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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. Kristin says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    SEW ME!
    According to your scale, I’m apparently a 10 (as I used to have my own handbag pseudo-business!) but on my own scale, I’d consider myself more like a 7– as in, I’ve been sewing for about 15 years and I sure know my way around a sewing machine, but…. I could never ever be on Project Runway :)

    Reply
  2. Jenna says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    SEW ME!

    On the sewing skills continuum, I am a ZERO. I have never sewed in my life! But I want to learn :)

    Reply
  3. angela white says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    SEW ME!!

    I’m a 3, but on my way to a 10 when I win!!!

    Reply
  4. Sarah downs says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    SEW ME! I’m with Sherry and definitely a 3.

    Reply
  5. Lauren says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a brand new-bie. But I’d love to learn!

    Reply
  6. Layla says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    SEW ME!I’m most definitely a 1, because I constantly dream of having a sewing machine and making all kinds of stuff… but I’ve never even used one. Winning this would be just the kick in the pants I need to start learning how to sew! =D

    Reply
  7. Sally says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    SEW ME TOO!
    I am a longtime lurker/first time commenter/beginner sewer having not sewn since school *ahem*, quite a few years ago!!
    Very excited to hear this prize could be shipped to little old New Zealand :o)

    Reply
  8. Stephanie says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    Sew me!

    I’m a 9 out of 10 sewer, I’ve been using my very very old sears machine for making stuffed toys for my little nephews lately.

    Reply
  9. Caroline says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    SEW ME! I’m somewhere between 4 and 5…

    Reply
  10. Genelle Gardner says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    SEW ME! I would say I am somewhere between a 5 and an 8…. lets say I’m a strong 6. I love to sew, but still make mostly simple clothes for my son and scarves, purses and pouches for myself. Thanks for hosting such an awesome giveaway!

    Reply
  11. Cassie Dearborn says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’d say about an 8… currently working on a super easy quilt though.

    Reply
  12. Amanda @ willful/joyful says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    SEW ME! I’m a 1. I bought a sewing machine a while back when I was pregnant, but I returned it when I found out it was another boy. Thought I wouldn’t need it because I didn’t have any little dresses to make. Oops! Now I have a bunch of ideas and no sewing machine.

    Reply
  13. Susan C says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    SEW ME!

    I was once a five, but I’m a little rusty, so I’m now a three or four.

    Reply
  14. Karen Gomez says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    SEW ME!!!

    Im like a 3.7 haha but I would love to be perfect 10!

    Reply
  15. Ashley says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    SEW ME! I’d say I’m a 5? Sometimes great, sometimes wonky. Working on the consistency :)

    Reply
  16. Tiffany p says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    Sew me! My mom is a ten and has tried to teach me many times. I am a 1.5. At best.

    Reply
  17. Amy says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m about a 4. I can sort of fake a lot of different projects, but I’m not approaching expert any time soon. I really do love sewing though!

    Reply
  18. Carla says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    Sew Me! I’m a 6 on the sewing scale. I could sew a bag, but I’d sew over the closure opening, realize my error, rip out stitches, then sew it up proper. So really, I make all projects twice!

    Reply
  19. Stacey says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    Sew Me!

    My skills are definitely a 1, although I have attempted to learn several times. Maybe I should stop trying to teach myself, since I don’t know anything about it.

    Reply
  20. Diana says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    SEW ME! Can sew simple things.

    Reply
  21. Jasmine says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    SEW ME! I’m definitely a 3 on the scale. With a little more practice would like to get to a 7, making quilts and clothes for my little girl. I’m working on it :)

    Reply
  22. Shannon says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    SEW Me! I’m pretty much right there w/ Sherry… a wonky bag, but I’d love a little help !

    Reply
  23. Kelsey says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m going to call myself an optimistic 3, though I fight with my (probably broken) machine more than anything else.

    Reply
  24. Alix says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    SEW ME! I’m a 1 but this would definitely help me be a 10!

    Reply
  25. Donna C says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    Sew me! I would say that I am a 10. I sew every day and have made nearly everything you can imagine. My most interesting item was window treatments for a hearse! I only have a regular sewing machine that does the basics. A fancy one would be incredible.

    Reply
  26. MartiC says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    Sew Me!

    I’m a 1 who dreams of moving up the sewing ladder :)

    Reply
  27. Rachel says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    Sew me! I’ve been sewing since a pretty young age, so I’m probably a 7ish… but I learn something from every project! I have been looking at new machines (mine is getting OLD) and this one looks wonderful!!

    Reply
  28. Jennifer Giorno says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    SEW ME!

    Im around a 6, I have made a purse, a baby quilt and lots of curtains and roman shades. I’d love to take my skills to the next level!

    Reply
  29. Beth says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m definitely a 1, but I want to learn!

    Reply
  30. Shilann says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 5. I’d love to get better though, would love to make my daughter cute little dresses :D

    Reply
  31. Alex says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    Sew Me! I can sew a straight line by hand…thats about it!

    Reply
  32. Tara Regehr says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    Probably a 2, but I really want to gift a new sewing machine to my mom who is a wonderful sewer! She always made our Halloween costumes, gifts for friends and family, clothing for us, and even my winter prom dress! She’s amazing, and is looking forward to sewing things for my kids one day, and this would be a perfect gift for her!

    Reply
  33. Jonathan says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    Sew me! I’m probably a 5. Ive made a not terribly wonky quilt before….

    Reply
  34. Priscilla says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    SEW ME!

    My skills are a 2 fore sure. I can make a curtains…and that’s about it.

    Reply
  35. Tara says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m probably about a 5.

    Reply
  36. Unn says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    SEW ME!

    I think I’m a 2-3. I know how to, but don’t maintain my knowledge. I need a sewing machine!

    Reply
  37. Michaela says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    SEW ME!

    I would going to be generous since it’s the season of giving and give myself a 4. Room to grow right?!

    Reply
  38. Gigi says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    SEW ME; definitely a 1.

    Reply
  39. Abbie says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    SEW ME!

    Definitely a 1, but would love to get better with a new sewing machine :)

    Reply
  40. Taylor says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    SEW ME! — Definitely a 1

    Reply
  41. Kelli says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    Sew Me!

    I’d say I’m a 2 – but would improve with my very own sewing machine – thinking of the increased DIY projects already!

    Reply
  42. Sally says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    SEW ME!!

    I would say I am a solid 2.5 – thanks to my high school’s “Excellent Womanhood” class that all senior girls had to take. About to start a re-upholstery project and would love this!

    Reply
  43. Kristy G. says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:07 pm

    Sew me! I rank myself around a 7. I’m no 10, but I can sew just about anything needed, just not to the high quality standards of a professional seamstress.

    Reply
  44. Monica says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:07 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m pretty good maybe a 7.

    Reply
  45. Laurie says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:07 pm

    Sew me! I am probably a 5 or 6. I made some sweet overalls in 8 th grade.

    Reply
  46. Tara says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:07 pm

    Sew me!

    I might be a 6… maybe that’s a little hopeful though!

    Reply
  47. Laura says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:07 pm

    I would say I’m about a 5, love to sew. I just never seem to have the time!

    Reply
  48. Julie says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:07 pm

    sew me!!
    I have some skill! I can find my way and figure it out!

    Reply
  49. Laura W. says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:07 pm

    SEW ME!

    1 — Its been a long time since I tried, but I have wanted to learn for awhile now.

    Reply
  50. miranda says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:07 pm

    SEW ME! I’m probably a 2 on a 10 scale. I can do okay, provided that none of the current settings have to be changed (I cant find the instruction manual, and I’m afraid of breaking something if I move any of the dials).

    Reply
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