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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. caryn says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:16 pm

    Sew Me!!! I am definetly a 1 – newbie here but want to learn to be better! My mom and mother and law are great seamstresses so I need to have them teach me quick!

    Reply
  2. Carolynn F says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    SEW ME! I’d rank myself a 5. I can sew curtains…as long as they only involve straight lines. Once I even sewed two pillow case with zippers. It took hours and I had to follow along with a youtube video but i did it and display them proudly.

    Reply
  3. Jenn Hannaford says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    SEW ME!

    I would say I am a 3…but with this machine could learn to be maybe a 6!

    Reply
  4. Kim G says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    6ish…

    Reply
  5. Abigail T says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    SEW ME!
    I’d say I’m a 4 on that particular continuum. Been wanting to get my own sewing machine for years so I can try out some of the nifty projects I’m always bookmarking but not making. Perhaps then with more practice I shall progress along the continuum toward sewing excellence.

    Reply
  6. Amy says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    SEW ME!
    Awesome giveaway. I am a solid 3 – wonky bags are my specialty, but I would very much like to be a 7. This machine would help out with that!

    Reply
  7. Meg Smith says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    Sew ME!

    Reply
  8. Beth says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    Sew me!

    I am a 1. Last time I used my sewing machine I broke it :-(

    Reply
  9. Annie says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m an 8! I’ve been sewing since I was 10, I was fortunate to have a very crafty family!

    Reply
  10. Nicholas says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    Sew Me! Definitely a one!

    Reply
  11. Moa says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:18 pm

    SEW ME!

    Reply
  12. Lina says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:18 pm

    SEW ME!

    Just learning, so probably about a 2 or 3 :)

    Reply
  13. Jenn M says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:18 pm

    Sew Me! I would put myself about a 4. I not only can make a “wonky” bag, but I can also make “wonky” curtains! A true skill!

    Reply
  14. Allison P says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:18 pm

    SEW ME! I am definitely a 1, I haven’t used a sewing machine since middle school.

    Reply
  15. Stacey says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:18 pm

    SEW ME…a big fat number 1, ’cause that’s where I rank I’m terms of my skillz. I’m jonesing to improve, though, and this sweet machine would help me to do just that!

    Reply
  16. Cindy says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:18 pm

    Sew me!
    I am a 3.75. Not quite a four, a little more than a mere three…needing a machine to improve on!

    Reply
  17. Lisa says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:18 pm

    SEW ME! And for sure a 1!! But I really want to learn!

    Reply
  18. Nicki says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:19 pm

    SEW ME! I am absolutely a 1 on that scale! I have no idea how to sew but would LOVE to learn!!

    Reply
  19. Jessica says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:19 pm

    SEW ME!
    I’m like a -1!!! I get all sweaty just seeing those things!! But I want to learn someday. Maybe if I just sit in the same room with it we can work out our differences!

    Reply
  20. Gary says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:19 pm

    Truthfully, I am a zero, but I can be taught.

    Reply
  21. Betsy says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:19 pm

    SEW ME!! I’m maybe a 6 and still have lots to learn. Want to teach my 11 year old daughter to sew, too!

    Reply
  22. Kristy H. says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:19 pm

    Sew me!
    I’m a solid 5, can follow patterns but can’t make up my own… nothing blindfolded either!
    Well, maybe I WAS a 5 before my old hand-me-down machine broke and now I’m out of practice!

    Reply
  23. Amy says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:19 pm

    SEW ME! And I’m definitely a 1, but would love to make my way to a 5 some day :)

    Reply
  24. Amanda reddish says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:19 pm

    Sew me! I am probably a 4 at sewing. I am however making a quilt for my hubs. Two years in the making…maybe it will be done by our ten year.

    Reply
  25. DJ says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:20 pm

    SEW ME!

    I am probably a negative number on the sewing scale, but how else could I get better than with a brand-spankin’ new sewing machine?!

    Reply
  26. Emily says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:20 pm

    SEW ME!

