***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.
Stephanie says
SEW ME!
My ranking would be a very faintly colored 3. I have made a dinosaur tail that I rocked!!!! But I have a list/stack of items that I need to start/finish but haven’t started because my machine broke!!!
Hillary says
SEW ME!! I am terrible–getting ready to take a beginner’s class!
D.H says
SEW ME!!
When I was younger my mom tried to teach me several time how to sew, I hated it with a passion but I always appreciated the pretty dresses she would make for me. Now that I am an adult, I can appreciate and envy any one who has the skill of sewing. I wish I could turn back the hands of time, I would be way ahead of the game by now. I had to figure out on my own how to sew using other’s people’s machines and after many trials and errors I am proud to say that I am a 4..haha. Still nowhere close to where I could be if I had taken those lessons from my mother but some of us have to learn the had way.
This Holiday season, my goal is to make a quilt for my 5 year old cousin. A machine of my own would help me to accomplish this and other projects that I would like to tackle.
So I’m throwing my hat into the ring!
boice says
SEW ME!
solid 3. well, maybe 2.5 – 3.5 range. whatever. not great. i can hem a pant leg. and patch a knee.
Ellen says
Sew Me!!!
I sew all the time, close to daily, could really use such a machine! I think I am a 9 on the sewing scale! Pattern, what’s a pattern?? Great giveaway!
Carla says
I’m about a 3. But a sewing machine? Now that would probably bump me up to at least a 5!
Carla says
Oops! I forgot SEW ME!
Amy Goerger says
SEW ME! I was going to rank myself around a 2 since I’ve sewn a total of 3 items in my life. But if Sherry’s a 3 (and I’ve seen some of her awesome projects!), there’s a good chance I should rank myself below a 0!!
MIndyinIndy says
SEW ME!!
I am probably a 5. I have to hem pants since I am under 5′, but that’s as much as I have attempted.
Jennifer says
SEW ME!
I’m right at a big ol’ ONE. Used a sewing machine once (in high school) – don’t remember a thing. But I REALLY want to learn, which is why I hope to make this pretty machine my own! :)
Amy says
SEW ME!!! I’m probably about a 4 or a 5 on the sewing skillz scale… But I’m sure I’d be able to complete way fancier projects if I had a machine that could do more than two kinds of stitches and wasn’t a solid twenty years old!
Catherine says
SEW ME!
I’ll optimistically say I’m a 3. My mum is a 10 – made me clothes when I was little – I’ve a way to go yet!
Tiffany says
SEW ME…definitley a 0, but trying to fix that!
Laura says
SEW ME!
I think I am like a 5….but the things I sew turn out to look more of a 3 level. I need more practice on an awesome machine!
Audrey says
SEW ME!
I am definitely a 1. Learning to sew is on my long “to do” list. Maybe winning this machine will bump it up to the top of my list!
Gayle says
SEW ME!
I’m probably around a 4. Not great but love it!
Shauna says
SEW ME!
If I didnt have to fight with my sewing machine everytime I used it I could probably be at a 6ish but at this point probably a 3 or 4. Made a couple quilts. Not great quilts but still…they are quilts?!
Anne-Marie says
SEW ME!
I’m a 0. I have absolutely no sewing skills, but would LOVE to learn. I think this machine just might do the trick!
Mandi says
Sew me!
I’m somewhere around a 7 or 8 – I was lucky to learn as a kid. This would make a great gift for my own young adult daughter, so I can have my machine back to myself!
Celenia says
Sew me…
Definitely a 1 or a -1
Lol
Angela J. says
SEW ME!!! I.m probably an 7. I have made clothes for myself a few times but would love to learn more
Caitlin says
SEW ME!
I rank myself around a 5…I can do basic stuff like top-stitching, blind hems, etc but nowhere near an expert.
Stuart says
Sew Me!
I would say I’m a 3 or 4.
Alina says
Sew me!!!
I’m probably a 5 by hand, but a 0 with the machine — as in, I’ve never used one! But man, would I love to.
Karen L says
SEW ME! I’m a 3. And that’s probably being generous!
Zoe says
SEW ME! I think I’m about a 5. I can do straight lines, and I’m working on getting my free-motion quilting skills higher. :)
Emily says
SEW ME!
I would definitely say a zero but it is something I have ALWAYS wanted to learn. My grandma was always great at it and I would love to know so I could someday make costumes, etc.. like she did!
Holli Coats says
SEW ME!
