For an 8 year old
#4
I bought a Brother at Wallyworld for $159. Has needle down, Feed dogs down and lots of different stiches. Works a lot bettter than my $600. Singer.
#5
Some folks recommend the Janome Mini Sew ($59). Weighs 5 lbs. Has straight, zigzag and reverse. All plastic machine, so that maybe a draw back. Some folks love this machine, others think it's junk. Haven't used one, just saw reviews of it. Thinking I might buy one (http://www.HomeDepot.com) to use for taking to classes. People think this is a good machine for kids to learn on.
#6
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
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I bought my 8 year old granddaughter the Janome 11706 3/4 Size Hello Kitty Sewing Machine. She is 17 now and the machine is still sewing like new. She saw the machine and fell in love with it. I know that machine kept her interested wanting to sew. I think I paid about $200 for it.
#7
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Kansas
Posts: 82
Thanks everyone, this is for my granddaughter. She will be spending part of spring break with me so I thought I'd better get busy. I've been looking mainly at Janome's but would not rule out any other brand. I don't know if this will 'stick' but I want to give her every chance not to be frustrated and give up before she gets going!
#8
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Saratoga, Arkansas
Posts: 1,909
My 9 yo granddaughter loves my Janome DC1050 because it has the speed regulator and the auto start/stop button. She's getting taller now and should be able to use the foot pedal soon. It also has a few decorative stitches. I paid about 300.00 for it to use as my travel machine.
#9
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: England Alton Towers
Posts: 6,673
My nephews unpacked and threaded up then began sewing on the brother quilter. This was my new machine and while I was preparing food they did all this on their own. They also helped to make the blocks join and sandwich and finally walking foot quilting.
They were 10 and 4 . I only reduced speed for them, they did manage to break a needle and it was then with help from my brother they changed it.
they are very practical boys and had listened carefully when the dealer gave me a demonstration of my machine.
They were 10 and 4 . I only reduced speed for them, they did manage to break a needle and it was then with help from my brother they changed it.
they are very practical boys and had listened carefully when the dealer gave me a demonstration of my machine.
#10
I'd look on Craigslist and shopgoodwill and look for a simple machine that's 25-30 years old. As simple as possible. You can probably pick one up for $25. Use that to start. If you do good, she/he may keep it for ages. Most machines that age will have a zigzag, reverse and light
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