can you use a real sewing machine with this? I want to get my 11yr old daughter started sewing - she'e super crafty & loves dolls
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You could. The model is slightly larger than a Barbie. However there is no patterns. You would have to design your pattern before sewing it. Hope this helps.
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Yes you can. We got this for our 11 year old daughter for Christmas last year. She has had so much fun with it. I used my sewing machine.
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You actually can sew it....I did when I had to join two sections together.Be sure to use heavy duty needles if you sew it yourself.
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i agree, it needs supervision if she has never sewn with a machine before.....but this is a very good machine to begin. Our adult daughter has this and she has taught herself to do some very involved sewing with this but took almost no time at all to familiarize herself with this machine and had only about 3 other experiences with a sewing machine before that. I think she would do well....with some instruction.
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Yes it works fairly well for crafting. This past winter I set up on my patio while in Texas. It was lovely to be outside sewing. I have a small Janome machine.
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Yes you can. You just have one side that has the attachment for the sewing machine that will not get in your way.
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No sewing machine will stitch through crystals and rhinestones . . .those will need to be added by hand or a special tool designed for that purpose. An experienced user will have no problem using this machine to stitch the garments.
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Barbara....I have used a regular sewing achine for years, and I would not recommend anyone to purchase this contraption,..difficult to use, and broke after several attempts....a good idea that failed.
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I love my Janome magnolia sewing machine, but I don't think that I would try making denim clothes on it, unless I would perhaps serge first and then press to one side and top-stitch the fabric. I would certainly proceed with caution with any machine though and be sure to use the appropriate needle. Hope this helps.
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I am thinking you can do that. The magnets are NOT super strong and thus will not frustrate a child wanting to dress her paper doll. However, if the child wants the paper dolls to do calisthenics, then the magnetic clothes might not hold quite as well - lol. I do believe it will work fine for your purposes. Have fun!
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This machine is not for this purpose. I can recommend a "stand-alone" machine. It is Janome E for embroidery. It is the best stand-alone out there and it will do a lot of what you want to do. One of the reasons I like and insist on a stand-alone, is I can sew on my machine and have my Embroidery machine do an entirely different project - at the same time. If you get a sewing and embroidery combo....it ties you up doing one project at a time. I HIGHLY recommend that you get a separate machine just for embroidery.
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You can only use the Fabric that comes with the machine & refills available. The fabric is a thick felt type fabric. I haven't tried finding it in a fabric store yet, but I believe those stores may carry it.
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Happy to! Helps tremendously to sew a straight, even seam. Just set it on the needle plate to the right of the needle (the needle plate is the metal piece that the needle goes up and down through the hole and the feed dogs come up under it) place it as far from the needle as you want your line of stitching and it guides the fabric through perfectly as you sew. I absolutely love this thing!! Here's a link to visual dictionary with parts o' sewing machine: http://visual.merriam-webster.com/arts-architecture/crafts/sewing/sewing-machine_1.php Here's a video: this product comes up about 40 sec part: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtKL6mwSRQI
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I would not make socks with this, but I'm sure you could. I've seen many reviews from people that were not able to use the machine but it takes patience to learn and a lot of practice. I wouldn't really call this a machine, it's more like a loom, you are still doing all the work. I've made blankets, bags, sweaters and cowl/scarfs.
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i have just bought one for my daughter and i did not find any way to do that, the clothes are sewed into de doll
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I bought a wooden three story open doll house made by Educo. Has anyone tried these dolls with this doll house? tncpm@aol.com
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Yes, with guidance from an adult. I have used it with my four year old granddaughter. She likes to use it to make doll clothes.
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Not at all. This is a wonderful beginner machine and although I've been sewing for years and ours belongs to my 10-year-old I still steal it frequently since it's very lightweight and easy to use. If you like the color I don't think you can go wrong with this fun little machine. It's an excellent way to begin sewing.