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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You may download contest details here.
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Oooh, this is too cute!
I love the sewing machine!!! Wow, my girls and I would have so much fun. Thanks for the opportunity.
What a cute machine. My daughter is just at the age this might be fun for us. I love to sew and maybe she would too. Would love to win it.
Having three girls; THIS is a fantastic idea to have girls and boys sewing at such a young age. It is even lovelier that you are able to give one away! We would LOVE to be a recipient of either free sewing gifts! Thank you for having this GREAT give-a-way!
Oh, how much fun. I have been wanting a sewing machine for the kids. They have been wanting to learn to sew.
Also, we will add you on facebook.
Thank you.
The Peyer Family
My girls would love, love, love to win this adorable sewing machine!! They are always wanting to do a sewing project. They received a “kid” sewing machine for Christmas a couple of years ago, but it never worked very well. They seem to have a little trouble with my big clunky one (it’s a little old), so they would definitely enjoy this one.
My daughter is showing interest in sewing and has mentioned she would LOVE to have her own machine. This one would be perfect!!!!
THANKS!!!!
sharon ๐
Would love to win this. My daughter always wants to try my machine…
Following Alex on fb.
Oh I would love to win this for my daughter, and well even myself. My mom sews and well I should have taken more time to learn growing up…so….regret this. Anyhow, my daughter wants to sew after making shorts with my mom and we have nothing! Maybe we could learn together on simple projects.
Thanks.
Hi Cindy Lou! What an amazing machine! I have never seen one that actually works and doesn’t get all tangled up. I use to teach children’s sewing classes and I definitely agree! There is something about those fingers and toes! I ma new to your site but I am so excited to be here! My teens have a machine from years ago and my 11 yr old (boy) and 7 yr old (girl) have been wanting to learn but I haven’t let them because the machine seems to go one speed and not one that they can handle! This machine looks perfect for my younger two!
I also became of fan of ALEX on facebook.
Thanks!
I became a fan of Skip To My Lou on facebook!
We want to enter for the contest! My daughter is taking a sewing class at homeschool group, this would be perfect for us!
This would be a perfect starter gift for my neice who I have slowly been teaching to sew some. Thanks for the opportunity.