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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. Anna says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:31 pm

    SEW ME!! i am a 1 but I would LOVE to be better

    Reply
  2. Sasha says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:31 pm

    SEW ME! I suppose that I’m a 2 and could sew something that resembles a bag… It might even be usable ;)

    Reply
  3. Jessica H says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:31 pm

    SEW ME!!! I’m a beginner level… probably 2-3 and don’t have my own sewing machine, but would love to win this Singer!

    Reply
  4. Kim H. says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:31 pm

    SEW ME! I am a one but this machine could change that!

    Reply
  5. Cheryl says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:32 pm

    SEW ME!

    Definitely a 1 right now, but I’d love to learn together with my little daughter.

    Reply
  6. Leslie R. says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:32 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m probably a 8 – 9. I teach beginning sewing, I write patterns, I blog about sewing. I would love to give this machine to a friend who has 4 daughters. I know it would really bless her.

    Reply
  7. Mary @ Ms Redo says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:32 pm

    SEW ME! I’ve been sewing since ahem, the 1960s, yes there really were hippies back then … and since that time I have had some good experiences sewing and some bad experiences sewing but no matter what kind of experience sewing I have had it’s never as bad as my high school best friend sewing through her finger in home economics class, yes it’s true. She lived to tell it and in fact lived to make her living sewing things to sell at Big Craft Fairs. She’s an overcomer and I need the new machine because mine is, like, nearly from the 60s and on top of that it’s really ugly. So, yeah, thanks, guys!

    Reply
  8. Emily says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:32 pm

    Sew Me! Maybe a 2? I can sew straight lines, but if anything starts to curve, I start to sweat…

    Reply
  9. Taryn says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:32 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’d say I have the skills on a 1.5 level but the passions on a 10 level! I want to sew so bad!

    Reply
  10. karenina says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:33 pm

    Sew me! I’m probably a 3 :D

    Reply
  11. Viv says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:33 pm

    Sew me! I’d say I’m a 2…I am actually looking into a new machine, so the timing is perfect!

    Reply
  12. Elizabeth says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:33 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m with Sherry at about a 3 on the sewign skill scale.

    With lots of trial and error I have managed to made a few costumes for my Pug dog for different family events. But it’s all “figure it out as I go” and I don’t know how to hem pants at all.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      December 10, 2012 at 7:34 pm

      Note the previous comment should read “sewing scale” not “sewign”. Ah the importance or proofing before you post!

  13. C. Schnuelle says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:33 pm

    SEW ME! I am probably a 7, been sewing for many years both clothes and draperies, but with my job haven’t been able to sew as much as I would like lately. New machine would spark my interest though!

    Reply
  14. Tina says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:33 pm

    SEW ME! I THINK I can sew (in my head it makes sense) and then things always go wrong. I blame my 70s hand-me-down machine, so I’d LOVE to win this. So maybe I’m a 2 with dreams to be 5.

    Reply
  15. Jessica says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:33 pm

    SEW ME!

    I once sewed my pants to the skirt I was making so I have some work to do. . .

    Reply
  16. Alexa says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:33 pm

    SEW ME!

    Much to my mother and grandmother’s disappointment, I’m about a 1.5. Hoping to win this little guy and redeem myself!

    Reply
  17. Jesse says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:33 pm

    SEW ME!

    I think I’m a 2. I can do pillows, hems, and maybe a button hole or two on my good days.

    Reply
  18. Elizabeth Knight says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:33 pm

    SEW ME!!!! I want to sew more than seems and cat in the hat hats!

    Reply
  19. Carrie says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:33 pm

    SEW ME
    Definitely a 1 here! I took a sewing class many MANY years ago and have always wanted to try again but don’t have a machine. Looks like a great one to re-learn on.

    Reply
  20. Lex says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m perhaps a 4? Anywhere from a 3.7 to a 4.5…ish. Would love this machine!

    Reply
  21. Leah S says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    SEW ME! I’m a solid 2, but have high hopes to get up to a 5-6 some day!

