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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. Kathi says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    Sew Me!! I love to sew and would rate myself an 8. I need to be sewing more than I do and my old Singer has definitely seen better days/years!

    Reply
  2. Amanda says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    SEW ME!

    Although my grandma tried to teach me, I’m probably somewhere around a 4.

    Reply
  3. Coby Thornton says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    SEW ME! I’m a 1. Maybe.

    Reply
  4. Lori Bamber says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    “SEW ME!” I’m an eager but clumsy newbie.

    Reply
  5. Christina says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    SEW ME!
    I would say I’m a 1.5. I can hand sew but need sewing lessons. I used to sew as a child on my YaYa’s machine but it’s been years and I was a kid so.. I probably was maybe a 2 at that point on your scale of sewing prowess ;) There’s a place in the town where I work where they give sewing lessons and I’ve been dying to sign up!

    Reply
  6. Amanda says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    SEW ME! (Please!)

    I’d say I’m somewhere between a 2-5. I used sewing machines a lot growing up, so I can whip up doll clothes, stuffed animals, and other kid-related projects, but I haven’t used a sewing machine in years, so I’m not quite sure how much my skills need to be discounted to account for my rustiness!

    Reply
  7. Salwa says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    SEW ME! The only sewing skills that I have include sewing on buttons which usually fall off after about a month. I need this desperately! That, and I hate paying $5-10 everytime I need a pair of pants hemmed yo.

    Reply
  8. Kay says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    SEW ME!!!

    I’d rank myself as a 3 as well. I can make blankets, burp cloths, and napkins! I’m trying the Sherri fake roman shades later on this month. :)

    Reply
  9. Elle says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    SEW ME!!

    I have no idea how to even turn a machine on, but would LOVE to learn!! :)

    Reply
  10. Mike says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’d say I’m a 4, which is pretty good for a guy. This would be a great addition to our household. I know my wife would love it!

    Reply
  11. Chelly says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    Sew Me!…. I would probably rank my sewing abilities somewhere between a 6-8. I am self taught, but not too shabby.

    Reply
  12. sophie says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    sew me! I’m about a 4, I’d say, but I generally have fun with sewing…I don’t own my own machine -I’ve been borrowing a generous friend’s second machine – an orange daisy-filled 1970s Singer! (and before that I used another friend’s 1950s Black singer with thigh pedal)….

    Reply
  13. Colleen M says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    SEW ME!

    Reply
  14. Carol in MD says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    SEW ME!!! I’d rank myself probably around an 8. Love to sew but it’s been a while, really need to get back into sewing & teaching my 9yr old how to do it.

    Reply
  15. Meredith says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    SEW ME!! I’m likely a 0.5, but I could make it up to a 1 or 2. :P

    Reply
  16. Rica C says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    Sew Me! I’m a 2. if need be i can put a button back or tack a hem, just don’t expect it to be on the straight and narrow.

    Reply
  17. Kim says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    SEW ME please! I’m probably at a -5 but hopefully this sewing machine will change that!!

    Reply
  18. Nikki Grove says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’d say I’m probably a 5 or a 6 – I wont be making our wardrobes any time soon, but I could make a mean curtain or simple costume!

    Reply
  19. ashlie says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    SEW ME! I’m a total green bean sewer – did some in grade 7/8, and haven’t done any since! I would love to learn though!

    Reply
  20. Karen says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    EEEEEEEEEEEK!!!!

    SEW ME!!!

    I am probably about an 8…. but I just wrecked my machine and have been humming over a new one! This is terribly exciting! I love to quilt <3 Thanks for the chance and Merry Christmas!!

    Reply
  21. sarajane says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    Probably a 9 on the seamstress scale. Yes, I could make a bag from scratch, but probably not blindfolded. (though I could make a blindfold from scratch, too.) ;o)

    Reply
  22. Sarah says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    SEW ME! I’m currently a 1 :(, but learning to sew is one of my goals for 2013.

    Reply
  23. Jen. says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    Sew me! I’m going to give myself my favorite quilt magazine description: “Confident beginner.” Sometimes overconfident, but I have fun!

    Reply
  24. tae says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    SEW ME! I haven’t used a sewing machine but have been getting very into sewing things by hand. I’d love to graduate to the next level!! Thanks!!

    Reply
  25. Stephanie V says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    SEW ME!!

    I would say a 2 or 3, I haven’t used a sewing machine since Jr high, but I want to relearn!

    Reply
  26. Dana B says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    SEW ME

    My sewing skills are at a level of ZERO, but I am registered for a beginners course.

    Reply
  27. Laura B. says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    SEW ME!

    I am terrible at sewing, but I have a toddler–I need to learn!

    Reply
  28. Whitney R. says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    Sew Me!

    Definitely a 1…

    Reply
  29. Shirley says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    Sew Me! I am definitely a 1, but would at least like to get up to a 3 :)

    Reply
  30. Amanda G. says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m definitely safely in the 3 range. Oddly enough, I was much more proficient when I was a tween, 15 years later I’ll be lucky to make a decent pillow!

    Reply
  31. april says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    SEW ME!

    Reply
  32. Bryanna says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    SEW ME… I’d say about a 6. Thanks!!

    Reply
  33. Brittany says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    Sew ME!

    I would be a Wonky 3!

    Thanks!

    Reply
  34. Anna says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 1 but really want to learn! This would be awesome

    Reply
  35. Gina F says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    SEW ME!

    For sure a 1 – I can reattach a button like its going outta style – but I rely on no sew tape for everything else.

    Reply
  36. simi says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    SEW ME!

    Reply
  37. Matt Godfrey says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    SEW ME!

    Reply
  38. Keely says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    SEW ME!

    Reply
  39. Christine says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    Sew Me!

    I’m probably in the 4-5 range. My mom taught quilting when I was a kid and taught me a lot, but I haven’t had my own machine in years. I need to start sewing again, all of those stuffed foods on Pinterest are calling my name!!

    Reply
  40. Amelia says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    SEW ME!
    I give myself a 6. It’s been a while, but my Mom made us learn to sew for 4H…and, embarassingly, my family was so into the Renaissance festival that we made our own Renaissance Festival costumes. (If I win, I’ll send you a photo)

    Reply
  41. Marcia C says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    SEW ME!

    I think about a 2.5 but Pinterest is always making me want to be better.

    Reply
  42. Marilyn says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    SEW ME!I rank myself about a 5.

    Reply
  43. Sandi R. says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    SEW ME! I’m probably a 1 but with a newborn with anticipated arrival in April 2013 I would love to learn more!

    Reply
  44. MelissaS says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    SEW ME!!!

    I would say i’m a 5. Not totally helpless, but still a lot to learn. :-)

    Reply
  45. Kristin says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    SEW ME…

    I’m probably a 2 on the sewing continuum but a nice machine may help me get a little higher and I’d love to make fun things for my kids :)

    Reply
  46. Nicole Y. says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    SEW ME!!

    I’m a 2… I can sew buttons and messy knot to keep things in place, but that’s about it. I would love to learn more though!

    Reply
  47. Amanda V says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    SEW ME! I could rate myself as a 7 out of 10. I have sewed many many projects before. My most advanced project would be sewing my husband a “Where the Wild things Are” Costume! lol.

    Reply
  48. Julie says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    SEW ME! I’d say I’m a 3. I’ve made a few pillows and hemmed curtains but that’s about it :)

    Reply
  49. Laura Jordan says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    SEW ME!! Im a 1 but i would love to become a 10 :)

    Reply
  50. Carol says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    SEW ME!

    Probably a 2, but I like to think it’s the bobbins’ fault.

    Reply
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