what's the best sewing machine for teens & preteens?

Posted by on June 9, 2006, 10:33 pm

I am looking for one for a 11 yr old that will last her a while.

any recommendations?

thanks

gods1216@comcast.net

Posted by IMS on June 10, 2006, 12:10 am

On 9 Jun 2006 19:33:07 -0700, bibliophilebullpen@gmail.com wrote:

>I am looking for one for a 11 yr old that will last her a while.

>any recommendations?

>thanks

>gods1216@comcast.net

What kind of sewing does she want to do and what is your price range?

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Posted by BEI Design on June 10, 2006, 3:01 am

bibliophilebullpen@gmail.com wrote:

> I am looking for one for a 11 yr old that will last her a while.

> any recommendations?

Start by reading this:

The "what machine should I buy" FAQ.
www.cet.com/~pennys/faq/smfaq.htm

Then, come back with a budget, and maybe some idea of what your
eleven-year-old is interested in sewing.

Beverly

Posted by Kate Dicey on June 10, 2006, 4:18 am

BEI Design wrote:

> bibliophilebullpen@gmail.com wrote:

>>I am looking for one for a 11 yr old that will last her a while.

>>any recommendations?

> Start by reading this:

> The "what machine should I buy" FAQ.

> www.cet.com/~pennys/faq/smfaq.htm

> Then, come back with a budget, and maybe some idea of what your

> eleven-year-old is interested in sewing.

> Beverly

My son is a sewing 11 YO. He likes my HV Lily 550 (now 7 years old), My
Elna Lotus machines (he particularly liked the Stella Air Electronic I
bought for a friend), thinks the Featherweight is good for learning on,
and is looking forward to learning to treadle on my Singer 15-88...

Lots of kids I've taught love the Bernina 1008 (used a lot in schools
here) and other Husqvarna models (the Lily is no longer available). I
myself learned at the age of seven on a Singer 99.

Girls seem to like slower machines (or those you can make go slow
easily), boys like all the fancy stitch patterns, and are particularly
taken with being able to sew their names and rude words! ;)

James makes quilts. We'll get on to clothes this summer (zippy off
cargo pants and a vest with three million pockets I see in his eye, plus
a combination of camp blanket and poncho for camp fires in cold camps
while scouting!). He needs a tough machine!

What sort of sewing does your 11 want to do? Maybe when we know that and
the budget, we'll be able to help more. Jeans and quilt projects will
need a stronger machine than cotton shirts, for example... I'm looking
round for a decent pre-loved machine for James to have all of his own.

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Posted by tahirih luvs 2 sew on June 11, 2006, 7:01 pm

As a preteen/sewist, I would like to give my two cents worth. I must
agree that budget is a big concern. If s/he has already gotten a little
into the swing of things, find out what s/he likes doing, and take her
along when you go shopping. S/he will guide you to what s/he would
prefer, as long as s/he keeps in mind price point and needs. If s/he
has never really sewn any, I would imagine a good basic sewing machine
with a few feet included and a couple of fancy stitches would be
perfect. I would also include a couple of needles and feet with that.
My machine (my only as of now **sniff**, but I am saving for a Janome
memory craft) is a Janome 415. Simple, but gets the job done and is
effective. Has a couple of built in stitches and I *think* will take a
few cams. So far it has been able to stand any and all fabric thrown at
it (everything from sheer organza to heavy denim). Has some options to
convert it for needs such as quilting. Like I said, take him/her along
with you when shopping, and see what s/he needs/likes. It is rather
important in the long far off run. My grandmother bought my machine,
but luckily took me to see the one she picked out before she paid. I
*hated* it. I picked out a different one, and have loved it to near
death. Good Luck!!

Tahirih, humble sewist
"Two things are infinate; the universe and human stupididty.
I'm not sure about the former." -Albert Eintein

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