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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. lindsey says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:07 pm

    Sew me! I am probably a six…maybe seven even….but the higher the number the more bad words I seem to use :)

    Reply
  2. Lisa says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:07 pm

    Sew Me

    I’m probably a 3, make a mean curtain panel, four straight lines. Just completed buttonholes. More complicated projects scare me.

    Reply
  3. Kristen says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:08 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m about a 3. My mom taught me when I was young but I don’t have my own machine to practice on. But I’ve gotten by especially since I’ve learned about iron hemming from Sherry!

    Reply
  4. Laura says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:08 pm

    Sew me….maybe a 3 if all goes well!

    Reply
  5. Jill says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:08 pm

    Sew Me!! I would love a singer sewing machine!! I am fairly accomplished at sewing and find it soothing. Would love to sew up some fun things!

    Reply
  6. Sarah S. says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:08 pm

    SEW ME!

    I am a 2. I’ve used a sewing machine before but could definitely learn some things.

    Reply
  7. Kacey says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:08 pm

    SEW ME! I’m definitely a 0 since I have never even attempted to sew, but both my mother and sister make their own clothes, curtains, beddings, etc., so I think it’s time I catch up.

    Reply
  8. Terri Stewart says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:08 pm

    SEW ME, I am definitely a 3 and would love to get in touch with my inner, home economics, 8th grade self and start sewing again!!!

    Reply
  9. Colleen says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    SEW ME!

    Definitely a 1….no idea how to sew, at all. But want to learn!

    Reply
  10. Christine says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    SEW ME! Pretty please! What a gorgeous machine.

    I’ve been sewing since I was little but never got into sewing clothing.. I would say I’m a good solid 5!

    Reply
  11. Jen says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    SEW ME! I’m for sure a 1…just used your hem tape trick to make pillow shams, but my Mom’s a 10 and I’d love for her to have a brand new Singer to train me on ;-)

    Reply
  12. Kristin says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    SEW ME! I’m a pitiful 1, but with three kids tearing holes in a vast array of clothing and costumes (yes, costumes), I think it’s time to learn.

    Reply
  13. Halsey says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    Definitely a 3 or 4. My nanny taught me how to sew by hand when I was a child, and in middle school I used to try to make little satchels for my friends with my grandmothers old Singer. Been forever since I have had a sewing machine and would love to get back into it!!

    Reply
    • Halsey says

      December 10, 2012 at 7:10 pm

      Oh- SEW ME!!

  14. Dianna says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 2, left over from the lessons my grandma gave me 20 years ago. I can sew a straight line (so a pillow cover?), but that is about it. Would love to have a machine to start again.

    Reply
  15. Bee Cee says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    SEW ME!

    Definitely a 1.

    Reply
  16. Amanda says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    Sew Me! I’m definitely a 1, though I’m dying to be a 5. I’ve been wanting to learn how to sew for awhile now. I even have a pile of clothes waiting to be refurbished for whenever I get the chance to learn.

    Reply
  17. Erika Panter says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    SEW ME!

    That’s gonna be a big goose egg on the scale. A zero. I can barely sew a button. I’ve always waited to learn though and this sewing machine sounds perfect for newbies!

    Reply
  18. Julie says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    SEW ME!

    I would say I’m a 5, maybe a 6. I really honed my skills when I made my daughter a koala costume with faux fur and an invisible zip a couple of years ago.

    Reply
  19. Liz says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    Sew Me!!

    I’m definitely a 1….maybe 0.5 if that counts? I would love to learn and this would be the greatest motivator!

    Reply
  20. Betsy Hayes says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    Probably a 2. I always mess up the thread!

    Reply
  21. Carol says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    SEW ME! I’m a 4, and I could so use a new machine!

    Reply
  22. Emily D says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    Sew me! I can thread the bobbin…sometimes. :)

    Reply
  23. Catherine says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    SEW ME! I’m about a 6. I frequently make pillows and bags and simple things, but nothing too fancy. I did make a whole dress once though, and I am sure I could do it again if I was ever that motivated again!

