Child Sewing Machine
Best Child Sewing Kits To Choose From
A child sewing machine can be the perfect gift for a little girl who is learning how to sew.
Not only is it safer for a child to use than a traditional adult sewing machine, but it will also be easier for your daughter to use because everything included with a child sewing kit is sized precisely for a child.
Every mother wants to teach her little girl everything there is to know about being a successful mother-and even though today's Mom will start with teaching her daughter the basics of a good work ethic, dressing smart and casual and the importance of going to college, there are still plenty of other more traditional things that every girl should learn, namely cooking, baking and of course, sewing.
There are plenty of sewing machines on the market that are made specifically for children, but not all of them are created equal.
Singer Chainstitch Child Sewing Machine
Everyone knows that Singer sewing machines are one of the best brands on the market, and you may wonder if a smaller version of the traditional Singer Chainstitch is the right child sewing kit for your little girl.
Weighing in at only 2.3 pounds, it is easy for a child to lift and carry the Singer Chainstitch child sewing machine. It also runs on 2 C cell batteries rather than needing to be plugged in, so you can count of the safety of this machine for child-your daughter will never need to plug in her little sewing machine.
The child sewing kit includes scissors, pin cushion, pre-threaded white thread, and a working light and foot pedal control.
Pros:
- Lightweight and easy to carry
- Safe for a child to use
- Complete sewing kit
- Works like a real machine
- Suitable for children ages 6+
- Cute for a little girl w/ pink flower décor on the machine
- Inexpensive
Cons:
- Jams easily-often after sewing only one to three stitches
- The stitches in the fabric may not hold
- Needles can be difficult to thread
- Has no bobbin so stitches are not permanent
Brother LS2125I 10-Stitch Free-Arm Sewing Machine
Brother sewing machines have always taken a back seat to Singer sewing machines on the marketplace. But although Brother does not make a specific child sewing machine, the Brother sewing machine model LS2125I is an excellent machine for children to use and to practice on.
Some of the beneficial features include automatic bobbin winder, snap-on presser feet and ten built-in stitches.
Pros:
- 10 built in stitches to help you sew with ease
- Perfect for use as a child sewing machine because it is easy to use
- Easy to use, even for children as young as six or eight
- Automatic buttonholer
Cons:
- Expensive for use as a child sewing machine
- Needs to be oiled weekly to maintain
- Heavy for a child to lift at 16 pounds
Hello Kitty Chainstitch Sewing Machine
Little girls love Hello Kitty and if your daughter is one that simply adores Kitty and her Sanrio friends, then the Hello Kitty Chainstitch is the perfect child sewing machine for your little girl. It is lightweight and exactly the right size for small children between six and twelve years of age.
Pros:
- Lightweight and easy to carry
- The right size for a child
- Sews well for a machine that is not a recognized sewing machine brand
- Inexpensive
- Also comes in Lockstitch style
- Battery operated on 2 Cell batteries
- Needle guard to protect small fingers
Cons:
- Has no bobbin and may not hold a stitch
Remember, no matter what sewing machine you select for as the child sewing machine for your daughter, it should be one that is good quality, will last her at least two years and that will give you plenty of quality time together that will be spent sewing rather than trouble shooting the errors on a poorly made machine.
Back from Child Sewing to Home Sewing Machines
Back from Child Sewing Machine to Sewing Reviews