I’ve been sewing since I was 8 but I’ve really improved my skills the last two years or so- I even sewed my little sister’s sewing dress (with lots of lace) so I’ll say I’m a 7? I sew on a completely bare bones $100 sewing machine though, so I’d love to win this one. It would definitely get lots of use!
Annelise in Edmonds says
SEW ME!
I’m probably a 5 – I can sew pretty well by hand, but I can also sew pieces of fabric together on the machine…and I can DARN! I can patch up any hole (especially in jeans) in no time using the darning function! I would love a new machine to replace the old 1950’s model I’ve got at home!
Jennifer says
SEW ME!
I’m probably a 6 or 7. I am happy quilting, mending, and making some clothes without patterns.
Courtney F. says
SEW ME!
I’d rate myself a solid 6. I took sewing lessons as a kid, and I used to work in the costume shop at my college’s theater department. I’ve made lots of clothes, but I try to keep it simple, because when it comes to complicated patterns or fancy finishes I get lost.
Briana says
SEW ME! 2 or 3 ish? Straight lines are good, anything else is pretty sketchy.
Liesl says
SEW ME!
I’d rank myself a 5(ish)…but definitely want to get better! My mom is amazing with her sewing skills, so I can learn from her :) And, this giveaway ends on my birthday (I turn 33 on 12-12-12!) so I’m considering myself extra lucky for this giveaway, haha! A girl can hope, right? Thanks for another great fab freebie! :D
becca ellis says
SEW ME!
I’d say I’m maybe around a 7. I started sewing a few years ago and now can’t stop (I will admit, my first sewing project – a pillow – was the saddest, floppiest sack I’ve ever seen), but there is still a lot of skill to gain in the sewing arena. My sewing machine broke last year, and my mom has been wanting hers back, so this would make an awesome Christmas for me! haha
JP says
Sew me! I am definitely a beginner.
Meghan says
SEW ME! I’m a 2.5 I can hand sew and have used a machine but don’t own one so haven’t been able to raise my skill level!
Melissa says
SEW ME!
I have no sewing skills, as I’ve never owned a machine! I can hand sew a bit, but that only goes so far. I dream of making my own duvet covers, pillow covers, shams, curtains, and even dresses and skirts!
Jade says
SEW ME!
I can barely sew a button but would LOVE to learn to quilt (I’m a southerner, and it’s one of those things, like french braiding, that you feel like you just OUGHT to learn)
Nikki says
SEW ME!
I like to think I’m a wonky bag 3… but I’m really a 0.
Kate says
SEW ME!
I’m a 1… My version of sewing is typically the iron method with fabric glue… I would love to learn. I would especially love to learn while my grandmother (the expert seamstress) is still around. I probably should have learned years ago… Instead I insisted on watching Home Improvement and crushing on JTT!
Danielle says
SEW ME!
I think I’m maybe a 4.
Kari says
SEW ME! In middle school I took sewing lessons and was probably a 3. I’m almost 30 and it’s been a while, so I’m guessing I’ve reverted back to a 1, but would LOVE to get back into it!!
Jamie says
Sew Me! I’m probably a 4. I did impress myself a couple years ago when I made my own camping pad. I took a foam pad from the store and cut it into thirds and sewed a cover for each and then handstiched them together so they folded together. Now I have a nice clean pad to sleep on when camping. I love it!
Amanda says
Sew me!!
Probably a 3. I sewed a lot as a kid with a sewing machine, but it’s been at least 15 years since I used my Mom’s machine. Anyone else make beanie baby sleeping bags as a kid?
Joyce says
sew me!
I think the last time I used a sewing machine was in middle school home ec class, and I was pretty good back then :) so maybe a 4 to account for the passage of time.
Courntey H says
SEW ME!
I’d say I’m around a 3 or 4. I can make curtains, table runners, pillows…you know anything straight and square but haven’t mastered anything more advanced. I would love love love to learn more!
Lindsey E. says
SEW ME!
I would have to put myself at a zero. I would love to learn but it’s hard to when you don’t have a sewing machine to learn on!
Julia says
SEW ME!
I can probably sew a terrible bag. Once, long ago, I made wonky boxers.
Ellen D. says
Sew me! I’m a three…wonky bag. but with dreams of becoming a solid 5. :)
Katherine B says
Sew me! I would say I am probably a 5 or a 6 :) I love sewing!!
Colleen says
Sew Me!
I would be a -1, but it is my goal for next year to finally learn to sew.