need machine advise for a 5 year old
08-27-2011, 09:37 PM
#11
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My Grandson 6 wanted to sew a little because Mema sews all the time.. I have a machine that I turns down the speed of
sewing. (to really slow). He sewed around some preprinted
bible hand pupets and loved it.
That is what I would recomend a machine that the speed can turn down and she will grow into the machine.
sewing. (to really slow). He sewed around some preprinted
bible hand pupets and loved it.
That is what I would recomend a machine that the speed can turn down and she will grow into the machine.
08-28-2011, 03:02 AM
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when my granddaugter was 4 i found a little (3/4 machine) brother machine with speed control- i could set it at slow and no matter how heavy her foot was it would just stitch along nice and slow- paid $89 for it 6 years ago- she still uses that machine and loves it- it is still (just her size) i also set her up on a little carebear table & chairs- her little sewing corner was all- just her size- no problems reaching the pedal or anything else-
all the kids have Brother machines with speed control (even my 30+ daughter :)
the brother machines are good basic machines at reasonable prices- they have held up for many years now- and are the go-to machine (the kids in my world will stand aside and wait their turn for one of the brothers instead of sitting down at my Viking- not one of them-guys or girls like using the Viking-they all like using the Brother's)
a little old singer is good too- but they don't have (cruise control)but a good heavy duty-will take alot of abuse machine-and stitch a nice line of stitches-
but at the price some are paying for them---
all the kids have Brother machines with speed control (even my 30+ daughter :)
the brother machines are good basic machines at reasonable prices- they have held up for many years now- and are the go-to machine (the kids in my world will stand aside and wait their turn for one of the brothers instead of sitting down at my Viking- not one of them-guys or girls like using the Viking-they all like using the Brother's)
a little old singer is good too- but they don't have (cruise control)but a good heavy duty-will take alot of abuse machine-and stitch a nice line of stitches-
but at the price some are paying for them---
08-28-2011, 05:15 AM
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
when my granddaugter was 4 i found a little (3/4 machine) brother machine with speed control- i could set it at slow and no matter how heavy her foot was it would just stitch along nice and slow- paid $89 for it 6 years ago- she still uses that machine and loves it- it is still (just her size) i also set her up on a little carebear table & chairs- her little sewing corner was all- just her size- no problems reaching the pedal or anything else-
all the kids have Brother machines with speed control (even my 30+ daughter :)
the brother machines are good basic machines at reasonable prices- they have held up for many years now- and are the go-to machine (the kids in my world will stand aside and wait their turn for one of the brothers instead of sitting down at my Viking- not one of them-guys or girls like using the Viking-they all like using the Brother's)
a little old singer is good too- but they don't have (cruise control)but a good heavy duty-will take alot of abuse machine-and stitch a nice line of stitches-
but at the price some are paying for them---
all the kids have Brother machines with speed control (even my 30+ daughter :)
the brother machines are good basic machines at reasonable prices- they have held up for many years now- and are the go-to machine (the kids in my world will stand aside and wait their turn for one of the brothers instead of sitting down at my Viking- not one of them-guys or girls like using the Viking-they all like using the Brother's)
a little old singer is good too- but they don't have (cruise control)but a good heavy duty-will take alot of abuse machine-and stitch a nice line of stitches-
but at the price some are paying for them---
08-28-2011, 08:23 AM
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I have to take my hat off to all you ladies who started you DGK so young. I was afraid, and made them wait until they were 8 years old. I was afraid that they would hurt themselves. Just a big chicken I guess, that or too much nursing in my past. I wouldn't get a toy, however. They are too small and light, and don't really do a good job. Years ago I got my step-grandaughter a toy machine, and she managed to make a few things, but lost interest, so I never got her a "real" machine. I thought that I would get a big machine it she showed the interest. Now I wonder, maybe the interest would be there if she hadn't had to fight the machine. None of my girls sew--they would rather just bring anything to Mom's house and have her do it. That plan didn't work for me--had to do it myself. I think my Mom was smarter than me. lol
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08-29-2011, 05:17 PM
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janome also sells a Hello Kitty machine that several designers have and use. One thing to be and get is a drop in bobbin. It is much easier for a little one to use.My granddaughter uses my Janome Jem. She is 8 and has been sewing now for 3 years.
09-01-2011, 09:53 AM
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Riley came into my sewing room, sat in my chair and said, well Grama, which machine is mine??
Get her a REAL ONE!! Those toy ones just don't cut it! Singer has some for $99 that have a couple of stiches and work great. You could even borrow it for sewing at the guild meetings!
Get her a REAL ONE!! Those toy ones just don't cut it! Singer has some for $99 that have a couple of stiches and work great. You could even borrow it for sewing at the guild meetings!
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