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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. Melanie says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’d rate myself maybe a 1.5. I made a few pillows when I was in college, but haven’t done anything since then. And I still have bad memories from middle school home ec, when I made the world’s worst windsock.

    Reply
  2. Ann H. says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    I’m an 8 or better. Would be lost without sewing but could sure use a new machine…currently using one that is about 50 years old! And it’s a Singer…

    Reply
  3. carrie says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SEW ME! I’m about a 3. I can sew pillows and curtains (straight lines).

    Reply
  4. renee says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SEW ME!
    I’m a 1, a beginner, but willing to learn :)

    Reply
  5. Kelsey says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 2, at best. My grandmother taught me how to sew when I was 8. I haven’t sewn anything since. It’s been 20 years, and I’d like to try again.

    Reply
  6. Krista says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SEW ME!

    I would say I’m about a 4 or 5 thanks to my younger years of being in 4-H clothing and fashion revue! I haven’t sewn anything for quite a few years, but would love to get back into it if I had my own sewing machine!

    Reply
  7. SB says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SEW ME! I am a beginner. A solid 1. But so looking forward to learning during the Christmas break.

    Reply
  8. Paulette says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a beginner and haven’t touched a sewing machine since middle school home ec class in the 80’s.

    Reply
  9. Jill says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SEW ME!
    I would probably rank myself a 5. I handmade all the curtains in our house, and all of the decorative pillows too. I love to sew, but don’t get much time now with a 3 month old! I was going to make her a Christmas dress, but that got put on hold due to both my lack of free time and my fear that I would not be able to complete the project. I did make a dress one time, but with instruction.

    Reply
  10. Elizabeth McKinney says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SEW ME!!! I am definitely on par with Sherry and her sewing skills. If given enough time and motivation, I can sew something simple. But my husband and I just bought our first! house! And I would love this machine to make curtains, pillows and all kids of stuff for it!

    Reply
  11. Rebecca S says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SEW ME! I am probably about a 5 on that scale. I can sew basic items but I actually haven’t done so in awhile because my machine is broken. I would so love to win this giveaway!

    Reply
  12. Tina says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SEW ME! I am a 1 but I really want to learn!!

    Reply
  13. Kelly says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’d put myself at a solid 3.5 on the sewing spectrum. I can comfortable make wonky curtains and wonky pillows, but my sheer lack of patience has prevented me from making anything more complicated with any success. This machine could probably bump me up into the 5 range, however…here’s hoping!

    Reply
  14. Amanda says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SEW ME!
    I am definitely a 1 on the scale. Hopefully this machine is fancy enough to sew without any help from me!

    Reply
  15. Maggie says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SAW ME!

    I’m probably a 4, not super experienced but my mom taught me when I was really young on her sewing machine and the things I’ve sewn throughout my childhood were pretty decent. I’ve never done anything super complicated but I’ve been itching to get a sewing machine and try more stuff!

    Reply
  16. Laura Coykendall says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    I am a 3-ish. However, my MIL is AWESOME and I would give this prize to her if I win. :-)

    Reply
  17. Madison says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    Sew Me!

    I am probably a 3.5 who thinks she’s an 8. I tend to get really excited about making stuff and forget to take my time whoops :)

    Reply
  18. Meredith B says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SEW ME! I am totally a 1. My lovely grandmother can sew like crazy and is a quite making machine, and she showed me a thing or two growing up. I would love to learn more and have a machine of my own!!!

    Reply
  19. Lindsay says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m definitely a 0!

    Reply
  20. Emily M. says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    Sew Me!! I am prob. a 1-2…but really want to take classes so I can make some drapes and pillows :)

    Reply
  21. Meghan P says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SEW ME at a level 2 – have some experience but always need help getting the thread on the sewing machine!

    Reply
  22. laura says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SEW ME! I’m a 2…I used to sew as a kid, but would love to get back into it now!!

    Reply
  23. Louis Cameron says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SEW ME!

    Probably a 1! I can hand sew a button onto Kelly’s jackets when they fall off, but that’s it. I would love to win this though!! It would really help us out in the new house!

    Reply
  24. Shannon says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    Sew me!!! 5 not too shabby but could improve!

    Reply
  25. Scully says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    “SEW ME!”

