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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. Samantha Furfari says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    SEW ME!!
    I would probably be a 3. Use to be okay in Home Ec in high school and recently I helped my mother-in-law make a dress for me and would love to learn how to do it for myself!

    Reply
  2. Gretchen says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    SEW ME!

    I am a -1 on the sewing scale. A machine with automatic features is my only hope! Thank you for the chance at this awesome giveaway.

    Reply
  3. Susannah Brown says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    SEW ME!! I’m probably a 1…hoping this puppy can bump up my skills!!

    Reply
  4. Katrina says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    SEW ME! I would say I’m a 4.

    Reply
  5. Britt says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    Sew me! I gotta say I’m around a 4. I made a skirt once so that’s gotta count for something. right?!?!

    Reply
  6. Susan Hoyt says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    SEW ME!!!

    I’m used to be about a 5 but haven’t had a working sewing machine in about 15 years so who knows where I am now??? If I win this machine, I’ll let you know! :-D

    Reply
  7. ashley says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    SEW ME! i’m definitely a 1, i think i can sew a straight line.

    Reply
  8. rachel says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    SEW ME!

    1.5 :) I really want to learn and this should help me :)

    Reply
  9. Callin says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 3-4. I got the basics down and I’m ready to expand!

    Reply
  10. Erica says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    See me! I’m around a two. I have to look up how to thread the machine each time. But I’ve been thinking about taking a class…

    Reply
  11. Amanda says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    SEW ME!! I’d say I am probably a 1 have sewed just a little bit! Have been dying to learn how to do more!

    Reply
  12. Jenny says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    SEW ME! I am probably around a 1.5 in that I can hand stitch things like seams that need repair and loose buttons. I’ve never learned how to use a sewing machine though, and would love to make some curtains for my new condo! Yahoo for first-time home ownership!

    Reply
  13. Kate says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    SEW ME! I’m a 0 for sure. I’m going to need some simple, pictographical instructions!

    Reply
  14. Megan says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    SEW ME! I have yet to learn how to sew, but my mom is fantastic and I need this so she can teach me!

    Reply
  15. Allison says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    SEW ME! I’m for sure a 1. Can barely sew a button.

    Reply
  16. Shelby says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m probably a -2

    Reply
  17. Marie-Josee says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’d say on a good day, I’m maybe a 5 … but usually more of a 3. Kind of hard to live up to, my Mom’s a definite 10 :)

    Reply
  18. Monique says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    Sew me!

    I’m a 2 maybe. I have a sewing machine that’s about 40 years old. It works but I do a lot of swearing and sewing at the same time!

    Reply
  19. Suzi H says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    SEW ME!

    I think I’m around a 6. I can follow a pattern to make a dress, but my thread definitely still gets all jammed up on occasion… you win some you lose some.

    Reply
  20. Jenn M says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    SEW ME!

    I just finished a pair of drapes the other day, but with a new machine I’m sure it would have been a heck of a lot easier!

    Reply
  21. Amy says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    SEW ME!
    I’m a smokin’ hot 2.5 all the way. I can do the basics, pillows, curtains, but have never tried anything with a pattern…or patawan as my daughter pronounces it. :)

    Reply
  22. Heidi says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    Sew me! I’m a total 1, who has always dreamed of being a 10!

    Reply
  23. Claire says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m at about a 3, but with a 3 month old and some awesome new stay-at-home time, I would love to be at a 10! There are so many great projects that we could do if I was better at sewing!

    Reply
  24. Cat says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    SEW ME! I’ve been practicing a lot lately, but I still end up having to rip out a seam and redo it every time a sew ;)

    Reply
  25. Susan Kelley says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    Sew me! About a 5, but could be at least an 8 with the right machine (yes, this one!).

    Reply
  26. Sandra Holt says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a solid 7. I used to sew my own clothes in high school.

    Reply
  27. Kristen says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    SEW ME!!!!

    I would say a 2, if we are just talking about the actual sewing part. A -349 if we are including threading the needle and all the technical aspects. I sew want to be like my aunt…she’s got this whole sewing thing DOWN. :)

    Reply
  28. Veronica says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    SEW ME!
    I think I’m a 2.I can make a bag alright, but not with too straight stitches;)

    Reply
  29. Tara says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    SEW ME! I’d rate myself at about a 0. The only thing I can do is use Stitch Witchery!

    Reply
  30. Melissa says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    SEW ME! I’m a 1.5 – i can sew a button and a simple hem, that’s about it :)

    Reply
  31. Melissa Baltz says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    SEW ME!

    I would say that I am a 3. Strangly enough, I was probably about 5 in my early teens (home economics classes helped). I assume that I have forgotton nearly all of it by now though.

    Reply
  32. Courtney says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    SEW ME!!!!

    Reply
  33. Lucia says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    SEW ME!! Id’ say I’m a 3, but would love to learn!

    Reply
  34. Lindsey says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    SEW ME!

    I would be a 1 or a 0. I have never sewed anything in my life but would love to learn!

    Reply
  35. Heidi says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    SEW ME! I’m a 8 or 9 whenever I do find some time and energy to sew. Oddly enough, I’ve often wondered if I would still be able to sew if I was blind. There was a lady in my hometown who was blind and still sewed. What an inspiration, even though I still can’t imagine how she did that!

    Reply
  36. Ellen says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    SEW ME! I am probably a 5-ish. I have made quilts and dresses, but I definitely could learn more!

    Reply
  37. Jaurie says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    Sew me!
    I’m a 5 on a good day

    Reply
  38. Crystal says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’d say a confident 3. I’m good with buttons and can do a basic stitch on hems, but that’s about it.

    Reply
  39. Abigail says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    SEW ME! I’m a 1 but I believe I could be a… 4 or even maybe a 5. Would love to try.

    Reply
  40. Marie says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    sew me!

    I used to be higher (with my mom sitting beside me, that is!), but now, I’m probably a 3-4. But, if I had my own machine, I might be able to improve my skills!

    Reply
  41. Amanda says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    SEW ME!! I think I’m probably a 4. I haven’t had much experience since 7th grade home economics, but my math skills are pretty good so I think I could figure it out. A pillow case for sure!

    Reply
  42. Nicolle from Thriving Wives says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’d say a solid 2, maybe a 3. I keep wanting to take sewing classes with my blog partner but she is too busy! A new machine might give us some more motivation though…. :)

    Reply
  43. Mary Jo Meilstrup says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 1, but I’d love to learn!

    Reply
  44. rebecca says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    Sew me! I’m a total 0 when it comes to sewing -but there is so much I eant to make!

    Reply
  45. Beth says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    I’m probably a 9. I have forty years of experience!

    Reply
  46. Melanie says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    SEW ME!

    I would say I’m a middle of the road sewer. I prefer my embroidery machine because it basically does all the work for me!

    Reply
  47. Leslie Ross says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    SEW ME! I’m probably a 6 or 7 – my grandmother taught me to sew when I was younger, and my cousin and I would spend a week every summer sewing with her. However, I haven’t used those skills for probably a good 15 years or so, aside from some basic alterations. I’m sure they’d come back if I just sat down to do it though!

    Reply
  48. Ruth says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a 1 for sure.

    Reply
  49. Kristen says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m probably a 4 or 5 assuming the machine is all set up and ready to use. My mom on the other hand is like a 15 she could use the machine while doing 4 other things, and talking on the phone. :)

    Reply
  50. Bridget says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m probably a 5-7, I sew a reasonable amount of clothing and cushions. I’ve just got engaged so if I won this probably its first use would be sewing my wedding dress.

    Reply
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