Many mothers who love and know how to sew and knit make sure that they grow up to be independent needlewomen. This is probably why manufacturers are increasingly producing various toys every year that contribute to the development of special qualities in young children.
For girls, such a toy is a children's sewing machine. She not only looks like the real thing, but she can sew too!
The number of such models is varied; there are some differences in functions and methods of preparation for work. We will tell you about such machines, as well as how to thread them.
Types of children's sewing machines and their functions
Despite the variety of models, each of them is made with one purpose - to help girls learn to sew and master the basics of making their own sewing products.
IMPORTANT! All children's models are a safe device that is as similar as possible to real seamstress equipment.
Below are the most common options.
- Sew cool. It is distinguished by its originality in execution, as well as ease of interaction.. Thus, the child will be able to cope with the work with his own hands. The main thing is that the unit is as safe as possible: all possible needles are specially enclosed in a plastic housing. The presented package provides the user with all the necessary accessories.
- PVC is intended for girls under 10 years old. Therefore, after such a model, you can safely switch to adult technology. The unit itself consists of a set of threads, a real needle and a different type of drive.
- The Singer Junior is equipped with both a thread regulator and the ability to wind it onto a spool.
IMPORTANT! Not suitable for those children under 8 years of age.
This is because they are likely to have difficulty handling them. Accordingly, adult help will be needed.
- The PlayGo has a separate compartment for storing some parts. With it you can easily master primary skills.
- Machine Couture is equipped with a wheel that is needed to control the tension. You can perform many types of stitches on it.
- With Shantou Gepai you can use pedal and manual drive. Thanks to this toy, you can learn to perform simple actions.
- Winx encourages children to develop an interest in sewing. However, it does not allow complex manipulations.
- The Toy has several speeds. In addition, it can be used to make double stitches, as well as zigzag sewing.
Methods for threading children's sewing machines
Each model differs from others due to certain parameters. However The principle of refueling is similar for many. Let's look at the most common option.Below we present a certain sequence that will certainly help you achieve what you want and thread the children’s sewing machine without any problems.
Algorithm of actions
- The first step is to install the spool with the selected threads on the bobbin holder.
- Thread one end of the thread from right to left.
ADVICE! Perform the action through the edge of the tension adjuster.
- Next, you should transfer the fiber directly through the thread take-up and also from right to left.
- The next step is to transfer the thread to the guide.
- Finally, you should thread it through the needle on the left side.
To summarize, we can say that inserting thread into a children's model is not difficult. The method is as similar as possible to the present one. This is explained by the fact that manufacturers are trying to make it realistic for children to use the machine.