I want to purchase a small sewing machine for my 7 year old granddaughter. Have any suggestions which machine would be best for a 7 year old wanting to learn how to sew?
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I can't really do a comparison, and have to admit I have little experience of seven year olds either. I bought this machine a few months ago. I can say that it was very easy to set up; bobbin winding and threading were very straightforward. The machine's sewing speed is relatively slow which I think would be a good feature for a child learning. The machine will not run away with her as some of the full size zippier machines can. I think she would also like the size. It would be easy for her to move around herself. It should certainly be adequate for anything she is likely to be undertaking for quite a while. So I could definitely recommend this as first machine for a child.
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My grandson is 7, and he is very interested on how things works and problem solves. I got the snap circuit 300 for him figuring it had a lot more options for him. Not sure what age your looking for.
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It's a great sewing machine, period. Besides quilts, I sew garments and home dec projects, and I love the powerful motor.
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the only other place to buy, was ebay. and you have to buy the whole machine. another suggestion is to look on the web for parts binging sold for singer tiny serger.
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Well...that seems like a good question on the surface. But think about it. You don't want the needles to be anywhere near easy to take out...because children are very resourceful...& one is bound to do it & get hurt. And...the sewing machine is not so expensive that it would be difficult to replace if there was an issue. But my granddaughters have not had any trouble with the needles. They're just playing with scraps & small pieces of fabric...they're not making drapes.
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Sorry I'm so late in responding - my only suggestion is that you will easily be able to obtain one overseas! When I lived in Austria my friends mother had one - her generation is still pressing their sheets, tea-towels, etc.!! It might be costly but try looking for second hand ones - I bought a used Pfaff sewing machine in England 20+ years ago and my daughter is using it now!
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Sadly (if you're on a budget at all), the next step up I believe is the Brother 1250...a gorgeous machine, but runs about $1700. Not available at Amazon; I think you have to buy it from a dealer. I want exactly the same thing, but not to spend that much on a hobby I only do once in awhile. I ordered the Singer Futura XL-400 because it just is TOO tempting despite the reviews....has large embroidery area and some nice regular sewing stitches....guess what? The machine CROAKED the first time we tried to embroider with it! My husband is a computer guy and I'm experienced at embroidery...we read the directions carefully..... VERY disappointing, I should have believed the reviews here on Amazon....would not recommend that machine, no matter how tempting it looks! Getting customer service from Singer is nearly impossible, too. Hope you find this helpful....wish Brother would come out with something as dependable as the se400, but with 5x7 capabilities at the lower price!
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Its holding up great. Its definitely worth every penny paid in child labor to construct and sew together. It must be something about their little child hands that allows them to be very detailed in their sewing...or it might be the over 9,000 Egyptian thread count. Regardless, I am very happy!
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I wondered the same thing about my Brother Sewing Machine, I went on google to find out what sew machines would best fit the Gathering Foot and, there was the answer. It gave so much information about the subject.
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Good buy for the $$. Great customer support if you have any questions. The Makergear M2 is a great machine too. Little more money. Also the seemecnc is one to look at too.
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This machine is very slow compared to your average full sized machine.as far as age goes, parental judgment I think. If the child knows it can hurt them if they put their finger under the needle then I think they are old enough. However, I wouldn't let a toddler use it. I would let a school agEd child use it under supervision.
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I purchased this machine based on good reviews and comments that this would be a good beginner machine. My wife had expressed an interest sewing but had never used a machine before. When she got this machine she started using it right away. She said the setup instructions were very easy to follow and she got basic sewing lessons off of you tube and loved it. She has since made several small projects and enjoys the machine very much. She would say its great for beginners.
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I don't know, but I used it to start teaching my 8 year old granddaughter to sew.
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This machine is quite easy to use. I think your granddaughter would have no problem learning on this starter machine.
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My Singer works pretty well. I have been embroidering a baby blanket and using the embroidery stitches. Sometimes the thread breaks, but it's normal when you are embroidering. Suggestion: sewing slowly works best. I am happy with my Singer.
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this machine is very good for beginners and there are many stitches for the advanced sewer and quilter as well. To help my daughter who is a beginner sewer to keep a straight line, we taped masking tape on the top. works great.
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I just got mine today. It looks & feels good. My only worry is that it won't be enough for a full sew in.