Yesterday I shared a Sewing Machine perfect for a beginner and today I’m going to share another option.
The Juki TL-2010Q 1-Needle Portable Sewing Machine
If you’re looking for a fast machine that is very sturdy …. look no further. It sews very straight with very little effort.
But …this is the one machine that I have difficulty threading. I’m not sure why but I have to watch a video every time. Maybe because it’s very different from the Bernina sewing machines or there’s very few videos on You Tube showing you how to actually use the machine. I like how it sews and I love how fast it goes …but because I struggle with the threading and the tension … I don’t use it very often.
That is the one thing about Bernina … there are a ton of videos on You Tube! My favorite channel is Heirloom Creations … those videos will help you decide which machine you must have (there’s 34 videos for my 350 SE sewing machine).
See ya!
Thanks for sharing this, Angie. I’ll have to check out that youtube channel. I’ve heard that Juki’s are a really good brand and reliable machine. It’s nice to know you like the way it sews. I hate tension issues, so that could scare me away from this machine. One of the things I love about my machine is that I haven’t had to deal with that often.
Hi, Angie…In your research of different sewing machines, have you come across one that would be good for elementary kids to use? I’m a librarian, and the rage in libraries at this time is to provide maker spaces, or centers, where students can create. I thought it would be fun to provide a couple of sewing machines for the kids to use once I show them some basic skills. Writing a grant to purchase them is on my list of things to do. I thought you might know of a machine that is of good quality, simple to use, and doesn’t cost a fortune.
Hi Rene
I’ll see what I can find out for you. I bought my daughter a little Janome years ago and we still use it to sew on cards. I’ll see if it’s still available and the cost and get back with you.
Here’s a Janome machine much like the one I bought my daughter …
https://www.amazon.com/Janome-Fastlane-Fuschia-10-Stitch-Portable/dp/B00EA08MWE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1475345660&sr=8-1&keywords=janome+kids+sewing+machine
and here’s another one that is just a little more expensive….
https://www.amazon.com/Janome-2212-Sewing-Machine/dp/B003Y5CEJS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1475345863&sr=8-2&keywords=janome+beginner+sewing+machine