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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. jenn says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:49 pm

    SEW ME! I’d say I’m a 3 or 4…I can sew straight lines and make things that don’t have to fit on a body.

    Reply
  2. Judy says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:49 pm

    Sew me! I would maybe be a 3, my husband once laughed at me as I was trying to sew a duvet cover :)

    Reply
  3. Audrey Moore says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:49 pm

    sew me!!!

    Reply
  4. Michelle says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:50 pm

    Sew me! I’m a solid 5….

    Reply
  5. Katy says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:50 pm

    Hmm I’d say around a 3 as well but I’m learning. I really want to make some stockings for my husband and I this year.

    Reply
  6. ahren foster says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:50 pm

    SEW ME! I am around a 2 with sewing, but its something I am so excited about learning more about. My grandmother is an expert…she has lots to teach me

    Reply
  7. Andrea says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:50 pm

    SEW ME! Can I be a -1, maybe? would love to learn, and am fascinated by textiles…

    Reply
  8. Megan V. says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:51 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 2. My bag would probably be wonkier than Sherry’s. I would love to have a machine to help me out!!!

    Reply
  9. Jennifer says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:51 pm

    SEW ME!!!

    I live firmly at a 0-1…but this machine would fix that! Ha!

    Reply
  10. Ben Jensen says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:51 pm

    SEW ME!

    I am a 1, though through watching my mom sew for years and years, I think it is in my blood. I use quilt imagery and patterns in my other artwork.

    Reply
  11. Jenn says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:51 pm

    Ha ha!~ I just wanted to say that I was reading the older post from last week with the hint… and yes, I already saw this and knew it was a sewing machine give away, but was trying to use the visuals (I am a visual learner…) and pathetically came up with:

    Song eye robot.

    Yup… Thought it was funny.

    Reply
  12. Andrea Hinchcliff says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:51 pm

    Sew Me! I would say that right now I am a one, but I have been intending on learning to sew for the last couple of years. So if I actually learned, I am confident that number would go up.

    Reply
  13. Harmony says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:51 pm

    SEW ME! I’m gonna go ahead and give myself a 10! I’ve been sewing since I was about 12 and i used to work as a seamstress in a bridal shop Time is much harder to come by than skill in this case;) thanks for the giveaway!!

    Reply
  14. Stefani says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:52 pm

    Sew me!

    I’m probably about a 3. Maybe a 4. I’ve sewn some Halloween costumes and pillow covers but they were far from perfect if you look close.

    Reply
  15. taryn lee says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:52 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 1 as far as machines are concerned, but I hand-sew a few things here and there (some Christmas ornaments, some Halloween costumes for the kids) and would love to make my way up to 10!

    Reply
  16. Julie F says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:52 pm

    SEW ME!

    Reply
  17. Kelly says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:52 pm

    SEW ME!!

    I’d say I’m probably a 3 or 4…but trying to get better!

    Reply
  18. April says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:52 pm

    Sew Me! I’m probably a 5 as I can sew following a pattern as well as make up my own costume or apron from “scratch” as in tracing out something similar. I’ve also done my own hemming, mending and curtain sewing. I would love to learn how to quilt and sew more creative projects!!!

    Reply
  19. Laura says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:52 pm

    SEW ME! I’m still learning but have made some clothes for my daughter on my mom’s antique machine. Would love a new one for Christmas!

    Reply
  20. Liz F. says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:52 pm

    Sew me!
    I am a three, with terrible confidance issues. But I want my daughter to learn, so I need to improve my skills!

    Reply
  21. naomi says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:52 pm

    SEW ME!

    I am a 4-5. I love to sew by hand. Kind of useless with a machine but I am sure I can learn.

    Reply
  22. Vanessa says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:52 pm

    SEW ME!

    I haven’t used a sewing machine since Home Ec but I’ve been dying to get my hands on a sewing machine to learn again!

    Reply
  23. Charisma says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:53 pm

    SEW ME! Please, please, please, please! Thanks to a bachelor’s degree in clothing and textiles I think I could fairly give myself a 5, but as life would have it I do not own a sewing machine and have indefinitely borrowed a mini (read: kid-sized) sewing machine that is my sister-in-law’s from her childhood. I could really use an adult-sized one to call my own to spark the passion I had for sewing once more!

    Reply
  24. Erika W says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:53 pm

    SEW ME!

    Reply
  25. Amanda says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:53 pm

    SEW ME!! I might be a 5, I have natural sewing skills.. but I have the hardest time understanding patterns. ps. I currently use my mother-in-law’s 41-year-old hand-me-down sewing machine (would you like any more hyphens??).. an upgrade is definitely due!

