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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. Laura says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    SEW ME!

    My sewing skills are so bad I don’t even make it onto your scale, John. That’s right, I give my sewing skills a big fat goose egg. Zero, zilch, nada. I have sewn buttons on, before, but they don’t stay on for long. Despite all of the foregoing, I’ve been toying with the idea of buying a sewing machine for a long time. The machine does all the work, right, so it should fix my problem? Isn’t that the way it works?

    Reply
  2. Stefanie says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME!

    Reply
  3. Sara Beth says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    Sew Me!

    At this point I would call myself a ‘1’, but I am hoping to get a machine soon and start learning – at least some simple things like hemming pants, easy curtains, etc. I would love to win this!!!

    Reply
  4. Meredith says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME!! Def a 1!

    Reply
  5. Michelle says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME! I would rank myself around a 3. I used to sew alot, but I haven’t had a machine in years, so it might take a bit to get back into the groove. :)

    Reply
  6. Ellen Godfrey says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME!

    Reply
  7. Annemie says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME!
    I would say I’m probably a 1,5, but I dream of being a 10. Or let’s keep it real, a solid 6 would even be fine :)

    And hooray for worldwide give-away!
    Now if only you did worldwide book signings! (or just London maybe?) :)

    Reply
  8. kristin says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    Sew me!

    I’m a totally self taught sewer, and think i’m fairly decent. I can make baby clothes and purses.

    Reply
  9. Katie says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME! I am probably about a 6/7. I can do curtains, quilts, blankets, table runners, place mats, pillows, some doll clothes, and minor alterations. I would never take a close up picture of my stitches though!

    Reply
  10. Maureen says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME!! I’m probably around a 4 on the sewing continuum. I sense my skills expanding exponentially with that lovely machine in my life! Maureen

    Reply
  11. Catherin says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME!

    After years of paying for minor alterations, I’ve decided it’s time to learn how to sew! I would be an enthusiastic newby!

    Reply
  12. Tonya says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME! Maybe a 4? I can sew curtains, pillows, craft projects, but clothes? Not if you want them to fit :)

    Reply
  13. simi says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    i have 0 zero zero sewing skills. I’ve never used one in my life, but I’d love to start soon! :)

    Reply
  14. Kate says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME! I’m probably a 2 on the sewing scale, however as a vet I have been known to repair many clothes with suture patterns :-)

    Reply
  15. Danielle S says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME! I’m totally a level-one seamstress, but I would love to improve and make my own… everything! The possibilities are endless.

    Reply
  16. Calista says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME!
    I rank myself probably at a 3 – I took a sewing class when I was MUCH younger, but the majority of my skills have vanished!

    Reply
  17. Jen C. says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    My homeEc claases in middle school made be a 5 on the scale but now I have to admit I maybe a 1. Would love to dust off the conwebs and see if I can make a decent pillow for my kids. Thanks for a fun giveaway!

    Reply
  18. Angie says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    Sew me!! Sewing level 3. I can see a square to make pillows but that’s about it.

    Reply
  19. Jenn says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME! I’m a beginner but wanting to learn :)
    Thanks,
    Jenn

    Reply
  20. Nat says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 1, but hoping to be a 10 soon.

    Reply
  21. Sarah b says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME!
    I’m terrible. Probably a terrible 3 because I’m delusional enough to think, why sure I can sew my kids Halloween costumes(and shamelessly go buy them after 4 frustrated hours with the sewing machine my grandmother used).

    Reply
  22. Nicole S says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    “SEW ME!” – I am a complete beginner: a -2 maybe?

    Reply
  23. Bethany says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME!
    At this point I hand sew when I need to sew, but would love a sewing machine to start learning how to sew, so that I could have my own little Project Runway moments.

    Reply
  24. Lisa S. says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME BABY! I’d rate myself around a 6. Still making loads of mistakes but enjoying the process nonetheless.

    Reply
  25. Kait says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    Sew me! I’m a 2, maybe. I’ve taken a single sewing lesson, during which I was unable to sew in a straight line and the thread broke countless times. Boo.

