September is National Sewing month, so there is no better time to get sewing. I received an Alex Toys Sew Fun Sewing Machine
from ALEX Toys and also one to giveaway for one very lucky reader. Another lucky reader will receive their cool My First Sewing Kit
ALEX had me at the box. The sewing machine comes in a darling heavy cardboard suitcase and so does the sewing kit —too cute.
I was hesitant at first. I had read about kid’s sewing machines and it seemed most people recommend just buying a simple full size sewing machine. However, is hard to explain how much excitement this little machine brought to my house. Even my husband was hooked! So they got busy!
The planned and pinned.
They sewed
and sewed!
They stuffed.
They finished! (It’s an elephant)
There is just something about young boy fingers
and little girl’s toes sewing that makes my heart leap with joy!
They had such a good time. I have no idea how long this machine will last, but it seems durable enough. We have not tackled the projects included with the sewing machine yet, but they look simple. The machine was ready to go straight from the box, which added to the fun and excitement. I do wish it had a reverse stitch. I was worried that the loud noise it makes might scare the children—but not around here. My daughter has asked everyday to sew. I think the small size and colorful style make it appealing and accessible for children.
Please leave a comment on this post to enter by Sunday at midnight CST. You can get an extra entries for tweeting, becoming a fan of Skip to my Lou on Facebook, following Skip to my Lou on Twitter, becoming a fan of ALEX on facebook, following ALEX Toys on Twitter , adding Skip to my Lou to your blogroll, signing up for Skip to my Lou Feed or blogging about this great giveaway—-so many ways to get extra entries. Just leave a separate comment for each thing you do. We will pick two winners. One will receive the sewing machine and the other the sewing kit.
Want to show off your little creative artist? Be sure to enter ALEX Toys Ready, Set, Create Contest!
You may download contest details here.
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I love this sewing machine and sewing kit. Oh please please can I win one of these giveaways!! I love your blog and I made the birthday crowns for my kids last birthdays. Love all of your ideas. Thanks for the giveaway.
I would love to be entered into this giveaway! I just started quilting and my three boys just flock to my machine when I am on it! So I bet this would be an awesome toy (machine) for them to use right next to Mom!
Just became a fan on ALEX toys on Facebook!
Love, love, LOVE this! I was just ooohhhing and aaaahhhing over the Alex sewing kit at Michael’s this weekend….may have to use my handy 50% off coupon if I’m not lucky enough to win this one 🙂
Karen G.
I just became a fan of Skip to my Lou on Facebook!
My daughter would love this. She is always trying to get into my sewing stuff.
That is a very cute machine! I have started quilting and my boys have been huddling around my machine every time I get on it! They would love one of their own! Please enter me!
Would love to have this! Any of both! Thanks for the opportunity! Love you blog!
Just became a fan on facebook too.
This would be perfect since I’m currently learning to sew and ds is always at my side!!
I’m following alex toys on facebook
I’m following you on Twitter.
Awww this is totally cute. My girls would love this. I have three and the older two would love to learn to sew.
I became a fan of yours on Facebook.
I am a fan of Skip to My Lou on Facebook!!