Daughter wants a sewing machine.

[Pedallleur]

My daughter wants a proper sewing machine for her 10th birthday. Any recommendations ? I don't want to buy her a toy one obviously but also not something that is computer controlled and could make costumes for a film. Prob a fad but if not if she became a brand in 20 yrs?

I bought my dd the hobbycraft midi one for her 9th birthday in December and it has already broken. I have a brother machine and it is brilliant

@YouCantBeSadHoldingACupcake

I bought my dd the hobbycraft midi one for her 9th birthday in December and it has already broken. I have a brother machine and it is brilliant

I don't really see the point in the midi ones when full size ones can be had for £70ish. They don't get the best reviews and sooner or later I imagine the child will want to progress to a bigger one. Probably easier to just buy a bigger one to start with.

Have you taken it back @YouCantBeSadHoldingACupcake ?

Here is the link to one I saw at lidl. I have no idea about machines, or features though?
www.lidl.co.uk/en/p/homeware-sewing/singer-serenade-sewing-machine/p33516

I was in the same predicament as you here are two useful guides I found while looking for a kids sewing machine for my 8 year old daughter :)

sewingmachineguide.co.uk/best-sewing-machines-for-kids
crafthobbies.co.uk/best-sewing-machine-for-kids/

Ring Jaycotts in Chester. They will sell you exactly what you need. I would buy Janome or Brother. Tell them your budget and your daughter’s age. I have bought from them for years and trust them completely. They deliver fast and I have no affiliation with them.

The ikea one is fine and does the basics. I’d get one of them for her.