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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. Bethany says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:45 pm

    SEW ME! I’m a one, but want to move up the ranks.

    Reply
  2. Annie says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:45 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 4 or 5, but only on a good day! ;)

    Reply
  3. Carmen says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:45 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m probably a 5, depending on what we’re sewing. A new machine would help boost that number dramatically. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  4. Betsy says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:45 pm

    I’m about a 7, but don’t have a great machine. Would love to give this one a whirl!

    Reply
  5. Lauren says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:45 pm

    Sew me! I’m a 3.. maybe a 4 on a good day!

    Reply
  6. lindsay says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:45 pm

    “SEW ME!”

    I’m probably a -1 to be honest, never touched a sewing machine but I have been wanting to learn so I can make things for my family. Ohhhh please Lord let me win this one!!

    Reply
  7. Deborah says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    SEW ME!

    I would say I am about a 6. I do enjoy sewing and just completed sewing 4 pillows on my 25+ year old machine. The machine has just started to give me problems so I don’t think it will last much longer.

    Reply
  8. Lise says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 1 and don’t own any sewing equipment. But I keep buying beautiful fabric as I travel, and I should really use some of that…

    Reply
  9. Jacqueline says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    SEW ME! I like to see myself as a 3 but probably am closer to a 1…

    Reply
  10. Jennifer says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    SEW ME!
    I’d say I’m around a 7, I’m self taught and have been making everything from bags, quilts, costumes and even some reupholstery. Unfortunately my machine is not built for that amount of work, the Singer would be an amazing upgrade!!!! Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  11. Carrie says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    “SEW ME!” Maybe a 2-3. Straight lines good. Curved lines bad.

    Reply
  12. Kathryn says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 2. I took a class once. It stressed me out. I love the idea of an easy-bake-oven caliber sewing machine.

    Reply
  13. Erin says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    Sew me! I’m around a 2, I’d say. I have not sewn on a machine since I was a kid.

    Reply
  14. Hilary W. says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    SEW ME!

    Closer to a 2/3 (althoughnmy aspirations are a lot higher!) and have been using my mother’s 35+ year old sewing machine!

    Reply
  15. Lindsay says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m probably about a 3 as well. I can decently sew by hand but haven’t mastered the machine yet. Would love to though!

    Reply
  16. Kara says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    Sew me! I’m a total “1” but want to learn more!

    Reply
  17. MichelleR says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    SEW ME!
    Definitely a 0. My mom on the other hand is off the charts! It’s about time I learned how to do my own sewing so I can quit bugging her to do it for me. :)

    Reply
  18. Stefanie says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    Sew Me!!!!!

    Hmmm, probably a 3 or 4. It’s been awhile but I’m sure I could make something simple with enough time!

    Reply
  19. Megan says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    SEW ME! I’m not great – I can put together basic things (pillows?) but that’s about it

    Reply
  20. amanda@reno366 says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    SEW ME!

    Haven’t used a sewing machine for about 15 years so unless it’s like riding a bike consider me a O.

    Reply
  21. Shanna says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    Sew me…I’m a 2…it’s mostly a love/ hate relationship, but I dream of being able to sew fabulous things!

    Reply
  22. Kathleen says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    Sew Me!

    I’m probably a 4. I can follow a pattern but am afraid of zippers.

    Reply
  23. Heather says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    SEW ME!

    I would be a 1. Would love to have a sewing machine though. So many time I have wished I had one!!

    Reply
  24. Alicia says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    SEW ME! I’d say I’m a 4 or a 5. I’d love to learn more!

    Reply
  25. Candace J says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m at maybe a 2 on the scale – am in the middle of sewing homemade Christmas gifts for my family on a borrowed 30 year old Singer machine and am beginning to wonder if I’m in over my head!! Would love my own machine!

    Reply
  26. Jen says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    SEW ME! I can sew a button but would love to learn more!

    Reply
  27. Maria Sophia says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    SEW ME!

    I have a handful of great pillow cover fabric waiting to be sewn!!

