***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.
Rose Lane says
SEW ME!
I’m about a 2. I can fix things very easily, but making items from scratch is hard for me. :)
Mimi says
SEW ME!!
I think I could safely classify myself as a 4….this machine looks super….love to give it a spin!!!!!!
Ashley says
SEW ME!
I’d say 8 with little kids clothing and a 1 with adult clothing for me…
Jill says
Sew me! I’m totally a 1, but would love to learn!
Stacey says
SEW ME! I am a 0, for I have NEVER used a sewing machine in my life. I know how to sew a button on by hand and that’s it. I would love to own a machine and finally learn though.
Anna says
SEW ME! I’d say I’m at a 5. I know enough to follow a pattern for some intermediate-level items, and create some simpler things on my own, but not comfy enough to do anything too crazy!
Kristen M. says
SEW ME!
Sadly, a 2, wishing to be a….5? Curtains and pillow covers and the like!
Marci-Rae says
SEW ME!
I think I’m around a 5. I’ve made bags, pillows, and such… but I’m hoping to become closer to an 8 sometime in the near future.
P.S. You guys are awesome and I have recently taken on the task of reading your blog from the start to present. I’m on page 719!
Amanda says
SEW ME!
I’d give myself a 2…and that’s strictly based on my experience with middle school home ec
Jennifer says
SEW ME! I am a 3 or 4. When the kids were little I made many Halloween costumes and was much more proficient. Now I can hardly remember how to thread it or adjust the tension. :(
Colleen says
SEW ME! I’m probably a -12 or something like that but I really want to learn!
Emily V says
Sew Me! I would say I’m maybe a 4 or 5. I have made some Halloween costumes, basic quilt tops and a couple of pillow covers. Nothing fancy, but I can wind a bobbin, thread a machine and I even know how to replace a broken needle (oops!)
Renee says
SEW ME!
I’m an 8.
Lindsey says
Sew me!
I’d say I’m around a 6: I know my way around sewing, but I lack some patience when it comes to the more labor-intesive projects!
Jill MK says
SEW ME!
Definately a 1 (or even a 0) on the sewing ability scale – but with 4 kids and lots of alterations and hemming required – I could save a bundle with a machine of my own (especially one that is “easy to use”)
Kate @ The Little Spoon Blog says
SEW ME! On a scale of 1-10 I’m about a 1…however my mom is an 11 and I would love to have her teach me!
Wendi says
SEW ME! I am a solid 0 on your sewing scale but would love to be at least a 4 or 5. I’ve got tons of projects in my head but no sewing machine to work with.
Heather says
SEW ME! I guess I’m probably a 5 or 6, I managed to quilt a full size lone star quilt on my current machine, but it was only straight lines and not without a lot of cursing and thread tension issues, and oh let’s not even talk about how the binding turned out.
Jessica says
SEW ME!!
I would rank myself a 2
Mary says
“SEW ME!” I am so ready to learn!!!
Linnea says
SEW ME! I’m around a level three, too… I made a pin cushion and a table runner recently, but I’d love this gorgeous machine to kick off my sewing career.
Lindsey says
SEW ME!…. I worked at a quilting magazine for over 5 years. I can make my way around a sewing machine, but am no expert compared to some of the amazing skills I saw when working at the magazine…. so I would give myself a 8!
Allison says
SEW ME! I’m probably around a 3… I can sew a pretty great straight seam. :)
Tina says
SEW ME!
I would probably say a 2, just starting to learn!
Jenn says
SEW ME!!
Where would “I can sew a pillow only as long as it’s square, but can also manage to adhere oddly shaped appliques” fit on the continuum? 2?
Katie says
Sew me!!
Maybe a 4? I once took home ec…but that was in jr high…
Amber Schwarz says
Sew me!! I am probably a 5 or 6. As long as I have someone to set up the machine with the thread and what not I am good to go.
Robin says
SEW ME!
I’m a 3-4. Curtains, bags, scarves and one time years ago a dress (with my mother’s help) but don’t ask me how or when to use a different foot or how to do button holes because my answer probably won’t be very helpful.
Nicole M says
SEW ME!! Most likely a 2. I can sew on a button in a pinch, and made a quilt in Girl Scouts in the 4th. Sadly, that was the last time I touched a sewing machine.
Kira K. says
SEW ME!
I rank myself at about a 7. I am self taught and think I have made some pretty awesome things, but I definitely still have room for improvement!
Jane says
SEW ME! I am a 0. But I would love to improve.
ashley says
sew me!!!!! TWO!!!
Jessica says
SEW ME! I’d give myself an 8. My skills are a little rusty, but I made my grad dress and a wool coat at one point!
Lisa Combs says
Sew me! I really want to learn to sew and the adult school in my town (San Luis Obispo) offers a beginning class if you bring your own machine.
Amanda says
SEW ME !!
Kejal says
SEW ME!
I’d rank about a 3 or a 4. I could sew a minimally wonky bag and follow a basic pattern.
littleoakcreations says
Well, I’m certainly not a ten but maybe a seven! I was fortunate enough to take 5 years of 4-H sewing as a child, through late elementary to junior high, and made a few outfits to show in the county fair. I just found my “Fifth” year 4-H pin about a month ago and that was pretty neat for me. I’d love to win this sewing machine so I can give my other one to a friend who would love to learn. Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
Rachel says
SEW ME! I think I might be a 1.5 on the sewing scale. I successfully completed sewing 101 at Joann fabrics but now I’m waiting to either buy or win a sewing machine to really dive in!
Sarah W. says
SEW ME!
I am -1
Christina says
Sew me!
I consider myself maybe a 6? I can’t do clothes but I can do bags, slip covers & the like!
Jennifer Peters says
SEW Me! I have only ever sewn hems and replaced buttons so I’m probably a .5. You inspire me to try though and so I’d like to win that user friendly machine.
Paige says
SEW ME!
On a scale of 1 to 10, I’m sitting around a 7 — but don’t ask me to explain anything technical, or I’ll respond “know how you can fold over that extra piece and hide it like so? Do that.” Keeping it honest!
Katie says
SEW ME!
I’m a 3-ish. I broke my old machine and would love this new one to revisit my skills!
Judy says
SEW ME!
Maybe a 5, but it has been a loooong time! Would love to get back into it, especially with a machine as fancy as that!
Maureen says
SEW ME! Maybe a 2? Had sewing back in my “Homec” days (dating myself) and maybe a lopsided duffel bag. Haven’t attempted anything since, although I would love to give it a shot.
Karyn says
SEW ME!
I’m a novice sewer, about a 3-4, I can do the basics but would love to be able to do “sew” much more!!
Gina says
sew me!!
i’d say i am probably a 2. i sew my kid’s costumes for halloween. that’s about it!
em says
SEW ME
Probably a 7. Coincidentally enough… I just finished sewing one of those “fashion” aprons I will be giving as part of a Christmas gift this year for the cook in my family. ;)
Diana says
“SEW ME!”
Not only did I fail the sewing section of Home Ec and can’t even sew a button on straight…..i iron-on all my kids’ scout patches because I dare not attempt to sew them myself! However……I really really really want to learn to sew!!!! If this is the Sewing Idiot’s machine……I need it!
Tammie says
SEW ME!! I might be a 5 1/2! haha I still have lots to learn. I pin lots of projects on pinterest. I just made a teepee but it was strictly straight seams, but it’s pretty nifty. I could definitely use a machine that threads itself because I’m spending more and more time trying to thread mine. My eyes aren’t what they used to be!!