What sewing machine for 8yr old beginner?

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05-28-2010, 03:40 PM

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skjquiltnut

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Originally Posted by maryb119

I agree that a full size machine is the way to go. It will last her for a long time. If it had a few "fancy" stitches to use, it would help keep her interested in sewing. But most of all is the time you take to spend with her on projects.

Thanks, that is what I am looking forward to.

05-28-2010, 06:49 PM

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littlehud

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DGD started on a sew mini when she was 5 years old. Now she is 7 and has a full sized machine and loves it.

05-28-2010, 07:47 PM

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texas granny

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Check with the local machine store they have gotten in some good smaller machine for trade in might find a good one there. That has all ready been serviced

05-29-2010, 01:39 AM

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quilterella

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I have a Janome PS3022 for my DGDs, it really is a child friendly machine. I have a Janome 6600P and a MemoryCraft 11000 for me.

05-29-2010, 06:25 AM

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patsyo56721

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I got my grandaughters ages 9 & 12 at Christmas the Babylock for $129.00 and they are enjoying them If you do not have a babylock dealer you might want to do the brother at Walmart..

05-29-2010, 06:25 AM

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skjquiltnut

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Originally Posted by texas granny

Check with the local machine store they have gotten in some good smaller machine for trade in might find a good one there. That has all ready been serviced

Great idea! Thanks.

05-29-2010, 10:12 AM

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quiltmom04

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Originally Posted by skjquiltnut

11yr old DG wants to make a quilt. Which sewing machine would you recommend for a child.

My parents got me a Kenmore when I was about 12, and I ended up taking it to college with me. So while a "hello Kitty" might be cure now, think ahead, and plan for it to be around for awhile.

05-29-2010, 10:54 AM

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Quilting Nana

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My grand daughter has been sewing with me since she was two. I would sit her on my lap and put my hands on top of her's. She is now 10 and has made two quilts of her own.
I have two machines. One is a mechanical Toyota I purchased for traveling the other is my new Pfaff. I have them side by side so we can sew together.
Since the only time my grand daughter sews is when she is with me I have told her that the Toyota is her's and mine is the Pfaff. She loves the idea. She just finished her last quilt and says she is done sewing. But I know better if she sees a great fabric she loves she will want to make something.
If she had a sewing maching at home it would just collect dust. This way it is something very special that we do together.
Oh by the way I started my grandson when he was 5 and he is in the middle of his second quilt. We have been working on this one for almost a year. He looses interest really quick. So I put it away till the next time he wants to sew with his Nana. :-)

05-29-2010, 11:06 AM

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peppermint31

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Definitely get the speed control. My GD really appreciate the slow speed. Keeps them from having to do soooooo much "rip-it" work!

05-29-2010, 11:22 AM

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I bought my granddaughter age 6 a Janome Gem, Wish I had just gotten her a cheap Brother full size machine, She has better control on the full size machine.