Thank you to everyone for entering this giveaway! The winner is: ROWIE
Congratulations! We have sent you an email. You have 5 days to reply with your mailing address to receive your prize, which will be sent directly by Brother Australia.
We were invited by Brother Australia to test drive their new sewing machine range “Simplicity”.
Brother International Australia, is a leading manufacturer in home sewing machines and has partnered with industry icon Simplicity® Patterns to launch three new sewing machines; Simplicity® by Brother.
This new line-up includes three models: SL100, SL300 and SL500. Each machine has a variety of features that caters to different sewing levels.
The SL100; first threads to stitches, is perfect for beginners and includes 17 built-in stitches plus a Simplicity® pattern from the Learn to Sew range. The hardworking SL300; the experience of something intricate, is the next sewing step and features 27 built-in stitches and a Simplicity® pattern from the Easy to Sew range. The SL500; the beauty of something masterful, is the top of the range, a computerised sewing machine including 40 built-in stitches plus a Simplicity® pattern from the Amazing Fit range.
We asked Rita to review the sewing machine for us, this is what she had to say:
Well I finally got down to trying my new machine out. I had to put all my Christmas things back into storage first.
What a nice surprise after having only one main machine for over 30 years with no problem until about 12 months ago when little things started to go wrong all the time. I finally said enough is enough. I was convinced that I would never get used to another and I have looked at quite a few and none have compared to this one on price and simplicity.
I found it very easy to operate and being of pension age I don’t absorb instruction or direction very easily.
Within one hour I was over my old machine and in love with this one!
There are more than enough variations of stitches for your average sewer because it is easy to use.
I would not hesitate getting one for my grandchild. She may not use all the stitches at this stage but because its so easy to use why would you not give her the best to start with?
There is nothing more frustrating then when you are getting started and wanting to experiment but your machine won’t let you. I had my last machine over 10 years before I started using it to it’s full potential but the options were there. I grew into my machine.
So far I haven’t conquered the serger/cutter over locker foot. I find I have trouble threading the needle on the cutter foot but as i can’t thread my own overlocker at all now as my hands can’t get into tiny gaps and my eyes can’t see the tiny holes. It’s no fun having to wait until your husband gets home to thread your machine back up for you. Especially when you are in the middle of making 23 mermaid costumes for my granddaughters party that can only be done on an overlocker.
To sum up it’s easy to use, has a good price and doesn’t weigh a tonne. It’s very quiet when running and the overlocker foot will eliminate the need for a second overlocker/serger machine.
The new Simplicity® by Brother machines are exclusively sold in Spotlight stores across Australia. To find out more of the great features that this range has to offer visit www.brother.com.au/simplicitybybrother or visit your closest Spotlight store.
Giveaway!
We are giving away a SL500 machine to one lucky CraftGossip Reader (in Australia).
If you live in Australia, here is your chance. Enter the giveaway by leaving a comment and letting us know why you want this machine.
Entries close 8th of Feb
When our sons were babies I hand made the bulk of their clothes. Going into children wear shops and sketching out a picture of something I liked and then reproducing it for them to wear. My mother was an excellent sewer making close for all 5 children. I stopped sewing when I went back to work and had more money to buy clothes. Now we have two beautiful grandchildren and nothing gives me more joy than making them something special and unique, a new sewing machine would complete my happiness.
I would love to win a new sewing machine for my 13 year old daughter. Over the Christmas holidays she has worked patiently on my old sewing machine making patchwork curtains for her room. She is so enthused to do other projects but the old machine often makes it difficult for her. A new machine would really help to keep her enthusiasm up and the crafting projects coming.
I struggle to lift my old Brother sewing machine to the table, my Husband does this for me, even though I love it. It doesn’t like reverse any more and breaks needles like no other machine. I would love a New Brother Machine, as between craft gossip and my love for all things craft, I will look at all of them when I next go to town.
I started a FB group last year (Point Cook Sewing), dedicated to teaching locals how to sew. I’ve been teaching groups and one on one for free. I do this to meet people, make friends and to make sure the craft of sewing continues on into the future.
I’d love to win this Brother SL500 sewing machine so my students can use it.
I’m so excited. I’m not sure which is more exciting. Having the chance to win a Brother sewing machine ( my grans brother got broken in my move last year) or that the I can enter a competition.( I love craftgossip and sigh with envy at all the competitions you run).
