Kid friendly Machine???
#81
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Originally Posted by lclang
My Babylock has a speed control and pushbutton operation (if you want to use it), thus making it handy for kids to use because their legs are so short. I would start them on a really good machine because nothing discourages a budding sewer like a machine that does not operate properly. I also have a Featherweight which I would be happy to allow the kids to use after a little experience on the Babylock to learn the basics.
I learned to sew on a very cranky Singer Touch & Sew, OMG I hated that machine and I didn't like to sew either.
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#82
I'd look at a basic but full size Janome or any other brand that has speed control on it. With the Janome you can slide the control from slow to fast and no matter how hard you press on the foot control, it won't go faster than the set rate.
I started sewing doll clothes when I was 8. i think if they're showing interest - tap it!
The problem with a kids machine is they will outgrow it, and they will be looking for it to do more, once they get the basics down.
I started sewing doll clothes when I was 8. i think if they're showing interest - tap it!
The problem with a kids machine is they will outgrow it, and they will be looking for it to do more, once they get the basics down.
#84
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Montana
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I have sewed since I was 7. The cheaper Brother are great uncomplicated machines. Go over the safety with her. You would be surprised how the desire to do something will help her be safe. Who knows you may have a great quilter on your hands. Teach her while she wants to learn.
#86
teach her to hand sew first......then go to the machine....just a suggestion. She will definitely learn to respect the sharp end of a needle that way.......gently, I might add.
#88
I have taught several 10 year olds to sew and, IMHO, I would def. say not to buy a "toy" machine or anything that looks like it's for children. Get a decent (used) machine and let them grow into and keep it for years. When she is 13 she won't want to sew on Hello Kitty!
#89
It doesn't really matter what brand you get her but get a real machine not a toy. Also if you purchase the machine at someplace like Walmart or K-Mart you will not have anyone to help when something doesn't work. If you purchase the machine at a dealer or a company owned store she will recieve lessons on how to use the machine and will learn the correct way to hold her hands when sewing so that she will not put a needle in her finger until she is much older (like I did about 20 years ago LOL). She will also have someplace to find extra feet and look for advise on her sewing projects if you buy from a dealer or company owned store.
#90
My five year old grandson loves to sew. He has been using my Bernina, but I found a small one for $14.99. It has a bobbin so it sews for real. I think I will set it up next to mine. His mother says he talks about sewing and when someone comes to the house he shows them his "work". When he gets older I will get him a better one. :-D
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