Lexibook Barbie Sewing Machine

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Once you have sewn your creation you can cut out the Barbie Runway, feature on the back of the box, and have your own fashion show to display all the designs you have made.

You are never too young or too old to enjoy being a Barbie doll and the sewing machine is a must have for the fashionista in you! Once the sleeves are attached, trim off excess seam allowance as usual, and then you can close the side seams and sleeve seams. Using the pattern pieces included, create a variety of outfits and accessories for Barbie before she hits the runway.The Barbie Sewing Machine has stylish, velvety fabrics, patches and accessories to make fabulous projects for your Barbie to wear. This also makes learning about sewing and all of the machinery that goes along with it a fun and educational experience for your little girl or boy. Before you get started you can personalise your sewing machine using the stickers included in the box. They will learn that they can do something for themselves and that they can help to make things better by sewing them together.

It comes complete with a storage bag for keeping finished items like finished curtains and tapestry cushions. Personalise your sewing machine using the included Barbie stickers, then let out your inner fashion designer. All of these projects come with sewing instructions for you to follow along as you handcraft these fun projects.The skirt patterns I created have a small overlapping bit at the upper part of the c-back seam where the skirt will remain open. Then pin the two layers together along the c-back seams and the neckline (right sides together of course), and stitch. The machine comes fully equipped with 2 speeds, a foot pedal, a thread cutter and a built in sewing light. First, sew one edge of the waistband, right sides together, at the waistline of the skirt, matching the c-front with the center of the waistband ( 2. You can first pin the sleeve at the shoulder line, and then gather one side at a time to match the armhole.

She’s been making them cloths out of odd socks forever and I must say some of them are cute but most of them look like a sack.I’m going to teach my 9 year old great granddaughter how to sew and what better place to begin than with sewing cloths for her Barbies? You may want to finish the seam allowance with zig-zag stitches after having attached the cuff, as it will fray easily when dressing the doll. There are two sets actually, one will fit the 80’s/90’s type of doll, and the other one is for the 2000’s version. I made some tests and found that knit materials create more bulk and are challenging to work with at a tiny scale. She loves her Barbies and wants to dress them all up over and over, so now I can help her make them nice things to ware.

The built-in, step-by-step guide helps you with the process of sewing, making your beautiful creations and gives you tips on how to save time and money. Whether they are looking for a car, a doll or even a home based business this machine will keep the children engaged for hours on end. Kids will enjoy all of the things that come with this barbie and will certainly have a lot of fun with the sewing and the pattern cutting. When picking materials to sew Barbie clothes, you should only consider lightweight fabrics because you want to avoid creating bulk. However, a bit of stretch makes it easier to attach the sleeves, so you might want to consider woven materials with some added stretch for the bodice (and sleeves).The two dials control the size of the thread – a smaller one for light weight fabrics and a larger one for very heavy fabrics. In this case it’s easiest to attach the facing before the side panels, as this way the bodice will lay flat. You can teach them how to use this equipment by attaching a few easy on and off instructional videos.