    I’m probably a 5. (My mother is a tailor after all…)

    Reply
  26. Jessica says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SEW ME! I would say I’m a 2, but have a bunch of projects planned so hopefully I’ll get better with practice!

    Reply
  27. Erika says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SEW ME! I’m a 2…I can sew some things by hand, but have been wanting to embrace the machine, which I don’t own yet, for some time!

    Reply
  28. Kay says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SEW ME!
    I guess I’m a 1 or 2. I can sew straight lines. :) The hardest thing I’ve done was a hidden zipper in a dog bed I made.

    Reply
  29. Kippen says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SEW ME! I dont even know if I would know how to turn it on…but definitely want to learn how to sew :)

    Reply
  30. Cathy says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    Sew me! I am like a 5… I can make quilts, burp cloths, pillows, curtains. I would love a new fancier machine!!

    Reply
  31. Geri says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    Sew me! I’m like a negative 5, as in I can’t put a button back on, but it’s on my three-year goal list to purchase and master a sewing machine. I was quite good in Home Ec. back in 6th grade, so I think the gift is just hidden right now.

    Reply
  32. Rebecca says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SEW ME! I am a 1.5. I can “sew” – airquotes necessary.

    Reply
  33. Amanda says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SEW ME! I’d give myself a 2 — I’ve hand-sewn a few craft projects and I manage to fix the hems in my pants, but have never used a sewing machine.

    Reply
  34. Madeleine says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    Sew me! I’m around a 3 too — enough skills that I can make things, but if you actually look at the stitching, eek! I’ve just never mastered the tension thing, I think…

    Reply
  35. Maggie says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SEW ME!

    Argh Typo in previous post.

    Reply
  36. Stephanie says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SEW ME! I am about a 1, would love to improve!

    Reply
  37. Michael says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    Sew me! I’m a 0, my wife, she’s a 10, but she’ll say she’s not nearly that high up there!

    Reply
  38. Marcie says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SEW ME PLEASE! I think I’m a 5. I can sew curtains, halloween costumes, carseat covers. Most times I sew without a pattern; just a vague idea in my head of what I want. I think you need to be a 10 if you can follow pattern instructions! My next project is to make seat cushions and dining chair covers.

    Reply
  39. kathryn says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SEW ME! Definitely a 2 or 3, with aspirations of one day being a 5 or 6!

    Reply
  40. Melissa says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SEW ME!

    I am a -1 lol. never touched one ever but DYING to learn! :)

    Reply
  41. adrienne says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SEW ME! i’m a 3, but i love wonky things. with this i hope to be more like a 6. turns out friends/parents don’t have the same love for wonky as i do

    Reply
  42. Holly West says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SEW ME!

    I have a little sewing experience, but I’d like to have more.

    Reply
  43. Jessica Klein says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    Sew me!
    I’m about a 2 – can just barely sew a straight line!

    Reply
  44. Meghann says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SEW ME! I’d guess I’m a 3…I’ve made very few things but am hoping to be able to pull of a few rectangles in the next few months – really want to make some of the decorative pieces for my baby-to-be’s nursery!

    Reply
  45. karla says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SEW ME! I’m probably a 6 or a 7… but I think I could be an 8 with an automatic needle threader!

    Reply
  46. Vicki Ayris says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 0 on the sewing continuum but I sew hope (!) I’ll win this giveaway and all that will change!

    Reply
  47. Kim says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    Sew Me! I am a 1, but I would love to take some sewing lessons. Just can’t seem to find anyone who offers classes.

    Reply
  48. Sarah says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:04 pm

    SEW ME!

    5-6? I sew pretty well for someone with no real training (no wonky bags here)…BUT in my mind I sew better than I do in reality and that makes me think I can make, fix, edit just about anything I see in a store. Too bad I don’t have enough time to ever get to them.

    Reply
  49. Kristin says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:04 pm

    SEW ME!! I just started sewing and my projects have included some finger puppets for my little one as well as some envelope pillow covers. I’m getting ready to tackle some place mats next! While I love my “starter” sewing machine, I would love to have this beauty to take me from a 2 to at least a 7. :o)

    Reply
  50. Grace says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:04 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m about a 4 or a 5– I can do stuff like easy pleats, but it takes a lot of concentration. And if the machine breaks (as it does frequently, since I’m using my grandmother’s) then I’m out of luck!

    Reply
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