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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. D Stephanie says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:31 am

    SEW ME!

    I’m an x^0 ! But I would love to become a 4^(1/2)!

    Reply
  2. Hillary says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:32 am

    Sew me!! I’m just starting out. My sweet aunt is
    Letting me borrow her machine for now. It’s hard and annoying but very satisfying! :) thank you for this giveaway:)

    Reply
  3. Kristy says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:32 am

    Sew me…I’d put myself at about a 6. I can’t sew without a pattern (yet) and I certainly don’t have the confidence to deviate at all from the ones I do follow. That said, all projects “sew” far have been successful and I’ve even taught a few others the basics.

    Reply
  4. Marlee says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:32 am

    SEW ME!!!
    I’d say i’m a 3ish? I took a sewing elective in an arts camp in elementary school–that counts for something right? ha!

    Reply
  5. Fairfax Avenue says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:32 am

    SEW ME!

    I’m a good mender and a wannabe sewer. Give me a 4!

    Reply
  6. Jessica says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:32 am

    Sew me! I may be a 3, or even a 4 on a good day :)

    Reply
  7. Sara R says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:33 am

    Sew me! I I would give myself a 4, I was pretty good years ago, but with a baby in the house the machine gets put on a back burner.

    Reply
  8. Heidi says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:33 am

    SEW ME!
    My sewing skills are about a 5? I’ve never sewed anything from a pattern, don’t really know fabrics or types of hems or stitches well but I make flannel baby blankets w/ satin or ric-rac trim – and between my sister & I we figured out how to make a removable cover for the nursery glider.

    Reply
  9. Alice Ballerscheff says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:34 am

    Sew me, I am a pretty good sewer,but certainly not perfect. I did make my wedding dress, 29 years ago.

    Reply
  10. Lee says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:34 am

    Sew me! I am a 2. I would love to learn to be better!

    Reply
  11. April says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:34 am

    Sew Me!
    My mother is actually a seamstress professionally. Sadly, I inherited none of her skills. I can’t cut or sew a straight line to save my life. I’m definitely a 1.

    Reply
  12. Emmy says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:35 am

    Sew Me!

    I’m probably around a 4 or so. I make stuffed animals most often!

    Reply
  13. Clarissa says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:35 am

    SEW ME!!

    I’ll say 1. I made a pair of sweat pants in high school…many years ago and somehow one leg ended up being longer than the other! haha :)

    Reply
  14. Sarah S. says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:36 am

    SEW ME!
    I’m probably a 7. I’m pretty comfortable with my sewing machine, but that may just because it can only sew a straight stitch! I’ve made several reuseable shopping bags and made new stockings for my kiddos this year and they turned out pretty great. I’d love to have a machine with more brains though!

    Reply
  15. Karen604 says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:36 am

    SEW ME!

    I’m about a 5 on the sewing scale. I love to sew.

    Reply
  16. June says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:36 am

    Sew me!! I am a 2, and would love to be better and stop bothering my mom to do my projects. :)

    Reply
  17. Maria says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:36 am

    I’m about a 7 on the scale, just a bit rusty.

    Reply
  18. Meghan Brown says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:36 am

    Definitely a 1–but I’ve been meaning to take a sewing class for a LONG time. Winning this machine would give me a kick in the pants to do it!

    Reply
  19. Lori Beth Clark says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:36 am

    Sew Me!
    I am a 5, working on becoming a 6 or 7. I can whip up a baby quilt for a shower or a skirt for my two year old girl. My current Singer is aging quickly and would love to retire.

    Reply
  20. Nicky Tennent says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:37 am

    SEW ME! I’m absolutely hopeless at sewing – so maybe a 1 like John – but I’m sure a sewing machine would help rather than the simple needle and thread I have going at the moment!

    Reply
  21. Nika says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:37 am

    Sew me! Probably a 3. More patience would help with that.

    Reply
  22. Chris Love says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:37 am

    SEW ME

    I’m probably a two.

    Reply
  23. Laura B says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:37 am

    Sew me!!

    I’m a quasi solid 5, I’m fantastic at curtains, can do a mean pillow, but get into trouble with anything with curves. Definitely working on it!

    Reply
  24. Jen says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:38 am

    SEW ME!

