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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. Catherine says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    Sew me! I’m a 1. I’d love to improve, though!

    Reply
  2. Danielle says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    SEW ME ! :)
    I am definitely a 5-7 : I can sew basics and follow patterns.. I can even make some patterns myself… And all this on my oldie-but-goodie current sewing machine. I am hoping will become like a 12 if I had an awesome SingerOne !

    Reply
  3. Kayakgirl73 says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    SEW ME!! I’d love to learn to sew better and wish I had a new machine. i’d like to learn home dec sewing. I’ve taken two beginners quilting classes and have made three quilts and I’m working on my 4th one.

    Reply
  4. Beverly says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    SEW ME! I am a “1” that would love a sewing machine “sew” my daughter and I can learn to sew together!

    Reply
  5. Anneliese says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    SEW ME! I’m a one but enthusiastic about moving up the food chain.

    Reply
  6. Jenny says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    Sew me! I’m probably a 5, I can successfully make pillows that dont lose their fluff, and have made some cool halloween costumes for me, my husband, and our pug, gizmo :)

    Reply
  7. Vania says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    SEW ME!

    I can’t wait to learn how to sew.My skills are definitely 1 :-)

    Reply
  8. meghan says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m probably a 2. My aunt helped me sew a few things when I was younger. But that was a loooong time ago, and I only did simple things like pillows.

    Reply
  9. Jessica@HomewithBaxter says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    SEW ME. Definitely a 1…..But I want to learn!!

    Reply
  10. Jess says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    Sew me!

    I’m definitely a 1, but I’d love to have a machine that would help take me to a 10 (or as close as I can get)!:-)

    Reply
  11. Joelle says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    SEW ME!
    I used to be about a 5 or 6, but it’s been quite awhile, so I’m probably down to a 2 or 3. I need to get back into it, and had planned to once the holidays were over and we enter the darkness of winter.

    Reply
  12. Jen B says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    SEW ME!!! I am a 2, I would love to learn to sew everything and anything!

    Reply
  13. Emily R. says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m probably a 2-3. I’ve seen enough patterns on Pinterest now that I can visualize what I want to make – the question is whether I could actually do it well or not. Would at least be fun to try!

    Reply
  14. Renske says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    SEW ME!
    I think I’m around a 5, trying to make my own clothes and cushions and everything, but too stubborn and lazy to use patterns and not very good at measuring.. I was however really good at making Barbie dresses, just sewing tubes from the shiniest elastic fabric and turning them inside out, ready!

    Reply
  15. Anne-Mason Anthony says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    SEW ME!! I could probably sew my way out of a bag but would end up sewing my self in! LOove our blog and love doing projects around the house! oh and i would rank myself a 4!

    pick me!!

    Reply
  16. Meg F. says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    Oh easy. That’s a solid 2. But I want to get better!

    Reply
  17. Susie says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    SEW ME! I would say I’m around a 5, can sew a straight line but can’t sew a zipper, button hole or read a pattern!

    Reply
  18. dorisd says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    Sew Me!

    Reply
  19. Sarah says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    SEW ME!
    I am definitely around a 1 – I probably couldn’t sew a straight line if I tried! But I would love to learn.

    Reply
  20. Asna S says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    Sew Me!!!!

    Probably about a 2! Although I did sew an apron back in grade 7 home ec!

    Reply
  21. Jessica says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    SEW ME!

    I am around a 3. I want to get better.. I even bought a sewing machine at a thrift store, but it hates me and keeps breaking.

    Reply
  22. tracy says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    SEW ME!

    I am most certainly a zero. Or if using iron-on adhesive counts, I could be a 1. I have no sewing skills but plan on making tons of pillows and hemming all of our curtains sometime in the near future!

    Reply
  23. Linda J Burton says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    SEW ME! I would be a 4.

    Reply
  24. Laura says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    “SEW ME!”

    I’m probably a 2. I understand how patterns and such work, but there’s no actual skill level here, having never actually sewn anything.

    Reply
  25. Kristin says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    SEW ME!
    About a 4…

    Reply
  26. Kristi says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    SEW ME!

