Sewing machine for grand-daughter??
11-09-2012, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by lnolan6177
My grand-daughter loves it when I sew things for her and has told me that she wants "Santa to bring her one for Christmas". Does anyone have any recommendations? She is 6 years old. I don't want to get her a "toy" one...I want a very basic machine for her first one. I'm thinking there will be a good Black Friday buy..so want some ideas to research. Thanks a million!! (I'm so excited that she has an interest...my daughter never had an interest and whines if she has to sew a button on 
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11-09-2012, 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by elizabeth_agd
I can't tell you a brand for sure but I know if you buy at Sears they have a free orientation instruction one-on-one or a small group to teach you how to use your machine. You might want to consider that if you are purchasing for your granddaughter. How exciting!!
11-09-2012, 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by lnolan6177
Thank you for all your suggestions....I think this is what I am going to do....I have a very basic Kenmore machine that is a couple of years old, but virtually brand new hiding in the sewing room...(one my husband uses on a rare occasion if he wants to mend something..not allowed to touch my Viking). It is just a straight/zig-zag machine but would be perfect for a beginner. I found her the CUTEST little sewing basket today at Joann's...filled it with some things and went through and put her some fabric together too. She is going to be "SEW" excited!! 
11-09-2012, 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie
What is Sears going to teach this grandmother that she doesn't know? Most simpler machines operate very much alike.
11-09-2012, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by elizabeth_agd
I meant for the grandDAUGHTER. Sometimes they listen better to someone else other than family.
11-10-2012, 12:38 PM
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I bought the green Janome "Hello Kitty" for my granddaughter last year. It was about $120 from Target online. I have used it, as well. Nice stitch. I also bought a needle guard for it so she doesn't sew her finger. Gerry
11-13-2012, 06:24 PM
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I was talking to my GD the other day and she told me (again) that she wanted Santa to bring her a sewing machine..I ask her why she wanted a sewing machine....she says "Grammy I want to make blankets like you and sew stuff like you do." OMG...how much better does that get! She will definitely be "SEW" excited. She is coming to visit over Thanksgiving and I think we are going to start to get aquainted with some simple sewing lessons. Might be able to get her brother interested too. He is almost 5. That would be even greater!!
Might be able to get her brother interested too. He is almost 5. That would be even greater!!
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