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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. Gilit says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:17 am

    SEW ME…bwahahahahah I’m a negative…5 shall we say?
    Okay, not true. I did some sewing by hand when I was in kindergarden (and much more accomplished than now it seems)

    Reply
  2. Jennifer says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:18 am

    SEW ME! I’m probably a 1.5. I did learn some basic hand stiching in elementary school but have never used a machine. I want to learn!

    Reply
  3. Amber says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:19 am

    SEW ME!!! I have to say I am 2..oh, but I wish I was a 10! :)

    Reply
  4. Suzanne says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:19 am

    SEW ME! I am definitely self taught by watching tutorials and reading how-to’s! I share one with my sister so I would love to have my own!

    Reply
  5. AmyL says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:19 am

    sew me!!
    i’m so-so, maybe a 4 or 5? i just made my first shirt for my kid and so far he hasn’t complained.

    Reply
  6. Ashley says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:19 am

    Sew me! Definitely a one on the sewing scale.

    Reply
  7. Kelli says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:19 am

    SEW ME!

    I average a three on a good day. Thus, my love for iron on fabric adhesive!

    Reply
  8. Sam Power says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:19 am

    SEW ME!
    Unfortunately, my sewing skills are non existent (ie, I’m a 1!). But with baby no 1 on the way, I really want to be able to learn, and to make all the amazing things my mum sewed for me.

    Reply
  9. Beth says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:19 am

    SEW ME! I’m probably a 3 or a 4. In the past few years I’ve taught myself a thing or two, and I love the freedom it brings.

    Reply
  10. Melissa says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:20 am

    SEW ME!

    Reply
  11. Karen says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:20 am

    This is SEW ME! I am in the 7-8 range. My machine was made in the early ’70s, so I could sure use an update. I’ll be sewing a wedding dress for my daughter soon!

    Reply
  12. Sese says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:21 am

    SEW ME!!!

    I am a 3, my mom is a 10, I mean she can sew blindfold if she wanted to. So If I can push it to 5, I think I can really finish a quilt!

    Reply
  13. Amanda says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:21 am

    SEW ME!
    I guess I am a 3 or 4. My mom was a 10…”sew” the potential is there for me!

    Reply
  14. Melissa says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:21 am

    SEW ME!

    :)

    Reply
  15. Mao says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:21 am

    SEW ME!

    I’m a two but truthfully I’m a one. I don’t remember how to use one and when I do it turns out all ziggy zaggy :(

    Reply
  16. Kate says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:21 am

    SEW ME!

    I’m probably about a 3, too. But I use my grandmother’s old machine from about the 80’s. Would be nice to have something a bit more modern!

    Here’s hoping someone outside the US wins, too, because we don’t get many opportunities to enter these comps :-)

    Reply
  17. Vina says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:21 am

    SEW ME!

    I believe I’m a 7 but my finished work tells otherwise :)

    Reply
  18. Carrie says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:21 am

    SEW ME! I’m probably a 3. I haven’t touched a sewing machine in years but I made some pretty cute pillows in home ec back in the day. haha!

    Reply
  19. Catherine says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:21 am

    Sew me! I’m around a 3 or a 4. I can sew pretty much anything I put my mind to but would love to have the time to improve! (And get better at sewing straight lines!)

    Reply
  20. Anastasia Hertrich says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:22 am

    SEW ME!!

    My mom is a fabulous sewer and I would like to practice with her while she sews. Let’s bring back some awesome retro past-times!

    And– if I could make my Schnauzer a little coat or halloween get-up– well, how awesome would that be?!

    love your blog!
    xo
    ANa

    Reply
  21. Melissa says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:22 am

    SEW ME!

    Please and thank you!! :)

    Reply
  22. Amy says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:22 am

    Sew me! I’m a one. I need practice…

    Reply
  23. Liz B. says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:22 am

    SEW ME!!! I think I’m a 2. I know how to operate a sewing machine to hem a pair of jeans (yay, 5’1!). Yet I have yet to finish a quilt I started over a year ago… :)

    Reply
  24. Kaylyn Lehmann says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:22 am

    Sew Me! 1 but I would give it to my sister who would then owe me and have to sew me beautiful things!

    Reply
  25. Holly Weik says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:22 am

    SEW ME! I think I’m around a 4–just getting into the habit, but I’m having a blast making things for our lovely little bungalow, and altering my clothes (carefully, incrementally) to suit me better. Shower curtains, tab-tobs, pillow covers–straight seams are safest right now! My mother-in-law even helped me with patchwork, quilted pillow covers to match a quilt she made for us. And, ulp, inserting zippers… Right now I have a thrifted Elna 2006, but newer is better, right? Awesome decorative stitches would be a blast!

