***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?
- 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.
Chelsey says
Sew me! I may be getting close to a 4 :)
Francine W says
Sew me!
I’m a 1, but have been wanting to learn for awhile.
Joseph Carpenter says
I’d say a 10, but I’ve never tried…I guess I’m being overly optimistic. My wife the realist would say I’m probably a zero, my response to her is “it’s easy to turn a 0 into I0, with a little help from ‘I'”
Joseph Carpenter says
If my sewing skills are as good as reading the instructions, then I guess I am a zero, I forgot to put “SEW ME!” in the original comment.
Lucky says
SEW ME!
Probably a 3 on a good day!
Debbie says
SEW ME! I’m a 6 :-)
Jenna at Homeslice says
Sew me! I’d have to say I’m about a three like Sherry. I learned when I was young to do a few projects, and I’ve sewed a little here and there- but all simple things. I’m not very good with patterns or anything in depth.. but I’d love to get better!
Audrey says
SEW ME!
when i was really young, we would make barbie clothes with fabric scraps of my grandmother’s. but, that was just tying fabric around….. so my sewing skills are a -0-….
Shannon says
SEW ME! I would say that I’m about a 5 when it comes to sewing. I can hem pants and made all the curtains in my entire house…which took an eternity…but I have no formal training in sewing.
Courtney says
SEW ME! I’m probably a 2 – I can (sort of) cross stitch, but beyond that I’m a disaster. Much like many of my other domestic skills. :)
Robin says
Sew Me! I think that my sewing skills are better than they actually are, so I end up getting halfway into a project before I realize that I need some serious help. Luckily, I have good sewers around me who don’t mind helping me out of jam!
Michelle says
Sew ME!!! Probably around a 2.5ish :) This machine would get me motivated to do better though!!
Veronica says
Sew me!
I am a 4, I do ok if I keep it simple!
Kristen says
SEW ME! Unfortunately, I’m a 0. But I would love to have an excuse to not shy away from projects that involve a sewing machine!
jG says
sew me! definately a 3 right there with sherry.
Leah says
SEW ME! Is there a possibility for a negative score? I probably could not only not sew my way out of a bag but would injure myself doing so!
Kelly Flynn says
SEW ME!
I’m a 1, but my mom is a 10. Guess it skips a generation?
Emily S. says
SEW ME!
Umm perhaps a 1.5, as in my mom taught me when I was a kiddo, but it’s been ages since I’ve tried!
Alise says
SEW ME!
I love that you are giving away a sewing machine! I actually asked for one for Christmas! I would say I’m a 2.5. My mom taught me some basics as a kid and I know how to use a sewing machine, but I don’t have much experience. However, as a newlywed, I can’t wait to get my hands on one to start making curtains, etc. for our home.
Meg says
“SEW ME!”
I am a ‘1’ and need one at home to learn to be better.
Martha says
SEW ME! I’m about a 6. Love to sew, and desperately need a new machine!
Rebekah says
SEW ME!
I am a -1. Seriously, I had 3 people, including my grandmother, try to teach me how to sew, and it always ended with me breaking the sewing machine somehow as soon as their backs were turned…
Lauren says
SEW ME!
i like to stick to sewing things with straight lines
Amy says
SEW ME!
Definitely around a 3 – but if I had my own machine, I think I could work up to a 4.5.
Melissa says
SEW ME!
I can sew, not well, but I am learning and have a few tricks of my own.
Samantha says
Sew me!
I would consider myself a 3 or 4… although I did somehow manage to sew my own wedding dress and it didn’t fall apart! Newbie luck? I’ve sewn nothing successfully since (which I’m currently blaming on my finicky, difficult little machine)
Ris says
SEW ME! I have the basics down, but still need a lot of practice (which is where a good sewing machine like this one would come in handy!).
Chantelle says
SEW ME!
I’m definitely a 1. A total beginner. But looking to move on up that scale.
Megan says
Sew me!!! I would consider myself a five!!!
Katie R says
SEW ME!
Maybe a 5? My grandmother started teaching me when I was 5ish so I’ve known about the basic workings of a machine forever but she was one of those see-it do-it types who never followed a pattern.
Lindsay K says
SEW ME!
I’m probably a 1 or 2, since I haven’t touched a sewing machine since Junior High. How come all those classes from Junior High (Home Ec, Shop, Foods) seemed so boring or useless at the time, but now are the ones I wish I’d paid more attention to?
Megan says
Sew me!
I would be a 4 on the sewing scale!
Amanda P says
SEW ME! I’m a 0 for sure – never used one in my life. But it’s one of my goals to learn to sew (as well as quilt)!!
Sarah Johnson says
Sew me! I’m not a newbie, but not really great either! I sewed some stockings this year but they aren’t layered or anything. Just a few lines!!
Janet says
SEW ME!!! I’m def a 1 – would love to learn on the Singer machine!!
Lindsay S says
Sew me!! I am probably a 4. I did a lot of sewing when I was young (6-12 range) but really haven’t done much since. I bet it would come back – and it’s a skill I would love to acquire…or reacquire for that matter.
Michael says
I’d give myself a 2.5 – I can sew buttons on and kind of use a sewing machine, but if any thread got tangled I’d be in real trouble!
Tami says
SEW ME!
I am probably a 3…I haven’t sewed in years, but my mom still has doll clothes i made back in the day that are laughable now.
Does anyone remember sewing pillows that spelled out your name back in the 80’s? I totally had that on my bed!!
Amy L says
Sew Me! I’d say I’m a 2. :) I’d love to get better!
Beth A. says
SEW ME!!
Probably a 3 for me as well. I could sew a bag, or a curtain or a napkin, but that’s about the extent of my expertise.
Blair says
SEW ME! Totally a 1 but I like to pretend I am a 5. :)
Kim says
Sew me! I will generously give myself a 4. I have made some more complicated seat cushions, and window valance with tassel trim and a slipcover for an Ikea square stool all by using a “pattern in my head.” but I am no perfectionist about ny sewing and more often am annoyed while doing it :)
Jayme says
SEW ME! I am about a 2… learned a few simple tricks several years ago and can now patch holes, that’s about it! But I was just telling a friend I need a Singer to start doing some awesome DIY projects around the house!
Nicole says
SEW ME!
I would say I’m about a 5 – I can follow a pattern and make stuffed animals, bags, and pajama pants. But the idea of making something more complex on my super simple sewing machine scares me.
Janet says
SEW ME!!
I’d say I’m about a 6. I can make a mean pillow cover (with a zipper even) and have made a few quilts, but that’s about it :)
Great giveaway!
Paige says
SEW ME!
I was forced to take a parenting class in high school (due to a scheduling mishap on my part – and yes, I was in there with all the preggo girls in my school) and I had to make a baby quilt. I actually really enjoyed it (and it turned out pretty good!). I’d love to have a machine one day so I can see if I have what it takes ;-)
Maury @ Life on Mars says
SEW ME!
I’d say a 4-5… I’ve attempted some harder things but mostly stay with a simple straight edge.
Amy Nieto says
SEW ME!!
I would consider myself a 6. I have experience sewing complex bags.
Thank you !!!
Michelle says
SEW ME! Pretty please!
Renie says
SEW ME!!!
I’d say I’m a 7. I need help with the crazy projects/tricks from my sewing guru, my mama.
Theresa says
SEW ME!
I would say I once was an 8, but my skills have been unused and dropped into the 4-5 category. I would love a new machine to get me back to my 8.