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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. Kate B says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:30 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m, maybe, a 3? I really want to try sewing patterns, but I get intimidated. I’ve turned out a few cute stuffed animals by hand-sewing them. I’m currently working on 20 pull-through scarves for the ladies in my life for Christmas!

    Reply
  2. Michele A says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:30 pm

    I’m probably around a 5 or 6…I’ve been sewing on and off since I was a little girl and both my mom and grandmother were 10s. Like crazy 10s…more like 15s!

    Reply
  3. Derk says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:30 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m probably in the 3-4 range? I’ve got several pillows under my belt and I’m moving up to some more challenges (a duvet cover?). Basically, square things.

    Reply
  4. Annie says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:30 pm

    Sew me!

    I am definitely a 1… I need a a machine to practice!

    Reply
  5. Stephanie says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    SEW ME! If the sewing machine is set up (I don’t have to mess with the bobbin, etc), I can definitely sew! My grandmother taught me when I was little and we spent many hours making blankets, jackets, pillows, and more for family members.

    Reply
  6. Katie says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    SEW ME!
    I would have to say I am probably a 5 or 6. I can set up a machine and sew mad pillows (with zippers). My mom and I did 20 in one day for her house and mine!

    Reply
  7. Lisa E says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    SEW ME!!!! I’m guessing I’m a 2. Definitely a novice, have lotsa doll bedding under my cap, but want to branch out to literally bigger and better things!

    Reply
  8. Melissa Mann says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    SEW ME! I’m totally a 1. I’d love to win this. Since it can auto thread, I think I would actually be able to use it.

    Reply
  9. Megan says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    SEW ME! I started making my first quilt this weekend, but I still need a lot of sewing practice. I’d put my skill level at a 3.

    Reply
  10. Carly says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    SEW ME! Definitely a 1, but I would like to at least be a 2 or 3 :)

    Reply
  11. Tara says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    For someone who used to be part of a sewing club in middle school, I am still sadly only a two.

    Reply
  12. Leiann says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    SEW ME!

    I would definately be in the 0 to 1 category. I can re-sew a button on a shirt or fix a ripping-at-the-seam pillow but that’s about it. I haven’t touched a sewing machine since 7th grade Home Ec where I made a pillow shaped like a whale!

    Reply
  13. ajd says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    Sew Me!

    I’m a 3; better by hand than with a machine. :)

    Reply
  14. Rachel says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    SEW ME!!!

    I’m gonna go 1.5… but having a sewing machine that isn’t ancient would definitely help up my skill level – and maybe even help me attempt the 57 bajillion quilts I have pinned on Pinterest. :)

    Reply
  15. Athena says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 2, my husband is probably a 5. We’re using my mom’s old Singer 337 from the 60’s, it still works, but the bobbin knots up every 25 seconds, so we’ve only actually finished 3 projects we’ve started – it’s so frustrating.

    I wonder, if we had a working machine, if our skills would be closer to a 4 and 7?

    Reply
  16. Jennifer A says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    SEW ME!
    I think I am a 4. I can follow a pattern for simple clothing…. but hem’s, zips and button holes still leave me floundering!

    Reply
  17. Kate H. says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    SEW ME!!

    Ehh, Probably a 2. I’m not very good.

    Reply
  18. Margaret says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    SEW ME!! I’m probably a 4 although, i haven’t attempted it in a long time!!

    Reply
  19. Abby says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    SEW ME!

    I LOVE to sew, always have ever since I took a sewing class at the age of 8. Curtains, pillows, halloween costumes; you name it! :) I would love this (I currently use a hand-me-down!)

    Reply
  20. Christina T says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    SEW ME … I would put myself at a 2 I know how so sew some simple things but I’m no expert.

    Reply
  21. Michelle Carter says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    I’m probably a 5–I can usually get it done, though not always the easiest/fastest/smartest way…and I stress like crazy until it’s complete.

    Reply
  22. Becka says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    Sew me! I’m definitely a 1 :)

    Reply
  23. Chrissy says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    SEW ME!
    Maybe a 3 or 4. I can do an almost straight line!