    Reply
  26. Sarah says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:23 am

    SEW ME!

    I’d say I’m a 3 at the moment, but I dream about being a 6 or 7 – and that only comes with practice!

    Reply
  27. victoria says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:23 am

    SEW ME!

    Gosh, I haven’t sewn anything since home-ec class in 1985.

    So, 0-1.

    Reply
  28. Kyra says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:23 am

    SEW ME!!

    I’m about a 2 but wannabe a 6! A sewing maching is currently on my Christmas wishlist…if this is truly an “easy” maching, it was meant for me! ;)

    Reply
  29. Nicole T says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:24 am

    SEW ME! I’m a 1 but a sewing machine is #1 on my Christmas list!!!

    Reply
  30. Lindsay says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:24 am

    Sew me! I’m pretty good sewing by hand so probably a 3, with a machine I would need lots of practice and a little guidance!

    Reply
  31. Kelli Taylor says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:25 am

    SEW ME! I am definitely a 1. I’ve been wanting to learn but I can’t justify the cost of a sewing machine just to learn!

    Reply
  32. robin says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:26 am

    SEW ME! I would say i am a 2 maybe a 3 — if i am not using my literally 40 year old machine, maybe i could bump up to a 4 or 5, who knows!!

    Reply
  33. April K says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:27 am

    SEW ME!

    I’m probably a 3, but I think this machine could definitely help me improve on that!

    Reply
  34. Ami says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:27 am

    SEW ME!!

    I’d say I’m about a 7. There are them that are better but I am pretty dang good if I do say so myself!! :)

    Reply
  35. SJ says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:27 am

    SEW ME!

    I’m probably a 2 or 3, and I’m definitely in need of these user-friendly features of automatic needle threading, etc.

    Reply
  36. Melissa says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:27 am

    SEW ME! i am a zero. Haven’t the slightest idea how to thread a needle, but I hoard fabric for a quilt I dream of making like nobody’s business.

    Reply
  37. -alex says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:28 am

    Sew Me! I’m about a 3. I have a friend who is a 10. I always beg for her help on sewing projects.

    Reply
  38. Sarah norman says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:28 am

    Sew me! I would consider myself a 5ish. I’ve mostly taught myself and just make my own patterns from the things I already have. Merry Christmas!!!

    Reply
  39. Reba Chantler says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:28 am

    Sew Me!
    I am a 2 – can sew some although it’s been a very long time.

    Reply
  40. CarlaF-in Atlanta says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:28 am

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 4 with a goal of being a 5 or 6 next year.

    Reply
  41. Stacy says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:28 am

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

    Reply
  42. Shawna. says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:28 am

    SEW ME!

    Unfortunately, I’m totally about 3 on the sewing ability scale. I would love to get better though! I have a whole list of items to sew for my twins coming next spring!

    Reply
  43. melanie says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:28 am

    SEW ME!!! I’d say I’m a 5 or a 6. I’m a little rusty since my 31 year old sewing machine is old and rusty. This would be such a wonderful Christmas gift and just in time with so many DIY wedding items to make! Thanks for a chance!

    Reply
  44. Shanda says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:28 am

    SEW ME! I’m gonna give myself a 5. I can’t sew clothes, but I do make my own patterns for bags and I made the bed skirt and curtain for my apartment in grad school. Right now I’m on a stocking kick. ‘Tis the season, I guess! Here’s hoping!!!

    Reply
  45. Ann says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:29 am

    sew me!

    Reply
  46. Amanda H says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:29 am

    Sew Me Please!!! I’m probably a 4. Done quite a few quilts and ventured out into some pretty nifty designs. Tried making a dress for my 4 year old daughter…didn’t turn out quite like I though it would :( But that’s what grandma is for, right???

    Reply
  47. Cynthia says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:30 am

    SEW ME!
    I’m about a 6 or 7 – above average, but not advanced.I used to make all sorts of things (curtains, bags, clothing from a pattern, costumes), but sadly I haven’t been able to machine sew anything for nearly 2 years now D:

    Reply
  48. shokufeh says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:30 am

    SEW ME! I’m maybe around a 5 or 6, though a rusty version of such.

    Reply
  49. Tina Jones says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:30 am

    About a 3-5. Have made a quilt, terrible about lining up the seams!

    Reply
  50. Lauren says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:31 am

    sew me!!
    Im great at straight lines! :) Ive made some quilts, but anything beyond the basics Im no bueno

    Reply
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