Young House Love

Home Decorating & DIY Tutorials

  • Shop Our Houses
    • Our Current House
    • Our Richmond House
    • Our Beach House
    • Our Duplex
  • Before & Afters
    • Our Current House
    • Our Previous House
    • Our Beach House
    • Our Duplex
    • Our First House
    • Our Second House
    • Our Showhouse
  • DIY & Decorating Tips
    • Most Popular
    • Home Improvement
    • Painting
    • Cleaning & Organizing
    • Crafting & Art
    • More . . .
  • Painting Projects
  • Plants Guides
  • Shop
    • Our Fav Home Finds
    • Our Lighting Line
    • Our Books
    • Book Club Picks
    • Black-Owned Businesses

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.

More posts from Young House Love

Filed Under: Giveaways

How To Paint Extra High Vaulted Ceilings
Simple Christmas Decorating

Comments

  1. manali says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:24 am

    I have aspirations for projects that range as high as 8 or 9, but sadly my skills rank around a 1 or 2.

    Reply
  2. Sameera says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:25 am

    SEW ME!
    I would e a 2 on this scale, going on 3.

    Reply
  3. Bekah M. says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:26 am

    SEW ME!!! I’d say I’m a very confident 7 :) currently working on my first quilt :)

    Reply
  4. Alison says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:27 am

    SEW ME!

    I am definitely a beginner seamstress…maybe a 2? Straight lines are my forte! I have been learning on a 35 year old sewing machine and I would love a brand new one!!!!

    Reply
  5. Willow says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:27 am

    SEW ME!

    Reply
  6. Shannon says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:29 am

    Sew Me….I’m probably a 6. I figure out what I want to do, and do it, but I can’t read a pattern to save me. I just make my own and wing it.

    Reply
  7. Krystal says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:32 am

    Sew me!

    I’d say I’m a 1. I could maybe sew a sock or something, but I’d be more apt to just buy more! I’ve sewed a button on, I think.

    Reply
  8. Elisa says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:32 am

    SEW ME!
    I think I’m about a 4. I can sew stuff, just not the way it is supposed to be done!

    Reply
  9. Maria says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:33 am

    Sew me! I’m definitely a 1! But I want to learn!

    Reply
  10. Caitlin says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:34 am

    SEW ME! 0! buy i think i could be a 3 with a little time.

    Reply
  11. Jemma says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:34 am

    SEW ME! I’d probably rank myself at about a 3. I’ve had fun using my mum’s old sewing machine to make curtains and cushions, but I’m yet to venture into doing anything other than a straight stitch, haha! (Also, Sherry should give herself more credit, the little ottoman that she made for Clara was amazing!)

    Reply
  12. Jen says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:36 am

    SEW ME!

    I think I would be about a 7 but it is entirely possible that I think higher of myself than is warranted :)

    Reply
  13. Jeni says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:36 am

    SEW ME!

    I’m probably a 1.5, but my mom is at least an 8 and used to make all our clothes when we were little, so I would request lessons stat if I had a machine.

    Reply
  14. Caitlin says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:36 am

    SEW ME! 1!

    Reply
  15. charissa says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:38 am

    Sew ME! I’m definately a 1

    Reply
  16. Emily says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:39 am

    Sew me! I’m about a 3… I’m not scared of the sewing machine, but it’s been a long time since I used one since I don’t have one available.

    Reply
  17. Martha says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:40 am

    Sew me!

    I am a total 0 but I’m hoping this year ill get a sewing machine for Christmas! :) I just had a baby girl and there’s sew much to make and sew little time!!! lol

    Reply
  18. cynthia says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:40 am

    Sew Me!…Please. My sewing skill is probably better than a one but not close to a 10…maybe 5-ish…

    Reply
  19. Meredith says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:41 am

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 5 or a 6 – simple clothes, curtains, pillows and costumes are great, but I haven’t taken on anything more complex involving zippers or pleats!

    Reply
  20. Stacey says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:42 am

    SEW ME!

    I’m definitely with Sherry on this one – a 3! (Crossing fingers and toes on this contest!)

    Reply
  21. Alana says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:42 am

    SEW ME!!

    I’d say I’m a 4! I worked in a seamstress shop when I was 16, and sometimes think I remember more than I claim not to!

    Reply
  22. Frances Klein says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:44 am

    Sew Me!!!
    I am a three. I made a tshirt quilt and pillows but that’s as far as I go

    Reply
  23. Janke says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:45 am

    SEW ME!

    I’m definitely a very solid -5.
    I’ve been wanting to learn how to sew forever but unfortunately I have the attention span of a toddler and nobody around me to teach either. But I would looooove to learn it. Somehow. Sometime. Maybe with this wonderful new machine!

    Reply
  24. Christina C says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:45 am

    SEW ME!

    Reply
  25. Crystal says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:46 am

    Sew Me!

    im probably a 2 and a 3 on a good day… I have actually made a (wonky) shopping bag in the past, like 10 years ago in high school so i think im dreaming when i say a 2 on a good day :P

    Reply
  26. Amanda L. says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:49 am

    SEW ME!

    I would rate myself at a 4. I have sewn some things using patterns, created a few things on the fly, and have taken a couple of classes.

    Reply
  27. Caroline Moore says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:49 am

    SEW ME!!!! I’d say I’m about a 3 on the scale…Give me something that requires sewing a straight line, and I’m your woman for the job! Anything else, and I ask my mom to do it for me. But I feel like with a fab machine like this, I’d definitely become a 7-8 easily. :)

    Reply
  28. Deborah Nowland says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:50 am

    SEW ME!! I guess I am a 10. I would use this to teach my granddaughters. Sure wish my daughter was more interested, but it looks like it might have to skip a generation…

    Reply
  29. Antonia says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:51 am

    SEW ME!
    I’m… a two at most, closer to a one, to be quite honest. I learned sewing in primary school (by hand, not with a machine), but given that it was primary school, you can imagine that the level wasn’t particularly high — and then I just never really got around to it ever again, which is sad.

