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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. reina says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    SEW ME!!!! Oh my goooooodness I would love a Singer machine. I’d probably rank around a 6. I can sew straight lines and sometimes curvy lines if they’re going to be hidden!

    Reply
  2. Hannah says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    SEW ME!!

    Definitely a 3. Wonky bags are my jam!

    Reply
  3. Meg Brown says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    Sew Me! Definitely a 1, but willing to learn lots!

    Reply
  4. Michelle @ AM Dolce Vita says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    SEW ME! I am one of those that only know how to sew a straight line, and I blame my old and cheap sewing machine for not giving me a neat line. So I’d say I am probably a 1. Thanks for such a fantastic giveaway!

    Reply
  5. Jannell says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m about a 3. I’ve completed several projects, but all of them have a slightly askew quality.

    Reply
  6. Brad says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’d rate myself about a 3. I can follow a pattern and even have a pretty good idea how most things are put together, but a lot of the complexity on when to use what stitch, how to appropriately size and shape a garment to the person I’m putting it on – all those remain undeveloped skills of mine. My late ’80s Singer has been holding up great, but something like this could be really handy =)

    Reply
  7. Meredith T says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    SEW ME!

    I would probably be categorized as a 2-3 (2.5?).

    I took Home Economics in middle school and we had to sew stuff, and I did alright, but I wouldn’t take on any projects that required more than a straight line.

    Reply
  8. amanda says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m fairly confident, but it’s all survival sewing. I can barely read a pattern but that doesn’t mean I won’t try!

    Reply
  9. Susie says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    Sew Me! If there was a ranking below 1 that would be me. I would love to learn how to sew though just so I could learn how to make pillows!!

    Reply
  10. Genny says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    SEW Me!!
    probably a 7…I’ve been sewing since I was 11 or 12 and even sewed my own wedding dress, though there were a few tears and yells of frustration.

    Reply
  11. Kelly says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    SEW ME!!

    I’d say I’m a solid 7. I could be better, but I’ve made some stuff that even impressed myself… especially since I just started sewing after I got my own ‘Oh Brother’ last Christmas!

    Reply
  12. MC says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’d say I’m a 4 – I’m still at my 7th grade home ec class level – pillowcases and curtains. Anymore more advanced looks wonky but can be disguised with the right kind of thread!

    Reply
  13. Erin says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m definitely am a 1 but I have a family full of 10s! Maybe I can spend some time with my grandmother to bump me up a few levels. Win-Win!

    Reply
  14. sara says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    SEW ME!

    If I had this I would be a 10!(for now, I am a 3ish)

    Reply
  15. Chelsea says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    SEW ME!!!

    I am definitely like a 4 as far as skills go! I can sew pillows and fix up clothing but I can definitely not sew some fancy drapery or an ornate piece of clothing!! If I get this machine that could change things! :D

    Reply
  16. Kellie says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    SEW ME!

    I am not even close to being on the 1 to 10 scale! :(

    Reply
  17. Abby says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    SEW ME! I’m a 5, I love to sew but this machine would help me get better!

    Reply
  18. Karen says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    Sew Me! I was a 7-8 in the past; have made all types of clothing and slipcovers, curtains, pillows, etc. But I have not sewn in years. Would love to get started again.

    Reply
  19. Rachel says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    SEW ME!
    I’d say I’m probably a 2… with needle and thread. With a machine? More like -10? I have been wanting to learn for a while now! I “learned” about 15 years ago in a HomeEc class… Needless to say, all that’s gone now.. :)

    Reply
  20. Tara Campbell says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    SEW ME!

    I am probably a 1 or a 2. I would love this so I can get all crafty wi my two boys :)

    Reply
  21. Powerpuff says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    Sew me!

    I’d say 0/1. I recently sewed blackout fabric onto a premade curtain and it turned out ok, but the process could have been better.

    Reply
  22. Marsha Kern says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    Sew me! I took home ec in both jr. high and high school (am I dating myself or what!) but now I sweat just sewing on a button so I would love to improve my skills!

    Reply
  23. Michelle says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    SEW ME! Hmmm, maybe a 3. I probably was a 6 back when I was in high school home ec, but that was… a long time ago. I have long forgotten everything I learned about sewing.

    Reply
  24. Julie says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    Sew me

    I am the worst sewer ever!

    Reply
  25. Jenny says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    SEW ME!

