Sewing machine for Christmas

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IamMummyhearmeROAR · 05/12/2015 07:35

My dd age 11 would like a sewing machine. She has been hand stitching dolly clothes for a few years and her interest is growing into making her own clothes. I know nothing about sewing machines so can anyone recommend? Thanks

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nothanksbyenow · 05/12/2015 07:37

Ooh, watching with interest!

Flossyfloof · 05/12/2015 11:42

I saw some little ones in Dunelm this week. Probably a reasonable bet? Sorry I can't remember details.

Flossyfloof · 05/12/2015 11:43

It's a Janome Petite, £54.99.

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IamMummyhearmeROAR · 05/12/2015 12:27

Thank you- I'll have a look

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CotedePablo · 05/12/2015 13:12

This is a nice little bit of kit for starting off.

Ikea Sewing Machine

Snoopadoop · 05/12/2015 14:18

I got this, well the older version a couple of years ago from DH for Christmas. It's lovely and I've done some basic dressmaking, cushions, bunting, hats etc... It works well and is simple to use and comes with an instructional DVD.

InspectorNorse · 06/12/2015 19:50

John Lewis do a fairly basic one too, if I remember correctly. I wouldn't spend a fortune on a hefty one with multiple stich options etc just yet. I started on a basic one and upgraded to a nicer one in my mid twenties - and still I find I use pottery much the same few basic stitches far were available on the simple models!

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IamMummyhearmeROAR · 06/12/2015 21:30

Thanks everyone! Really appreciate the advice.

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patchworkchick · 09/12/2015 15:58

Go with a full size machine, the mini's do have drawbacks. the John Lewis JL110 is good basic and good price, fun colours too.

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