    Reply
  26. Robbie Johnson says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    Sew me! … I’m a zero, but got with a hero. (my wife’s the expert!)

    Reply
  27. Robyn says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME! I would rank myself somewhere around a 3.5 on the sewing scale. I can do basic stuff, but really want to learn to do more!

    Reply
  28. KazF says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    Sew Me!
    I’m a 6. My problem at the moment is time!

    Reply
  29. jarman says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME! Perfect timing, because my Pfaff machine that I have had for almost ten years just pooped out. I majored in fashion design but sewing is only a hobby for me now, so I will be fair and give myself an 8. :)

    Reply
  30. Andrea says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME!

    Reply
  31. Jenni says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME!!! I’d say my sewing skills are equivalent to Sherry’s. Straight lines only please :)

    Reply
  32. Candice says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME! I’m probably a 3-4. I can sew and I’ve even made a tshirt quilt before, but I don’t enjoy the ironing part of sewing. And I don’t currently have a sewing machine. So I’m not sewing much these days.

    Reply
  33. Kate says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME!!

    Reply
  34. Kelly says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME! I would have to say that I am more like a 6. I used to sew a lot when I was younger – my Grandma taught me. I would love to sew more, however I do not have a sewing machine and am quite jealous of all of the sweet stuff people make…including ya’ll. Winning this sewing machine would be AMAZING!

    Reply
  35. Katy B. says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    I am at a 1 on the scale of sewing skills…meaning I can sew a button on but it doesn’t look any good. I would LOVE to teach myself how to hem pants, make a pillow cover, sew curtains and table cloths, etc. but I’m too cheap to buy myself a sewing machine. This would be wonderful!

    Reply
  36. Cheryl says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    Sew me!
    I’m a cool 0
    Need this puppy, stat.

    Reply
  37. Bethany says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME!! I would say I’m a 6/7. I’ve made 2 pairs of curtains (soon to be 2 more) and baby booties, among other things!! I’ve come a long way from 4-H sewing!!!

    Reply
  38. Donna says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    “Sew Me” I used to sew all my clothes when I was in high school. I would say now I’m a 5-6 range.

    Reply
  39. Jamie S. says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME!

    I am just learning to sew and can do pretty simple things like curtains and hems. But with THIS machine, I’ll bet I could do SEW much more! (Hehehe)

    Reply
  40. Laura says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    Sew me! I am a 1.5 on the sewing skills scale — this puppy would do wonders for me. Thanks! :)

    Reply
  41. Liz says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 4… and a half!

    Reply
  42. Phyllis says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME!!! – I would say I am probably an 8….I made my sister’s bridesmaid dresses and one of her wedding dresses.

    Reply
  43. Jayne Stanfill says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME! I am at the bottom of the pool when it comes to sewing. If I am missing a button on a piece of clothing, I have to take it to the cleaners to have one sewn on. I did take my first class and managed to make a cute cell phone holder.

    Reply
  44. Katie P says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m probably about a 6/7, I can sew handbags but always mess up at least one detail ^.^ (usually zippers, but more recently magnetic snaps which are far too magnetised..)

    Reply
  45. Ashley G says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME! I’m maybe a 2… I used to know how, but haven’t done it in years!

    Reply
  46. Nicole F. says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME!

    Oh man, I’m definitely a 2 sewer – I can hand stitch enough to mend a loose hem or armpit holes, but a sewing machine would be amazing!

    Reply
  47. Rebecca says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    “SEW ME!” I would rate myself a 3 or so, lotss to learn and a new machine would help!!

    Reply
  48. Chana says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    Sew Me! I’m basically a two ( I could probably sew a bag…. but it’s very likely it’d end up with either no opening… or ten) but I’m really hoping to improve those skills. Believe me, hand sewing gets tiring after awhile!

    Reply
  49. Sasha says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    Sew me! I used to be more of a 4 (when I inserted sweet fabric into some jeans to make homemade bell bottoms in high school) but now I’m probably about a 1 since I haven’t touched a machine since…

    Reply
  50. Anjani Webb says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME

    I haven’t used a sewing machine yet but we just bought a house and I’d love to make my own curtains!

    Reply
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