What Sewing Machine is Best for Children?
Knowing how to sew is a great life skill! Not only do you have the ability to create and mend your clothing and stuff, you can also harness this creativity to design and produce items at are truly your style. If your child has taken to sewing you may be looking to get them a sewing machine that can inspire them to explore their newfound passion in a safe environment. When looking for your child’s first sewing machine there are so many different types of sewing machines (mechanical, electronic, single-stitch, etc) to compare that it becomes easy to get turned around. Luckily Janome (and Elna) have a great range of sewing machines for children that will stimulate the creative nature of your future sewist.
But before we get started, let’s look at a common question…
Why buy a Children's Sewing Machine?
Amongst many skills, teaching sewing to children is known to:
- Simulate Creativity
- Aid in the Development of Motor Skills
- Aid in Building Confidence
- Teaches Communication and Patience
Best of all, as sewing is a shareable skill, you get to spend quality time with your child (or grandchild) and bond as you teach them skills that will last them a lifetime.
So, What are the Best Sewing Machines for Children?
While all sewing machines in the Janome and Elna ranges can be operated by young sewists (with supervision of course), there are several models that are simple to use for young sewists. What is important when picking out a sewing machine for children is that the functions and features of the machine are simple but enable the child to grow with the machine, instead of growing out of the machine. With this in mind, we have our top three picks for great children’s sewing machines.
While the Elna 2000 looks small, it packs a load of features. With a full metal internal frame, the Elna 2000 (otherwise known as the EL2000) has the ability to sew over any type of material. This means that your little one can stitch over any material that they want! Offering 12 stitches, this machine has a great variety of options.
Like the Elna 2000, the Janome FD216 Mechanical Sewing Machine has a wide selection of functional stitches that can be used on everything from thin silks, stretch materials, and heavy denim and leather. Where this machine shines is how simple it is to thread and use. Featuring a drop-in bobbin, you can easily load the bobbin thread into the machine and start stitching. Best of all, this is the first machine in the range to offer a drop-down feed dog lever; allowing your child to explore free motion quilting and embroidery.
This computerised sewing machine does everything that the previous machines can do, with one glaring difference. It can do it at the touch of a button! When you turn the Janome DC2150 computerised sewing machine on, it automatically sets the length and width of the stitch for you. While you can change these settings at any time, this allows you and your child to focus on the fundamentals of sewing without having to remember stitch settings. But best of all, you can set the maximum speed of this machine so that it can stitch at a pace that your child is comfortable with (which is great for learners).
Whether your child goes on to create their wardrobe or simply uses their sewing skills to hem and mend their clothes, one thing is certain. Sewing is an incredibly valuable skill to have and (in my opinion) a fun skill to teach.
Happy Stitching!