    Reply
  30. Micaela says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:51 am

    SEW ME!
    2.5

    Reply
  31. Meagan says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:55 am

    Sew me! I’d say I’m a 5, would definitely like to up that number with this sewing machine!

    Reply
  32. Jenn says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:57 am

    SEW ME!
    I’m definitely rock in’ a straight line, but lookin’ to learn more!

    Reply
  33. Jen says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:57 am

    Sew Me!
    Solid 3

    Reply
  34. niksoap says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:57 am

    SEW ME!

    I’d say I’m a 3.5. My straight lines are excellent!

    Reply
  35. Rachel K says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:58 am

    SEE ME! I reckon I’m a 2. So excited to see an international giveaway, fingers crossed!!

    Reply
  36. Lyndsay says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:58 am

    SEW ME! I’m a 3 maybe a 4! I’ve made a bag to hold my clothes pegs in when I’m hanging my washing on the line outside but it’s very wonky!

    Reply
  37. Rachel K says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:58 am

    Oops I meant SEW ME! Obviously!

    Reply
  38. Sona Jacob says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:58 am

    SEW ME!

    I’d be a 5-6! I sew a lot – bags, clothes for my son, clothes for my nieces, clothes for me, home stuff – pillows, curtains, etc… but I have lots more to learn. Some of the sewing skills of people whose blogs I read are super and I’d definitely like to get there!

    Reply
  39. SAGirl says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:59 am

    SEW ME! I am about a 3.5 I love sewing but mostly do hand sewing. I haven’t sewn childrens clothes but I love making dolls clothes for my daughter’s dolls. Lets just say that it is a perfect excuse to still be able to play Barbies! Chanelle

    Reply
  40. Katrin says

    December 11, 2012 at 3:00 am

    SEW ME!

    I’m probably a 4 or 5 – I love to sew but the results mostly just turn out ok…

    Reply
  41. Milui says

    December 11, 2012 at 3:00 am

    SEW ME!

    I’d say something like a 4 or maybe 5 – I’ve done some pretty cool things sew-wise, but maybe I just got lucky.

    Reply
  42. Ambriss Rembulat says

    December 11, 2012 at 3:01 am

    SEW ME!

    I am definitely a 1. I’ve seen friends sewing before but I have no clue how to sew anything but I’ve been wanting to learn for the longest time.

    Reply
  43. Nina says

    December 11, 2012 at 3:03 am

    Sew me!

    I’d say I’m a 7, maybe 8 on a good day and with a machine that is working!

    Reply
  44. dushyle says

    December 11, 2012 at 3:05 am

    SEW ME!
    I’m a 4, I guess. Still have a lot to learn…

    Reply
  45. Sophia Kakoulli says

    December 11, 2012 at 3:05 am

    SEW ME!
    I’m self taught but i’ve gone far the last 10 years…! so i would say i’m an 8. but my great aunty’s sewing machine is busted im afraid and this singer would be great.

    Reply
  46. Annelies says

    December 11, 2012 at 3:09 am

    SEW ME !

    I’m a total beginner, but just started lessons with a lovely old lady so I might rank a lot higher soon :)

    Reply
  47. Silke says

    December 11, 2012 at 3:09 am

    SEW ME !
    Aaaaaah an international give-away! WoopWoop!
    I am about a 7 or an 8, have been taking evening classes sewing for about 3 years now so I know my way around the sewing-stuff. I am so excited to win this beauty! Thanks Petersiks!

    Reply
  48. Crystal says

    December 11, 2012 at 3:11 am

    SEW ME!
    I would say I average an 8, I haven’t come across anything I couldn’t sew yet but there is always more to learn.

    Reply
  49. jeff says

    December 11, 2012 at 3:12 am

    Sew me!

    Reply
  50. Carrie Dunne says

    December 11, 2012 at 3:13 am

    Sew me! I am about a 5 1/2. I can sew, but I HATE to follow directions. And that’s where I get into trouble.

    Reply
« Older Comments
Newer Comments »

Stuff We Love

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

John and Sherry Sitting On Woven ChairHey, we’re John & Sherry. We’ve fixed up 7 homes, written books, designed products, started a podcast, and then downsized & moved to the beach! Here you’ll find over 3,000 DIY projects & home updates. More about us…
*This site contains ads and affiliate links*
See our disclaimer & privacy policy to learn more

Latest Finds

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

SHOP OUR LIGHTING

Young House Love Shades Of Light Capiz Chandelier

GET POSTS BY EMAIL

We’re Digging

Traditional Rug
The “Magic” Rug
Smokeless Solo Stove Firepit
Smokeless Firepit
Outdoor Solar LED Path Lights
Solar Path Lights
Criss Cross Office Chair
Our Desk Chair
Blue Air 211 Air Purifier
Our Air Purifiers
Eufy 11S Max Robot Vacuum
Our Robot Vacuum
Kohler Memoirs Toilet
Our Favorite Toilet
Livable Luxe Book
Fav Design Book
SEE MORE OF OUR FAVORITE FINDS > >

  • About
  • FAQs
  • Press
  • Contact
  • :)

© 2025 Young House Love ® · Disclaimer · Privacy Policy · Terms of Use · A Fun Wordpress theme on Genesis Framework · Hosted by Liquid Web