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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. Mary says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    SEW ME!

    I am definitely a one…I always use the fabric tape to “sew” anything!

    Reply
  2. Brandie says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    Sew me … because I’m terrified of my current sewing machine. <—- pretty sure that makes me a 1 (but I really want to learn and be a 10!)

    Reply
  3. Ann says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    Sew me! I’m a 1, but love to become a 10. Or at least a 4!

    Reply
  4. Nancy says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    SEW ME! I would say I am a four – have sewn clothes, window treatments, and can follow a pattern but don’t get enough practice to be a five. :) This sewing machine would be great for that, though!

    Reply
  5. Brie says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    SEW ME! I am around a 5. I dabble in pillows, curtains, and can follow basic dress patterns. :)

    Reply
  6. Meredith says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    SEW ME!!
    I’d probably say I am an 8. I do a lot of sewing and could really use a new machine since mine is at least 30 years old.

    Reply
  7. Drew says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:14 pm

    Sew me!

    Reply
  8. Crystal says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:14 pm

    SEW ME!
    I am a 1, but would love to learn!

    Reply
  9. Ann says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:14 pm

    Sew me! I’m a 1, but would love to learn!!!

    Reply
  10. Alyssa says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:15 pm

    Sew Me!

    I would say I am a 5 1/2 – but because of all the awesome tutorials on Pinterest I desperately want to be a 9!

    Reply
  11. Debby Holt says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:15 pm

    This is SEW ME!! Been thinking of buying a sewing machine. I rank my sewing skills a 3. Learned sewing in Home Economics (anybody remember when they called it that?)

    Reply
  12. Claire Bambrough says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:15 pm

    Sew me!

    I am maybe a six. I can sew simple clothes, and upholstery. Just don’t look too closely!

    Reply
  13. Joyce says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:15 pm

    SEW ME!! I am probably a 2 1/2 or a 3.

    Reply
  14. Michelle says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:15 pm

    SEW ME!! I’d say I’m about a 4. I can get by but my projects end up a little wonky because my sewing machine hates me.

    Reply
  15. Lindsey W says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:15 pm

    SEW ME, please!

    My mom went to school to be a home-ec teacher before she switched majors to become a chemical engineer, so she passed down some of her sewing skills to me – I’d say I’m about a 5-6 :)

    Reply
  16. JessicaB says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:15 pm

    SEW ME!!

    I’m definitely a 0. I’m actually kind of scared of sewing machines,but I’ve decided recently that I think I’d like to learn.

    Reply
  17. Elle says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:15 pm

    SEW ME!

    I am probably a 2.5- I am trying to improve, but I am still scared of patterns…and measuring vs. guessing

    Reply
  18. Amanda Sch. says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:15 pm

    SEW ME!

    I think I might just be at a 0. It really is that bad.

    Reply
  19. Christine says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    SEW ME!

    I used to do alterations at a bridal boutique, so I’d say I’m like a 5 or 6 (because even though I could do said alterations, I went into palpitations every time I had to).

    This sewing machine looks a lot less intimidating than the sewing machines I used to work on, and thank goodness for that!

    Reply
  20. Eileen says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    SEW ME! A 1 for sure!

    Reply
  21. Kathleen says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    SEW ME!I could sew around a 3! Sewing reminds me of my days in middle school learning how to sew a pillow. I used to have the pillow, but I think my parents have it. I made a ginger bread fabric pillow with squares on it.

    Reply
  22. Sue C says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    SEW ME! Hmmm, maybe a 3 or 4. But a REALLY SLOW 4! I can get there, but at the speed of a snail. My mom is well past a 10 and I kick myself all the time for not taking more interest in her skills when I was growing up to learn more!

    Reply
  23. haley says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    SEW Me! You like me are a three!

    Reply
  24. Camille says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    SEW ME!!

    Probably a 0 right now. I would love to learn though!!!

    Reply
  25. Jamie says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    SEW ME! I am about a 5 or 6. The sewing machine that my mom got for me when I was in 6th grade (when I sewed my first dress) just broke, which is very sad. I would love to get back to making things for others and around the house.