I’m taking sewing lessons and they’re fabulous! I’ve hemmed my curtains and made a summer sarong. But I’d love to have my own Brother to do all those things at home that are swirling in my imagination.
Having taught my daughters basic machine sewing, my youngest son now has the sewing bug. I would love it if he could learn more with a brother machine that will allow him to expand his knowledge with all of the wonderful features of the machine. The overlocking function sounds great, professional finishes without 2 machines
Wow, the opportunity to win a Brother Sewing Machine – my dream come true. My current machine is over 25 years old. Please let this be a chance to say “Out with the old and in with the new” I would be in 7th heaven! Thank you for this chance!
I would love to win a new Brother sewing machine. Having 2 new great-grandaughters and another on the way, a new Brother would certainly get a good workout. My granddaughters are wanting to learn to sew for their girls. Would love to teach them on a new Brother SL500.
my mum taught me to sew at age 12 and i would love the opportunity to teach my 4 young children, but i do not have a working machine. It would be great to be able to finish all the projects that have been sidelined due to a unusable machine.
I would love this I have a limited budget and have a basic machine that I love but would love a machine that would allow me to do more and open up a whole new world to me
Today my daughter was to start prep, but instead today I visited her at the cemetery. As a teacher, I would have had such joy watching her begin her own learning journey. Today I want to open her blanket box and plan a quilt from some of her favourite clothes, to remember, to cherish, to heal my shattered heart. It will never grace a bed, but will be not only a ‘busy’ task to help me, but a beautiful memory. A brother sewing machine with easy to use functions and renowned Brother reliability could help me achieve my goals.
The Brother SL 500 sewing machine
I would be rather keen
It would complete my sewing world
my 22 year old machine could be hurled
To use the special features
making pants, skirts, shirts and blazers.
I would love to win the Brother sewing machine to replace my well used 30 year old Paff that my husband had given me for wedding anniversary. I made curtains, cushions, baby clothes. dresses, quilts, darned, machined banners and a lot of stuff for family and friends. Would love a new one now.
You had me at SIMPLICITY! What an awesome looking sewing machine. I love the idea of a computerised sewing machine and the built in needle threading would make my life so much easier. My craft crazy daughter would love to learn to sew, this looks like the perfect machine to teach her on.
Why do I want to win this sewing machine? The answer is simple – I don’t have a sewing machine and I want to learn to sew.
After many years sewing and quilting I cannot recommend anything better than a brother sewing machine. They are sturdy were courses. Customer service and support is phenomenal. If you’re looking for new machine I recommend any brand of a brother
Hi. Id love to own the SL500!!! I’d give her such a good home. I have 3 children that I sew for. My 7 year old girl is starting to sew now too. I think this machine would make our clothes-making so much easier!
This would be a wonderful machine to win. I would so love to teach my daughters how to sew.
I’ve recently been bitten by the sewing bug! My mother let me borrow her machine to make some Christmas stockings for my nieces but since she started teaching me to sew I’ve found so many sewing projects I want to make. I love going to visit my mum so we can have sewing days together but we would probably more productive if I had my own machine.
I’d love to win a Brother SL500, I have no sewing machine and this one certainly caught my eye with all the stitches it can do and automated needle threading (with my funky eyes and hands – a great combo)! I have been inspired lately to give making my own sports swimwear and yoga gear a go and this would be perfect. Have just ordered my first 4 way stretch spandex and patterns today, so I am on a roll…winning this would be amazeball! Rose B.
So desperate to start sewing again, but my poor old machine doesn’t share my enthusiasm. I have had it for almost 30 years, and it was second hand when I bought it! I have never owned a new machine, and would love to own an SL500
I bought my Brothers sewing machine about 15 years ago. It was even then the most basic, affordable model. Although it is not the fanciest of all, I have sewn many things with it over the years. These days I need to keep tightening bits of the machine during my sewing sessions or bits and pieces start to fall off (aggggrr!). It must be about time to start looking for a new one…
Year after year I have said I am going to learn to sew – 2015 is going to be the year! I’m very excited and keen to get started. I Have done a lot of research into sewing machines and Brother definitely ticks ALL the boxes! Would love to start my sewing journey on such a wonderful machine.
my old Janome is starting to give me trouble and would love to win a brother, I have heard so many great things about them. Friends have them and love them.
