For an 8 year old
#21
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Central Wisconsin
Posts: 4,391
I bought a very inexpensive Janome (sew-mini) for my granddaughter to sew on - choice of only three stitches from Hancock Fabrics (free shipping at the time). Certainly works well and she loved it. My mistake was letting her try my Viking Diamond - now she knows the difference.
I'm just spoiled from working on antique machines that sew so smoothly and quietly. I know the difference.
#23
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Burke, Va
Posts: 344
Machine for 8 year old
I got my GD a sewing machine for her 8th birthday. I looked on Craigslist til I found a used but well loved Elna that was a step up from basic so room to grow. The seller had gotten a new one for Christmas. It sewed beautifully and was $30. I've bought and sold several machines on CL. As long as you can try them there are some real treasures out there. (Max)
Last edited by mengler; 01-29-2015 at 05:10 PM.
#24
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Tallmadge, OH
Posts: 5,120
Here's one I found on Amazon when my daughter was looking for a machine for her 9-year old daughter. You can look it up and read lots more, including reviews about it. In the end she gave her her cheaper Brother machine and bought a new one for herself:
Brother LS2125i Easy-to-Use, Everyday Sewing Machine with 10 stitches including Blind Hem and Zigzag, and 4-Step Auto Buttonhole
by Brother
831 customer reviews | 201 answered questions
List Price: $129.00
Deal Price: $69.97 & FREE Shipping. Details
You Save: $59.03 (46%)
In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.
Want it Saturday, Jan. 31? Order within 16 hrs 2 mins and choose One-Day Shipping at checkout. Details
Full size, lightweight, portable sewing machine, great for alterations and everyday sewing
10 built-in stitches, including blind hem, zigzag and stretch stitches
Automatic 4-step buttonhole feature allows you to create custom-sized buttonholes to fit your specific buttons
Free arm or flat bed usage, carrying handle, built-in storage, 3 presser feet, and more
Includes bilingual instruction manual, 25 year limited warranty, with free phone support for the life of the product. We do not recommend using this machine in countries that do not support 120V AC even if a voltage adapter is in use
22 new from $59.99 2 used from $99.00
Brother LS2125i Easy-to-Use, Everyday Sewing Machine with 10 stitches including Blind Hem and Zigzag, and 4-Step Auto Buttonhole
by Brother
831 customer reviews | 201 answered questions
List Price: $129.00
Deal Price: $69.97 & FREE Shipping. Details
You Save: $59.03 (46%)
In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.
Want it Saturday, Jan. 31? Order within 16 hrs 2 mins and choose One-Day Shipping at checkout. Details
Full size, lightweight, portable sewing machine, great for alterations and everyday sewing
10 built-in stitches, including blind hem, zigzag and stretch stitches
Automatic 4-step buttonhole feature allows you to create custom-sized buttonholes to fit your specific buttons
Free arm or flat bed usage, carrying handle, built-in storage, 3 presser feet, and more
Includes bilingual instruction manual, 25 year limited warranty, with free phone support for the life of the product. We do not recommend using this machine in countries that do not support 120V AC even if a voltage adapter is in use
22 new from $59.99 2 used from $99.00
#25
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: kansas
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#27
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Texas
Posts: 983
not just a silver Janome
DH bought me a Janome silver edition at an Estate Sale, I fell in love with it BUT DGD fell for it even harder! She is 13 & has been learning quilting along with me. I must say she is better than I am!
Jeri
The machine is a Janome Jem Silver Jem Limited Edition. I fell for it so hard I bought the 6600 right afterward. I LOVE me some Janome!
Jeri
The machine is a Janome Jem Silver Jem Limited Edition. I fell for it so hard I bought the 6600 right afterward. I LOVE me some Janome!
Last edited by oldtisme; 01-29-2015 at 09:28 PM. Reason: Name of machine
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