    Reply
  26. NancyB says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    SEW ME!!
    I am probably a 3…can certainly get around using a sewing machine but would so love to be able to do more. My passionate mutterings can become quite disturbing even to me!

    Reply
  27. Liz says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 1, for sure. But if I have a crafting crush on sewing, so if I were to win the sewing machine, I would certainly become a 10.

    Reply
  28. Elaine says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    SEW ME!! I’m probably a 3, like Sherry, but could easily get to an 8 with a free sewing machine! :)

    Reply
  29. Lisa says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    SEW ME! I’m about a 5 – I can follow a pattern and make house stuff, but I’m still sewing on a beginner’s machine and can’t justify a new one!

    Reply
  30. Rachel L. says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    Sew me. 1. Have no clue how to sew (other than buttons), would love to learn, but funny thing is, you needs a sewing machine first! Hope I win :)

    Reply
  31. Jackie says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    SEW ME!

    On a machine?… about a two. It’s been a while!

    Reply
  32. Jessy says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    “SEW ME”
    My skills are lacking but my machine is ancient and faulty. Can’t wait for an upgrade in both!

    Reply
  33. Jill says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    SEW ME! I am probably a 2 now. I just took a beginner sewing class and made a decent looking pillowcase. :)

    Reply
  34. Brittany says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    SEW ME!!! I’m a zero on the sewing spectrum!

    Reply
  35. Jenn says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    SEW ME! I used to be a 5 or 6, but it’s been a few years!

    Reply
  36. Tricia says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    SEW ME! I am about a 3, if I’m lucky! I asked Husband for a sewing maching for Christmas; woudldn’t it be fun if I won one instead!! I am just dying to be able to make things like my mother did. I was too busy reading to ever learn to sew; now I would go take lessons!
    Thanks for your great giveaways—hope is always a nice thing to have.

    Tricia

    Reply
  37. Megan McP says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    SEW ME!
    I’m probably a wonky-bag 3 like Sherry…

    Reply
  38. Samantha says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    SEW ME!
    I’m about a 3 or 4, but would love to learn how to do quality work instead of the quick and dirty sewing I do now. I also tend to get really annoyed with the measuring and cutting.

    Reply
  39. Valerie says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    SEW Me!

    I’m definitely a 1. I have no idea how to sew, but I really want to learn!

    Reply
  40. Jenn says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    Sew Me! I’m a one at the very most. The last time I used a sewing machine was to make dog booties for a class project in eighth grade. Those would have been a lot easier with an automatic needle threader and buttons!

    Reply
  41. LIndsey says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    SEW ME!
    I would rank myself a 6. I make pillows, curtains and some clothes for my daughter. Im self taught so Im sure my techniques and not correct.

    Reply
  42. Megan says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    SEW ME…. I am a -10

    Reply
  43. Cindy says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    SEW ME! I would be a 3. Took it in home ec too long ago but picked it up pretty quick

    Reply
  44. Kylie Pearce says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    SEW ME! Im a 3 :)

    Reply
  45. Carrie says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    SEW ME!

    I think I am a 4. I took home eq. in middle school and made a pillow, and then made some handbags in high school but I haven’t sewed anything in 6 years.

    Reply
  46. Nathalie says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:19 pm

    sew me! i’m a 2 on the sewing scale, would love to be able to make some of the fun things i see online

    Reply
  47. Rose says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:19 pm

    SEW ME!!
    I am probably a 3 1/2. I’m currently working on a quilt!

    Reply
  48. Kelly.R says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:19 pm

    Sew Me!

    I’d say I am somewhere between a 5 and 7 which sounds like a 6, but that doesn’t feel right. I mean I sew stuff and sell that stuff, but I don’t feel super skilled…

    Reply
  49. Lauren says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:19 pm

    Sew Me!! I’m maybe a 2. But this machine makes it seem like anyone could be pretty great :)

    Reply
  50. Lindsay B. says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:19 pm

    Sew Me! I’m probably a 2. I sewed a heart-shaped pillow in home ec in the seventh grade… I think I might have peaked then. I’d like to think I could sew curtains these days, though, and I’ve been dying to get a sewing machine so I can try.

    Reply
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