    Reply
  22. Mary says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    Sew me! I’m a 3 just like Sherry!

    Reply
  23. Maggie says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    SEW ME! I’d say I’m a 2… maybe? I’ve used one, kinda have an idea how things work but, it’s been awhile! This would ALL change if I won though! I’d would so very much love an opportunity to become experienced! Thanks for the opportunity guys!

    Reply
  24. Sarah says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    Sew me! I am probably in the area of a 3, like Sherry. I took lessons years ago but no longer have my own machine.

    Reply
  25. toby says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    sew me!
    i’m probably a 4, it’s been a a while…

    Reply
  26. Chelsie says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 5, I guess. I’m currently making seat cushions for our breakfast room chairs.

    Reply
  27. Elaine R says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    Sew Me!
    I’d say I’m a 6.5. Ive sewn quite a bit but my skills could still use some work.

    Reply
  28. Rachael says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    SEW ME! I’m a 1 as well, but I would love to learn!! You guys are awesome!

    Reply
  29. Meghan Sawdon says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    SEW ME! I’m about a zero! I can’t even sew on a button…but I’ve been wanting to learn!

    Reply
  30. Kim says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    SEW ME!
    If I had to sew today I’d be a 1 … but I feel like I could get back to a 3 or 4 after a few hours back on a machine!

    Reply
  31. Karma says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 5 or so…

    Reply
  32. erin r says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:35 pm

    Sew me – I’m a 5! :)

    Reply
  33. Carrie Davis says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:35 pm

    Sew Me! I’m a 1 for sure! My sewing machine is my grandmother’s I believe it is from the 60’s!

    Reply
  34. Tif says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:35 pm

    SEW ME! I’m probably a 5. Not too shabby, but I’m not going to be sewing anything award winning.

    Reply
  35. Lydia says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:35 pm

    SEW ME! Totally a 1

    Reply
  36. Vicki says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:35 pm

    SEW ME!!!

    I’m a 1, maybe a 2 on a good day.

    Reply
  37. Nicole R says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    SEW ME! I am a one, because I have never touched a sewing machine, but I come from a long line of excellent sewers and don’t want to keep letting the family down!!

    Reply
  38. Melissa says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    SEW ME!

    Probably a 2, but we got fabric from U-Fab when we visited Richmond (thanks YHL for the great recommendation!) and I am determined to make curtains for our new place.

    Reply
  39. Kathleen Britton says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    SEW ME!! I’d say I’m in the 4-5 range – can sew simple stuff fairly well, but things like setting sleeves are beyond me :)

    Reply
  40. Leigh says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    Sew Me! I would say a 3 or 4 – still alot to learn!

    Reply
  41. Gail says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    Sew me. I’m a 7.6.

    Reply
  42. Lora says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    SEW ME!!

    I am a 3 if it is a straight line that no one sees I am great… I am working on my skills and taking lessons from a friend! :)

    Reply
  43. Kim says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    SEW ME!!! I’m probably a 2…if I can figure out how to get the silly thing threaded I might be able to make something semi-functional!

    Reply
  44. Erin Gallagher says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    Frame me.. I’m a one! I need to learn, I have no curtains!

    Reply
  45. Jenny says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    SEW ME!
    I’m probably about a 3 but I’m looking to improve!

    Reply
  46. Kristina says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a solid 2.5. Good enough to not accidentally stab my fingers with the needle when making a slightly uneven pillow case.

    Reply
  47. Dili says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    SEW ME! I may be less than a 1 if that’s even possible, but I’ve always wanted to own a sewing machine because my gut tells me I could end up being a 10 within a few tries.

    Reply
  48. Mrs. LIAYF says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    I would LOVE to have this machine! Wonder if it has a pirate stitch for boy clothes?? :)

    Reply
  49. Meghan says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    I’m about a five. I can do some basic stuff, but always try to do something little bigger than I did the last time!

    Reply
  50. Carolina says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    Sew Me!

    Reply
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