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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. shari says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME!!! I’m probably a 6 or 7. My wonderful mom taught me to sew when I was about 7 years old (nearly 50 years ago!). I made my own clothes for years and STILL use the Singer Genie machine my parents bought me for my 16th birthday (1972). A new machine would be a DREAM for me! Thanks so (sew?) much for the chance to enter… :)

    Reply
  2. Brooke says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME!!
    I’m ranking my sewing ‘skills’ a 2 or 3 tops. Everything I’ve done has a nice wavy edge and it takes me at least 45 minutes to set my old clunky machine up each time.

    Reply
  3. Krista says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME … 3. I had a sewing machine as a kid and learned the basics but haven’t touched one in years.

    Reply
  4. Jamie says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    Sew me!!!! I am probably a 4 or 5, but need to get better so my daughters will have clothes that don’t make them look like hootchie mamas.

    Reply
  5. Sarah McC. says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    SEW ME.

    I’m a 1, but my mother is a 9 (great christmas gift!).

    Reply
  6. kandace says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    Sew me! I suppose I’d consider myself a 5/6. I’ve made some children’s clothing and toys :)

    Reply
  7. Jen C. says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    whoops, forgt the SEW ME!

    Reply
  8. Kay says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    SEW ME! I would love to have this machine. I am trying to sew my first quilt on a borrowed older machine that sews great but I can not see to thread the needle. It would be “sew” awesome to have a machine with an automatic needle threader.

    Reply
  9. Mark says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    Sew Me! Probably a 2. I’ve only used a sewing machine a couple times…and it’s been a while.

    Reply
  10. Malissa says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    SEW ME! I am definitely a 1.. but I’d love to learn!

    Reply
  11. Leda says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    SEW ME!!

    No idea what I’m doing but really want to learn!

    Reply
  12. Kendall says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    SEW ME!

    I am a solid 3 on the sewing scale. I have made curtains (that took way too long) and other square shaped objects, but have never ventured into the land of zippers, clothing, or things that are round.

    Reply
  13. Megan says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    SEW ME! I am a 1 but I would LOVE to learn!

    Reply
  14. Christy says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    “SEW ME!”

    I’ve made a pillow case for my husband that he loves. So maybe a 2.5.

    Reply
  15. Brianna says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    SEW ME! I am about a 2.5 — I have made wearable pajama pants but the corners on my pillows are still pretty bad.

    Reply
  16. Scott says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    SEW ME!

    I can sew a straight line, but don’t as me to do any turns or corners.

    Reply
  17. Jennifer W says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    Sew me!

    I’d say I’m around a 2. I can sew things like curtains and have made my daughter a couple Halloween costumes (with help from my mom). I definitely have a lot to learn, though!

    Reply
  18. CandiL says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    Sew Me! Pretty sure I’m a 1!

    Reply
  19. Andrea B says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    “SEW ME!”

    I’d say I’m a 3.. the wonky stage. :)

    Reply
  20. Ashley says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    SEW ME!!! I’m probably a 4!

    Reply
  21. Carly G. says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    Sew me! I’m a 2 or 3 on a sewing machine and a 5 when sewing by hand!

    Reply
  22. Melanie says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’ve haven’t sewn much in years. I used to do crochet and hand-stitching, but I always managed to make the sewing machine run backwards. Oopsie!

    Reply
  23. Lauren Hayden says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    SEW ME! My mom is an amazing sewer, and I’ve dabbled a bit. Since I am planning on having children within the next couple years I really want to learn and refine my skills!

    Reply
  24. Kitty Schaub says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    Sew me!

    I rate myself highly in my head, whch probably explains why I’m always taking on projects way above me real skill level. Although I did sew new stockings for us this year, and only one is wonky!

    Reply
  25. Elaine says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    I’d be a 2! Somewhere between you and Sherry!

    Reply
  26. Theresa says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    SEW ME! thank goodness for 7th grade home economics back in 1968. I learned everything then that has helped me with all kinds of sewing projects.

    Reply
  27. Lauryn says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    SEW ME! Im probably around a 5-6. Took costuming classes in College, so I can do some basic stuff really easily. Buttons, seams, pleats… Nothing too complicated!

    Reply
  28. Kasey M. says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’d say I’m a 2. I know how to thread my machine and in class I once made a bag. But that’s it!

    P.S. Please don’t actually sew me. That sounds rather painful. Unless it’s something like medically necessary painful, then numb me up and stitch away.

