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’m a fan of Skip to my Lou of Facebook.
My boys ages 8 and 4 love to sew with me…I would love to havea machine for them to learn on.
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I am teaching my 8 year old daughter to sew by hand (we’re making a teddy bear and it’s SLOW going). I would LOVE a kid’s sewing machine to teach her machine sewing! Or that cute sewing kit with all the fun projects! Thank you SO much for doing this giveaway! I have been following your blog for ages (LOVE it!) and I just became a STML fan on Facebook. I’ve never twittered before – otherwise I would follow you there too… :o)
We would be overyjoyed to win this sewing machine. My daughter would love to share this with her new friends. We just joined a KEEPERS AT HOME troop.
I love to have this little sewing machine for my grand daughters.
I have a little one wanting to learn to sew. Great contest. Thank you.
My daughter, Grace who is 8, has been asking for a machine. I’ve contemplated a full size machine, but honestly, she just needs to learn and have fun. This one looks just perfect for her! I hope we win!
I am a fan of Alex on FB.
I am a fan of STML on FB.
This looks like a great little sewing machine for kids.
What a great machine for kids! What a self-esteem booster to sew your own……(insert cool item here)!
That has to be the cutest elephant I have EVER seen! What a talented family! The sewing machine is very cool. What fun! Cute, cute, cute! xo