    Reply
  24. Tim says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    SEW ME!

    I was a 5 when I was young, now I seem to have forgotten everything my grandma taught me and am down to a 2.

    Reply
  25. Steffi G. says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    SEW ME! I may be a 5 but I should get an 8 for effort! I would love a new Singer Sewing Machine!

    Reply
  26. Karen says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    Sew me!!!
    I’m definitely a 1. And that makes having to hem my husbands uniform pants a little difficult.
    Thank you for your awesomeness!!

    Reply
  27. Angie says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    Sew Me!!!

    I’d say I’m around a 4. I sewed slip covers for my couch and chair, but don’t look too closely at any of the seams. :)

    Reply
  28. Kristin says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 0…sad state of affairs

    Reply
  29. Brianna says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    Sew me! I am probably a 3… self taught and can do basic stuff. Nothing fancy… yet! My current sewing machine likes to go on strike and turn itself off during the middle of projects.

    Reply
  30. Julia says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    Sew Me!

    I’m a 3. I can hand stitch things decently.

    Reply
  31. Alan says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    SEW ME!

    Reply
  32. Kate says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    SEW ME!

    Probably a 6 or 7… This machine looks pretty handy!

    Thanks for the giveaway,
    Kate

    Reply
  33. keisha says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    SEW ME!

    Hm. I’d say I’m maybe a 2.5? I can make a lined zipper pouch and sew *square things*, but I would probably have to go nekkid if told I’d have to sew my own clothes or anything like that……

    Reply
  34. Amal says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    SEW ME

    I think I rank at about a 5. I did a little bit of sewing in high school and I’ve recently gotten excited about it again because of all the DIY stuff out there. If I won this, I think I’d be on Pinterest for most of the day…

    Maybe it’s best that I don’t have it. (kidding. Hook a sister up please random computer generator thingy)

    Reply
  35. Diane says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    SEW ME!

    I think I’m an 8.5! I’ve sewn a lot of different things over the years – mostly things for my home!

    Reply
  36. Katie says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:11 pm

    SEW ME!
    Definitely a 1. I made stockings for our first Christmas with my moms machine and really want to make a tree skirt with out having to steal hers again!

    Reply
  37. Nikki says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:11 pm

    SEW ME!! I may be a 6-7 … been sewing for years :-))

    Reply
  38. Kristin says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:11 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’d say currently I might be a 2, but with a little time to remember my high school sewing class and a little help from my man’s aunt I think I could be at a 6 in no time with this awesome machine!

    Reply
  39. Ann says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:11 pm

    SEW ME! I’m probably a 7 due to rustiness. I haven’t sewn much in a few years, but I could sew a nice bag if I plan it out.

    Reply
  40. Jamie Anderson says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:11 pm

    SEW ME!! I put myself at a 2…I’m learning and could learn faster with that beauty!!

    Reply
  41. Lisa Miranda says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:11 pm

    Sew me! I’m definitely a 1 or 2 but a nice sewing machine would help me get better :)

    Reply
  42. sclark says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:11 pm

    Sew me . . . around a 5. (I’ve been using a sewing machine for 54 of my 59 years of age, so I should be more accomplished!

    Reply
  43. Alane says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:11 pm

    Sew me! Probably a 3 but I would love to improve

    Reply
  44. Mark says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    SEW ME!! I am a 1–tried to youtube how to sew and still couldn’t manage!

    Reply
  45. Sonia says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    SEW ME!
    I need the practice, for sure. I’d say I’m a 4. pick me!!!

    Reply
  46. Amanda Stuff says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    Sew me! I’d say I’m a 5. I’ve got some experience under my belt…but could always use more practice!

    Reply
  47. Melissa says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    SEW ME! I am, without a doubt, a 1!

    Reply
  48. Jake's a Girl says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    I could Sew Me something good with this new machine! My old Singer is from the 70’s.

    Reply
  49. Soleil says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    Sew me! I’m around a 3 or 4.

    Reply
  50. Cassie says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    “SEW ME!”

    I would say maybe a 6 or 7 :)

    Reply
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