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What do you think of this machine for a 5 year old? My DGD wants to sew and I'm looking for one for her.
Does any one have this machine?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110734376019?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
or this one....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/290595674383?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
or this one...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/280729963397?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
Does any one have this machine?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110734376019?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
or this one....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/290595674383?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
or this one...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/280729963397?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
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Originally Posted by sewnsewer2
What do you think of this machine for a 5 year old? My DGD wants to sew and I'm looking for one for her.
Does any one have this machine?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Automatic-Ha...item43a8da190f
Does any one have this machine?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Automatic-Ha...item43a8da190f
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-147998-1.htm
There was a lot of good info to consider when/if purchasing for younger sewers.
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I don't know if this is similar or not to one I had in years past that I had gotten for travel use. The one I got did only a chain type stitch and I found it difficult to control the speed. It found it's way to the yard sale rather quickly.
The one you are considering may well be greatly improved over the one I discarded.
I would rather use a standard machine, perhaps either an inexpensive current model machine or a reliable vintage machine that is easily maintained.
I'm considering letting my DGS learn on my treadle machine once I get it cleaned up and the belt replaced. For him this has the benefit of using up excess energy working the treadle as well as giving him the opportunity to make something with it.
The one you are considering may well be greatly improved over the one I discarded.
I would rather use a standard machine, perhaps either an inexpensive current model machine or a reliable vintage machine that is easily maintained.
I'm considering letting my DGS learn on my treadle machine once I get it cleaned up and the belt replaced. For him this has the benefit of using up excess energy working the treadle as well as giving him the opportunity to make something with it.
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Originally Posted by sewnsewer2
Thanks, I have machines but Eiley wants one "her size" mine she says are too fast for her.
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The "Hello Kitty" machine is made by Janome. It comes in two sizes -- 1/2 and 3/4. It is the 3/4 machine that is supposed to be the good one. Here is a link to it on Overstock:
http://www.overstock.com/Crafts-Sewi...0/product.html
The same machine is probably available for a little less money in plain white from Sears. Janome is making the Sears Kenmore line of machines now (or so I've heard).
I would definitely not get an inexpensive Singer as a first machine!
You can also look for older machines that have the kind of foot pedal where you can wedge a sponge inside to limit speed.
http://www.overstock.com/Crafts-Sewi...0/product.html
The same machine is probably available for a little less money in plain white from Sears. Janome is making the Sears Kenmore line of machines now (or so I've heard).
I would definitely not get an inexpensive Singer as a first machine!
You can also look for older machines that have the kind of foot pedal where you can wedge a sponge inside to limit speed.
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Originally Posted by Prism99
The "Hello Kitty" machine is made by Janome. It comes in two sizes -- 1/2 and 3/4. It is the 3/4 machine that is supposed to be the good one. Here is a link to it on Overstock:
http://www.overstock.com/Crafts-Sewi...0/product.html
The same machine is probably available for a little less money in plain white from Sears. Janome is making the Sears Kenmore line of machines now (or so I've heard).
I would definitely not get an inexpensive Singer as a first machine!
You can also look for older machines that have the kind of foot pedal where you can wedge a sponge inside to limit speed.
http://www.overstock.com/Crafts-Sewi...0/product.html
The same machine is probably available for a little less money in plain white from Sears. Janome is making the Sears Kenmore line of machines now (or so I've heard).
I would definitely not get an inexpensive Singer as a first machine!
You can also look for older machines that have the kind of foot pedal where you can wedge a sponge inside to limit speed.
Might be a way for Grandmamama to get a nice little machine to take to courses for herself ... and let DGD use it when at home!
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Here's a link to the Janome Jem Gold on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Janome-Jem-Gol.../dp/B000FLH2VE
http://www.amazon.com/Janome-Jem-Gol.../dp/B000FLH2VE
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Originally Posted by Prism99
Here's a link to the Janome Jem Gold on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Janome-Jem-Gol.../dp/B000FLH2VE
http://www.amazon.com/Janome-Jem-Gol.../dp/B000FLH2VE
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