the IKEA machine
05-30-2012, 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Candace
If it's made as well as their furniture and other accessories it should last a few months:< I was just there with a friend and didn't see this for sale. Honestly, I don't know why you'd want to give that to a child? IMO it looks like a cheap piece of plastic.
05-30-2012, 06:33 AM
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Jacquie, How sweet of you to take on the task of teaching your neighbor girls how to sew. That is something they will always remember. I dont know about the machine but, if you have a store nearby maybe you could look at it in person. -Sandra
05-31-2012, 03:16 AM
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Jacquie, I love that you want to pass along our skills to the next generation!! Went to Walmart and found this for about $10 more than the Ikea machine (I LOVE Ikea, by the way) http://www.walmart.com/ip/Brother-17...chine/17039055.
When I was shopping for a starter machine for my granddaughter, I bought her a Brother and I liked the quality for the price. You're doing a good thing and all of us will surely think of you in the the future, teaching those little girls something that will go with them for the rest of their lives!!
When I was shopping for a starter machine for my granddaughter, I bought her a Brother and I liked the quality for the price. You're doing a good thing and all of us will surely think of you in the the future, teaching those little girls something that will go with them for the rest of their lives!!
05-31-2012, 05:28 AM
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I agree I would look for a singer 99 k or even a regular singer for them to learn on. Hopefully they will get hooked and at that age they could operate a real machine. I have taught children from 5 years and up on a regular full size machine and glad i did for they never would have been happy with a "toy" one.
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Originally Posted by barri1
To be honest, I would look for a Singer 99k.. It's not as cute, but it will continue to work for them.. Forever...
05-31-2012, 05:48 AM
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Pass on this one. There are plenty of machines (look at allbrands.com) that are brand name with 10 yr. or more warranties and made better with more features for a few dollars more. Check out the Janome Harmony 1017S 10/17Stitch Sewing Quilting Machine Buttonhole MetalCasting&BobbinCase 11Lb...it is $99 with a discount coupon, $94 and free shipping. The Ikea one looks plastic, cheap....may not hold up to very much use. BTW there are other machines on the site listed above for $69 as well...they look better than this one when you read the description. Wonderful that you are helping these kids learn the value of creating and sewing. Suggestion, contact your local quilt guild and see if members have a machine or two they would donate to this endeavor....bet you would get many donations....maybe fabric as well.
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Diana in TX
05-31-2012, 06:43 AM
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Jacquie, I just want to say that it is so kind of you to spend time with these girls and also teach them a fun hobby. Your attention to them may have a life long positive influence in their lives. Good luck and God bless you.
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