Help...sewing machine for child
#31
I almost bought a Janome Hello Kitty one for my DD's 6th birthday (a year and a half ago). I decided to go with a cheaper machine. Boy did I make a huge mistake. I just got a piece of junk that is hard to sew on.
If I had it to do over again, I'd put some more money with it and buy a "real" machine. I may do that for Christmas because, although this little junky thing is light and runs off of batteries or electric, it doesn't perform well.
If I had it to do over again, I'd put some more money with it and buy a "real" machine. I may do that for Christmas because, although this little junky thing is light and runs off of batteries or electric, it doesn't perform well.
#32
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If weight is not an issue (will she be lugging it to classes?) I would look into some of the vintage Singers. they are simple, good stitching, cheap and she will enjoy sewing on them. I am thinking of the vintage Spartan, 99's, 15-91s, etc. My GD learned on my 221 and loves it. elaine
#34
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Location: NW Colorado
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My granddaughter started sewing at about 4 on a little Singer Featherweight that her mom had. She made an apron and won a purple ribbon at the fair. This year she made a little quilt and when it was time to quilt she used her mom's Janome with a walking foot. Again she got a purple ribbon. I would go to a local sewing machine store and look for a good used machine. There are many out there that were traded in for an upgrade. Those inexpensive machines can be very frustrating.
#36
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Location: chicago, IL
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I wouldn't buy a toy...get a inexpensive real machine. If you can, find a machine with a speed regulator. This way, even if she has put the pedal all the way to the floor, the speed will not be too fast. Viking has a nice machine with the speed regulator for under $300. I think it is the #118???
Otherwise, a nice used machine. :D
Otherwise, a nice used machine. :D
#37
I am totally in agreement, buy her a real sewing machine, and I also agree with the Bernina. I bought my first sewing machine when I was a new wife (1967) and then sold it to buy a new singer 648 (1971) and I STILL have it in the cabinet and I still use it, even though I do have a newer Bernina, a new Pfaff and two older Pfaff. I have found my two Pfaffs on Craigs list for a very low price, and I take them in, have them cleaned and checked out, and they are FANTASTIC...hence, the new one. A real machine will last indefinitely, until they decide to get a newer model on their own.
#39
If you are going to make the investment in a machine, make a good investment. Bernina has come out with a machine that is very light weight (great for classes) offers 6 stitches and is only $149 with a 10 year warranty.
I have a 640 and a 153 but am saving up to get this new one for retreats and classes. Way easier to lug around.
I have a 640 and a 153 but am saving up to get this new one for retreats and classes. Way easier to lug around.
#40
I have one of those Janome's that were on sale for $79 dollars for my niece, who never came back to sew with me...still IN the box, never opened, and now I am saving it for my 3 year old granddaughter..hope hope hope hope....would love to see one of the girls in my family quilt.
I have 2 Bernina's, and don't know which one I love the most...oh...both of them! I bought my 1010 off Ebay, it was a school sewing machine, and it was used but in good condition. Sews like a champ
I have 2 Bernina's, and don't know which one I love the most...oh...both of them! I bought my 1010 off Ebay, it was a school sewing machine, and it was used but in good condition. Sews like a champ
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