Sewing machine for a child
02-03-2018, 01:02 PM
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02-03-2018, 01:19 PM
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Onebyone. Are these lightweight? Considering this for a class machine but has to be easy to pack? Tired of hauling my Bernina.
02-03-2018, 04:07 PM
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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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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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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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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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