For this post, I have put together a collection of the best sewing machines suitable for kids, currently available.
Our Top Picks:
- Best No Thread Sewing Machine: Sew Cool Sewing Machine
- Best For Beginners: Singer Simple Sewing Machine
- Best With Accessories: KPCB Mini Sewing Machine
- Best Multi-Purpose: HAITRAL Sewing Machine
- Best For Button Holes: Brother Sewing Machine
- Best With Finger Guard: Robert Dyas Sew Amazing Sewing Station
- Best Retro Style: John Lewis & Partners Sewing Machine
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These are today’s top deals and bestsellers for kids sewing machine.
Crafty kids will love having their very own sewing machine so that they can customise their own clothes and accessories.
There are plenty of sewing machines for kids on the market; some specifically made for children and then there are beginners sewing machines for kids and adults, which are equally as good for learning the ropes.
We’ve picked our favourites, all of which have excellent 4-5/5 star ratings and customer reviews.
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So here is my list of the the best childrens sewing machines.
Sew Cool Sewing Machine
- The great thing about this sewing machine is that kids can magically sew with no thread.
- It’s easy-to-use and comes with everything you need to create five pre-cut projects, including a colourful rainbow marker pen holder and an adorable stuffed kitty character.
- The threadless feature, no foot pedal, no bobbins to wind or needles to thread, this is the ideal sewing machine for younger kids.
- Very good reviews. From 258 ratings 72% of buyers gave this 5/5 stars.
Singer Simple Sewing Machine
- A reliable and classic brand, this Singer sewing machine has an easy thread feature, simple stitch selection and free accessories.
- This sewing machine is made with beginners in mind and is suitable for both kids and adults.
- Great reviews. From 118 ratings 80% of buyers gave this 5/5 stars.
KPCB Mini Sewing Machine
This mini sewing machine would be a good tool to improve the practical ability.
And on daily life, the sewing machine could be applied on cloth mending.
- This mini sewing machine is great for kids because of its size.
- Sewing machine is equipped with finger guard.
- The set include fabrics, bobbins, needles, pins and thimble, from which you can make a drawstring bag as a first project.
- Excellent reviews. From 397 ratings 80% of buyers gave this 5/5 stars.
Haitral Sewing Machine
- A great simple starter machine for kids and adults.
- Multi-purpose machine with 12 built-in stitch patterns so a good selection.
- Create seams, hems, button holing and more.
- Good reviews. From 131 ratings 76% of buyers gave this 5/5 stars.
Brother Sewing Machine
- A traditional sewing machine with 14 stitches including a 4 step button hole.
- Perfect for dress making and everyday household sewing. Ideal for slightly older kids and adults.
- There is no finger guard so I wouldn’t recommend for younger children.
- Great reviews. From 2,843 ratings 82% of buyers gave this 5/5 stars.
Sew Amazing Sewing Station (Robert Dyas)
- A small sewing machine made especially for kids from age 6+.
- With a finger guard for safety.
- Mains or battery operated with two speed settings, a foot pedal control and upper and lower threads.
- Ideal for kids who want to create their own fashion creations safely.
- Excellent customer reviews with 4.4/5 star ratings based on 41 reviews.
- Available to buy from Robert Dyas.
John Lewis & Partners Sewing Machine
- Retro style sewing machine in a bright aqua blue colour suitable for complete beginners and kids. It looks great too!
- With 14 stitch options.
- It also features an LED light to illuminate your work and an automatic 4-step buttonhole function.
- Excellent customer reviews with 4.8/5 star ratings based on 180 reviews.
- Available to buy from John Lewis.
What To Consider When Buying A Kids Sewing Machine
How Easy Is It To Use?
Buying a sewing machine which is too tricky to use, will cause kids to loose interest, so opt for one which is aimed at kids or beginners.
Some sewing machine for kids have a screen where you can select stitches; this is a computerised machine and easy to use, but sometimes more expensive.
Choose a machine with stop/start button and speed slider. Steer clear of foot pedals, which may make it more complicated for kids to grasp.
Also look for the following features which will help your child;-
- Automatic needle threader
- Automatic thread tension
- Jam-resistant bobbin
- Stop/Start button
- Sliding speed control
What Are The Safety Features?
The best way to keep your kids safe is to use a sewing machine with finger guards. As kids have smaller fingers than us they can potentially get caught under the needle which would be very painful.
Not all sewing machines come with finger guards but they can be bought separately and installed on your sewing machine if required.
What Is The Stitch Range
Machines with lots of stitches are unnecessary for children. Stick to a machine with no more than 14 stitch options. Initially you will probably just use one or two different stitches. and maybe the buttonhole feature if there is one.
What Are The Benefits Of Sewing For Kids
Firstly sewing is a creative hobby so kids can express their artistic side. It is also a great life skill to have and can come in very handy for fixing or accessorising clothes.
If your child shows an interest in sewing you should encourage them to have a go as they could really enjoy it and it is something to do at home instead of watching the TV etc.
FAQ’s Kids Sewing Machines
From around the age of 6 years old but if your child shows an interest in learning to sew and they are younger than this then there’s no reason why they can’t start earlier, under supervision.
Pencil case/ pouch, pillow case, cushion cover, velcro purse, headband, face mask, pin wheels, hanging bunting.
Remember to give your child a ‘safety talk’ so he or she knows where to not put their fingers. If there is a pedal, get your child involved in working the pedal while you guide the fabric and once they are comfortable with watching how to do it let them take over control of the fabric while you supervise.
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I hope this list of the best sewing machines for kids was helpful.
If you think I left any out that should be included or have a suggestion for a future article, let me know in the comments below.
Nicola