    Reply
  29. Kristen Hansen says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    SEW ME!

    If Sherry is a 3, I’m probably a 2.5…I’ve done a few curtains and pillows…but am not at the beanbag level yet :-).

    Reply
  30. Leah K. says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    SEW ME! I rank at about a 1. Haven’t sewn much since Home Ec in 7th grade. Looong time ago. But now I find myself wanting to sew my own curtains and pillows, so it’s time to get back on the sewing bandwagon!

    Leah K.

    Reply
  31. Ashleigh says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    SEW ME! I am a 0 on the scale of sewingness… however, I’d love to learn!

    Reply
  32. stephanie says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a “wonky-bag” 3. :)

    Reply
  33. laura says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    SEW ME! I’m somewhere in the 3 to 5 range. I can sew, and am thankful that my mom helped me learn when I was younger but frankly I get a little kerfuddled when I’m sitting in front of the machine. It eats things, I swear!

    Reply
  34. Aleen says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    This is SEW ME!! I would put myself at a 2-3 in terms of sewing skills…I can stitch no my own, but have never really had a “successful” sewing project…I’ve been wanting to own a sewing machine forever, if only to make pillow cases, and hem my own pants (I’m 5’1″, wah wah!). I hope I win~!

    Reply
  35. Stacy S. says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    Sew Me! I am probably a 1.5….a beginner sewing machine is actually on my Christmas list this year!!!

    Reply
  36. Erin B says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    Sew Me! I would say a 2-3… so any help from a good sewing machine would help :).

    Reply
  37. Katherine Immel says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    SEW ME! I have zero sewing skills. Nada.

    Reply
  38. Meagan S says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    Sew Me!!

    Maybe a 2 or 3…I’ve sewn a few pillow covers and I actually followed a pinterest tutorial to hem my jeans using the original hem. And it totally worked yay! But I had to use my mom’s sewing machine…I’d love my own!

    Reply
  39. Melissa says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    Sew me! I’ve taken a sewing class or two and successfully completed some projects, but I’d say my confidence level is a solid 1. :-\

    Reply
  40. Ann says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    Sadly, i am a 1…but hoping to change that soon!!

    Reply
    • Ann says

      December 10, 2012 at 2:55 pm

      crap…I got so excited I forgot SEW ME!

  41. Jen says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    SEW ME!!

    I just attempted my first sewing project this past weekend with my husband’s grandmother’s old sewing machine. Several hours, many inappropriate words and lots of crooked stitches later – I did complete it! But a new machine would help TREMENDOUSLY as I attempt to tackle more projects!

    Reply
  42. Patti says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    SEW ME! I’m a definite 1 on that scale. I can sew on a button by hand, but haven’t ever attempted a sewing machine. I’d like to learn though so I can at least do some simple stuff, like hem curtains!

    Reply
  43. Meg says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    SEW ME!

    I am probably a 6 or so on the sewing continuum. I’ve sewn many curtains, made some smaller decorations and made alterations to clothes, but I’m super slow. I would love to make a shirt or other clothing from patterns or be able to make my own patterns, but I’m just not there yet.

    Reply
  44. Rebecca K. says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    SEW ME!

    I would say that in my head I am about an 8 (I like to dream big!) but in reality I am more of a 2. I have great ideas but struggle with the follow through. I would love to have a sewing machine of my own, though – I know I would get better with practice. Thanks for a wonderful giveaway!!!

    Reply
  45. angie says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    SEW ME! I would love to be a 5, but getting too close to a sewing machine probably results in a level 2 sew job. I need a machine like this to get better!

    Reply
  46. Kristin says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    SEW ME! I’m a total sewing newbie but I’ve been dying to learn how to start quilting.

    Reply
  47. Kristin McC says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    SEW ME!
    I would say that I’m a 2, because I’ve never sewed anything beyond a somewhat-straight line on sewing machine, but I’ve watched my mom use it hundreds of times and secretly hope I have a natural ability :)

    Reply
  48. Jen says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    SEW ME! I’d say I’m a 3, based solely on the Home Ec class I had to take in the 8th grade, where we spent half the year cooking and half the year sewing (odd that this was 1993).

    Reply
  49. Sarah says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’d rate myself on the low end of the spectrum, but hope that when I own a sewing machine I can learn more skills!

    Reply
  50. Cassi King says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    SEW ME! Negative 10, can’t sew a straight line to save my life. Starting sewing lessons…need this bad boy! :)

    Reply
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