    Reply
  24. Elina says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 3, but aspire to be a 10 someday!

    Reply
  25. Kari says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    Sew Me!

    I’m a 1.5…still not quite there, but working at it.

    Reply
  26. stephanie says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    SEW ME!!!
    I would probably be about a 5 or 6 – I have taken on some bigger projects, but I just self teach as I go along!

    Reply
  27. Nicole says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    Sew me!

    I’m a 1… :-/ But I have a College T-Shirt Quilt project I’m dying to make, eventually!

    Reply
  28. Melissa says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    Def a 1. Buy I’d love to be able to make some clothes for my boys!!!

    Reply
  29. Regina says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m right around a 4 or so. I SEW want to SEW a quilt…been thinking and planning and scheming about one for several days now. :) This would be cool to use for my first endeavor.

    Reply
  30. Laura P. says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m definitely a 1 – super beginner but I want to start working on my own projects!

    Reply
  31. Amanda says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    Sew me! I made a Santa costume for my three-year-old one Halloween (not so easy to find off-the-rack in October) and…that’s about it. I had to glue on the fake fur ;)

    Reply
  32. kylee says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    Sew me!

    Reply
  33. Kayla says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 1-2 :)

    Reply
  34. Valerie says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 6 or 7. But considering the reverse function on my sewing machine broke last week (meaning, the lever FELL OFF), this giveaway is particularly intriguing to me!

    Reply
  35. Amanda Janel says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    SEW ME!

    I learned back in high school and I so badly want to learn again! I used to use my grandma’s really old machine to mend things and then I have no idea why, but we donated it about 5 years ago so now I do everything by hand which never turns out as good or goes as fast!! I’d say I’m low on the scale… I just haven’t had enough practice.

    Reply
  36. Sangeeta says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    SEW ME!

    I was at level 2 years ago, but now down to level 1. With a new machine, i can surely try to climb up the ladder again :)

    Reply
  37. Jennifer says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    SEW ME! I’m probably a 5 — just made my first big (but very wonky) quilt.

    Reply
  38. Beth says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    SEW ME! -1, but I’d like to make a tshirt quilt one day!

    Reply
  39. Kirsten says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    SEW ME!

    And I would be a zero… but would love to learn!

    Reply
  40. Jessica C says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m probably around a 6. I’ve made a few quilts :)

    Reply
  41. Joanna says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    SEW ME!

    My sewing skills are home ec public school style so lots of room for improvement.

    Reply
  42. alisha says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    SEW ME I would rank myself as a two, if I set myself to something I could probably make it. It might not be pretty but it will be done.

    Reply
  43. Amy S. says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    SEW ME! I would probaby put myself at a 3-4. I can make the basics but am still working on more complicated patterns.

    Reply
  44. Amber says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    Sew me! I’d rate myself a 4. I’ve sewn a few things that I’ve been pretty proud of but nothing too fancy. :)

    Reply
  45. Amber says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    SEW ME!

    I know nothing about sewing, but I want to start!

    Reply
  46. Jessica C. says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    SEW ME! I rank myself at about a 6-7 as i’ve been sewing since i was a kid. BUt, my machine is about to die, and i won’t be able to finish up the christmas presents, so this would be fantastic!

    Reply
  47. J+H @ Beyond The Stoop says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    SEW ME!! last thing i sewed was in 8th grade… best way to brush up on some skills is a shiny new sewing machine ;)

    Reply
  48. Deb says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    SEW ME!!! I’m about a 4 or 5 – I have sewed a few things in the past, but on my grandmother’s 60+ year old Singer. I would love to try out a new one!

    Reply
  49. Gillian says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    SEW ME!

    Definitely a 1. My current sewing machine is a glue gun. I would love the opportunity to learn!

    Reply
  50. Sarah R says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    SEW ME!

    I took a couple of home ec classes in middle school and got a pretty nifty pillow out of the deal, so I’m going to say a 3.

    Reply
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