cutebuns

7 is not to young for the sewing machine, I started the youngest before she was 5. I had to put a milk crate under the foot pedal so she could reach it. SHe does all sorts of things by herself now, she loves the serger as well.

k3n

OK thanks Cute - maybe I'll get my old spare out and let him loose on that! :D

justwannaquilt

Ok Kenzie will do it!

cutebuns

There is not a whole lot that they can do to the machine, nothing that you couldn't do accidentally, just have him be careful with pins, the worse danger. And if there is a speed control, turn it down so he can't go that fast, I have taught all three kids to sew, even my son who is currently 13. He was learning the big embroidery machine the other day. If he is interested, now is the time to catch him. you obviously know that there is some really easy things that he can start with and get good results to help keep him interested.

I used to sew with the wee one on my knee for a lot of years before she started.

k3n

Oh both my kids already know all about pins:! do not walk in bare feet - check the arm of the sofa before leaning on it! :shock: :lol:

k3n

That's great! :D

cutebuns

I meant if they have things pinned, make sure that the pull them and not sew over them, it is rare but you can hit one square on, and things can go flying. but yes, kids have had them stuck, in fact, DS had one buried up to the head straight up his foot. :shock: I had to get pliers to get it out.



I bet Kenzie will have a lot of fun doing it. I have yet to ask my kids, they are not home from school yet, though they are a little older than 5, they would love to get something that she made,

justwannaquilt

My machine is a cheapy so I don't have to worry about her messing it up I think if that were going to happen I or the two year old would have already done it, I fear her sewing a finger!

I think since my machine doesnt have a stitch regulator I will see about fashoning one out of a dowel stick to the foot pedal!

k3n

Mine hasn't either and THAT is an excellent idea! :D

cutebuns

It is really hard to sew a finger, if it was easy, chances are that I would have done it, just have her hands on the table, they won't slide under the foot that way, And to start with if she doesn't have any experience, you can sit her on your knee and do the speed while she works the material until she gets more comfortable with it. and then you are right there to watch her.