First machine for Granddaughter
#11
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Today's kids are very computer savvy, so I would not be concerned about the Brother in the ad being too much for the 12 year old. In fact, she may be brave enough to keep trying all the bells and whistles to do some really fantastic work. I agree that they may just view a vintage machine as being old and thus disappointed.
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[QUOTE=yngldy;7393685]My friend is looking for a machine for her12 year old Granddaughter. I saw this today and wonder if anyone has this machine? Is it good for a first machine? I know it has a lot of designs, etc. that she might not use right away, but she does sew a little, and will "grow" into it. Also, can it handle hemming jeans? It is a good price, but is it worth taking home, so to speak?
I saw a Janome in the Bed Bath and Beyond catalog - looks like a nice starter, is $70 and comes in great colors, especially cool for a tween! Also BB&B has coupons for a discount on an already good price!
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/stor...s?ta=typeahead
I saw a Janome in the Bed Bath and Beyond catalog - looks like a nice starter, is $70 and comes in great colors, especially cool for a tween! Also BB&B has coupons for a discount on an already good price!
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/stor...s?ta=typeahead
#15
I have this machine, and want to tell you it sews a beautiful stitch, every bit as good as it's big sister, Symphony by Baby Lock, and the Quattro by Brother. If you can get one, it's an excellent price and an excellent machine.
#16
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I wouldn't presume to guess what any particular person would want, but my nieces (10 and 14) have no interest in any of my vintage machines, but will spend hours creating on my newer, computerized machines. They are easy to thread, have speed controls so they don't have to master a foot controller right away and they both find needle down and the knee lift for the presser foot very useful. I'll happily sew along on one of my 301's, 500's or assorted 15 clones and maybe someday they'll come to appreciate them as well. But they are much more comfortable with the 'fancy' electronics.
#17
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I bought a hot pink. Janome online from Joanns for my 10 yr old granddaughter. It is really basic and adorable. I also bought a carrying case all for about $100. It is so cute and will get her started.
#18
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I have this machine and I really enjoy using it. No problems except the differences between this one and my other one. I read reviews before I purchased this. Reviews I saw were very favorable. I think this would be a wonderful gift.
#19
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[QUOTE=SuziSew;7394391]
I do not need or want another machine, but those ones at BBB are really beautiful colors.
My friend is looking for a machine for her12 year old Granddaughter. I saw this today and wonder if anyone has this machine? Is it good for a first machine? I know it has a lot of designs, etc. that she might not use right away, but she does sew a little, and will "grow" into it. Also, can it handle hemming jeans? It is a good price, but is it worth taking home, so to speak?
I saw a Janome in the Bed Bath and Beyond catalog - looks like a nice starter, is $70 and comes in great colors, especially cool for a tween! Also BB&B has coupons for a discount on an already good price!
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/stor...s?ta=typeahead
I saw a Janome in the Bed Bath and Beyond catalog - looks like a nice starter, is $70 and comes in great colors, especially cool for a tween! Also BB&B has coupons for a discount on an already good price!
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/stor...s?ta=typeahead
#20
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Central Wisconsin
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The 301 would be a great machine.
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