    In the 1-2 range but hoping to improve!

    Reply
  25. Nicole Naik says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:38 am

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 1 or maybe a 0. The embarrassing thing is that my husband is likely a 5.. Sigh.

    Reply
  26. Juliana says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:38 am

    Sew me!

    I am probably a rusty 5… I used to sew pretty well but it’s been a few years… This would definitely get me back into it!

    Reply
  27. Andreea says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:39 am

    Sew me! Never sewn before, but it’s one of those life skills I hope to one day conquer!

    Reply
  28. Christa says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:40 am

    SEW ME! Yeah, I’m probably a 1 too.

    Reply
  29. Stephanie M says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:40 am

    SEW ME!!

    A 3-ish… But, I was in sewing 4-H as a young girl and won a blue ribbon in the Coos County fair for a snazzy little reversible vest I made! All skills were lost by the time I hit 16.

    Reply
  30. Rachel Palmer says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:40 am

    Sew Me! I’m probably a 4 or 5. I have sewn blankets and halloween costumes.

    Reply
  31. Jumana says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:40 am

    Sew me!!

    Reply
  32. Wendi says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:41 am

    SEW ME!! I’m a 3, but want o be a 10. Ok, I’d settle for a 4. :)

    Reply
  33. Tribak says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:41 am

    SEW ME!
    I’m a 1 but I need to be a 10 and I hope this sewing machine to help me with it.

    Reply
  34. Meagan says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:41 am

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 1, but I’m obsessed with Project Runway and convinced I can be on that show someday…with the help of this machine.

    Reply
  35. Kate Bilsborough says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:42 am

    SEW ME!!

    I’d say I’m about a 6-7, my daughter however is a -1 and desperate to learn!

    Reply
  36. Stephanie M says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:42 am

    A 3-ish… But, I was in sewing 4-H as a young girl and won a blue ribbon in the Coos County fair for a snazzy little reversible vest I made! All skills were lost by the time I hit 16. Sew Me!!

    Reply
  37. Christie says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:43 am

    SEW ME!

    I’m a solid 2. I can turn the machine on, I can load the bobbin, I can even produce stitches.

    Reply
  38. Hiromi says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:43 am

    SEW ME!!!
    I’m probably a 4. My mother used to sew us matching cloths when I was a child, so I’ve picked up some skills from her.

    Reply
  39. Natalie says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:43 am

    SEW ME!

    I’d say I’m about a 4 or 5..

    Reply
  40. Barathi says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:44 am

    SEW ME!

    Reply
  41. Cassie Moore says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:45 am

    Sew Me!

    I’m a 1 but with a machine like this I could be a 3!

    Reply
  42. Erica renee says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:45 am

    Sew me!! Probably a 4… Not too bad but not too good ;)

    Reply
  43. Kristin says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:45 am

    SEW ME! I have two hand me down machines and neither one works great. I am about a 5 and have been hesitant to start any new projects because I get so fed up with my machines!

    Reply
  44. Lindsey K says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:46 am

    Sew me! I’m probably a 1, but eager to learn!!!

    Reply
  45. Meg Ray says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:46 am

    SEW ME! Yup…I’m a 2 if it’s something like curtains, but def at a 1 for anything requiring facing. Facing…can’t help myself from thinking of the movie “Face Off,” imagining that it’s exactly how my fabric will rip off.

    Reply
  46. Kristin says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:46 am

    SEW ME! officially never used a sewing machine but would like to learn!

    Reply
  47. Callie says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:46 am

    Sew me! I’m maybe a 6.5, although I’m better at hand sewing. But right now my sewing machine timing is messed up and I’m too cheap to shell out the money to get it fixed…ack!

    Reply
  48. Ali says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:46 am

    Sew me! Definitely a 1…

    Reply
  49. Hannah S. says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:47 am

    SEW ME!

    I would say I am a 3. I need to take more time to practice but my machine always gives me problems! Maybe a new one would solve that! (:

    Reply
  50. Sarah G says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:47 am

    SEW ME!!

    I’m probably around a 3 or 4. I’ve sewn a few curtains, modified the occasional shirt, and made some basic renaissance garb. I’m currently working on a gift for someone that requires doing some small machine quilting work, and I’m definitely learning a lot from that! :)

    Reply
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