Kid friendly Machine???
#41
Janome Gem I have 14 children and about as many machines (many vintage) but this little machine is what I teach them on. I assume you are teaching them quilting. My youngest is currently just nine. The youngest I taught was 3 and she is now an excellent quilter at 13.
The Janome Gem is a 3/4 size machine but you can free motion on it, use a walking foot, piece with a quarter inch foot. I have 5 friends that use the Janome Gem as their main machine for quilting and they never bought a full size machine because they feel they do not need it. They made beautiful quilts on it up to Queen size.
The Janome Gem is a 3/4 size machine but you can free motion on it, use a walking foot, piece with a quarter inch foot. I have 5 friends that use the Janome Gem as their main machine for quilting and they never bought a full size machine because they feel they do not need it. They made beautiful quilts on it up to Queen size.
#42
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Prescott Valley, AZ
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WHAT you start her on really isn't that critical as long as it is simple and reliable. Nothing will turn her off faster than birds nests or machine problems when she is "getting into" it. I recommend a featherweight or other basic machine with simple forward/reverse. There is not much she can do wrong on a good OLD singer.
#44
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Originally Posted by CloverPatch
My eldest daughter(Anna 13) uses my maching an ellure plus.
I have a soon to be 8 yr old (Eimly) that is interested in what Im doing. I waited till Anna was 12 before I let her sew, and it was on a Singer from the 70's.
My old Singer, has issues.
I have read on here about how some of you are letting your girls about Emilys age sew already and that they do well.
She wants to sew, and I am attaching her "quilt" that she taped together from my scraps.
My question is there a kid friendly machine that works well?
I have seen the Hello Kitty ones, but I worry that I am paying for the license on the character and not getting a quality machine.
Part of me is scared to death to let her quilt. What if she loses a finger! LOL I know, overbearing. But I don't want to miss this oppurtunity to catch her while she is really interested in this hobby.
I have a soon to be 8 yr old (Eimly) that is interested in what Im doing. I waited till Anna was 12 before I let her sew, and it was on a Singer from the 70's.
My old Singer, has issues.
I have read on here about how some of you are letting your girls about Emilys age sew already and that they do well.
She wants to sew, and I am attaching her "quilt" that she taped together from my scraps.
My question is there a kid friendly machine that works well?
I have seen the Hello Kitty ones, but I worry that I am paying for the license on the character and not getting a quality machine.
Part of me is scared to death to let her quilt. What if she loses a finger! LOL I know, overbearing. But I don't want to miss this oppurtunity to catch her while she is really interested in this hobby.
Diane/Wyoming
#45
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Baileys Prairie, Texas
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I would find a used decent machine for your gd to sew on. I bought a Singer 99 for $25.00 which had been a trade in. I made a stopper pad to keep the machine at a lower speed. (This machine was built in the 30's when there was no adjustable speed other than your foot.) Both of the girls are now married and have much newer faster machines. I keep the old Singer and teach girl scouts how to sew using the old machine. It has sure been a "Keeper"
#46
Originally Posted by CloverPatch
I forgot about speed control. My Babylock has it. I don't use it, LOL, it is set to FAST FAST FAST.
I know she could use my machine, BUT I already share my machine with Anna. I so hate having to wait my turn! Then change out the thread, yada yada yada. I figured it would be easier on everybody if there was a second machine, primarily for the kids.
Speed control is definitly a feature I need to look for. Thank you I would have never thought to check on that.
I know she could use my machine, BUT I already share my machine with Anna. I so hate having to wait my turn! Then change out the thread, yada yada yada. I figured it would be easier on everybody if there was a second machine, primarily for the kids.
Speed control is definitly a feature I need to look for. Thank you I would have never thought to check on that.
#47
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Kansas
Posts: 211
I have let my 7year old GD sew on an old Bernina sport that we bought at a school auction. It is a very simple, easy to use machine with only a few extra stitches. It was well made, easy to thread, and sews nicely. She is cautious about getting her fingers close to the needle, which is very important. I don't let her use the rotary cutter yet, I do all her cutting for the blocks. We started on pot holders, coasters, and lastly a doll quilt. She loved doing the machine quilting because she could go a little faster than I allowed on the quarter inch seams. If a child is interested, I'd let them do some sewing, with you very close and watching. Don't let them loose interest by putting them off for too long. My GD doesn't sew for a long period of time when she does sew, she says she get tired and needs a break, so it will take a while to complete a project, but I encourage her and she thinks she is great stuff! The young ones need a lot of patience and supervision from us, but they will carry on the art and pleasure of quilting.
#50
One of the inexpensive Brothers from Walmart will be good and last her a while. I use one I bought to take to classes because they are light to tote around. It can be a good starter to keep for the up and coming new sewers.
My 4 yr old GGson is already interested in sewing. I plan to get him started on this one.
My 4 yr old GGson is already interested in sewing. I plan to get him started on this one.
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