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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: Sew Simple

| By John Petersik | December 10, 2012 | 10,006 Comments

Fab Freebie: Sew Simple

***This giveaway is now closed – see who won below!***

After clocking 10,000 entries under 24 hours, we’re already back to crown a random winner of the SINGER One sewing machine. The lucky person is… Angela (who says she’s a 1 on the sewing skills scale: “I can sew a straight line, but only if someone threads the machine for me first”). Congrats!

I’ve never touched a sewing machine in my life, but I’ve heard Sherry’s passionate muttering from the next room while using hers. Which is why anything labeled “Our easiest to use machine!” sounds compelling. And we’re so (sew?) excited that Singer is helping us give away a SINGER One – a feature-packed sewing machine that retails for nearly $500 – to one lucky reader! Something about an Automatic Needle Threader and OneTouch stitch selection sounds “approachable.” Plus the 24-available stitch patterns makes me believe you could fake your way into some pretty fancy stuff. Oh, and did we mention that Singer will ship this puppy anywhere in the world?

Singer One Giveaway

  • PRIZE: A SINGER One sewing machine (a $499 value!)
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “SEW ME!” and tell us…
  • BONUS QUESTION: …where do you rank yourself on the sewing skills continuum? Are you a 1 like me (I couldn’t sew my way out of a bag)? A self-proclaimed 3 like Sherry (who could probably make “a wonky bag”)? Or are you more like a 10 (who could not only sew a bag from scratch, but do so blindfolded)?
  • GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, Dec 12th at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
  • PRIZE SHIPS: This giveaway is available worldwide (we always beg every vendor to ship internationally but some companies are not legally able to vend things beyond the US – more on that here).
  • USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…
  • ***COMMENT ISSUES? If you’re trying to enter but keep getting a “duplicate comment” warning, click here to see how to solve it!

Note: We aren’t paid or perked for hosting these giveaways, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of SINGER.

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Comments

  1. Molly says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:20 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m probably a four – I’ve made happily serviceable cushions and I can cut out to a pattern… but without a machine I can’t learn any more :)

    Reply
  2. Tanya says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:20 pm

    Sew me..my mom is a 12/10 sewer, but unfortunately I am a 3….would love to have a machine to practice with.

    Reply
  3. Jamie says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:20 pm

    SEW ME!

    I think I’d rate myself a 5 or 6. I have some skills and can make some cool stuff, but I have a lot to learn!

    Reply
  4. Amy Hoogstad says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:20 pm

    SEW ME!

    I am a self-proclaimed 3, maybe a 4 since I’ve made my daughters a few outfits. Still lots to learn, though:) Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  5. Dana says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:20 pm

    SEW ME!

    Definitely a 1. I have lots to learn!

    Reply
  6. Talley says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:20 pm

    SEW ME! I would probably rate myself around a 4. I can sew on a button, and hem my pants. Making some blinds doesn’t seem like it would be beyond my skill level either. Hook me up with a nice new Singer and we’ll see….

    Thanks!

    Reply
  7. Jennifer S says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:21 pm

    SEW ME!
    1, but I want to take lessons!

    Reply
  8. Nicki says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:21 pm

    Sew Me! I would say I’m a 3 too. If it needs mending or making, I can do it, but the lines won’t be even or straight.

    Reply
  9. Carolyn says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:21 pm

    SEW ME!! I’m a 0…I’ve always wanted to learn to sew, and my mom had a very old machine (one of those that was a piece of furniture), but she disliked sewing and had three other kids to care for so I never learned. Sad face. But I’ve always wanted to make my own napkins and pillow covers and on and on!

    Reply
  10. Pip says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:21 pm

    Sew me!

    Is there a -10 on the scale? – sewing machines need a service after I’ve tried to make a pillowcase (sorry mum for that incident in 1998 :(

    Reply
  11. Susie says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:21 pm

    Sew me!

    I’m about a 2, but my grandmother wants to pass on her 10 skills to me!

    Reply
  12. Michelle says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:21 pm

    SEW ME!!!
    I am a 1. Or a 0. I’d love to win this machine so I can get better at making things for the house and clothes for my daughter. Anything to help the budget!

    Reply
  13. Larita says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:21 pm

    SEW ME! I’m maybe a 3? It’s been a few years since I sewed.

    Reply
  14. Kelsey says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:21 pm

    SEW ME! My mom is teaching me to sew for Christmas and I am beyond excited!

    Reply
  15. Darcie says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    Sew me!

    I’m probably a solid 2 on the how well I sew scale. I took home economics back in 1994 – I made a rockin vest with sunflowers on it (I know you’re jealous!).

    Now that I have a little munchkin I really want to learn again so I can make cute stuff for her!