    Reply
  28. Alex says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    SEW ME! I’m a 1.

    Reply
  29. Megan Nettleman says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    SEW ME!
    I can sew a mean pillow cover, but that’s about it – so I’ll give myself a solid 3.

    Reply
  30. linda says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    Sew Me!! I am a 3 – which means I usually volunteer my sister to sew projects for me while I do something to help her out.

    Reply
  31. Shelly says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    Sew me!

    I am definitely a 1 or less. I’ve been wanting a sewing machine for awhile so I can start learning how to sew.

    Reply
  32. Amy says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:49 pm

    SEW ME!
    I’m definitely a 1…when I was 10 years old I probably would have been a 3, but sadly I’ve gotten a bit rusty!

    Reply
  33. Miranda says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:49 pm

    SEW ME!!

    I’m probably a 5-6. I’ve sewed a couple quilts in my day and would love to start making all these awesome crafts I see on Pinterest.

    Reply
  34. Bryan says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:49 pm

    Sew me…I’m a 1, so it’s possible that I’m a list cause, but with the right machine I might surprise myself :)

    Reply
  35. Laura says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:49 pm

    SEW ME! I’m definitely a zero…see the pile of pants with missing buttons for proof. Pinterest makes me wish I knew how to sew though.

    Reply
  36. Staci says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:49 pm

    Sew Me! I’m a 1 – I can’t even sew a button on.

    Reply
  37. brittany says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:49 pm

    Sew me! I’d say maybe a 7?? I made my dress for a formal dance in high school years ago…but it definitely had its flaws!

    Reply
  38. Rachel Show says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m probably a 2.5!

    Reply
  39. Julie says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    Sew me! I would say I’m a 2, I have used a sewing machine to sew some simple straight lines a time or two, but that’s about it…… I would love to learn though!!

    Reply
  40. KyCat says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    SEW ME!
    I laughed out loud at Sherry’s description “could probably make a wonky bag”! That’s definitely me so I guess that I’m a 3. :-)

    Reply
  41. Kristen D says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m probably about a two- pretty bad, but have my moments, like the baby quilt I made a friend a year ago. Was actually hoping that Santa would bring me a sewing machine this year so I can start on a pile of projects I have in mind for the home we just bought!

    Reply
  42. Marilyn says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:51 pm

    SEW ME – I’m probably about a 5. I maybe could make a wonky bag a little better. I sewed my own maternity tops when pregnant, a California Raisin Costume for my BFF for Halloween one year, misc baby items, but never anything complicated or requiring a zipper Since I still have my grandma’s sewing machine, and new one would be greatly appreciated.

    Reply
  43. Erica says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:51 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’d say I’m probably at a 2 on the sewing skills. Could probably sew a straight line on one side.

    Reply
  44. Bricia says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:51 pm

    SEW ME!!!
    I HAVE to have it !!! I’d love to finish all my sewing projects for once

    Reply
  45. Brooke says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:51 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’ll give myself a 2 because I’ve successfully sewed three edges of a pillow before and they looked straight to the naked eye! :)

    Reply
  46. Kristin says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:51 pm

    SEW ME! I’m still learning, so I’m probably a 2-3.

    Reply
  47. Melissa H says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:51 pm

    SEW ME! I am a litte rusty but may be a 6 or 7 thanks to the fact that my mom sent me to sewing classes as a child rather than soccer!

    Reply
  48. Melissa says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:51 pm

    SEW ME!

    I am a 2. I have touched a sewing machine before and have a rough idea of how it works, but I doubt I could make much more than a wonky pillow case at this point. But I’m sure this freebie would inspire me to become a 10!!

    Reply
  49. Casey says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:52 pm

    SEW ME!!!
    I’d probably call myself a 6 – I’ve made bags, dresses, pillows, curtains and a few Halloween costumes but all of them are lacking some finishing details for sure.

    Reply
  50. Charlene says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:52 pm

    SEW ME!!
    I would say an 8. I love sewing.It’s always on my mind.

    Reply
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