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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. Ashlyn says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 1 for sure. I sewed my first pillow cover on a friend’s machine last month, though, and I’m very interested in learning more!

    Reply
  2. Jean in Canada! says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m about a 3, but working on raising that!

    Reply
  3. Sarah Elizabeth says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    SEW ME! I think I’m about a 5. My mom sent me to “sewing camp” when I was 12, and you know how when you learn something at a really specific age, it sticks? It sticks. I don’t sew very often because I don’t have my own machine, but I can sew easy things like bags and curtains. I made shoe bags for the gym a few years ago.

    I want to start sewing my own dresses.

    Reply
  4. Casey H. says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    Sew Me!!
    I stick to hem tape and stitching by hand..I’ve tried my mom’s sewing machine and pretty well had taken the whole thing apart trying to teach myself how to use it!

    Reply
  5. Hope says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    SEW ME!! I’m about a 2, I am hoping to improve in 2013.

    Reply
  6. Megan says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    SEW Me. I have only used a sewing machine for projects in High School. Ready to give it a whirl and make some curtains!

    Reply
  7. Erin says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 1, but a total wannabe. Have thought about buying one (pinterest will do crazy things to you!) but haven’t yet.

    Reply
  8. Anna says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    SEW ME!

    I am probably around a 4 or a 5. I do all my stuff by hand stitching so this would be useful.

    Reply
  9. Nali P. says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    SEW ME!!

    I’m a 3 in my sewing skills.

    Reply
  10. Bonnie says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    sew me!

    I’d rank myself at a 7. I started making quilts when I was 8 years old, but I’ve never made a garment I would actually wear in public.

    Reply
  11. Gayle says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    SEW ME! 1.

    Reply
  12. Mary Ann says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    SEW ME!

    I haven’t sewed anything in 10+ years. Hoping to take it back up and make some cool items for the house.

    Reply
  13. Jesse Rader says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    Sew Me!!!!

    Being that my mom has made clothes my whole life I would say I am on the bad continum to pretty awful. However my daughter is a budding young designer, so this would be for her.

    Reply
  14. Jessica says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    SEW ME!
    I’m also probably a 3 when I get started on a sewing kick, but then turn into a 4 after I find my groove.

    Reply
  15. kellie says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    SEW ME! I’m a 4-5.

    Reply
  16. Tipling says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    SEW ME!

    I am probably a 2. But at least my mom can be pleased I am not a 1. She tried to teach me to sew when I was younger and I wasn’t having it but now I have a house and want to make all the curtains, pillow covers, etc. This would be awesome!

    Reply
  17. Mary Claire says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    SEW ME.

    Most def a 0. Zippy sewing skills.

    Reply
  18. Lauren says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    SEW ME!!!

    I’m a 3 who has a pile of tshirts and is ready to take a shot at a tshirt quilt… if only I had a sewing machine to do it!

    Reply
  19. Ivana says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    SEW ME!!!

    My skills are around 6-ish. My grandmother gave me her sewing machine years ago, it has a mind of it’s own now – could really use this one!!

    You guys – greetings from far,far away – Croatia…

    Reply
  20. Jenni says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    SEW ME!!! I’m probably a 3 but it’s been YEARS since I’ve used a sewing machine. I can sew things by hand (buttons, hems, mending, etc.) but having a sewing machine might up the types of projects I’d try out.

    Reply
  21. Katherine says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    SEW ME! I’m probably a 1-2 on the scale–can hem jeans but that’s about it. However, I aspire to more someday!

    Reply
  22. Bailey N. says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    SEW ME!
    I am most definitely a one!! :/

    Reply
  23. Kristin W says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    SEW ME!

    I am about a 3 on my sewing skilss–easy stuff like little bags, table runners, and crafts are about all I can do. Don’t look too closely at my stiching though. It is usually crooked :)

    Reply
  24. Sarah says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    SEW ME!

    I might be a 3, but I’m using my grandma’s old machine and could sure use an upgrade!

    Reply
  25. Amanda says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    I’m great at sewing simple pillows, maybe a 3 or 4.

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      December 10, 2012 at 3:35 pm

      Sew ME!!!!
      I’m great at sewing simple pillows, maybe a 3 or 4.

