***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.
sarah b says
SEW ME! Or rather, sew my hubs, who used a machine (and has been pining for one) when he was a kid helping his uncle, a tailor, in Honduras. His skills are probably at least a 5. Mine are zilch.
Lara says
SEW ME!
Emily R. says
Sew Me!!
I would have to be in the 0.25-0.75 range, but I want to be better! At least a solid 1
Jaime says
SEW ME! :)
I’m around a 5 when it comes to sewing skills. I can somewhat follow a pattern, I’ve made many bags, but I definitely couldn’t do it blindfolded!
Megan says
Sew me!!!!
I would love to have this machine.
Laura says
SEW ME!
I am definitely a 1. This summer I took on some projects to fix up our new apartment (inspired by YHL!) and definitely could have used the aid of a sewing machine. As I have a little more free time in December (surprisingly), I have been working on a few more things that could use some machine-related help!
Liev says
SEW ME!
I’m a good solid seven on the sewing scale and would love to have such a great machine in my hands.
Sara says
Sew Me!
I might be a 2 if sewing by hand. I have no clue how to use a sewing machine even though my grandmother has tried several times to teach me. I’m a sewing lesson dropout I think! Maybe with an easy to use machine I could do better?
Jennie says
SEW ME! I’m going to give myself a 5, because I took a class…I learned a lot, but still need a lot more experience!
Erin says
Sew me!
No sewing skills, like negative zero, but I’d love to learn!
Emily says
Sew me! I might venture a 2 because my mom taught me how to sew in 6th grade. However, I haven’t sewn since then … So maybe a 1… She would be sad…
Kristie says
SEW ME!
I’m going to rank myself a solid 4.45 – had some sewing classes under my belt in my early years and I think if sat down to a machine again it would be just like riding a bike, no? Maybe riding a horse? An elephant?
Jill says
SEW ME!
I took sewing class as part of Home Ec in 7th grade and I have a good memory. So maybe a 3?
Larissa says
SEW ME!
I would put myself at a 2. 3 years of sewing class in high school, but I don’t remember the finer points of sewing a zipper or a button hole.
Erinn C says
SEW ME! I’m definitely a 3. I can operate my machine but can’t really sew straight lines…
Sue DeChant says
SEW ME!!
I enjoy sewing! I learned as a kid (more than a couple of years ago, but how many is my secret) and have sewn ever since, everything from clothes to curtains to quilts to a canvas storage bag for the tent poles :) Sadly, my handmedown machine has been collecting dust and is badly in need of repair, which is frustrating because there are many things I want to be sewing in my new home, curtains and slipcovers to start!
Heather says
SEW ME!
Beth says
SEW ME!! Is 0 an option- like can’t even sew a button on? Never too late to learn though!!
Amanda says
SEW ME! I am a 1 who wants to be 4!!!
Sarah R. says
SEW ME!
I’m a 2. I took a class in high school, but haven’t sewed since. I’d love to re-learn, though!!!
Teresa says
SEW ME! I’m probably a 2 or a 1 :-/ I did take a sewing class in middle school (made a pillow) & a fashion class in high school (made a purse) but my mom did most of the work ;) she’s about a 7 or 8!
Kaitlyn says
SEW ME! I’m totally a 1 but maybe with something like this I could finally become…well, let’s be honest, a 5 ;)
Emily Gravitt says
SEW ME! On a good day I’m a 2. : )
Rachelle says
SEW ME!
If you would have asked this 10-12 years ago, I’d say I was an 8 or so, as I sewed my own high school dance dresses, including prom, and quite a bit of my clothes in high school and the first couple years of college. Now, I’d say I’m around a 5 or a 6.
Gianna B. says
SEW ME!
I would say about a 3 as well. I’d like to think I’m a 5 but one can only hope.
Cair says
SEW ME!
I haven’t used a sewing machine for a while, mostly due to a failing machine. I think I’d give myself a 5 or 6. There is so much more I’d love to do with a machine. Please, Santa?
