Originally Posted by
QuiltnLady1
I am looking to get a sewing machine for a 10 year old "granddaughter" who wants to learn to sew.
am not sure if a mechanical will work for her because the speed is not easy to control.
Thanks much.
Some of the 4-H leaders tape the very large pink erasers under the top part of the foot controller to keep it from going all the way down. Eventually, the eraser could be removed as the sewer is more comfortable with the machine.