What a great machine, it would certainly would be welcome in my sewing room. I would love this Brother SL500 Sewing Machine because sometimes I just take hand work to my patchwork club days because I find that my other machine is so heavy and it can be quite a struggle to get the machine set up. Awesome Giveaway……
My old machine is very heavy and with RA I am unable to lift it any more so I can no longer sew. To win this machine would be a dream, it would enable me to get back into sewing which is one of the few things I can still do.
I am a male that needs a sewing machine. Good luck to whoever Wins it
If I were lucky enough to win a sl500 Brother then I would be able to give my Brother ace to my Granddaughter who is very interested in learning how to sew.???????? Would be so lovely to get together and sew.
My poor old sewing machine died after serving me well for more than 25 years so I’m now using my mothers machine that is even older and I fear has little life left. A sewing machine that overlooks as well sounds like my ideal replacement.
I already have a Brother Star 110 machine and have loved it dearly for many years now. Recently I have discovered quilting and have set myself a goal to make one for each of my four children. And one for myself hopefully. A new sewing machine would be like the icing on the cake to me. My old machine is only small and I feel a new improved model would help me create some beautiful heirlooms for my children, oh just thinking of the things I could do! As three of my children are girls I would like to pass on my much loved and well used machine to my oldest 16 year old daughter, who I know will find as much pleasure in it as I have.
This would be an awesome machine to win 🙂 and a great way for me to learn new things ..Well Done to Brother Australia and Simplicity for designing a great product .
My daughter and I would so love this sewing machine. With 2 young children it would help save money and we could start a new hobby as my daughter is very good with crafts n
I would love this machine with the very useful overlock foot. It sounds so much easier than my old overlocker. I am an older lady who loves sewing and need it to keep my arthritic fingers moving
Being a grandmother of four wonderful grandchildren,my hours are filled with minding them and sewing them beautiful garments.My current machine is 25 yrs old,it still sews neatly.But I know how wonderful
a new Brother machine would make my sewing days so much more pleasurable.I love the vintage look with lace and bows and pretty dresses in floral prints.I am addicted to sewing and gain much pleasure in seeing my finished items being worn by my little grankids.
I’d love a machine that doesn’t vibrate excessively, eat the material or occasionally forget to run. I love my 22 year old Janome, but I think it’s time for an upgrade
Yes would like to win this sewing machine for my 11yr so she can learn to sew too. I love my brother sewing machine.
Me and my daughters love all types of hobbies, as we just started sewing and I am learning myself to quilt, and a brand new Brother machine would certainly be very welcome in our crafty ventures!
I have been eyeing off the Brother range at my local SPOTLIGHT Store.
I’d love a new BROTHER machine as my poor old Celestial bought from Waltons in the 70’s is going to give up soon. I have volunteered to sew for school musicals and eisteddfods and currently sewing for the Wildlife organisation little mittens for burn’t Koala’s and pouches for homeless Kangaroo’s and wallaby’s. I love my sewing.
I would love to be able to do embroidery on my Grandchildren’s clothes, a new machine would be wonderful.
I would be so happy if I win the Brother S1500 as my old Janome is too heavy to lift, too hard to thread and as I have never been able to afford an over locker I’d get that function as well. Retired and despairing as the dollar heads south with our savings, please choose me.
I would to be the person to win a new machine and the SL500 would fit the bill. t present I am teaching my 9year old granddaughter to sew and would love to give her my older Brother innov-is 950 that I have enjoyed using but need to upgrade to something better, please
Pauline
I love to be able to create for family, and at the moment, I can only do this by hand, which is a long and drawn out process to be able to win a S1500 Brother machine will allow me to produce more creative projects which I can then share with the whole family, and not just a few family membets
I would love to win this machine to use to teach my niece and nephew to sew. My 5-year-old nephew is particularly keen to learn more and would be thrilled to sew on his own machine.
I would love to win a new Brother sewing machine & give it to my daughter, she is studying creative arts, this year in yr 11 & next year in yr 12. She wants to incorporate dressmaking into her art, which should be very interesting & a Brother sewing machine would be a great asset.
