 23, 2010. 11:20 PM
What's the temperature averaging out at about now?

I can usually take up to about 40o in the shade, or down to 5o with shorts and a t-shirt, but it takes me about a month to acclimatise to each situation.
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Goodhart says: Jan 24, 2010. 5:22 AM
Outside yesterday, it was (my scale)  quite warm (no jacket needed), in the low 40's, although my wife needed a light coat.    I simply sweet all the time (unless I am VERY cold).   And sometimes it's the sweeting that makes me cold  :-) 
 
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Kryptonite says: Jan 27, 2010. 11:25 PM
sweating?

I've known people that don't actually have sweat glands, which is surprisingly bad for controlling your body's temperature.
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Goodhart says: Jan 28, 2010. 10:36 AM
I would think, yes....Seems as though I ended up with their sweat glands? 
 
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Kryptonite says: Jan 30, 2010. 12:40 AM
Who knows? Different people sweat from different parts of their body at different rates, it seems you got the higher end of the range?
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Goodhart says: Jan 30, 2010. 9:24 AM
high BP doesn't help either  *sigh*
 
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barefootbohemian says: Feb 2, 2010. 7:21 PM
 I was reading your post about your heat intolerance, and that was the first thing that came to my mind was your BP must be high. It will do that too you, make you sweat like you are in a sauna with just the smallest increase in ambient temperature.  You better take care of yourself.  Don't think your wife would like it if something happened to you! :))
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Goodhart says: Feb 3, 2010. 7:51 AM
True,  but this has been happening even before any raise in BP was detected.....and still does even though it is now under control with medication.....I don't know....it may be part of my Asperger's too.
 
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Kiteman says: Jan 21, 2010. 11:52 AM
True (not so chilly as it was).

In fact, I shall go and purchase the fabrics at the weekend, as soon as I've had an answer.
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jessyratfink says: Jan 21, 2010. 8:08 PM
Yes yes yes yes yes yes. 
I has just the project. 
I hope to be something more than a finalist this time. ;)
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Doctor What says: Jan 22, 2010. 8:21 AM
 I will take you down, woman.
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jessyratfink says: Jan 22, 2010. 2:46 PM
 PSSSSSH.
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Kiteman says: Jan 22, 2010. 3:26 PM
I can't tell, is that derision or a leak?

:-D

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Doctor What says: Jan 22, 2010. 4:28 PM
 I think that's her inner demon realizing that she has met her match, and the evil spirits are leaking out her ears, going back to the place they belong.
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Kiteman says: Jan 22, 2010. 12:17 PM
Anybody got any popcorn handy?
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MichelMoermans says: Jan 22, 2010. 2:18 PM
www.instructables.com/id/Brownbag-Popcorn/

There you go Kiteman ;)

Now does anybody take bets who's gonna win? :p
porcupinemamma says: Jan 21, 2010. 5:29 AM
such a fun contest. 2 problems however:
1-contest only open to Americans
2- I don't know how to post an Instructable.
Porcupinemamma has a tear in her eye :0(
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Goodhart says: Jan 22, 2010. 8:17 AM
I'm sorry.  I didn't mean to intrude (posts below this one), just trying to be helpful, but not wanting to be insulting either.
 
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Goodhart says: Jan 21, 2010. 7:41 PM
Posting is fairly easy   http://www.instructables.com/about/submit.jsp 
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Goodhart says: Jan 21, 2010. 7:45 PM
But if you want to make a GREAT instructable,,,then go here first http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-great-Instructable/ :-)
porcupinemamma says: Jan 22, 2010. 10:25 AM
Dear Dear Goodhard.  It's always a pleasure to read notes from you. Not too sure what you are talking about, I've never felt you intrude on anything.  Have a terrific weekend! :0) Cheers!  Porcupine :0)
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Goodhart says: Jan 22, 2010. 12:37 PM
I had typed in links, without looking and finding that someone else had already shown you how to do this.
 
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Kiteman says: Jan 22, 2010. 12:18 PM
(The orange writing is a link - try clicking it.)
porcupinemamma says: Jan 22, 2010. 6:32 PM
As my husband likes to say, "yes dear" ;0)
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jeff-o says: Jan 21, 2010. 5:40 AM
1.  How do you know it's US-only?  The contest rules haven't even been posted yet!

2.  Well, better start reading!
porcupinemamma says: Jan 21, 2010. 7:12 PM
Well......perhaps people from Ontario (you and I) will be able to enter..  That would be excellent  (in the past, Sewing contests weren't open to us.)  Just wondering.....any chance you are a Waterloo grad? :0) I have adult children the same age as you :0) cool huh?
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jeff-o says: Jan 22, 2010. 4:10 AM
Nope, I didn't go to U of W (though I wanted to...)
porcupinemamma says: Jan 22, 2010. 4:22 AM
my husband is a grad from the second class in systems design engineering.  so-do you have some sewing projects in mind? I think I could come up with a couple of ideas.  It sure would be wonderful to win a sewing machine.  also thanks for the link to making an Instructable.
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jeff-o says: Jan 22, 2010. 5:35 AM
Yup, my wife and I might try cooking something up.  I've been encouraging her to post her first Instructable for a while now!
porcupinemamma says: Jan 22, 2010. 8:01 AM
uh  haaaaaaaaaaa lol the two Canadians battle it out ;0) wink wink nudge nudge lol
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jeff-o says: Jan 22, 2010. 1:46 PM
We are experts in winter gear, after all...
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Hello Kitty says: Jan 21, 2010. 2:40 PM
Yay! I already have mine done!


porcupinemamma says: Jan 22, 2010. 4:25 AM
Smartie pants! ;0) lol
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Hello Kitty says: Jan 22, 2010. 5:53 AM
Randomness is that I was hoping for a contest like this because I'm almost finished with the Instructable on it!
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zieak says: Jan 20, 2010. 10:27 PM
dang, i love a good challenge.  I have concepts ready for the other two contests lined up... I may need to figure something out for this one...
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fungus amungus (author) says: Jan 21, 2010. 11:41 AM
I'm sure you will. We have another contest coming up that I think you'll enjoy as well. It's gonna be good.
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MichelMoermans says: Jan 21, 2010. 12:16 PM
You sure know how to make people curious Fungus...
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MichelMoermans says: Jan 21, 2010. 2:39 AM
Damn I have the best idea ever for this but I lack sewing skills...
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fungus amungus (author) says: Jan 21, 2010. 11:42 AM
Then it's a great time to learn! The basics are pretty easy and it's a great skill to pick up.
CodySteed says: Jan 21, 2010. 6:55 AM
 All ready on it!!!!
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fungus amungus (author) says: Jan 21, 2010. 11:40 AM
Cool. Just remember to not publish until the contest starts.
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Doctor What says: Jan 20, 2010. 9:12 PM
 Moar sewing!
persephone94 says: Jan 20, 2010. 8:34 PM
 Oh wow! I can't wait to get my bobbins in :)
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Sunbanks says: Jan 20, 2010. 7:14 PM
Eeeeexcellent.... I have a few ideas for this! 
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