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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. Stephanie says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:32 am

    Sew Me! probs a 3

    Reply
  2. Rachel says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:32 am

    SEW ME!

    I would say I’m a 2. I can fake it pretty well, but still very tentative with it!

    Reply
  3. katie b. says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:32 am

    SEW ME! I’m probably a 2. It was a necessity to learn because I’m so short and have to hem all of my pants.

    Reply
  4. Jen says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:32 am

    SEW ME!

    I wouldn’t rate myself higher than a 3. Like Sherry, I can sew basic pillow cases and hem curtains, but I don’t know if I’d be ready to attempt anything much more complicated than that!

    Reply
  5. adriane says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:32 am

    Sew Me. I need a machine to start!

    Reply
  6. Ashley says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:32 am

    SEW ME! I’m at about a 5 – but I’m sure I would be motivated to improve with a new sewing machine :)

    Reply
  7. Rachel M. Reams says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:32 am

    SEW ME!

    I am a three or a four, I think. I can make some simple projects (I make and sell custom dog collars), but I’m basically just using straight stitches and simple hems. Nothing fancy here!

    Reply
  8. Amy says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:32 am

    SEW ME!!! I am around a 3.5. I have made some halloween costumes and dress up stuff for the kids and a dog bed. I just wish I had more time so I could work up to being a 5 or more.

    Reply
  9. Nicole says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:32 am

    SEW ME!

    I would rank myself a 4, I have made curtains and door covers- but nothing to complicated- yet ;) I mainly hand sew small projects. I do not own a sewing machine but do borrow one from time to time. I would love one of my own!

    Reply
  10. Lindsey says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:32 am

    SEW ME.

    I am probably like a 3 curtains & pillows… is pretty much it.

    Reply
  11. Jennifer @ Celebrating Everyday Life says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:33 am

    SEW ME!

    I’d say I am maybe a 5… I definitely have more passion than training but I sew a fair amount and love every minute of it! This machine is amazing and would be SUCH a blessing as I’m currently using my mom’s old machine which is at least 20 years old if not much older :-) Thanks for the opportunity!!!

    Reply
  12. Chrys says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:33 am

    SEW ME!

    I am a 2, but full of project ideas that would require improving my skills and having a sewing machine.

    Reply
  13. Katie W says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:33 am

    SEW ME!
    I’d say I’m a 5. I can sew a bag…and even out some handles on it ;)

    Reply
  14. Elizabeth T. says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:33 am

    SEW ME!!

    I would probably be a 5. I’ve made some basic things like pillowcases, quilts, bags, mittens, and a skirt or two but I’m pretty averaged compared to my sister and mom!

    Reply
  15. Kristen says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:33 am

    SEW ME! I am a 1-hope to be a 10 someday.

    Reply
  16. Jennifer Flagg says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:33 am

    SEW ME!
    I would say I am somewhere between a 3 and a 5. I still need a little trial and error but my best accomplishment was when I sewed my own snuggie!! best thing when sick, hands down!

    My main issue is the sewing machine, I have a hand me down that just cannot hold a thread. I hope I win!!

    Reply
  17. Laura says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:33 am

    SEW ME !!!

    I would consider myself a 1!!!, dont know much about it, but sure wanna learn!!!! Thanks for this post! :)

    Reply
  18. kim says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:33 am

    SEW ME! I am a 1… I can plug the sewing machine in, but I have no idea where to go from there :-)

    Reply
  19. audra says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:33 am

    Sew Me! I’m going to give myself a 2. I can almost sew a straight line (ha!)

    Reply
  20. Nicole Grove says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:33 am

    SEW ME!

    I’d say I’m probably a 3, but I hope to become more with this machine!

    Reply
  21. Katie says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:34 am

    Sew Me!!

    I am probably a 2. But I’d love to keep working on improving my sewing skills!

    Reply
  22. Alison Sutter says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:34 am

    SEW ME! I’m about a 2.5…but I have great expectations of climbing the sewing ladder.

    Reply
  23. Jen says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:34 am

    SEW ME! I’m probably around a 9… I actually design sewing patterns for bags! Haha.

    Reply
  24. Chamaine says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:34 am

    SEW ME! My sewing skills are around a 3.5 and I would LOVE to have a new sewing machine to make slipcovers for two old ottomans. I would also love to make some new throw pillows for my living room! Please SEW ME!

