I've seen several of them online but I want to know if anyone has had any good experience them. I'm also a beginner. I plan to sew tote bags, pillow cases...etc. Maybe some shirts too. Any advice. Thanks in advance!
are those sewing machines for kids any good?
2006-11-30 13:13:13 · 7 answers · asked by dreamclock 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Since you are a beginner, get a new machine. You'll need the instructions in order to learn how to use the machine. If you buy a junk machine for $50, that's what you will get.Try to save enough to purchase one for at least $100. Singer and Brother are reliable, inexpensive ones.If you don't get a name brand machine, you'll be taking a chance on what you get.
2006-11-30 15:21:55 · answer #1 · answered by Pat C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Brother brand is good for sewing anything but denim... Brothers just don't have the power to get through several layers of denim... You should be able to get a new one at Wal-mart for around $50.00....
If you want to go the second hand route try Deseret Industries or Salvation Army thrift stores.. Singer is always a good brand in second hand...
I have only owned one child sized sewing machine worth anything it was a Singer.. I have had it since I was a child and my daughters have both used it.. I have had to take it in once to have the belts changed due to the rubber falling apart at the same time I also had the repair place clean the machine well since they had to take it apart to change the belts anyway...
2006-11-30 21:39:13 · answer #2 · answered by Diane (PFLAG) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I bought a sewing machine at a yard sale that worked just fine, for 5 bucks. Sold it for $400. It was a rare one sought after by quilters. There are plenty of machines out there on the cheap, but you have to go find them.
2006-11-30 21:20:00 · answer #3 · answered by iknowtruthismine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wal -Mart sells them, they go on sell after Christmas and I would get a Brothers. The one that is around $79 is a good one for a beginner. You will only need basic stitches for learning. I got this one for my daughter to start out on and it has been a good one for her. Remember to oil it often and it will last you a long time. Happy sewing.
2006-11-30 21:31:04 · answer #4 · answered by shortansassy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Brother, White, or Singer. Wal-Mart has the best prices, I bought my Brother there after my old machine died after 30 years of hard work!
Note: Stay away from the Europro brand.
2006-11-30 21:39:29 · answer #5 · answered by gator girl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Classified ads in your newspaper, yard/estate sales, thrift shops etc...
2006-11-30 21:22:19 · answer #6 · answered by PRS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
EBAY
2006-11-30 21:43:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