Lexibook has with the model SW100BB a sewing machine for children in Barbie design in the program, with which kids can play designer and do small sewing work. This model is operated with a foot pedal, just like mum and grandma’s, and is also supplied with pieces of fabric for practice.
What is the scope of delivery?
The SW100BB is delivered including accessories so that the little ones can start “sewing” immediately after unpacking. The Lexibook comes with a sewing kit with scissors, as well as thread rolls in different colours and pieces of fabric for practice. The foot gas is also included. We award 4 of 5 stars.
Which functions are offered?
The Barbie toy sewing machine is a device for Barbie role playing because it has a pedal and therefore reminds you of your mother’s sewing machine . With it, small sewing jobs are possible, therefore, for example, scissors, colored threads and a meter of fabric for practice are included. This model is powered by two LR14 batteries, which are unfortunately not included. We award 3.5 of 5 stars.
How is the handling?
The Lexibook sewing machine sews, but if you want to cut the thread, you will notice that it dissolves and therefore has to be reworked by hand, as the customer reviews on Amazon tell us. Moreover, it is impossible to thread the thread into the sewing needle. We therefore believe that this is a pure toy, not a sewing machine with which children should learn to sew. We award 4 out of 5 stars.
How is the processing?
The workmanship is ok, but the used plastic doesn’t look super high quality, the users report. But we didn’t expect that either, considering the purchase price. We award 3.5 of 5 stars.
What is the price/performance ratio?
Currently you can get the SW100BB for 29 Euro in the online shop of Amazon. We think this is a reasonable price for the sewing machine. We award 4 out of 5 stars.
What is the conclusion?
The SW100BB from Lexibook is more of a toy than a sewing machine, and you should consider this before buying. If that doesn’t bother you, you will be satisfied with the machine – but all others will not. We award a total of 3.5 of 5 stars based on customer reviews and product description. At Amazon we currently find 8 customer reviews, which award 1.9 stars on average.