Oh boy oh boy do I need a Brother , of course for me there would be no other. I have Phd (PARTIALY HALF DONE PROJECTS) and if that’s not enough UFO’S (unfinished objects ) which overflow. Now you know why I NEED a brother.
no fancy stories here I just want 1
I counted down my days to retirement, finally a sewing room and all the time in the world to try out new skills, sadly my sewing machine retired a few days later too and hasn’t worked ever since, I’m saving but my efforts always seem to end up paying another bill !
Hey Bro!
A sewing I shall go !!
Gotta love the “style”
Fully Computerised and a LCD screen ?
Now this makes me “SMILE” !!
With 40 inbuilt Stitches and 5 button hole styles .. not to mention the “electronic jog dial” !!
LED Light “WOW” now I can see to sew at “night” !!
7 Point Feed Dogs .. there definitely wont be any “back logs” !!
The overlocker foot… will help me stay “put” !!
It’s so light … what a “delight” !!
F.A.S.T .. “INCREDIBLE” its here at “last” !!
5 STAR RATING …no more “debating” !!
A FREE Pattern … Ill make it “Happen” !!
So this is why I want this machine … because I am extremely “keen” !!
I would love to win this machine to teach my Grandson and his wife to sew…. they just lost a baby 21 days old and they want to give back to Ronald McDonald House….. I will teach them both to sew and to fulfill their wishes to make quilts and baby rugs…. anything to help the amazing Mater Mother Hospital in Brisbane…..
Brother swing machines are fantastic! They are user-friendly and exceptionally easy to use, and sew a variety of fabrics really well to give you a professional finish to any project you may take on. The built in features even on the basic Brother SL 100 model, allow you to explore your creativity!
I would love to win this machine
I would love an SL Brother Sewing Machine, my machine is about 16 year old and it was a top of the line then but this Brother machine would do so much more,things I would love to be able to do.
I have been using the same machine since I went to uni, 35 years ago and while it still works, a new one would be wonderful, especially as I now have two grand children. (One who has just started ballet classes) so lots of costumes I’m guessing.
It would be fantastic to have a lovely machine to finish all my quilting jobs that need to be finished. My machine is just a basic but good brother machine.
This machine would be a beautiful for my daughter. I gave her my old Singer when i bought a new machine.
Having really only become intersted in sewing in recent years, i would love to have a machine that I can grow into. My mother in law will be moving much closer soon and it would be wonderful to be able to sit and sew together so she can teach me all she knows. I hope to one day be able to teach my daughter too!
It would be great to have a lighter Brother machine as I have always preferred Brother machines Innovis 1500 & my basic machine of which I have left with my daughter interstate. I am sure I will still miss it.
having one brother is not enough, having two would be perfect !
I would love a new machine, i alot make clothes for my daughters and also do some charity sewing, my life is sewing my passion is sewing !!
I would love to win this Brother Sewing Machine as my sewing machine is on it way out and I need my sewing machine for I make Epilepsy Runner Bear’s for school. These bear’s are so important for children with epilepsy as it is a safe and quite way for the teacher to get help when the child has a seizure.
I would love to win a nEw Brother sewing machine. I cannot use my over locker as I just can’t thread it others have tried and it just can’t thread. Brother is a great brand of sewing machine I currently have a nx400 which I am so happy using BUT one with over locker would be more inviting to use and I can make many more exciting things using it
I hAve always loved Brother and have 2 small machines that are in constant use…yes both….but I would really love the incredible freedom of using the Brother S1500 and the features that make it as popular as it is. I can’t afford such luxury but dream of it constantly. Please……..it would be so great and make my century. ??
I have a brother embroidery machine, and I gave my other brother sewing/ embroider machine to my daughters to use, unfortunately my daughter is
reluctant to give back my machine as she loves it and has taught herself to sew , so I told her she can keep it, so now I need another machine for sewing, a new machine would be awesome, hoping to hear from you real soon with the good news, that I won,
I would love to have a wonderful machine like this, as I’m now home all the time, due to illness/injury I do feel a bit useless around the house, but if I could sew and make things it would make me feel useful again, an a machine like this one would be so amazing as I could never afford one this good. an it would be a wonderful 50th present as its my birthday on the 11th and its a real milestone!
Would love to win this beautiful machine. I love sewing and especially love making gifts for others, dresses for my girls and creating new patterns!
