It would seem that Singer made about as many sewing machines for children as they made full-size models. The styles change with models for children just as styles change for their older counterparts. In antique stores, a child's model can often cost more than a full-size version. You can expect to pay $200 for some child's models if they are still in the box and come with the manual, and most importantly, the clamp that holds the machine to mom's table.
We have heard that these machines were also purchased for those who wanted to take a small machine while traveling and they should be referred to as a "Traveling Singer" and not as a toy.
The machine makes a chain stitch that means there is no bobbin to worry about. Some models are battery operated.
The clamp, which will mar mom's tabletop, may be the reason that the machines normally show little use. Also, most kids I know have such a short attention span they would never stay focused long enough to sew very much, anyway. I'm sure someone will e-mail me telling me they made all of their doll dresses on one.
