2007-11-16 15:30:11 · 4 answers · asked by Stacey R 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
As someone who taught many kids to sew, please don't frustrate the child with a cheap machine. If you really want her to sew, put a few more $$ into the effort. I purchased a Janome 2139 N from Hancocks for my granddaughters. Janome makes some of the best machines today. This one was recommended by a friend who is both a professional seamstress and a sewing teacher. She purchased it for her granddaughters as well.
Introducing a child to sewing is a true privilege and a blessing.
Mariposa
2007-11-19 03:11:22 · answer #1 · answered by mariposa c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Childs Sewing Machine
2016-12-10 08:14:26 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every city has a reputable sewing machine repair shop. If the business has been there for a few years or more, they will probably offer free sewing machine instruction with the purchase of a good basic machine. Please stay away from toy machines. My first toy sewing machine lasted until I was three years old. Your nine year old is ready for the real thing. I have seen good refurbished machines at a local repair shop for just under $100. These machines came with a one year guarantee backed by the repair shop, not a mail order company in foreign places. Even a cheap purchase at a local one-stop-shopping center will cost you more than $100 in the long run. When you buy a machine with many working parts, you get what you pay for. Save a little longer and get a good machine, you will not regret it.
2007-11-17 12:30:23 · answer #3 · answered by silly-am 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I work for a sewing machine shop, and have been sewing all my life. I am now 50. It has been my experience that you are better off buying one of the basic real machines, rather than a toy. The toy machines can be very frustrating to use and could put your child off sewing altogether. They are not very robust either. You may be able to find a good second hand one within your budget. Make sure it is in good going order and not more than 10 years old. Reasonable new machines start at about $250 Australian. Best of luck
2007-11-17 10:10:14 · answer #4 · answered by Carol U 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest a basic Singer sewing machine. I learned to sew on a Singer (34 years ago). Singer's have a reputation of lasting durability.
For the price, you may also want to check out a Brother sewing machine. It will hold up and is a good choice for not going over budget. I found several under $75 on Overstock.com.
http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Sewing-Machines/(50,80),/price,/7247/subcat.html
You do not want to go with a machine that says "childs". They are cheaply made and you do not get the quality stitching.
2007-11-16 21:41:59 · answer #5 · answered by Debi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started sewing when I was 7 years old on my mom's old Singer. Children's machines use a chain stitch, which don't seem to stay in. Maybe someone you know has an old one they don't mind parting with, or an inexpensive new one. Sewing machine stores sometimes have used ones for sale that have been traded in. Good luck! Heather
2007-11-16 22:53:10 · answer #6 · answered by sle9008 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brands like Brothers or Signature is pretty good. Definitely don't want to spend too much especially for a 9 year old. Make sure you monitor the activity as well for safety. There are lots of good sewing machines found on amazon with lots of good reviews that you should look at. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_12?url=search-alias%3Darts-crafts&tag=35363-20&field-keywords=sewing%20machine&sprefix=sewing+machi%2Caps%2C518
2014-05-31 13:49:12 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2014-09-20 02:26:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a real one. Maybe your mum has an old one in the back of her cupboard you can get serviced. Those kiddie machines don't work any better for being pretty and pink. Your child will see it as a real tool if it looks like one, and a toy if it looks like a toy. Check the classifieds in your local paper, ask the op shops to keep an eye out. The old machines are great. Even those people I know with spiffy new machines keep their old straight sewer and use it a lot.
2007-11-16 21:50:08 · answer #9 · answered by Rosie_0801 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The machines they make for children are always pretty bad quality, compared to normal ones. If you dont feel like spending a ton of money you can always look around at yard sales, flea markets, ebay etc. I have an older sewing machine that works better than any other i have.
2007-11-16 15:39:37 · answer #10 · answered by Yaya! 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