Wondering about something related to the Sew News web site or print magazine? We hope the following "frequently asked questions" (FAQs) and their answers will give you a speedy response to your concern. Still need an answer? Click here for our contact listing and select the one appropriate for your question.
What's the relationship between Sew News the print magazine and this Sew News Web site? Sew News is an international print magazine for sewing enthusiasts. It is published eight times a year and available by subscription or on newsstands. This Web site is provided as a free service by Sew News magazine. Articles and information featured on this site may have been published in the print magazine. Occasionally, Web-only special offers may be shared on this site.
What's an "e-Update"?
The Sew News e-Update is a free e-mail newsletter from the Sew News staff. We'll share what's new on the site--from free articles and tips to special offers, contests and downloadable designs. Click here to subscribe to our e-Update. You are under no obligation, and may unsubscribe at any time via the links provided within the newsletter.
What is the Sew News Web site's privacy policy?
The CK Media Privacy Policy is available here. We do not record your e-mail address unless you sign up for the e-Update newsletter. Sew News may occasionally send offers to members of our e-Update newsletter list on the behalf of other carefully screened associations or companies whose products or services we think you may find of interest. However, we will never sell, rent or share your e-mail address with anyone without your consent.
What kind of Sew News subscription services are available online?
You can subscribe, renew or give a gift subscription for U.S. or foreign delivery. In addition, you can get answers to subscription questions such as "When does my subscription expire? " or "Have you received my payment?" as well as report a change of name or address or a missing issue. Click here for subscription help.
Can I e-mail Sew News?
Yes. We do welcome your comments about Sew News magazine, and will make every effort to answer your questions or address your concerns. However, due to the amount of correspondence we receive, we cannot guarantee a personal response to every e-mail.
For best results, check our list of contacts for the most appropriate avenue for your question. Subscription-related concerns should be submitted through the online forms available in the Subscription Help area. Advertising-related questions should be addressed to the advertising representative in your area. Editorial questions may be submitted to our editors at sewnews@sewnews.com.
Are Sew News online articles free?
There is no charge to view and print a single copy of the articles on this site. However, all copyright protections apply, i.e. you may not represent the work as your own, sell it or reproduce it without permission. To request permission to make multiple copies of an article (from this site or the print magazine) for an educational purpose, e-mail sewnews@sewnews.com.
How can I get a Sew News article index?
Free print versions of Sew News article indexes are available for each year from 1988 to 2003. To order, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope for each year desired to:
Sew News Article Index (desired year)
741 Corporate Circle, Suite A
Golden, CO 80401
In addition, recent Sew News article indexes are available as downloadable PDF files. Check the SN Index area for details on which indexes are currently available.
How far back do your "Sewing Q&A" and "Making Connections" archives go?
Both Sewing Q&A and Making Connections are ongoing archives of questions answered in the print edition of Sew News. The Sewing Q&A archive includes entries from the January 2000 to current issues; the Making Connections archive includes entries from the past two years.
Will my Sewing Q&A or Making Connections questions be answered personally?
We regret that we cannot answer your individual sewing and source questions. However, all Sewing Q&A questions are forwarded to Senior Editor Marla Stefanelli and all Making Connections questions are forwarded to columnist Janet Klaer. Those of general interest will be answered in Sew News and archived on this site.
To submit a question to be considered for use in Sewing Q&A, click here.
To submit a question to be considered for use in Making Connections, click here.
What is "Sew 'N' Go"?
Sew 'N' Go is the name of a series of sewing-related tours to various destinations created and hosted by Sew News editor Linda Griepentrog and other Sew News staff. Tour locations vary from year to year, but have included the Denver area, London, the Great Lakes area, Hong Kong, New England, the Pacific Northwest and the San Francisco Area. For more information on currently available or planned Sew 'N' Go tours, click here.
What is "Sew News: The Fashion Collection"?
Sew News: The Fashion Collection is a women's fashion pattern collection jointly created by Sew News and The McCall Pattern Co. with the Sew News reader in mind. A new collection of four patterns is introduced each spring and fall, and each collection is featured both in Sew News and the McCall's pattern book. Each season, Sew News offers its readers one pattern free, and the other three are offered at a substantial discount. Check our Special Offers area to view current Sew News: The Fashion Collection offers.
How does Sew News choose its articles and projects?
Sew News articles and projects are selected by the editorial staff during a monthly review process six or more months before publication. Some ideas are suggested by the staff, others come from current Sew News writers or readers. To suggest an article or project idea, e-mail the editorial staff at sewnews@sewnews.com. If you're interested in writing for Sew News, please review our Writer's Guidelines.
