Posted: 10/26/2007 4:12:48 PM EDT
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Looking for a sewing machine for a nine year old thats not to hard for her to use any help would be great thanks.. |
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Any of the new Singer Inspiration machines are pretty easy to use. Those are the machines that we let the kids in our sewing classes use, and they seem to like them. It's a basic machine, no frills, and will get her into sewing without dropping a fortune on it. The price range is roughly $100-$200, depending on the machine. If she really likes sewing, you'll want to get her something nicer on down the line, but it's good for beginners. They're sold at a Husqvarna Viking dealer, and if you can find a Corporate store inside a JoAnn fabrics, she'll get a free owner's class with it. Viking also has some good entry level machines, but they're pricier. I don't know much about the Brother machines, but I know Bernina and Janome have good starter machines as well. |
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While Vikings are pricier, I think it is easier to upgrade when she is ready. Bernina is a pretty good machine also. I have a friend who wouldn't trade for hers. Don't rule out finding an old Kenmore or Singer at a garage sale. I still have and use the Kenmore I bought my senior year of high school. (A long, long time ago.  )
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Okay, so what is a good age for kids to start learning on a machine? My 5 1/2 year old wants a sewing machine. I cannot thread a needle (hey, maybe I can learn with her) so she'll have to get sewing lessons from a store or my mom. Is she too young for a machine? -Mrs.Monk |
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I have an older Viking and I love it because it is simple and durable. Maybe check a local sewing machine shop to see if they sell used machines people have traded in towards newer or fancier models. That's how I got mine. I agree with starting kids young just teach them good safety around the sewing machine. Just give them scraps to practice their sewing. If they want to actually make something bean bags are an easy first project. |
The old Singers, say 25 years and older, were complete powerhouses. You could practically sew through a metal buiding with those babies. A large majority of them still work, too. If I had one, I wouldn't trade it for all the tea in China. Unfortunately, the quality isn't there anymore with anything newer than those. They're decent machines now, but nothing like they used to be.
There's not really a set age to start kids sewing. We teach a kid's class twice a month, and we have ages ranging from 7-14 in the class. Whenever you feel your daughter can handle the basics without hurting herself, get her going. I'd suggest something with a speed control though, since little people tend to have a lead foot. 
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I have 3 of them. One is made to also sew through leather. I also have my grandmothers sewing machine. It's a bit newer than my others,but she is the one who got me started in sewing. I wouldn't trade any of my older singers for anything. they really take a licking and just keep going.As far as to what age to start them, as soon as they have an interest in sewing. My sister in laws had 4-H gorups for sewing and the kids were young, probably 7-8. My son learned to sew that way. If you have any 4-H groups around you that is a good way. Call your state Co-operative extension and ask them for the nearest 4-H group. |