    Definitely a 1. But I have ALWAYS wanted to learn!

    Reply
  26. Ofelia, México City says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    Sew me! I rate number 3 because I sewed all kind of stuff. Recently a white quilt, before that: pants, shirts, skirts, curtains… and some crafts too. I would like to try one sewing machine like that.

    Reply
  27. Susie says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    Sew me! I’m about a 3 as well. I’ve made a few purses and some banners.

    Reply
  28. emma says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    SEW ME!! I’m about a 3, I took a class last fall to buff up my middle school home ec skills to take on some home projects. But I still haven’t bit the bullet and bought a machine yet!

    Reply
  29. Julie D. says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    SEW ME!
    Without a doubt I am a zero, but I’d love to change that!

    Reply
  30. caseyj610 says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m about at a 3 also…aka wonky bag-land. I had delisions of grandeur (haha) when I was pregnant last year of sewing up tons of adorable baby things. So far all I’ve mustered is blankets, bibs, binky clips. I’d LOVE more practice, but with a 7 month old I’m not sure when I’ll find the time. Probaby when she’s 30. :)

    Reply
  31. Susan says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    SEW ME! Defintely would be a 0-1. I took Home EC in school but my teacher cried (I kid not) over a hem I did. I think I was scarred for life. I still want to do this and would love to be good at it.

    Reply
  32. Roselyn says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    SEW ME!!

    I’m around a 4, I’d say. I can fix a hem or a hole in my husband’s shirts but I’m no seamstess.

    Reply
  33. Keilan says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    Sew Me! As for my sewing skills, I would say I am probably around a 5. I can work my way through flat things no problem, it might not be perfect, but it gets the job done. I have a sewing machine from the 70’s (why yes, it is yellow with orange flowers, thank you for having a retro flashin) sew this would be a fantabulous upgrade!

    Reply
  34. Cisco says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    SEW ME! I’m a 1, but my girlfriend would love this as a christmas present!

    Reply
  35. Libby says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    SEW ME!
    I’m a 2… I made a small quilt once but my mom helped me. Been sewing by hand ever since… Time for an upgrade! :)

    Reply
  36. Laurel G says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    SEW ME! In my head I’m an 8! In reality & judging by the amount of cussing that accompanies my sewing expeditions I’m really closer to a 3. But I try!!

    Reply
  37. Whitney says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    This sewing machine is “SEW ME.” I currently have a sewing machine but it just doesn’t seem to be able to keep up with the amount of sewing I like to do.

    Reply
  38. Brandi G says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    SEW ME!! I’m at a 0 or a 1 for sure but have been considering purchasing a machine to teach myself and my daughter.

    Reply
  39. Cheryl says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    SEW ME!

    I would say I am about a 2, I made my daughter dress one time, but she was not impressed…. I would love to be able to practice more!

    Reply
  40. Nell says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    SEW ME! I’m not expert but would love to try.

    Reply
  41. Tiffany says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    SEW ME!
    I’m about a 2 now, I took a few lessons as a kid, but am only now realizing how much I enjoy sewing!

    Reply
  42. sarah says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    SEW ME! I’m about a 3, but with this machine maybe I could make it to 7?!

    Reply
  43. Jenna says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    Sew me!

    I am a solid 1. If that. A sewing machine would be a perfect way to solve that problem.

    Reply
  44. Annelies says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    SEW ME !
    I’m a one, or actually I don’t know, but I would love to find out and hope to get to a 10! Yeej international giveaways :-)

    Reply
  45. Deborah says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    SEW ME!

    I would say that I am a -3. I think I can manage to sew on a button but that’s about it.

    Reply
  46. Bridget says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    SEW ME!

    The only sewing I can do is hand stitching, like a button or hole, but I would love to learn to use a sewing machine!

    Reply
  47. Tiffany says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 3ish. I can sew on a button, do a hem, and fix the dog’s bed when she chews it up. You know, the important stuff.

    Reply
  48. Meagan says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’d say I’m a three – mastered straight line sewing and threading my ancient machine – but patterns and different types of stitches scare me!

    Reply
  49. Janice Maspn says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    Sew me! I am a 3 but my grandmother (whom I would gift this to) is a 12, even though at 77 her eyes are bad and her arthritis makes it hard (this singer sounds amazing!).

    Reply
  50. Jeana Marshall says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    SEW ME!!!

    I would say I am 1!

    Reply
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