Mini Sewing Machine for Beginners and Kids Ages 8-12, Portable Sewing Machines with 12 Built-in Stitch Patterns, Light, 2 Speed Foot Pedal - Purple & White (with Basic Sewing Kit)

Great for beginners. We watched YouTube videos. I was nervous because the reviews but it did get stuck on us a few times but we also aren’t sowers so this was really our first time. Good for the money

You get what you pay for. On the surface this looks like a great little machine. Small, lightweight, perfect for lite sewing jobs. However, halfway through my second sewing task (lightweight fabric, only a couple layers thick) a needle broke. It came with replacements. Changed the needle and carried on. Got through my second project and finished my third and had to change my thread to a different colour (it came preloaded with bobbin and everything in white). After changing threads and starting in on my fourth project the thread got bound and then it stopped pulling up the bobbin thread. There is no warranty and you can not even find a website for the manufacturer. So if you don't mind spending whatever the going rate is for this machine and then have to toss it after a few projects go right ahead; but, you might want to buy it on Temu instead because they have it for what it's worth - about $10.

I had one of these for many many years and the motor finally died. I liked mine so much, I just bought another.I have always used a very nice machine but after moving to a small island, I needed something cheap and portable. As a user of heavy duty machines, I’m really impressed with this one. It’s mostly for light jobs but I did use it to make new upholstery covers for my couch out of upholstery fabric. It did the job just fine!It’s a real little workhorse. The kind of machine anyone should have, even just stored away in a closet in case of emergency.

This sewing machine doesn’t work. The bobbin is backwards and the tension doesn’t work. The needle does not fit in the socket high enough and hits something in the low position.I had a professional seamstress look at it to hopefully fix it. She spent time checking everything and basically said to throw it out. It’s not fixable. I bought this for my granddaughter and it didn’t work so I thought I would get someone who understands sewing machines to get it working. Unfortunately, it got set aside and I finally(yesterday) got around to having it looked at. Very disappointed and I know my granddaughter will be very sad and disappointed.

I am really REALLY happy with this purchase so far. Although I did not get it for a child I can see where it would be a great starter machine that has some of the features most needed in my opinion. Bobbin winding and reverse being a couple of those features. I am NOT a child in fact I am a senior citizen who has sewed in the past but by no means any kind of professional. I was wanting to modify some night shirts I have to make them longer and thought this might work, and wow does it ever!!! I have done 3 so far and have had no real issues, sometimes there is a lot more material on the right side of the needle that I would like and once it caused me to create a fold lol Removed that easy enough, so just something to watch for. Threading the machine is super easy except of course for the needle old eyes and small needles do not go together well lol. I am trying to find a larger eye needle that will fit this machine so if you know of an option please PLEASE let me know. Bottom line is I would highly recommend this machine for anyone that does occasional sewing. I have mobility issues and the light weight is awesome. Super easy machine to set up and use right out of the box.

I had high hopes for this sewing machine for my granddaughter to start out sewing. It looks cute but not really very functional. We switched out the thread that comes with the machine for what I normally use and the spool didn’t fit. Despite all of the tension and other adjustments, it didn’t work correctly. I gave it 3 stars because there may be other machines that work.

I bought this as a gift and stored for awhile...then used it with the person I bought it for and the pedal is defective. It doesn't seem to connect properly and works intermittently. If there is a way to get a new pedal I'd be thrilled!!! UPDATE: After writing a review someone reached out and refunded part of my order so I could purchase a news pedal. They were very kind and even though it was past the normal timeframe helped me!! Thrilled with everything!!

This is the 2nd machine I'm returning. The first one was a different brand and wouldn't work properly either (similar type machine), so I explored and found this one with mostly good reviews. I should've read the poor reviews because that is exactly what this machine deserves. Before giving this to my granddaughter (the first one I gave her for Christmas and I didn't open it to test it out - it got returned for lack of working- it kept jamming). So this is the replacement I bought. I had it sent to myself so I could test it out before giving to her. I sewed the elastic band inside my pajamas perfectly. It worked like a charm. I decided I would cut up a t-shirt and sew some seams and do some test stitches to give to my granddaughter along with the machine. I did this immediately after sewing the pajamas. I hadn't changed any settings or anything. When trying to sew the tshirt, the thread kept coming out of the needle. I kept rethreading it but then when the thread didn't come out, it would constantly jam and not sew any stitches at all. The needle broke! I tried putting a new needle in that came with the machine. The needle would not go in (flat side to the right as per instructions). I have experience with sewing machines and know how to thread a machine and replace needles. No matter what I did while the screw was loose, the needle would not go into the hole. I guess I'm going to have to spend a little more money so my granddaughter doesn't get disappointed with a crappy machine. DON'T BUY THIS PIECE OF CRAP! This machine isn't worth a quarter!