    I am definitely a 1….or probably a zero. My husband does the button replacement sewing around here! :)

    Reply
  27. Emily says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    SEW ME!
    I’d say, 4 based on my previous extensive sewing classes from the age of 7-12…been a few years tho…but I really feel I would up it to a 5-7 if I had a sewing machine!

    Reply
  28. Erin says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’d say I’m a 2 or 3, but I’d love to have this around to do some great DIY garlands and table runners for my wedding in May.

    Reply
  29. Heather says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    SEW ME!

    Newbie here :)

    Reply
  30. Nicole Bourne says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m probably a 4 or a 5… I can sew pretty basic things, and generally I’d be happy enough with the quality to gift them to someone else when I was done – but I’m by no means a pro. My grandmother taught me how to sew, and I’m still using her machine. :)

    Reply
  31. Elsa says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    SEW ME! I have only sewn a handful of times in my life so I would say a 1. I would love to learn though.

    Reply
  32. Jenni says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    SEW ME! I’m a 2-3 for sure. I took some classes in Junior High, and a few years ago I managed to sew up some bean bags for our game that had come apart (luckily the bags and thread were black :) I do want to learn!

    Reply
  33. Beryl says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    SEW ME!
    Hmmm maybe 0.5 level? I bought a lot of fabrics to make curtains and pillow covers, but I don’t have a sewing machine (yet) and I still need tons of practice.

    Reply
  34. Maelena says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    SEW ME! I cannot sew. At all. Maybe this will help me learn :)

    Reply
  35. Ana says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    SEW ME!!

    I am a zero…on a good day. And if this Singer sewing machine can’t help me than nothing will.

    Reply
  36. Colleen says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    SEW ME! I’m a 1 for sure but I think I can get better!

    Reply
  37. Shannon S says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    SEW ME. . . . I’m probably about a 5 or 6, and I could REALLY use this machine. . . NOW. Mine just bit the dust for good–right in the middle of my trying to alter my son’s basketball uniform!

    Reply
  38. Lisa G says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    SEW ME!

    Definitely a 1. Never used a machine, and the only hand-sewing I’ve done was putting a button back on a shirt…which promptly fell back off :(

    Reply
  39. Sarah says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    SEW ME! I’m pretty savvy, I’d give myself an 8. I love to sew, but I don’t use patters… I pretty much just like to think about it and do it! I’d love that Singer!!!

    Reply
  40. Marlena says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    SEW ME! I can fix a ripped seam with a needle and thread, but sewing with an actual machine? I’m a negative 1.

    Reply
  41. jana says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    SEW ME! I’m probably a solid 2-2.5 tops.

    Reply
  42. RBC says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    SEW ME!

    I am maybe a 4 or 5, but I don’t have a machine right now, so here’s hoping I get the opportunity to improve ;)

    Reply
  43. Amy says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    SEW ME! I’m probably about a 7, although I don’t have as much time to sew as I’d like! I would love to upgrade my machine from the 70s era one that belonged to my granny.

    Reply
  44. Julia says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    SEW ME!

    Maybe a 1.5? I knew how to sew when I was younger, but am now pretty sure I would be sitting at the table blankly (how do you turn it on again???)

    Reply
  45. Danielle C. says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    “SEW ME!”

    I am a solid 2 :)

    Reply
  46. Megan says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    SEW ME!! I am about a 7, but maybe I could be an 8 with this brand new machine!

    Reply
  47. Sarah R says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    SEW ME! I’m going to give myself a 6, but that may be optimistic.

    Reply
  48. Sarah says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    SEW ME! I am going to call myself a 3.5 – I can sew simply skirts/bags and even put in zippers, but I will not claim any amount of precision : )

    Reply
  49. Ann says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    Sew me! My first job out of college was for an extremely talented woman who made custom drapery, bedding, slipcovers. She tried to teach me (bless her heart) and I can do drapes, pillows, bed skirts….but clothing or slipcovers? I. Am. Useless.

    Reply
  50. Becky says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    SEW ME!

    I may be a 4 on the scale – I can sew a straight line to make anything that resembles a square like curtains, but not much more. I’m still on a starter $30 machine I’ve had for about 8 years, so this would be an awesome upgrade that (here’s hoping!) just might get me to the next level!

    Reply
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