Mini Sewing Machines

[Crafty Beast]

Just wondering if anyone has got/tried one of those mini sewing machines? Cost around £20. No way I can afford/store a full sized one at the min.

What do you all think?

Jenny xxx

[gwyneth 123]

I don't think they're all that good from what I've read on here, I sew anyway so I've got a"proper" one. If I were you I'd hang on to your £20 and wait until you have another £20 or so to add to it. You should be able to pick up a fairly decent basic " proper"one for about £40 or £50. Have you tried the famous auction site. Might be worth looking there.

[Nostaw]

I second Gwyneth. I have a mini machine and it has never been used - not without trying! It does not seem to do what it says on the box at all.
Very dissapointing.

[Anso]

Don't waste your money (mine went to the tip at the weekend after being stuck in a cupboard for 3 years! LOL!) Buy a cheap/basic normal sewing machine instead. At least they will work My mini one only ruined everything I used it on (and I mean everything - never worked properly).

[Lula31]

Mine was rubbish too - not even good enough for the kids to sew felt on. But I have seen some reasonable full size ones in Lidl this week - about £35. (hope I don't get in trouble for mentioning the store? )

[Crafty Beast]

Ok i think thats answered that question! Thankyou for saving me £20.... will have to look in store mentioned if only another £15! Thanks to you all for your help xxx

[jeanniemccoll]

Yep mine went in the bin too! Total rubbish but I bought a standard one from (can I say name of shop not sure?? clue: every little helps. ...) for £39 which I thought was a bargain, and it seems to be fine!

[lesleyuk]

Aldis have a proper sewing machine which is about £40 at the moment.

[xXklbeeXx]

I've just bought a proper one out of Lidl for just under £40 and it is brilliant

[NikiB]

The mini ones make very good doorstops, or are handy for filling that space at the back of the cupboard under the stairs - they are just hopeless at sewing

[scrappybluecat]

My lovely O/H bought me the one from Aldi`s at christmas, its great loads of different stitches and very easy to set up (I don`t sew!!) have been using it a lot...highly recommended by me
xx

[BernieTuffs]

awwww, I just inherited one of these from mum when she moved - never been used - was hoping to do my first ever stitching on a lo with it...one day!!!!!

really can't justify buying one, as I'd never use it, or only very rarely on a lo...tried sewing once, on material, and didn't like it at all!!!

Shall have a play then bin it if no good - glad I read this though..shan't expect too much!!!

Bernie X

[katie squirrel]

I would say not to buy one of the mini ones as they are pretty pants!!! LOL!

If you are thinking of buying one - keep your eye open for Netto or Lidl. Netto had one in for £20 recently - my sister got one - slightly smaller than standard machine, but has several stitches and works well. Lidl do one for around £40 on a regular basis too I think. Or perhaps try Argos or somewhere to see if they have ones on sale.