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4 Nov 21, 01:34 PM |
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Apprentice Imagineer
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Starter sewing machine
Good afternoon Dibbers, I’m hoping that someone can help. I’m looking to purchase a sewing machine as a gift for my 14 year old and also a starter set of items needed such as dress makers scissors, some fabric and a pattern book. Could anyone give me some pointers? I’ve seen a lovely peppermint coloured machine in John Lewis and had a look on some comparison sites. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
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4 Nov 21, 01:45 PM |
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VIP Dibber
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Something like this
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4 Nov 21, 02:11 PM |
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Ah yes, I’d seen the first one and I am considering it along with the machine in John Lewis. I think the second machine is too basic as she’s not a complete newbie.
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4 Nov 21, 02:31 PM |
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Helping Mickey
Join Date: Sep 13
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I have that exact machine from John Lewis and would recommend it. I am a complete beginner so started with a basic Brother machine which was fine but quickly broke. As it was a gift, my husband bought me a replacement from JL whilst we were having the Brother fixed and I just never went back to the Brother, the John Lewis machine was so much better. Just feels better built, higher spec and does a bit more even though it was the same price as the Brother.
I was going to recommend an Ikea sewing kit I bought as the accessories are excellent but they appear to have stopped selling it so can't help on that side, sorry. What I would recommend are some fat quarters from Aldi. They are very good value and are lovely designs and will give your daughter something to practice on as soon as she has set it up. I hope this helps. |
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4 Nov 21, 03:00 PM |
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Thank you Supersuzie that’s very helpful, I will check out the fat quarters in Aldi as would like to have the things needed as I know she’ll want to set up and get started. I will keep my eyes peeled for a sewing kit.
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4 Nov 21, 03:08 PM |
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4 Nov 21, 05:08 PM |
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Imagineer
Join Date: Sep 11
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Dont go for a mini sewing machine, I have not heard any good news about them. I have a Brother LS14, its a very popular machine, so lots of instruction videos on You Tube. I have sewn lots with it.
As for started kit, fabric scissors, fabric clips (much better than pins), a selection of fat quarters, thread (I sew 99% of my stuff with white or black thread).stitch unpicker, tape measure, fabric pen. I use a fabulous site called "birds beautiful bobbin" for lots of sewing accessories |
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4 Nov 21, 05:37 PM |
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4 Nov 21, 05:39 PM |
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