Sewing machine for a 7 yr. old
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
You might also consider some of the "older" singers that have a zigzag stitch - once in a while one can get lucky and get one that sews well quite inexpensively.
Check it out before bringing it home, though.
Check it out before bringing it home, though.
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Originally Posted by Sadiemae
Originally Posted by bearisgray
You might also consider some of the "older" singers that have a zigzag stitch - once in a while one can get lucky and get one that sews well quite inexpensively.
Check it out before bringing it home, though.
Check it out before bringing it home, though.
I think Singer went through a transition period when they misplaced their wonderful sturdiness and quality.
#13
I have been working with an 8 yr old teaching her to sew, and her grandmother bought her a basic Brother machine - straight stitch and zigzag, goes backwards. Nothing more than that is needed, and I highly suggest checking Craigslist for inexpensive starter machines. That way if she doesn't like it, you haven't invested a ton of money into the project. Happy stitching and good luck!
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Thanks for the feedback all. I see I need to rethink this whole thing. Her parents are not really in favor of her having a machine at this time as neither or them sew and they live a few states away from me so I won't have a lot of time to work with her on it.
Guess I'll have to wait till she is a little older, anyway. Sighhhhh...
At least I'll know what to be looking for in the meantime!!
Hugs and smiles,
Guess I'll have to wait till she is a little older, anyway. Sighhhhh...
At least I'll know what to be looking for in the meantime!!
Hugs and smiles,
#15
Originally Posted by np3
My granddaughter has been using the Janome Hello Kitty machine since she was 5 years old. It is a "real" machine and I am very impressed with how well it sews.
The 1/2 size Hello Kitty machine is a toy so don't buy that one. Any of the Janome portables are very good machines, also Kenmore portables are good and cost the same as the ones at Walmart for a much better machine.
#16
I have been teaching my niece how to make a quilt and I made the mistake of letting her sew on my Janome 6600 and of course she loves it. I hadn't seen her in a few months and she was over and I had gotten a Featherweight (it's just the cutest little machine ever and sews really nice, but u know there's no bells or whistles on it. I was showing it to her and she wasn't a bit impressed with it. lol. She now wants a sewing machine for her b/d and wants one like the 6600. I told her how expensive they were, especially for a lst machine. Of course she's just a kid and doesn't have the first inkling of money. So, I guess I sort of spoiled her; should have made her use one of my other machines. I think she may not be happy with any other machine now. Hope I haven't ruined it for her.
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Originally Posted by np3
My granddaughter has been using the Janome Hello Kitty machine since she was 5 years old. It is a "real" machine and I am very impressed with how well it sews.
I bought my granddaughter a Jem Gold - it costs a couple of hundred but is a real machine. I have one myself that I take to workshops etc.
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Originally Posted by gollytwo
Originally Posted by np3
My granddaughter has been using the Janome Hello Kitty machine since she was 5 years old. It is a "real" machine and I am very impressed with how well it sews.
I bought my granddaughter a Jem Gold - it costs a couple of hundred but is a real machine. I have one myself that I take to workshops etc.
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