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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. Beckie says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:10 pm

    Sew me!! I’m a 3!

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  2. Carolyn says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:11 pm

    SEW ME!!

    I’m around a 1.5? I know which way to push the material – towards the sewing machine!

    Reply
  3. Amanda says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:11 pm

    Sew me! I’m a 9, I’m a daily stitcher!

    Reply
  4. Sandy says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:11 pm

    SEW ME!

    Probably a two. Used to be a 4-ish, but it’s been years since I used a machine.

    Reply
  5. Jenny says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:11 pm

    Sew Me!

    I’d consider myself a 4 when it comes to sewing.

    Reply
  6. Barbara says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:11 pm

    Sew me! I’d say I’m about a 3.5. I kind of make it up as I go.

    Reply
  7. Kristin says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:11 pm

    SEW ME!
    I just finished my first baby quilt not that long ago, so I would consider myself a novice who is learning!

    Reply
  8. Alana M. says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:11 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’d say I’m a 2… I can sew straight lines and two pieces of fabric together.

    Reply
  9. Cherie says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:11 pm

    SEW ME! I’m about a 2. I recently learned how to thread the machine, so I’m well on my way!

    Reply
  10. Sarah says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:12 pm

    SEW ME! I’m a 1 but would love to learn.

    Reply
  11. Kimberly says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:12 pm

    SEW ME!!!

    I would put myself about a 4.5 perhaps. I’m actually making some aprons for Christmas gifts this year!

    Reply
  12. Megan says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:12 pm

    Sew me! I think I’m around a seven. My mom was a home ec teacher and I started sewing Cabbage Patch doll clothes in grade one. However, I have my mom’s original machine and it’s a beast. Its a heavy cast-metal-something orange Husqvarna (yes, like the chainsaw). I dream of something lighter and sleeker that would be a bit easier to haul around for smaller jobs.

    Reply
  13. Heather says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:12 pm

    “SEW ME”
    I would say that I am probably an 8 or 9 when it comes to sewing skills. My only problem is following a pattern’s instructions. I like to just make my own and hope it turns out! I’ve made some really cool presents for my friends’ kids, but alas, my own children get the shaft most of the time.

    Reply
  14. tiffany says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:13 pm

    SEW ME! I’d LOVE to win this. My sewing skills are about a 4-ish. Would love to improve them on this little machine!

    Reply
  15. Katie says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:13 pm

    Sew me! I’m a 1 but am dying to learn!

    Reply
  16. Susan Sheard says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:13 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m probably a 4-5. I would have so much fun with a machine this beautiful.

    Reply
  17. Carra says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:13 pm

    See me!

    I’m strictly hem tape and hand sewn buttons over here…

    Reply
  18. Karisa Balaram says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:13 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m about a 2… sometimes a 3? I just completed my first quilt… kinda. Sorta. Ok, still working on it!

    Reply
  19. Janet Gaupp says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 2. I can no-sew a bag?

    Reply
  20. Melissa D says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    SEW ME!!

    I am definitely at a 1… but I have always wanted to learn!

    Reply
  21. Nikki says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    “SEW ME!” I’m a 4+ but I love to make things and I currently have to sew by hand (fun, but time consuming). Thanks to you all for the giveaway!

    Reply
  22. Alisha says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    SEW ME!
    I am probably a 3 or 4. I could sew a pillowcase, but probably not a super matchy set of pillowcases :)

    Reply
  23. Jen D. says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    SEW ME!

    Hmmm. I’m about a 1. Easy.

    Reply
  24. Sandra Salsbury says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    Sew me!

    I would say I’m about a 6. I can make simple clothes that I’m only mildly ashamed to wear in public.

    Reply
  25. heather sweet says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    Sew me!!! An 8

    Reply
  26. Jennifer says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:15 pm

    Sew me! Definately can’t sew my way out of a bag despite my 7th grade teacher, Miss Hatchet’s efforts in Home Ec class!