Haley says
SEW ME! I’m probably a 5. When things go wrong with my projects, it is usually because I lack patience or attention to detail.
Laura T. says
Sew me!
I would say I am definitely a 1 with a machine, though I can do a little more by hand. I really need to get on the sewing bandwaggon already!!
Christina says
SEW ME!
I think I’m a five. I have made our family’s nine Christmas stockings and probably 13 stick horses and a few basic outfits, but…it takes me a long time and I spend more time ripping out stitches than I care to admit!
Katee says
See me! I rate myself a 5 on the sewing spectrum
Teresa says
SEW ME!
I have sewn a few things in my life, but not well, so maybe a 3? I would love to have a sewing machine so I can learn to sew better!
Amy says
SEW ME!
I’d like to think I’m a 5. My mom taught me quite a bit when I was younger, but I haven’t sewn as much lately. I’m just glad the miscellaneous items I constructed for 4-H never fell apart while walking down the fashion revue runway!
Alia says
I’m a 1 but would love to be a 7!
Kathy says
sew me!
definitely a zero. probably couldn’t even sew a button on if I had too.
Regan says
Sew me! My mom stole my sewing machine
Jami says
SEW ME!!!
I’m a 3. I once made a duvet cover that was pretty cool, unless you looked at the crooked stitches :) That was years ago and I don’t think I could even thread the machine now.
Shubha says
SEW ME!
I’m more like an aspiring 3! But very eager to polish my sewing skills – my grandmother taught me on one of those ancient Singer machines – the ones you had to power by moving your feet.
Carrie says
Sew me! I’m a 1 – sewing became a trend when I was in high school(late 90’s), but I never had a machine to get into it!
Sarah says
SEW ME! I’m a 7. The bag would look pretty good but not without a little frustration!
Michelle says
SEW ME! I’d call myself about at 2… I’ve dabbled but not nearly enough!
Christina @ Homemade Ocean says
SEW MEEEEEE….
Maybe a 2…pillowcase anyone?
Erin says
SEW ME!
Is there a 0 on this sewing skills scale? I’ve always wanted to sew though!
Zara says
SEW ME!
I am around a four. I took an apparel class in high school and would love to get back into it. I have a three month old daughter and I would try my hand at sewing some things for her. :)
Jennifer says
SEW ME!
Stacy says
SEW ME!
My grandmother taught me how to sew from the time I was big enough to sit on her lap and not put my various appendages in the way of the needle. So I’m pretty proficient…maybe a 7-8 but very out of practice because my machine (given to me my said grandma while in middle school is not in working order anymore) which would totally be helped by a fancy new hotness like this.
Caitlin says
SEW ME!
I took a sewing class once, probably when I was 9 or 10. I can repair basic stuff with a needle and thread but would love to move up the sewing continuum.
Rachelle says
SEW ME!
Hmmm, 10-12 years ago, I’d say I was an 8 or so, as I sewed my own high school dance dresses, including prom, and quite a bit of my clothes in high school and the first couple years of college. Now, I’d say I’m around a 5 or a 6, but this might be what I need to get back into the stitch of things!
Courtney D says
SEW ME!Hmmm-I’m a “1” if I’m sewing on boyscout/girlscout patches-those things are no fun-and using invisible thread is torture…however, I can be a “3” for pillow covers-just don’t make me use a pattern! Thanks. -cd
Anne says
SEW ME! I’m terrible at sewing but would love to have a machine to practice on. Maybe then I could go from a 2 to a 10!
Sarah M. says
SEW ME!
I’m a 1, or 2 at best. I have used a sewing machine, under very close supervision by my mom or grandma, and they would have to set up the machine for me. Ha! I can sew on a button, or do a crude hem, if I HAD to, by hand. I’ve been dying to get a sewing machine, but can’t justify the purchase since I don’t even know how to use it yet. This would mean I could learn without the pressure! :)