Bought a second Machine a Janome 3128 to teach DGD's
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My GD are wanting to learn to sew. The oldest is 8 and my Bernina intimidates her-so went looking today.
Hancocks had the Sew Mini on sale for 49.99 which is what I thought I was going to get, but in comparing the two for another $50 I went with the 3128 because of the all metal bobbin/shuttle assembly. I think this machine will last a little longer and I have 5 GD's and my youngest is not yet 2! :-)
Any comments on this purchase?
Comments on teaching also welcome.
Hancocks had the Sew Mini on sale for 49.99 which is what I thought I was going to get, but in comparing the two for another $50 I went with the 3128 because of the all metal bobbin/shuttle assembly. I think this machine will last a little longer and I have 5 GD's and my youngest is not yet 2! :-)
Any comments on this purchase?
Comments on teaching also welcome.
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It sounds like a good purchase to me. Did they let you try it out before buying it? (I love my Janome, but I have the 6600P.
Once she gains confidence with the Sew-Mini she will want to graduate to your machine.
I suggest you keep your eyes open and look for a Featherweight too. That way if they are all interested, you will definitely have a machine which will last until they are teaching their grandchildren.
Once she gains confidence with the Sew-Mini she will want to graduate to your machine.
I suggest you keep your eyes open and look for a Featherweight too. That way if they are all interested, you will definitely have a machine which will last until they are teaching their grandchildren.
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I hope you will keep us posted on how the machine works for them. I have 2 granddaughters (6 & 8) and they have been sewing on my machines since they were 3 & 5. I have started to look for a machine for them and can't decide which way to go.
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Thanks QNan and Qcandy! Two of them just left and we got the machine out, checked out all the "parts", wound a bobbin, and threaded the machine. Good break point when mom came to take them home. The two oldest are so excited, Emily is 8 and Elise is not quite 6. I had purchased Possibilities' "Sewing Machine Fun for Kids" quite a while ago. They clutched it in their hands while I was showing the real thing. First "sewing" is done on paper w/out thread. I think they will be raring to go when they come tomorrow night. Tonight I plan on getting tension adjusted. I told them I might even take this to my sewing workshops. It's so light only 11 pounds, and over twice the weight of the Sew Mini at 5#. Years ago I taught 4-Her's to sew as club/clothing project leader. This will bring back lots of special memories.
Here's a pic of my purchase.
Here's a pic of my purchase.
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Originally Posted by peggy119
I hope you will keep us posted on how the machine works for them. I have 2 granddaughters (6 & 8) and they have been sewing on my machines since they were 3 & 5. I have started to look for a machine for them and can't decide which way to go.
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My mom taught me to sew on her Singer 15-90 when I was 8 years old. (We didn't have the money for a child's machine.) My best friend had one and I was so jealous. They will love it & the memories, oh the wonderful memories.
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This is such good news!! I'm excited for you that you are helping your DGDs learn to sew.
What will be the first projects? Dolly Quilts? :)
I just got the 6600, and it's my third Janome, so yes, I'm sold on them. I just had a quick look comparing your machine to the Janome Gem Platinum. That's what seems to be the favourite for those purchasing a machine to take to classes and leave their high end (and HEAVY) one at home. NOt a lot of difference in the two, so I think you have a good one!
For the price difference and the number of DGDs that will use it, you'll never regret that little extra $$
(..... besides now you have one to take to classes yourself! :) BONUS!!!)
What will be the first projects? Dolly Quilts? :)
I just got the 6600, and it's my third Janome, so yes, I'm sold on them. I just had a quick look comparing your machine to the Janome Gem Platinum. That's what seems to be the favourite for those purchasing a machine to take to classes and leave their high end (and HEAVY) one at home. NOt a lot of difference in the two, so I think you have a good one!
For the price difference and the number of DGDs that will use it, you'll never regret that little extra $$
(..... besides now you have one to take to classes yourself! :) BONUS!!!)
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Originally Posted by QuiltE
This is such good news!! I'm excited for you that you are helping your DGDs learn to sew.
What will be the first projects? Dolly Quilts? :)
I just got the 6600, and it's my third Janome, so yes, I'm sold on them. I just had a quick look comparing your machine to the Janome Gem Platinum. That's what seems to be the favourite for those purchasing a machine to take to classes and leave their high end (and HEAVY) one at home. NOt a lot of difference in the two, so I think you have a good one!
For the price difference and the number of DGDs that will use it, you'll never regret that little extra $$
(..... besides now you have one to take to classes yourself! :) BONUS!!!)
What will be the first projects? Dolly Quilts? :)
I just got the 6600, and it's my third Janome, so yes, I'm sold on them. I just had a quick look comparing your machine to the Janome Gem Platinum. That's what seems to be the favourite for those purchasing a machine to take to classes and leave their high end (and HEAVY) one at home. NOt a lot of difference in the two, so I think you have a good one!
For the price difference and the number of DGDs that will use it, you'll never regret that little extra $$
(..... besides now you have one to take to classes yourself! :) BONUS!!!)
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