I would love to win the Brother Sewing machine as my old machine is as old as my eldest child (27) now I am showing my age just as much as the sewing machine…. LOL
The Brother would definitely be a great partner when I’m repurposing my teenagers clothes into our own unique fashion statements ! It’s creative, it’s fun and the girls love it 🙂
I have a Brother BC 2500 and I take mine to sewing/quilting classes . It goes like a dream and I really love her!
After not sewing for many years, now retired, I decided to get back into sewing. In the past I only ever made garments that required very basic sewing skills and therefore with my new machine I purchsed a very basic model. The machine is very good but leaves me frustrated as I am very limited with what I can achieve. I now have the time and inclination to experiment and create more fancy detailed work that can’t be achieved on my current machine. I also have to pop around to my daughters to use her overlocker.
To own a computerised Brother machine would be an absolute dream. To me it would be like having an opportunity to own a Rolls Royce when all you have is a Mini.
They say DREAMS DO COME TRUE.
Thanks for the opportunity to enter this competition. I would love this new machine as I could embellish my wearable art and clothes. I bought some silk from vietnam and am not game to use my old 30 yr old machine as the tension always plays up so lots of redoing and hand sewing gets done instead. It would be good to not have to use an over locker as a separate machine. I also have an industrial machine as my old machine can’t sew any denim thickness. I sew for myself my husband, adult sons and my grandchildren, so a new machine will allow me to be even more creative.
I would love to win of these as I have only ever had 1 $99 sewing machine which lasted a year…I have had major health issues which has seen me off work and not able to contribute to the household much any more…nothing would make my heart sing with joy & happiness agsin than being able to get all those projects I have piled up in my craft room ready to go for when I can finally get a good machine ????????
It is like you read my mind! I have been wanting so badly to learn how to sew, but would not spend the money on a machine. I have an extremely limited income so I do not want to waste and maybe with this giveaway, I won’t have to and I could maybe earn some extra money! Thank you Singer and CG!!!
I love sewing but haven’t done any for a while waiting for my craft/sewing room to be completed so I can a room of my own new room new machine go hand in hand then to make a start on the little ones cloths I’ve been planning and the quilt
I have recently begun sewing for a charity called “Days for Girls”. We make kits for girls to use each month as they have nothing else to use and become outcasts each month AND lose so much time away from school! I thought that this was a very worthwhile charity to support.
My brother is over 40 years old and I just cross my fingers when I get it out to use! So Far So Good…. My beautiful daughter has lent me her over locker so I can help with more things that need volunteers to get these bags done! This is why I would love to win a Brother machine before my old machine dies on me….
My daughter moved out and was sad to leave my sewing machine lol so I let her take it and I borrow it. I would give this simplicity machine to her so she can keep the love of sewing alive and pass it to her children.
I do quite a lot of sewing but my machine is not as light as I thought it was when I bought it. Maybe I’ve just got older. I saw these machines in spotlight and wondered whether to give them a try but didn’t have the ready cash.
I would love to win a new sewing machine, as my machine is over 30 years old. I do use my machine a lot and sew almost everyday. I have a tribe of grandchildren and make a lot of their clothes lunch bags, library bags and anything that they need. I
also sew a lot of quilts and give to people that have meant a lot to me and my husband. I enjoy sitting down at my machine and creating.
I would love to win the Brother SL500, the sewing machine I have is only very basic. I would love to try out the many different stitches and maybe try a bit of home quilting.
I love to sew and I have for years, but I’m using my mothers first machine. She past away when I was 13 so I’m quite attached to it. But it is very heavy and is falling apart.
I would really appreciate a sewing machine because I have been wanting to start sewing for a while now. I know I will be good at it, its just a matter of having one.
I want this because…well, I can’t sew and this would be great excuse to learn!
I would love to win this machine for my wife. Recently our son has started going to Kinder granting her the opportunity to get back in to a fun and rewarding hobby.
My wife has always sewn all kinds of things by hand. Perhaps you can help change this for her?
We would love this so we can finally try out some of your sewing projects. (We’ve used some of your other craft ideas, but have always shied away from ones requiring sewing.) And also so I can get around to fixing all my daughters ripped and torn clothing!