  26. Bonnie Morscher says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    SEW ME! Probably only a 2 or 3, but with that machine, I could definitely fake it.

    Reply
  27. Nicole S. says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    SEW ME! I’m definitely a 1. But I want to learn!

    Reply
  28. bonnie says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    Sew me! I would love to be a 10.

    Reply
  29. KZ says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    Sew me! I have no sewing skills, but would like to start.

    Reply
  30. Hallie says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    SEW ME!

    I would consider myself a 2 and desperately kicking myself now for not paying attention to my mother’s sewing lessons when I was a kid. I seriously need some new drapes.

    Reply
  31. Katherine says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    SEW ME! I’d say I’m at a 2 :)

    Reply
  32. Erin Rose says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    SEW ME!
    If Sherry is a 3, then I am undoubtedly a 2 1/2! ha :) I love sewing tho and have thus far sewn nearly all our Christmas gifts this year!

    Reply
  33. Ellie Price says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    SEW ME!!!
    I am a 1 but wanna be a 2!!!

    Reply
  34. Delia says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    SEW ME!!!

    I’m around a 5 but that’s when
    sewing by hand…I WISH for a
    sewing machine, pretty please
    random number magic machine!!

    Reply
  35. Christina says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    SEW ME
    Hmm, I’d probably rate myself a 3.5. I’m trying to teach myself how to sew. My mom doesn’t sew, surpringly my dad can sew, but he’s not much for teaching. So, I’ve borrow my grandmother’s sewing machine and have been teaching myself.

    Reply
  36. An says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    Sew Me!

    I’m right there with you at 1…the last time I tried sewing anything, it was a lunch bag in 7th grade.

    Reply
  37. Krys says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    SEW ME!
    I’d say I’m about a 4. Okay, maybe closer to a 3. Or 2. I usually start off with great ideas and ambitions, but end up passing the project off to mom to finish (a solid 9!), who works on a 40 year old machine! Would LOVE to be able to give HER a new machine!

    Reply
  38. Gina S. says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    SEW ME!! I’m a one but want to improve my skills. This machine would allow that to happen.

    Reply
  39. Jenny says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    SEW ME! I think I am about a 5…my mom is a terrific seamstress and gave me a few lessons growing up.

    Reply
  40. kelly lanley says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    Sew Me! I’m probably about a 5…as long as You Tube is by my side :)

    Reply
  41. Erin says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m definitely a 1, but would love to be a 3 or a 5! ;)

    Reply
  42. Erin M. says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    SEW ME!
    My mom “sewed” on my girl scout badges with a stapler. I am much more crafty than her, but have never tackled sewing, but I’d like to try! So…I’m about a .5

    Reply
  43. Ashley says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    Sew me!

    I’m probably about a 3 – know some of the basics but there’s alot more I don’t know than I do know!

    Thanks!

    Reply
  44. Tracey says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    SEW ME! I’m probably a 3 like Sherry, but my mom is probably a 9 so I’m learning from her

    Reply
  45. Brandy says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    SEW ME! I would say I am a zero but maybe I will give myself a little credit and say I am a 1 because I did make a pillow once in home ec. in junior high. I have had been thinking of trying to learn to sew and this would be the push I need to get going on it!

    Reply
  46. Anita says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    SEW ME!

    Is there a -1 on this scale? Anything I make turns into a giant knot of thread and fabric.

    Reply
  47. Kristina says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m right between the two of you! Definitely a two. I can do enough to get by (like sewing on a button), but haven’t really been to accomplish much more! This would definitely help me with the decor in my newly purchased home!

    Reply
  48. Marcelle says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a complete novice. When I’m sewing a button I can make it look decent on the “outside”, so maybe a 3, but “inside” it’s a -5.

    Reply
  49. Kelli B says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    SEW ME!

    I am a 1 but am about to start taking lessons from my mom and this sounds like an awesome machine to learn on!

    Reply
  50. Nicole says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    SEW ME!
    I’d say I’m probably a 5. I’ve made most of the curtains in my house and a handful of Halloween costumes. All look great from a far, but once you get close, it gets a little wonky.

    Reply
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