***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.
Michelle says
SEW ME! My sewing skills are probably somewhere around a 4. I can hand sew enough to fix a hem, but it’s not very pretty to look at. But I did make myself a pretty decent halloween costume with the sewing machine two years ago. Granted, making a toga isn’t that difficult, but hey, it was all DIY! :)
Noelle says
SEW ME!!! I’m probably a 4 or 5!!!
Esther Moore says
SEW ME! I am about a 3, but I love learning new crafts and skills and I think its about time I get that number up to a 6 or 7. :)
Sara says
Sew me!
I’m a 3 or 4… Can’t keep a straight hem but not too bad a coming up with a decent design from scratch.
Keri Cyr says
SEW ME!
I rank myself a 1.5- machines terrify me and I especially can’t keep them threaded. I think getting started is the worst part- I love your point about the Singer One being “approachable.” That’s what I need- an approachable machine. Automatic threading??!! I didn’t know that existed!!! I sew a bit- mostly in straight lines- but I’d always rather do it by hand because machines are so intimidating.
Samantha says
SEW ME!
I’m definitely a 1 or 2 on the sewing skills scale, but I would love to get better! Also, Wednesday is my birthday so this would make a great present!! ;)
Zoe says
SEW ME!
I made some fleece pajamas pants when I was 13 under the supervision of my mom. After that experience, I would consider myself a 3 because by the time I finished, the pajama pants were too short….
Melody says
SEW ME!
I’m a n00b when it comes to sewing, but I actually asked for a sewing machine for Christmas because I want to learn so badly! I haven’t used one since middle school!
Julie says
Sew Me! I am about a three on the scale. I have never had a new machine and my machine from the 50’s just bit the dust so this would be a super prize!
Ginger says
Sew me!! I’m about a 5. I just made a reversible tote bag! Can’t do patterns but tutorials are great.
Whitney says
SEW ME!!!! I am probably a 3. I enjoy it but kinda suck. But would LOVE to be better!!! :)
Bridget says
SEW ME! I am a self proclaimed three also, but am working on raising my rank on the continuum.
Allison says
OMG! What a great giveaway!! I would love that lil’ singer! I have a really old machine that is about as cranky as cat on an airplane. I would rank myself at about a 5. I not a complete beginner but I’m also not about to win project runway either!
Juliet Velazquez says
SEW ME!
…where do you rank yourself on the sewing skills continuum?
I’d say -10 whereas I don’t even understand the concept of sewing, but I’m learning! :D So that’s exciting.
Kate says
SEW ME!
I have been sewing for years. Anything from curtains to art quilts, I love it!!
Kelli Arruzzo says
SEW ME! … I’m a 2? 1.5? I touched a sewing machine back when I was 12 in Home Ec Class and haven’t since! I’m pretty sure that year I made a really awesome (please sense my sarcasm) apron!
Lindsay B. says
SEW ME! I took sewing lessons for a few years but that was a long time ago. So I am an optimistic 6. I have really been wanting to get back into it though so I would love this machine!
Casey says
SEW ME!! I’m probably somewhere around a 2…haha! I think I’ve made a pillow before, but it was probably a pretty wonky pillow. I have dreams of sewing my own pillow covers so I can more affordably change the look of my living room with some fun fabric!
Mildred says
SEW ME! I would rank myself at a 5….I am usually overly ambitious. I can sew in a straight line and that’s about it.
ashley says
SEW ME! Definitely a three! Would love to learn on this new machine and become a 10!
Michelle says
SEW ME!! – I honestly have not used a sewing machine since 7th grade home-ec. Sadly I have become very friendly with needle and thread and heat-and-bond. :)
Daisy says
SEW ME!
I am a 0….no experience with sewing whatsoever! I’d love to get crafty and give it a go though :)
Tracie@MiddleClassMod says
Sew me! I’m a 3ish? Better with handsewing than machine sewing, for sure.
Jonna Gallo says
SEW ME! On a scale of 1-10, 1 being lowest, I am DEFINITELY a 1. But I would love to learn!
Miriam says
SEW ME!
My sewing machine skills are somewhere below rank beginner, so this sounds like the perfect machine for me!