To win this machine would be an absolute joy! I remember the excitement I had as a child when my mum would make pretty dresses from scratch for my sister and I. There was something magical about being able to go shopping with mum to find the perfect material and watching mum get out the pattern, chalk and scissors, then eagerly waiting as each piece is sewn together and finally being able to wear the finished product out and show it off to all my friends. There was always a proud “Mum made it” moment!
I’m ‘Mummy’ to a beautiful 3 year old now and would love to give her the same experience I had and provide her the same warm childhood memories to grow up with by taking her material shopping and watching mummy sew together her outfits piece by piece!
I would love to own this machine as it would help to bring my mother and I together as she would be able to teach me how to sew and create marvellous creations like she used to when I was young. Then when I have children and they grew up we can sit around the brother sewing machine and do the same… Brother sewing machines making memories for life.
I’ve not had much experience with a sewing machine until I started making shoes. Trying to sew the leather uppers was real difficult to master as it seam has to be just 1-2mm from the edge and there are varying material thickness.
Now that I have got some experience with making shoes I’d like to make my own clothes and this needs a good easy to use sewing machine.
Brother brand has a good reputation for long lasting performance
I’m a cosplayer. Basically I go around dressed up as imaginary characters from famous animes/games/cartoons/tv shows. I also sew my costumes myself. By hand. So why do I want the SL500 Brother sewing machine you ask? So I can continue my cosplay hobby with even bigger and elaborate costumes using this machine, and tell people I sewed this outfit myself using a Brother sewing machine, and you can too! 🙂
I’m only just starting out learning to sew, my friend is teaching me. I am a new first home owner and I can’t afford to buy mu own machine, so winning a new Brother sewing machine would be amazing!
Would love to hem my own pants
I would Love to win this for my mum. She made all my clothes when I was little and always made sure we never went without anything even though money was tight. She is planning to renew her wedding vows late this year and this will definitely assist her as she was hoping to make her own wedding dress.
My girlfriend has a new hobby…the first thing she made me was a wallet and her a dress…not so crash hot, but she’s persistent and has gone back to sewing school (who knew that existed!) I’d like to reward her perseverance with this because it looks great!
I still have such fond memories of school holidays arts and craft sessions with my mum, where we’d spend hours looking at different fabrics and arranging them into the perfect quilt. Even now, the smell of ironing fabric takes me back to those days. I’d love to continue that tradition with my daughter and get her interested in sewing. It’s such a glorious, underused hobby!
I want this machine to help kickstart my desire to learn more about the hands on side of textiles, fashion and clothing. I want to learn how to make my own garments. From my research it sounds like Brother makes the best gear for what I want to do, so this is an amazing opportunity. Would absolutely love to win this! Cheers!
I have always wanted a sewing machine to hem up clothes or create my own pieces however I am constantly saving up for things that need to be saved up the most so I have never really had the chance to buy or own one. This sewing machine would be an excellent addition to the household, build up my skills for future use and best of all save me time from sewing by hand!
I want to replace my mother’s old sewing machine she’s had ever since I was born in the late 1980’s. I feel she’s always wanted a new machine but could never justify purchasing one while she was raising two children.
I have a brother printer and It is fast, economical and easy to use. So I want another Brother product and I love sewing and stitching. So why not I thought, it will be great to have the SL500 and I am thinking of all the wonderful sewing that I can do with it. And yes I am a male who love sewing and I am not giving it to anybody else, I am going to keep and use it make great art. My Brother and I we will make a great team.
The machine the in laws gave me to patch the holes in my works pants has gone bust so this would be perfect to save me a few dollars in 2015!
I struggle with my sewing machine that is over 30 years old, the tension is too tense, stiches all over the place, parts breaking down and sewing projects just keep getting put on the back burner. I really need to replace this only Singer, as it ain’t singing no more, but I’m screaming instead and becoming way too tense.
I love to sew and tell my friends I’m wearing a “one-off” designer dress”. They look at me “what did it cost?” Less than you think I could proudly smile SI500 Brother makes it easy to look in style.
I have a love a fashion. It is my happy place. I would love to start designing and making my own clothes, so this machine would help me with my passion!
