Sewing machine for a child
02-03-2018, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Innov8R
When I was a 11, we had a house fire. My mom rescued her featherweight and the phone book. When the fire died out that's all we had EXCEPT kind neighbors.
Oh my, did she ever say why the phone book?
02-03-2018, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Onebyone
Check out Eversewn Sparrow machines. Excellent and all metal frame. The beginner model Sparrow 15 is under $200. They are excellent machines, the high end Sparrow 30 has all the newest features and is under $500.
02-03-2018, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Three Dog Night
The Eversewn Sparrow 30 is the machine I have looked at, I am thinking of buying a machine for classes. My LQS sells them, all metal and they told me they were developed by Phillip Ueltschj of the Berina family, these are quality machines starting around $150 for basic. The Sparrow 30 has needle up down, thread cutter, needle threaded and more for $400.
02-03-2018, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by KwiltyKahy
I would not put any money into a "childs" machine. Usually they are chain stitch, which ravels easily. They are too easy to get out of time and therefore frustrate the young sewer. I was lucky, I have a toy machine but I was able to quickly move onto my mother's machine. The toy now decorates my sewing room.
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02-03-2018, 06:59 PM
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I think you are on the right track. A simple, inexpensive machine that will function well.
If she shows a GREAT interest, a better machine could be a great birthday gift.
Congratulations on teaching your young granddaughter to sew.
Mike
If she shows a GREAT interest, a better machine could be a great birthday gift.
Congratulations on teaching your young granddaughter to sew.
Mike
02-03-2018, 08:25 PM
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I had the Brother cs 6000i, a really great machine, my granddaughter in her twenties also liked it so I gave it to her.
I did start off a younger granddaughter, about 8 yrs old at the time on it but she is a pedal to the metal girl so she had a problem, she was just too rough for it, more her fault than the machine's.
Then I tried her on the Janome Jem Silver (ASG Anniversary machine) same as the Janome Jem Gold, a perfect fit. The machine is simpler, study, very easy. She did well on it, still loves sewing & going to Stitch Camp with me (she is now almost 14). I can't recommend that super machine enough, love it. The Necchi Travel Mate is also the same machine, made by Janome, love that machine also.
I did start off a younger granddaughter, about 8 yrs old at the time on it but she is a pedal to the metal girl so she had a problem, she was just too rough for it, more her fault than the machine's.
Then I tried her on the Janome Jem Silver (ASG Anniversary machine) same as the Janome Jem Gold, a perfect fit. The machine is simpler, study, very easy. She did well on it, still loves sewing & going to Stitch Camp with me (she is now almost 14). I can't recommend that super machine enough, love it. The Necchi Travel Mate is also the same machine, made by Janome, love that machine also.
02-04-2018, 06:24 AM
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I bought my granddaughter a Hello Kitty Machine made by Janome. It is the same as a Janome Jem. There is a Hello Kitty 1/2 size machine and that is a toy. Easy to tell the difference. Her machine is still sewing great and it's 12 years old. I bought this one: https://www.janome.com/en/machines/s...6-hello-kitty/
The newer ones are now full size with more features.
The newer ones are now full size with more features.
02-04-2018, 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Three Dog Night
The Eversewn Sparrow 30 is the machine I have looked at, I am thinking of buying a machine for classes. My LQS sells them, all metal and they told me they were developed by Phillip Ueltschj of the Berina family, these are quality machines starting around $150 for basic. The Sparrow 30 has needle up down, thread cutter, needle threaded and more for $400.
02-04-2018, 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Onebyone
I bought my granddaughter a Hello Kitty Machine made by Janome. It is the same as a Janome Jem. There is a Hello Kitty 1/2 size machine and that is a toy. Easy to tell the difference. Her machine is still sewing great and it's 12 years old. I bought this one: https://www.janome.com/en/machines/s...6-hello-kitty/
The newer ones are now full size with more features.
The newer ones are now full size with more features.
02-04-2018, 07:19 AM
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Just an idea: Yesterday, I bought a clearanced Brother CE1008 for $45 at Wal-Mart. I have 3 girls ages 14-5. None really have shown a great interest in sewing. I bought the Brother as a machine to get their feet wet. Really can't go wrong with $45. (Our chinese dinner costs just that same amount last night). I haven't taken it out of the box yet, so no reviews, but I also purchased a Brother as my main machine (it was my third sewing machine I bought myself) and I Loved it the Best of all. I also bought it from Wal-Mart and it has lasted me years and never a bother. If she decides to keep at it, you can always upgrade.
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