    Reply
  25. Mary D says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:35 am

    SEW ME!

    Working on becoming an expert!

    Reply
  26. Kelly t says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:35 am

    Sew me! I have a small basic machine I can use for simple projects, but this one would help me try more challenging projects!

    Reply
  27. Em Fetch says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:35 am

    SEW ME!
    I’m a 2.5. I sewed some cloth napkins recently — nice and easy straight lines!

    Reply
  28. Carol says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:35 am

    SEW ME

    I am a three but want to become a nine like my mother!

    Reply
  29. Jenb says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:35 am

    “SEW ME!” I’m probably a six. I’ve made some baby clothes. But mostly I do curtains. With this machine I think I could do much more.

    Reply
  30. DeeDee says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:35 am

    Sew Me !! I’m a one, I’ve seen sewing machines, but have feared them :)

    Reply
  31. Erika says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:35 am

    SEW ME!
    I would say I’m a 2 or a 3 but I really need a lot of practice!

    Reply
  32. Rachel says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:35 am

    Sew me! I am a 3.

    Reply
  33. Lori says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:35 am

    sew me…is 0 an option?

    Reply
  34. Jenn says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:35 am

    Sew ME! Definitely a 1 – despite a few years of Home Ec in the 80’s complete with fancy potholder and bag projects, I’m not sure I could even thread a bobbin these days!

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  35. Kelsey says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:35 am

    Sew me!
    I’m in the middle grounds – a five?
    Took home ec in high school, sewed an apron, a hat, a blanket.
    These days Imma needle and thread kinda girl bc we don’t have a sewing Mahomet’s….

    Reply
  36. Addie says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:35 am

    “SEW ME!”
    I’m probably a 5 or 6. I can make pillows and stuffed owls, and I’ve recovered chairs and a sofa, and altered my Bridesmaids Dresses, but I’m not at the point where I can MAKE my clothes yet!

    Reply
  37. Monica C says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:35 am

    SEW ME! I would say I’m a 7. My sister gave me her “cheap” sewing machine to fix. This would be a perfect gift to give her for Christmas!

    Reply
  38. maryam says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:36 am

    SEW ME!!

    Reply
  39. Pam says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:36 am

    Sew Me! I own an antique Singer sewing machine that was my husband’s grandmother’s. She sewed professionally but I can’t sew at all! So my skills would be a 1 or less. My daughter wants a sewing machine for Christmas and this would be an awesome maching to give to her. Maybe she can even teach me a few stitches!

    Reply
  40. Sarah Lyons says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:36 am

    SEW ME! I am probably around a 5 or 6, but I would like to learn more!

    Reply
  41. Dana says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:36 am

    SEW ME!

    Sometimes I manage to pull of a 7 or 8, but I’d rate myself a solid 4.

    Reply
  42. Jessica L. says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:36 am

    SEW ME! I would rank myself as a 1. BUT my town’s Joanne’s Fabric store offers sewing classes and would LOVE to start learning. :)

    Reply
  43. Colleen says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:36 am

    SEW ME!!
    I am around a 3. I can fake my way through a project, but spend a lot of time cursing at my machine.

    Reply
  44. Kirsten says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:37 am

    SEW ME! I’m a solid 5 and would love to take it to the next level with a new fab machine!

    Reply
  45. Ruthie Spaans says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:37 am

    SEW ME!!

    I would say I’m closer to a 2-3, but “sew” wanting to learn and make curtains, maternity clothes, and other wonderful DIY projects! :)

    Reply
  46. Krista says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:37 am

    SEW ME! I’m a definite 2 – but my sister is at least a 7 and could probably teach me a thing or two if I had this new sewing machine :)

    Reply
  47. Agnese says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:37 am

    SEW ME!

    I’m somewhere between 1 and 2, but I hope to become at least 8 :)

    Reply
  48. Michelle says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:37 am

    Sew Me!

    I’m a solid 5, which is good considering I was a 2 not so long ago. I love it, but sure wouldn’t mind having a newer machine to play with, or gift!

    Reply
  49. Jennifer says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:37 am

    SEW ME!

    I am probably a 2, but have aspirations to improve!

    Reply
  50. Rose says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:37 am

    SEW ME!!

    Definitely right in the middle with a solid 5. would love to move up towards being a 10 with this machine!!

    Reply
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