    Reply
  16. Yenny says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    SEW ME!! i would rank myself a solid 7 that’s working up to an 8. my mom makes tuxedos for a living so she taught me everything she knows :)

    Reply
  17. Kara says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    Sew me!!

    I’d have to say I’m maybe a 3, 2 1/2, maybe?? But I would love to be more around an 8 or so!

    Reply
  18. Grace says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    SEW ME!!

    I currently score a big old 2, but I want to learn!

    Reply
  19. Daniela H. says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    SEW ME! Around a -10. My mom was a seamstress and worked in factories since she was 13 but she never taught us 3 girls how to sew. Said she saw too many horrors. This sounds good for an old time starter like me. Thanks!

    Reply
  20. Emily says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’d say I’m right around a three, I could make a pretty good pillow if I had to.

    Reply
  21. Claire says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    Sew me! I’m a solid one, but I’d love to be able to sew some useful things to give away as gifts and birthdays!

    Reply
  22. Sarah says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    SEW ME! I would probably rate myself a 4…I grew up learning to sew, so I can hold my own on simple projects, and would LOVE a sewing machine to call my own!

    Reply
  23. Katie says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’d say I’m 6 or 7. I’ve been obsessed with sewing and making clothes since the 8th grade (so, 15 years or so?), but I have a lot still to learn! I got my first sewing machine when I was 16. Its a tad old (though it still runs great!) But I certainly would love an upgrade! :)

    Reply
  24. Maria I. says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    SEW ME !! I’d say I’m a 5, I can sew, but need to carefully follow a plan !

    Reply
  25. Courtney M says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    Sew me! Prob a 6. I’ve sewn a couple of curtains in my day.

    Reply
  26. Arli says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    How about -1? I’ve actually asked Santa for a sewing machine this year, so winning this would free “him” up for gifting me with some lessons and fabric!!!

    Reply
  27. Molly Davis says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    Definitely a ONE… but hoping to improve!! Would love to win this lovely sewing machine!!

    Reply
  28. audrey says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    SEW ME!

    Reply
  29. Stacy Adamission says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    Sew me!! I’m a 0.5 but would love to learn!!

    Reply
  30. Emily says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m in the 2-4 range… I’ve made a few things successfully, but managed to lose the pedal/plug when I moved 2 years ago, so I’m pretty rusty!

    Reply
  31. Ramie says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    Sew Me! I’m a 2… A 2 because of my 7/8th grade home economics class.

    Reply
  32. Patty says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    Sew Me!
    I probably fit in the 3 category. I am a jack of all trades, and a master of none, and this def includes sewing :)

    Reply
  33. Severine says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’d rank myself as a 6 on average, sometimes more like 4, once up to 8!
    Thanks Singer and YSL for your generosity.

    Reply
  34. Rachel M. says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    Sew me!

    Reply
  35. dm says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    sew me!

    Reply
  36. Molly Davis says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    SEW ME! I’m definitely a ONE… but hoping to improve!! Would love to win this lovely sewing machine!!

    Reply
  37. Beth says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    SEW ME!

    I am probably a 2. I only know how to hem my pants, but I have been wanting to get more into sewing lately. :)

    Reply
  38. Kevin says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    Sew me. I’m totally a zero.

    Reply
  39. Jules says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    sew me! um, i worked in the costume shop in college,but 4way stretch lycra is the bane of my existence. so…a 7

    Reply
  40. Lindsey F says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    Sew Me!!!!

    I am around a 5 – I need to stop using my mom’s old machine!

    Reply
  41. Lindsay says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    Sew me! I’m a pretty good at sewing. In high school I wears in charge of costumes for all of the plays. I even sewed an entire period dress for one show. Now I use my skills for the odd button. I have seamstress I trust immensely to handle my alterations.

    Reply
  42. Kacy says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    Sew me!

    I’m about a 2….I can wing something simple when I need to. I just won’t show my grandma who is an incredible seamstress and will notice all my uneven lines. :)

    Reply
  43. Hollis says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m nearly a 0 on the continuum. I started many sewing machine projects when I was younger on my mom’s sewing machine, but then invariably caused a major machine malfunction and dropped the whole project.

    Reply
  44. Laura says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    SEW ME! I’m definitely a 3.

    Reply
  45. Hlsst7 says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    SEW ME BayBee! I love to sew. I would rank myself a “9” because I hate hemming!

    Reply
  46. Jackie says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    SEW ME! I’m a sad “2” but I would love a new machine. I still use mine for house projects.

    Reply
  47. Mary says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    Sew me! I would probably be a 2.5 on the scale…

    Reply
  48. Nicole S. says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m about a 7. Pretty talented but not as amazing as my mother. I’d give this machine to a friend that needs it!

    Reply
  49. Maria Z says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 1.

    Reply
  50. Jenn V. says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 3 like Sherry! I’m learning!

    Reply
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