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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. Rebecca says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m around a 4.7 right now, but moving on up with some practice! I’ve been trying to make all of our Christmas gifts this year and have been using my machine a lot more this season!

    Reply
  2. Madison says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    Sew Me!
    I’d say I’m a 4. I’ve made a few things things with a sewing machine, including a quilt, but that was with A LOT of help from my very patient grandmother!

    Reply
  3. Heidi says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    SEW ME! I’m about a 3 for skill, but 8-9 for being willing to take a risk despite my skill and try just about anything!

    Reply
  4. Emily says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m maybe a 2 or 3…I made a t-shirt quilt out of a bunch of my college and high school t-shirts and it is a bit lopsided and I broke a sewing machine in the process!

    Reply
  5. Anna M says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    SEW ME…I love to sew! I feel like I sit comfortably at a 5. I could easily sew a bag…but not blindfolded, haha.

    Reply
  6. Kylie says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    SEW ME! I am definitely into the negative numbers but I would love to learn!

    Reply
  7. Becky says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    Sew me!

    I’m probably a 3. I’m doing good to make straight lines on my curtains.

    Reply
  8. Melissa Breau says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    Sew Me! Even though I’ve been sewing since I was about 8 (thanks to a very knowledgable grandmother), I’m getting bit rusty so I’m probably mid-scale… maybe a 5 or 6?

    Reply
  9. Alice says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    SEW ME! I am a solid 1. I think I could figure out how to plug it in. Would love to have something new to learn!

    Reply
  10. Kelli says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    Sew me!! I have zero skills but have been DYING to get a machine and learn! Pick me, pick me! :)

    Reply
  11. S653 says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    SEW ME!

    Just a 3 :)

    Reply
  12. Lindsey says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    Sew me! I have zero skills in sewing, but I want to learn so badly!

    Reply
  13. Rebecca says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    Sew me!
    I think I’m about a 3 too but would love to have a good sewing machine to work with!

    Reply
  14. Elizabeth D from GA says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    Sew Me!! I have been wanting to learn for a while now – I’m definitely a 1!

    Reply
  15. Michelle says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    SEW ME!

    Definitely a 2, but I want to be a 20! :)

    Reply
  16. Cristin says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    SEW ME! I’m definitely a 1. But I have hopes of being higher up on the scale! My sister and mom can both sew — maybe it’s a genetic thing. :)

    Reply
  17. Siobhan says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    Maybe a 2? I once made an apron in the 8th grade and the teacher gave me a B, commenting on my ‘wonky’ hemline.

    Reply
  18. Lindsay says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m probably on par with Sherry, around a 3. Straight lines, no problem!

    Reply
  19. Alexis B. says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    SEW ME! I’m a 1, but would love to be a 10. I’m a professional bellydancer and making your costumes is a whole lot cheaper than buying them, so it’s about time for me to get with it and start sewing!

    Reply
  20. Katie says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    Sew me! Probably a 2 or 3. But only that high because I know how to get my sister or mom to sew for me. Hey – it gets done!

    Reply
  21. Carrie says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    Sew me! I would say I am a two…anything with straight lines I can do!

    Reply
  22. Kendra says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    Sew me! I’m a five but my mom is a ten – she made my wedding gown!

    Reply
  23. Jamie D says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    SEW ME!

    I am definately a 0 with envy of someone who is a 10.

    Reply
  24. Kelly says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m an 8 or 9 depending on the day. :) I made my daughters Baptism gown, several outfits for her when she was a toddler, (she’s now 13 and heaven forbid mom make her anything!),and several quilts. My machine has definately seen better days and I have more quilts to make!!

    Reply
  25. Amy says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    SEW ME!!

    I’m a 3 – but my New Year’s Resolution is to be a 5+!

    Reply
  26. Carla says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    SEW ME! I am such a 1, BUT, I’ve been seeing a lot of cute stuff on Pinterest that makes me want to try!

