Originally Posted by texas granny
Originally Posted by Candace
Does someone have a link to a universal type product that maybe adheres to the sewing machine to protect fingers? My local sewing machine repairman suggested I buy one for teaching my 5 year old niece how to sew. I've googled and haven't found what I'm looking for.
Anyone have one, does it work o.k.? I would like to make her first experiences sewing less dangerous.
Hi Candace When I started teaching my 4 and 5 yr old. DGD I use my old singer machine and I taped a popcicle stick at the 1/4 mark. This helped them to keep the fabric stright. That way there fabric didn't run off to the right on them and they were able to watch there fingers when they got close to the needle.
Also if your teaching her on a machine that you can lower the speed on your machine that also helps.
My 4 year old made her first quilt before she was 5. and with no hurt fingers.. Goos luck
Thanks, the popsicle stick is a good idea.