Kate says
SEW ME!!
I am probably closer to Sherry at a 3. I have made table cloths, bibs and other easy point and shoot type deals. Usually with my grandmother close at hand.
Kristen Miller says
SEW ME! I would say 4ish…I made my daughter’s nursery bedding and burlap curtains for my house.
Connie says
A self-threading needle sounds ideal for aging eyeballs. Sometimes I can’t see what I’m doing but thread it more by feel. Partly because I don’t need work clothes, I no longer sew much fancy stuff, but, assuming I could still see it, I’m sure I could. A smart machine with helpful feet—like an edge stitcher—improves anyone’s sewing.
Elisabeth says
SEW ME!
I love sewing and give myself a 6. Still have
to learn!
Elisabeth
Brittney says
SEW ME!
I’m probably a 4…my mom is a 10 (professional quilter), so I’ve picked-up things over the years, but I’m not pro yet. Hoping to pick it up once we get into our new house!
Janet Lopes says
SEW ME!
I rank myself at a 3 as well. I can run the actual sewing part of it, but can’t thread a needle or fix jams. There’s a lot of “Mooooooooooommmmm!” shouting that happens!
Carole says
SEW ME!!
I am a 1, but dream of becoming a 10.
Gala says
Yes please- SEW ME! am probably a two on the sewing continuum- haven’t used a machine in a while…but they say its like riding a bike, right?
Sara says
SEW ME!
Definitely a solid 3, low 4. I sewed our 14 ft tall curtains one week and botched my DIY pinata costume the week before.
Deborah Quartararo says
SEW ME! I’m a 2. Can master a pillowcase if you put a gun to my head. But I sure would love to learn!
Jennie says
SEW ME! I actually took sewing classes as a child and made a pair of sparkly pull-on jeans with an elastic waist. I thought they were awesome (it was 1991 – this was the height of sixth-grade fashion!) My skills have declined since then . . . or maybe I decided I could never top that sartorial accomplishment!
Meg Hillery says
SEW ME! I am about a 2 on the sewing level (tear). currently specializing in wonky bags, pillows and pj bottoms. just needing a classy machine to kick my 2 into a 10! Look out, world!
Lauren says
Sew me! I’m about a 5… I sew bags and aprons but only choose projects that seem simple!
Ellie Brown says
sew me! I’ve just started to teach my 11 year old daughter to sew- with the machine I got for my 18th bd! So far, we’ve just done pillows and catnip toys- she’s making a bunch for the animal shelter for Christmas. we’d love a new machine!
Tryphena says
SEW ME!! I haven’t used a sewing machine since 7th grade home ec! I think my sewing score would be a 1.
Jillian says
SEW ME! I’d say I’m at a 1.
Ashley says
SEW ME!
I would give myself a 4. I made a pair of pajama pants last night at a friend’s house, which was my first sewing project in a REALLY long time and there are some pretty wonky stitches in there!
Dani MP says
SEW ME!
I am pretty good, I would say somewhere halfway between “proficiently using interfacing” and “can sew a zipper”… I am scared to take that zipper on.
Meghan says
SEW ME! I would say I’m a “1” since I’ve never used a sewing machine but I’ve been asking for one for Christmas since I have a list of projects I want to try that’s about a mile long!
Deborah T. says
SEW ME!
I’m probably a 2..but I’ve been wanting to get a sewing machine forever so I can improve that number!
angel says
SEW ME!
I guess I’m about a 5.
But I’m okay with imperfection…I call it character :)
Ali says
SEW ME!
I’m a solid 2. I have a sewing machine and it’s for emergencies only, assuming I can’t get out of having to sew something.
Bree Dietrich says
Sew Me! I’m about a 0. I have no idea what I”m doing, but I’m ready to figure it out and get cracking on a LONG list of projects.
Maya Kuhn says
SEW ME! I am most definitely a 1…can’t sew a thing but would love to learn how!
Marika says
Oh, I have been wanting and wanting and wanting a sewing machine. Is this my lucky year??? I am currently a sewing skill level of 2 – can sew two peices of fabric together as long as nothing goes wrong (thread breaking, bobbin going sideways, pin in the way, etc).