My wife is an avid sewer and does it more for relaxation and creativity. About 8 months ago, while using her old Bernette she’s had since her high school days it happened. A lovely electrical burning smell and it was all she wrote. For a few months she looked on web site for a good new one to replace it but after a few ones on special she unfortunately missed out on, she lost all confidence in replacing it in our budget, as money is not exactly growing on trees in this house hold. Whatever we save go on “more important” things in her eyes.
I would of course LOVE to win this competition, not tell her, and simply present a new sewing machine out of thin air. Would love to see her spend the 1-2 hours every couple of nights enjoying her time behind the machine again.
So here’s to crossing my fingers. There are plenty of other comments here which look very worthy of winning, and good luck to everybody for sure, but here’s my hat in the ring to see if I can make my lovely wife happy.
With Valentine’s day coming up it would sure beat the hell out of a box of chocolates or flowers 🙂
Loved your review
My wife is a new first time mother and currently she does all her craft work by hand
I believe it would be a dream of she could get to use the SL500
Keep up the good work ; D
I want this, because my machine is very old (its also a brother)
Thanks!
This smancy Brother SL500 is the perfect excuse to replace my mother’s insanely old 591 machine that she so desperately needs. If there is one thing that a home seamstress needs, it is definitely one that has all the features of an old-school hardy workhorse with the looks of a modern day, drama-free beauty. Yes, I did some research into this machine while looking to buy a new one for my mother when hers eventually hit the dust. This machine has an auto-threader that is indeed very handy for her shaky hands and poor old eyesight. It has a speed control button that is great for when she can get down that very last stitch perfectly. Beginners like me can be relieved that the drop-in bobbin and simple controls are user-friendly too. There will no longer be a day where we would have to pain-stakingly hand-sew our Halloween costumes anymore. Heck, this machine also has a sewing pattern to cater for my specific skill level. If I am lucky enough to win this SL500, you can be rest assured that I will be putting all of these fantastic features to good use. Fingers crossed!
My old sewing machine Singer, which was given to me as my wedding trousseau was stolen by my tenant while I was living overseas. Since then, everything I need to sew is my hand and with failing eyesight, treading the needle is even a task these days. Would love to have your giveaway so that I can teach my daughter how to use it and we can start making new creations together.
What an amazing giveaway. My mother used to sew all of your clothes as well as curtains and bedding, nothing beat the love that came from her home made items.I would watch her put bits and pieces together to create something that gave her pure job. Since we have all grown up and left home she hasn’t been sewing much but I would love to gift this to her and get those creative juices flowing!
I have lost some weight (Yah!) and my pants and shirts no longer fit. As a treat and congratulations I would like to take them in. A great reward for the hard work put in.
I want to own my own Sl500 Simplicity by Brother Sewing Machine so I can learn how to get creative and reel into the sewing trend by beginning my sewing journey with a new Brother sewing machine which would give me the chance to try and recreate your amazing crafts that have inspired me to enter this competition and then sew on to make some great Aussie fashion statements with the help from CraftGossip! 🙂
Because of my uncommon size (I am quite sporty but short) we have to give every item to alterations, which is really night mare and add 20-30% of each item. This is definitely a nice way to solve this issue and also to create a new hobby
I’d love one so I can start learning how to make clothes for myself and my boys
I am a Father of two young adults who choose to do cosplay, and it has been deemed one of the things that i do for them, however my current sewing machine has expired. I would like to get back behind the needle.
I Would love to have a new Brother to save me doing everything by hand which does give me arthritis and this would help me out so much, so please consider me!
B rothers, in my experience, are very naughty boys,
R unning amuck, annoying you, and stealing all your toys.
O h brother! I am wont to cry; because whenever he is near
T rouble is quick to follow, and won’t soon disappear.
H ow lovely it would be to have a Brother on my side,
E lectronic companion from whom I never have to hide…
R eason for me to cry “Oh Brother!”, but with pride!
Thanks for the chance, this is my dream machine and I’m sure my mum would appreciate not having to share hers anymore.
I am a male that needs a sewing machine. Good luck to whoever Wins it!
It would be a good gift for my mum.
A quality machine leads to quality results. I am the sewer at home who uses my grandmothers hand me down. I really want this so I can get my wife excited about sewing too. We have 3 daughters and I think it’s really important that Taylor and seamstress skills are preserved. A quality item like this would have the whole family around the table at night.
I want to pass down my skills in sewing before it gets too late