the IKEA machine
#41
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Texas
Posts: 653
I have a Janome Sew Mini Sewing Machine that I use a back up and when I travel. I love it. Yes, it certainly let's you know it's working (a little loud) but I kind of like it. It's a little workhorse and I was able to get it on sale for $49 at Hancocks (usually $79). If you have any serious doubts about the one from IKEA, I recommend this one instead.
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#42
Super Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Southeast Wisconsin
Posts: 1,070
When teaching two 10 yr olds to sew (niece and great niece), had two older mechanical Kenmores that still sewed beautifully. They had to learn how to care for the machine as well as sew on them. My niece is now 12 and has had her machine at home for a few years. It is amazing what she has done on her own, having a real machine to use.
When she comes to me she gets to use my new Pfaff because she is so good. She also gets to see what a "better" machine is like.
The other Kenmore is still sitting here, waiting for the next little one,
Moral of the story: don,t spend a lot of money but give themsomething real.
When she comes to me she gets to use my new Pfaff because she is so good. She also gets to see what a "better" machine is like.
The other Kenmore is still sitting here, waiting for the next little one,
Moral of the story: don,t spend a lot of money but give themsomething real.
#43
Super Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Round Rock,Texas
Posts: 6,135
anyone lucky enough to get one yet? what is it like? how does it sew? is it noisy?
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60208974/
I heard it has an oscillating hook?
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60208974/
I heard it has an oscillating hook?
A Singer 99 with a hand crank would be a much better machine and it'll last forever. I taught 2 little girls 6 & 8 to sew with my 99 and 201 hand crank machines, they liked how they were in complete control of the machine. They made doll quilts from my scrap bag.
Sharon
Last edited by purplefiend; 06-02-2012 at 11:30 AM.
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