Ok... it's sort of on subject. I'm still trying to set up a sewing area for DD in my new Quilting Palace. I found an old children's library table in an antique shop that is just perfect, but the chairs were not with it. Small childerens chairs are too small. Adult one too big. Does anyone know where you search for that elusive in between size? She has to be close to touching the floor for the foot petal, although I can put a step stool under there for a little extra. Is there such a thing as a youth? size chair? In between the tot spot size and adult? Or am I looking at cutting off the legs of one of my old chairs? Thanks! The calendar days are ticking down to her big surprise Her own machine!
What a great present! I started sewing by hand at 8 and by machine at 10, but I had to use my mother's machine. When I started sewing my job was to darn socks and sew on buttons! Can you imagine darning socks???? I bet many of you can. Anyway, I have appreciated my mother's teaching me to sew my entire life. Although there have been some years that went by and I didn't sew, my machine was always in some corner just waiting for my attention. I had 4 boys so sewing for them was non-existent except for mending.
Jan, there are youth sized chairs (think elementary school) but I wouldn't know where to find one right now. Other than the camping chairs that you might find at Target/Walmart/Gander Mtn etc. Do they still make the metal office chairs with the legs that adjust with screws? Maybe a pneumatic office chair that would grow with her?
Why not just get her an adjustable height computer chair, that's what I have. Actually I have two of them. My sewing buddy is barely 5 feet tall, so one of them is adjusted as low as possible, mine is as high up as possible. It would "grow" with her.
Yeah, the camping ones are the "tot spots" I was referring to and we have several (don't ask). They are considerably too short.In fact, I think she has outgrown them altogether now. And an adult chair will not fit under the table so she couldn't get close enough to work comfortably. I'll have to go to office depot and see how low the various chairs will go. I know my chair with adjustables won't go low enough. Hmmm... warming up the table saw
Try a teacher supply store. Many of then also carry furniture (you may have to order through their catalog.) and also supply nursery schools and daycares. Our church gets catalogues regularly that carry the type of chairs you are looking for.
Thanks Pat! Was really hoping to not have to go a second hand source at this late date due to her allergies. I got lucky on the library table and it only took a couple days of clean up. Was hoping there was a specific search term that I was just missing in my sleep deprived, harried state She's four and will be five in January. My husband gave me my gift a couple a weeks ago of giving me the largest room in the house for a "Quilt Palace" to combine my many sewing areas down to one. It's luxurious! And she needs her own area in there ;-) To start with, DH found her this singer for a good price at Costco:
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I'm sure she will quickly steal my brother disney embroidery machine that she's had her eye on since I brought it home. She claims I don't make her enough on it And she's welcome to it as soon as I make sure she isn't going to sew herself into anything
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What a good mommy! Chairs are always a problem. We bought one here based on looks, but when it arrived realized it was actually designed for growing children. The back can slide forward to provide proper support, as well as adjustable height. Not much use to you, since we're in Germany, but it does exist. And IIRC Ikea used to have an adjustable desk chair for children. Roberta in D
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Thanks everyone!!! By searching on "student" chair versus children's chair, I'm having better leads. Thank you so very much!! I hope everyone has a happy holiday season!
Oh Roberta! Thank you!! They have one on Ikea on line that would be just perfect!!! It won't be here by Christmas, but she'll get that it can be on the way if I don't find one local! I love that one!! It's just perfect!! Thank you!!
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to anyone else who is curious ;-)
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School furniture suppliers. Our local primary school has chairs in about four different sizes, from Too Small To See up to Just My Size for yer average 10 YO.
Since Santa is watching, I'm trying to put on my 'nice' hat and be happy for you - but am honestly so jealous that you have a nearly 5 year-old who is eyeing your embroidery machine and is getting her very own SM, table and chair for Christmas. That's just the grandest blessing. Can she come stay at Aunt Polly's during summer vacation? I would so love to encourage that special little girl. Polly
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Thanks Polly! And she would love to come see you I'm sure. She's a lot of fun and has had her own design wall since she could crawl. She talked me into buying her a pink craft iron that looks like a miniature iron last summer. We came home and plugged it in, she looked at it and was just insulted. It doesn't make the same sounds or get nearly as hot as yours mom. Uhm... that was the point of starting you out with this one She was so not amused with me that day. She is also really good in the kitchen. She can quote a recipe she's seen on TV two weeks later if it has caught her eye. Now there's just no way I could do that. Did I mention I've been training her to spot anitque sewing machines at the flea markets and antique stores? She's good
The SMDGD is another little one who loves to help in the kitchen. Last Christmas, we got her a child size set of baking stuff (spoon, bowls, whisk, muffin & loaf pans) and another set of cooking stuff (spatula, wooden spoon, pots & pans). DD who is a chef lets the kiddo help cook as often as possible. A few weeks ago, I asked the kiddo what she wanted GrandMother & GrandFather to get her for Christmas. She immediately said she wanted a mop so she could help clean the kitchen floors -- LOL! We already had a kid sized vacuum (that is supposed to work in some way) hidden away for her. When DD got on the phone, she said they had a kid sized cleaning set at Costco (has a mop and broom and bucket, etc.) and it was under $20 so I had her pick that up for me. But the absolute best thing is that the kid absolutely *LOVES* to help GrandMother sew! I keep a machine at DDs and from the time the kid was born, I have had some sort of sewing to do when I visit DD. As a baby, I would put the kiddo in her carrier and set it on the table near the machine so she could watch. Last time I was there I had to repair a pair of her jammies (elastic had come loose) so I let her sit on my lap and help me sew! When I was talking to her the other day, I asked her if she wanted to help me sew again and she nearly went ballistic! Needless to say, DD called me when she first saw the kid's sewing machine for sale at Costco. I had her buy it and put it away until the SMDGD is a bit older. She's just 3 1/2 and a bit too young yet to be sewing on a real sewing machine by her self. But I can guarantee you that the kid WILL learn to sew and enjoy it! I also plan on getting her a real kid sized piano soon and then start teaching her to play. Even she she doesn't learn much she'll at least have the fun of trying to play and she'll get used to "playing" the piano. I'll be happy when DH retires and we move back to AZ with our piano. Then when the SMDGD comes to visit in the summers (we will be in the mountains) I can really work with her on sewing, stitching (I got her a kids needlework kit last birthday) and piano playing :-)). CiaoMeow >^;;^<
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Yes, it's called Student size. "Student size" ranges quite a bit depending on the manufacturer and the intended age of the student which could be 8 or 18 yrs, so you need some measurements like the child's "knee to floor" and "behind knee to backbone", and measure the table height too.
Ideally, you should look for a store that sells both finished and unfinished wood furniture and ask about student desks and chairs. The closest one to me will nearly bend over backwards to try to help you find something to fit both your needs and your budget. You could buy either a finished wood student chair, or an unfinished one and spray it with a coat or two of poly. Just remember to take a measurement of the table height with you when you shop.
Walmart sells a "student" sized office type chair for slightly less than $20. You might check that out for fit as I am not sure what the measurements are. Debra in VA See my quilts at
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