    Reply
  27. Jasmine says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:15 pm

    SEW ME!
    I think I’m a two. I made a blanket for my daughter, but it didn’t hold up for very …

    Reply
  28. Tracey says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:15 pm

    SEW ME!

    I am a 1, but I always wanted to learn! This machine looks awesome. Impressive that Sherry can sew!

    Reply
  29. Stef says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:15 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 0. I’ve never ever used a sewing machine before. Badly would love to learn.

    Reply
  30. Diana says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:15 pm

    SEW ME! I’m quite good, but I lack a sewing machine. And it was my bday on Sunday!

    Reply
  31. Sarah says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:15 pm

    SEW ME!
    I’m a 2-3. Learning! But it’s a slow process!

    Reply
  32. Sara says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:15 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m maybe a 5 or 6 when it comes to hand sewing (made myself become so, since I didn’t have a machine!), but definitely a 1 with a sewing machine. I have so many projects I’d like to do that require one, and so much to learn!

    Reply
  33. Mary says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:16 pm

    SEW ME! My skills in 7th grade home-ec class is probably better than it is today. That just means I need to brush up and get down with my bad-sewing self.

    Reply
  34. Christina says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:16 pm

    SEW ME!

    I just finished hemming some dress pants, which is about the top of my abilities…and I have to do it very slowly! So maybe I would rank myself at about a 5?

    Reply
  35. Amy says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:16 pm

    SEW ME!
    I’m probs a 6. Not sew shabby.

    Reply
  36. Megan Dyan says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:16 pm

    Sew me! I’m still in the negative numbers…I’ve been known to hem a thing or two with staples. True story!

    Reply
  37. Monica Pavlik says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:16 pm

    Sew Me! Oh, I’ve been secretly wanting a sewing machine for years, but could never justify spending the $$ for it. I’ve been hoarding fabric and would love to brush up on my sewing skills. I’m probably about a 3…maybe more of a 2. Pretty please!!! .

    Reply
  38. Christen says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:16 pm

    I would probably rate myself at a 5….i can do a lot of easy stuff…just don’t ask me to sew a super straight line:)

    Reply
  39. Katie says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:16 pm

    SEW ME! I’m probably a solid 2.

    Reply
  40. norah says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:17 pm

    SEW ME!
    I’m a 3, I could make a rudimentary bag as long as no pockets or zippers are involved. Fun fact: I used to make my living sewing baby bibs. That’s the extent of my ‘talent’.

    Reply
  41. Traci says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:17 pm

    SEW ME! I’m definitely a 1 but am sure to improve with a great machine!

    Reply
  42. Angela Russell says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:17 pm

    SEW ME!!!
    I’d say I’m a 5, but hte fact that I just killed my machine leads me to question that. SEW NEED THIS!!!

    Reply
  43. Sara Johnson says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:17 pm

    SEW ME!!!

    I’m a 1 but I just know I’d shoot up to a 10 with this bad boy!!

    Reply
  44. Lucy says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:17 pm

    SEW ME!

    I took a sewing class way back in highschool…..but since then haven’t used a machine. It may have something to do with, i don’t have one :(

    Reply
  45. Lesley says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:18 pm

    Sew Me! :)

    I would say I’m around a 2.5 but working on becoming a 3!

    Reply
  46. Jaci says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:18 pm

    Sew me! I am a 1 but would love to learn how to be a proficient sewer.

    Reply
  47. Mindy says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:18 pm

    SEW ME! I am one of those people who can’t even sew a button back on. Seriously. I am dying to learn though and would love to eventually learn how to sew my own tote bags!!

    Reply
  48. Lucy says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:18 pm

    So that would make me….maybe a 2

    Reply
  49. brita says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:18 pm

    SEW ME! i’d say a 2 or 3. I haven’t practiced with a machine in years but i made zippered pencil cases all through high school that i thought were pretty cool! Being a poor college kid now i’m just really good at mending things!

    Reply
  50. Tiffany Akin says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:18 pm

    SEW ME! I think that I might be a 4 but I would really love to improve my skills and the Singer One would definitely help me do that :-)

    Reply
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