    I have never sewn anything in my life (so definitely a 1) but have many books to learn. Just need a machine! ;)

    Reply
  27. Sarah says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:20 pm

    Sew Me! I’m about a 5. I enjoy sewing, but could really learn a lot more! And a new machine would be wonderful!

    Reply
  28. Mandy says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:20 pm

    Sew Me!

    I’m probably a 3 or 4. I can hem up my pants!

    Reply
  29. Kate says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:20 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’d put myself at probably about a 6. I have solid basics, but I’m out of practice. A new machine would help… I have so many projects lined up!

    Reply
  30. KDWilkins says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:20 pm

    SEW ME!!!
    I’m about a 5 on the scale. Love to quilt- especially memory quilts.

    Best wishes and Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  31. Grace says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:20 pm

    SEW ME !! Im probably a 4-5. I still screw up sometimes!

    Reply
  32. Melanie says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:20 pm

    SEW ME!
    Are negative numbers allowed? I am still marvelling over the existence of hem tape, but this machine sounds like it could make a seamstress out of even me!

    Reply
  33. Erica Burnett says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:20 pm

    SEW ME! I’d say that I am a 2.5-3 :)

    Reply
  34. Michelle says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    SEW ME!!!
    3 for me (nice little rhyme). I can sew a pretty sweet wonky bag on a wonky sewing machine. Maybe a jazzy machine upgrade would but me up to a…..wait for it….3.5 :)

    Reply
  35. Tara says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m (optimistically) a 3. I made a couple of half-decent stockings and a comforter several years ago, but nothing since. I’ve been thinking of taking it up again lately and was even going to ask for a used sewing machine for my birthday in January–this would be even better though!!

    Reply
  36. Mackenzie says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    SEW ME!

    A 1 for sure.

    Reply
  37. RA says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    SEW ME!! I’m a 7-8. I started hand sewing when I was 5. My daughter-in-law is a .5-1. This is for her.

    Reply
  38. Tiffany says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    SEW ME! I’d say I’m probably a 4 or 5. For years I enjoyed making my four girls matching dresses for every holiday. They are mostly adults now, so I now sew for other little girls!

    Reply
  39. gisselle Ramos says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    SEW MEEEEEE!!!!! PLZ!!!!

    I can’t sew at all but have been wanting to sew my own throw pillows and curtains!!!

    Reply
  40. Emily says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    SEW ME!! I’m prob around a 2, but would love to learn!

    Reply
  41. Megan says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    SEW ME! I am a self-taught 4, aspiring to be higher :)

    Reply
  42. Tiffany says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    Sew me! I’d say I’m a 7, I love sewing but my machine is ancient :(

    Reply
  43. Kat says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    Sew me! Definitely a 3, I could make a wonky bag too. And I’ve made a wonky Halloween costume or two :)

    Reply
  44. christine says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:22 pm

    Sew Me!
    Sadly, I’m a 1 or 2 at best!

    Reply
  45. Amy Wilson says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:22 pm

    Sew me! I am probably a 2 or 3, even though I am from a long line of 10’s! I have only made curtains, pillows, and repairs on clothes so far, but I have big dreams!

    Reply
  46. Jess says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:22 pm

    SEW ME!!!!

    I want to learn but very nervous about the whole process. So I would be a zero or 1. I know people can make things with those machines but not sure if I’ll be one of those people :)

    Reply
  47. Cynthia F. says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:22 pm

    Sew Me! I am a sewing machine novice but would love to hone my quilting skills.

    Reply
  48. Jenny says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:22 pm

    SEW ME! I am at a level 1 or below in sewing skills but have always wanted to learn! If I win, my daughter will probably figure out how to sew and teach me!!

    Reply
  49. Emma G. says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:22 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m about a 2…maybe a 3. I need to get better though so I can sew the 18th century clothing that I use for interpretation!!

    Reply
  50. Erin says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:22 pm

    Sew Me!! I’d probably rank myself a 4ish. :)

    Reply
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