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.
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I am now an official Skip to my Lou facebook fan!
my daughter would be in HEAVEN!
I became a fan of Alex on FB.
I became a fan of Skip to the Lou on fb.
What fun! Count me in!
Wow- what a nifty elephant from such a cute little sewing machine.
Also, it was nice seeing dad in there helping with the kids :). How fun!
I’ve been a fan of your site for awhile now……..I already subscribe to your feed. Does that count for another entry?
Love your site! Count me in!
I have a 7y old daughter who loves to create and craft……..this would be so fun for her!! My mother sews beautifully and to this day, I regret that she did not teach me the skill. I would love to teach my child to sew to ensure that this art continues within my family for generations to come!
Please count me in!! My daughter will love these! I was thinking about getting her a sewing machine for Christmas. This would be perfect!! Thanks!!:)
Love it! So cute! I have just got my sewing machine out for the first time in years and relearning the skills I had taught myself years ago. I wish my mother had taught me when I was a child and I plan to teach my daughter. Sewing is like cooking…a useful skill that makes life easier ๐
How timely – my 8 year-old daughter was asking me for a sewing machine just yesterday.
And I was already following you on Twitter. Thanks again!
I’m already getting your RSS feed. Thanks!
And I follow you on twitter as well! thanks for the give away ๐