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Many good suggestions here. You have not mentioned the child's age. Something else to consider is aside from broken needles and machine repair there is the very real possibility of the child running her finger under the needle(s). This may be a god time to teach her the right way to sew using a machine as well as the cost.
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I think it depends on the age of your machine. I used to be able to put two needles in a very old machine. Nowadays, you have to buy the needles as a twin.
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I agree with Peckish~~
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Thank you ladies.
Everyone had some very good suggestions. I am doing the "pink eraser brake fix". I duct taped it to the peddle. It sure slows the machine down. I tried it and it works. She is now suppose to only have one twin needle every ten days now. If she brakes the meddle then she has to do my dishes for another needle. (not a twin one). Her machine is a Vintage Kenmore 15813450 8 stitch. I bought at the good will. I had it cleaned and serviced before I gave it to her. She is 11 years old and I try to be good to her because she has a hard time at home (not a very happy house). I know the Kenmore 15813450 is a well made sewing machine. I also sew on a Kenmore 15813450 I have had for 38 years. That is why I bought her that one. Penny I will see if I can put two needles in my machine needle clamp, But I don't think there is room for two. What machine did you do this with? And don't worry Ladies I won't let her do it. She may get hurt Than you |
I wish I had a young sewing buddy. No children in my immediate neighbor and no family members live within an hours drive. Hoping a family with young children buy the house 2 doors down.
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You are so kind. You haven't said where her fabric and thread come from only broken needles. You are giving her a good start to sewing I imagine it's your stash and thread she is using. She needs to learn all this costs.
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Originally Posted by Peckish
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I think I would make it worth her while to slow down. If she's old enough to use a sewing machine, she's old enough to learn how to use it responsibly. Either she can start doing things to earn money to pay for the new needles, or once the needle breaks, she can't sew for a couple of weeks because you have to wait for payday (or some similar logic) to buy a new needle.
I think it's sweet that she's sewing with you, but I don't think it's fair that you bear the cost of her recklessness. |
Some machines have speed regulators, which limit one's speed. My Pfaff does, for example. Alternatively, there are many decorative stitches that don't require twin needles.
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I'm glad you found a couple solutions to try. I think what you are doing is wonderful...you will have such an impact on her young life. I've taught kids before and it is a challenge to have both limits (speed, safety etc) and enthusiasm for learning a new skill. Kudos to you! You are teaching her so much more than sewing!!
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I put a small towel or face cloth in between the foot petal of the sewing machine my GD uses at my place to slow her down. It is hard for them to adjust there pressure. This way she can press as hard as she wants but the machine will only go so fast as I have it blocked . I hope this makes sense to you and it is something that will solve your problem. It is nice you are giving this little one a creative place to go and be special .. I had a very special place like that when I was very young and she became my Grandma. no blood relation but my GRANDMA just the same and my boys new her as Grandma also. Good Luck.
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