    Reply
  27. Shelly says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    SEW ME!!! I am a 1 but this machine would make it better! :)

    Reply
  28. Jenn says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    SEW ME!! I’m out of practice, but a few years ago I worked on a lot of theater costumes and sewed vests, cloaks, dresses, etc. I’ve sewn both with and without patterns. I’d put myself around a 6 or 7. I’m still no expert by any means.

    Reply
  29. Connie Marie says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m somewhere in the middle of the scale. When my kids where little I was getting pretty good, but my machine broke and I never replaced it (so many other things needed the money, you know how it goes) and so now I’ve been itching for one, so I can start having a go at all the great things I see other people making online! Especially want to try recovering an old chair and also this style of shirt that I haven’t had any luck finding in stores anymore!

    Reply
  30. Catherine says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    SEW ME!

    I am definitely around a 3, just like Sherry! I have tons of projects just waiting to be made though, so I could really work on my sewing skills!

    Reply
  31. Katie says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    SEW ME!

    I can do a button by hand, so I think that makes me a 0.5 but I would love to be able to do more.

    Reply
  32. Lana says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    Sew Me!
    I’d say I’m a definite 5. I know the basics and I’ve had some success, but I avoid some sewing projects because they may take too long to learn how to do properly.

    Reply
  33. Sarah S. says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    Sew me! I’m a 0, but I promise to learn if I win!

    Reply
  34. Nicole says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    Sew Me!

    probably a -1….but would love to learn!

    Reply
  35. Jessica says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m for sure a 1, if not a 0.5 when it comes to sewing. But a new machine def might help!

    Reply
  36. Matty says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    Sew me! I’d say a 3-5 depending on what I’m doing!

    Reply
  37. Jodi T. says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    SEW ME! I am a -1 to be honest. However, I’ve been wanting a sewing machine for a very long time, so that I could learn :)

    Reply
  38. Kara says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    Sew me! I’d rank myself a solid 5. I do okay but nothing I’ve made would win any awards.

    Reply
  39. Megan L. says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    SEW ME! I am probably a 1 or 2, need some practice!

    Reply
  40. Meghan A says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m around a 6. I’m comfortable on a machine, but there’s no sewing anything blindfolded!

    Reply
  41. Robin says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    Sew me

    I’m probably a 4-5. I can never find what I want in window covering so I end up making my own and I only like inverted box pleats.

    Reply
  42. Rachel says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’ve sewed quite a bit through the years – some clothes, some gifts, some house items. I should sew more, but don’t with the addition of two sons in the household! HA! Maybe I’ll get back to it when they grow up some.

    Reply
  43. Emily says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    SEW ME!!

    I’d say I’m a -3 on a good day. I’d love to learn so I can make pillow covers!

    Reply
  44. shelley johannes says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 1. But I did sew a pair of sweat pants during sixth grade home ec? Does that count for anything?

    Reply
    • shelley johannes says

      December 10, 2012 at 3:52 pm

      Reading through the comments, I see I’m not the only one with middle school as our my only sewing accolade. No matter how old I get, I still feel far too connected to the goofy sixth grader that I was.

  45. Meaghan says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    SEW ME!

    I would say I am a level 2, but I’ve always wanted to start sewing! SO COOL!

    Reply
  46. Laura S. says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 5 on a good day.

    Reply
  47. Jen G. says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    SEW ME!

    I just did my first baby quilt (for my best friend’s new daughter) and am now hooked! I’ve been planning to purchase a sewing machine (since I’d borrowed my sister’s for the first quilt), so this would be awesome!

    Reply
  48. Ashley says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    SEW ME!

    I am a terrible sew-ist. I’d rank myself around a 2, probably.

    Reply
  49. Jodi says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    Probably around a 3-4, but I don’t have a machine so I’m forever sending stuff to my mom to fix. With a machine, maybe I could make myself a 5-6 :)

    Reply
  50. Andria says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    SEW ME!

    I feel like I’m a 5. I know what I’m doing making quilts, but have yet to venture out and try other things.

    Reply
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