The Mini Sewing machine can come to your rescue. AS Seen On TV has a mini sewing machine available for twenty nine ninety nine ($29.99) with nine ninety five ($9.99) in shipping and handling and for an additional five dollars ($5) you can get expedited delivery. Another company sells the same product under the name Sewing Genie for thirty nine ninety five ($39.95) with eleven ninety five ($11.95) shipping and handling but you can get a second Sewing Genie for only twenty seven ninety ($27.90) and seven ninety five ($7.95) shipping and a free foot pedal.
On the As Seen on TV site the Mini Sewing Machine has the following characteristics. It comes pre-threaded and ready to use once you add the four AA batteries it requires or by plugging the optional AC adapter (not included). It uses power alloy gears for longer machine life and uses an interlock stitch. It has two speeds that can be controlled with the included foot pedal. You also get four bobbins and a needle threader. It’s a great gift for the recent college grad or for someone moving into an apartment for the first time.
The Sewing Genie has the following characteristics. For the additional ten dollars ($10) you get a carrying and storage case, sixty four piece thread and bobbin kit, the foot pedal and an easy to read instructional guide. The Sewing Genie says it will sew through leather and denim easily and will have no problems with delicate fabrics like lace and silk. Uses for your mini sewing machine are making alterations on the spot, repair a pocket or school costumes during a play and any other sewing needs that come up.