wolph33

I agree-I would not teach a child to sew on anything I would not use myself.If it is not a great machine without issues they will hate sewing not love it.My grand kids learned to sew on my Designer SE and they love sewing.

LynnVT

If you read the description, this Ikea has an aluminum frame.

mighty

Very interesting! I did not know Ikea had a machine. It sure is cute!

Sandra-P

Jacquie, How sweet of you to take on the task of teaching your neighbor girls how to sew. That is something they will always remember. I dont know about the machine but, if you have a store nearby maybe you could look at it in person. -Sandra

ewecansew

At least it has bobbins and will make a regular stitch, not just a chain stitch. I would be leary, but would probably try it out at the store. I love my Pfaffs, but none are at that price point.

leighway

Jacquie, I love that you want to pass along our skills to the next generation!! Went to Walmart and found this for about $10 more than the Ikea machine (I LOVE Ikea, by the way) http://www.walmart.com/ip/Brother-17...chine/17039055.
When I was shopping for a starter machine for my granddaughter, I bought her a Brother and I liked the quality for the price. You're doing a good thing and all of us will surely think of you in the the future, teaching those little girls something that will go with them for the rest of their lives!!

shelrox

I agree I would look for a singer 99 k or even a regular singer for them to learn on. Hopefully they will get hooked and at that age they could operate a real machine. I have taught children from 5 years and up on a regular full size machine and glad i did for they never would have been happy with a "toy" one.

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Lady Diana

Pass on this one. There are plenty of machines (look at allbrands.com) that are brand name with 10 yr. or more warranties and made better with more features for a few dollars more. Check out the Janome Harmony 1017S 10/17Stitch Sewing Quilting Machine Buttonhole MetalCasting&BobbinCase 11Lb...it is $99 with a discount coupon, $94 and free shipping. The Ikea one looks plastic, cheap....may not hold up to very much use. BTW there are other machines on the site listed above for $69 as well...they look better than this one when you read the description. Wonderful that you are helping these kids learn the value of creating and sewing. Suggestion, contact your local quilt guild and see if members have a machine or two they would donate to this endeavor....bet you would get many donations....maybe fabric as well.
Diana in TX

MaggieLou

Why not get the Janome Sew-Mini? It's a better machine for about the same price.

jeanharville

Jacquie, I just want to say that it is so kind of you to spend time with these girls and also teach them a fun hobby. Your attention to them may have a life long positive influence in their lives. Good luck and God bless you.