    Reply
  26. Richard says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:54 pm

    Sew me! I am a 1, really .05, but I have always wanted to learn to sew.

    Reply
  27. Marija says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:54 pm

    SEW ME!
    I’m probably a 3 too :).

    Reply
  28. Angela says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:54 pm

    SEW ME!
    I’ve been learning over the past year, and I think I moved from a 3 to a 4.5

    Reply
  29. katie says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:54 pm

    SEW ME! i’m a zero…a sad, sad, zero.

    Reply
  30. Jackie says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:54 pm

    SEW ME!!!

    I rank about a 3 or so, know a little but not very much

    Reply
  31. Gesci says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:56 pm

    SEW ME!
    I’m maybe a 3 or 4? I can do basic sewing, but usually only sew covers for our dogs’ beds and coats for our constantly-shivering Boxer cross.

    Reply
  32. Sara says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:56 pm

    SEW ME!

    I do not sew yet, but I really really want to learn how to sew!!

    Reply
  33. Heather Joly says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:56 pm

    SEW ME!!!

    I would say I am at about a 3, like Sherry. :)

    Reply
  34. Rae Ann says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:56 pm

    SEW ME! I give myself about an 8 on the sewing continuum. Mostly because I taught myself how to do it. The up side is that I can sew anything: clothes; costumes; curtains; slip covers. The down side is that I can’t follow a commercial pattern.

    Reply
  35. Rebecca says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:58 pm

    “SEW ME!”
    I’m about a 3. It’s been a while but I think I can sew more than just a straight line.

    Reply
  36. Erin says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:58 pm

    Sew me!

    I’m maybe a 6 or 7 but I have a terrible old squeaky machine. I make a lot of stuff but it takes forever because I have to baby my machine along. But I stick with it because the end result is worth it. I wouldn’t say no to a new machine though!

    Reply
  37. Kristen says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:58 pm

    SEW ME!!! I need a new sewing for my family. LOVe your blog!

    Reply
  38. Sarah B says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:59 pm

    SEW ME!
    I would rate myself a 5. I have a lot of sewing hours under my belt but still manage to produce slightly wonky finished products :o)

    Reply
  39. JillH says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:59 pm

    Sew me! I’m probably a 4 or 5…but more importantly I have fun doing it!

    Reply
  40. Kari says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:59 pm

    SEW ME!

    Maybe a 4.5 in progress. I can do some basic skills and am attempting some finer ones; but it’s a learning process right?!

    Reply
  41. Nicole Marie says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:59 pm

    SEW ME! I would say I’m about a 7-8. I made my prom dress in high school and made 6 dresses (with matching jackets) for a friend’s wedding. But I haven’t sewn ANYTHING in over 10 years! I would love to get back at it!

    Reply
  42. Kay says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:00 am

    SEW ME! Love to sew … been at it since I was 8 or 9 and I would rate my skills about a 7 – there are a few things I haven’t tried yet! I taught high school sewing for 9 years and loved it :)

    Reply
  43. Chelsea says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:00 am

    “SEW ME!” I’d consider myself a 3. I can sew straight lines. And I know what 80% of the features on my 30-year-old hand me down sewing machine can do.

    Reply
  44. Rebecca says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:00 am

    SEW ME!

    When my concentration is working, which isn’t always, I am maybe a 5, but I still have A LOT to learn!!!

    Reply
  45. Bridgett27 says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:01 am

    SEW ME!!! I can sew just a little by hand but I’m clueless when it comes to a sewing machine! Its on my Christmas list!!!

    Reply
  46. Olga says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:01 am

    SEW ME!

    I’d like to think I’m around 4))) I can make some pretty straight lines)))

    Reply
  47. Lauren says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:01 am

    SEW ME! I’m probably a 3, I can make a bag or pillowcase it just might look like it belonged to Dr. Suess :)

    Reply
  48. Janet says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:01 am

    SEW ME: I’m closer to a 3 like Sherry. I do have a desire to move up in the ranks though.

    Reply
  49. Mary S says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:01 am

    SEW ME Please! My husband knows how to use a sewing machine better than me! I am probably a 1. I haven’t used a sewing machine since I got a C+ on my junior high pillowcase. I would love to learn.

    Reply
  50. Adrienne says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:01 am

    SEW ME!! I am definitely a 1….but would love to win this for my mom who is a 10 and has been sewing on the same machine for the last 40 years!!

    Reply
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