Description
Michley's 41-piece sewing basket and accessory kit makes a great addition to your sewing hobby. This 41-piece kit includes 16 thread spools, 16 metal bobbins, 1 measuring tape, 5 needles, 1 seam ripper, 1 thimble and 1 needle threader.
Features
- Includes 16 thread spools, 16 metal bobbins, 1 measuring tape, 5 needles, 1 seam ripper, 1 thimble and 1 needle threader
- Removable plastic tray provides expansive storage for miscellaneous spools, measuring tape, thimbles, and more
- Carrying handle, lock and plenty of space below the plastic tray for storing patterns, fabric scraps, garments in progress, etc
Customer Reviews
pretty and cute, but quality is lackingmuseical
I bought this basket because I wanted a place to keep all of my sewing supplies for small projects and mending - the size isn't too bad and can hold quite a bit of supplies (with no room left for the projects) - but the manufacturing quality was very poor* the bottom/side of the basket was smashed in a bit (probably an issue just with mine, but it revealed how poorly constructed the basket is)* the bottom is glued to the basket, and doesn't seem like it would hold much weight* there are staples used to put the basket together that are sticking up* the inner tray is a cheap plastic* the notions included with the basket are a VERY poor quality (but I did not buy the basket for the notions, so I won't comment on them beyond this statement)* the ruffle around the bottom (which had the potential of being useful to hold little instructions or various notions) is just a glued on ruffle that cannot be used as a pocket* the lid does not stay open very well (hinges even look cheap)My daughter loved the idea of a sewing basket and asked for one for her birthday, since she wanted a blue one and I could not find a blue one on Amazon, I went to a local Joann's store to see if they had any - not only did they have some blue ones, they were much better made - the ones they carried were Dritz St. Jane (which I have seen here on Amazon, but didn't pursue because most of them said you pretty much get whatever color they send you) - when I saw that my local store had a 40% off sale on their sewing baskets, I not only bought her one, but also bought a replacement for myself - not sure what I'll use this one for - maybe a darning specific box that just holds my darning supplies for socksThis basket is okay (thus the 3 star-rating) - maybe good as a starter basket for a little girl, but don't expect it to hold up very long to play
Just the basicsV. Greenleaf
I thought this would be nice to put some of my sewing things in, but it was very small. I would recommend it more for a childs starter kit.
Poor QualityKathryn in Chicago
Recently I purchased the Michley Sewing Kit with Sewing Basket, 41-Piece formy granddaughter for her birthday. She is so excited to learn to sew. I wouldwarn would-be purchasers that the bottom "feet" on the basket scratched thetable as she moved it across the area in which she was working. There is nowa major scratch on the table top. Now that weknow, of course, we put protective covers on the "feet." Also, the pins & needlesincluded are very dull which do not endear a beginning seamstress when shehas to keeping poking to get the pin or needle to go through the material. Other thanthat, the basket is cute...just needs some attention to very important details!
Sewing Kit - Not great, but good enough for the priceDawn M. Olson
I love the little basket - I keep it in a "cubby" in one of my bedroom side tables and it actually is attractive enough to look a little like decor. The kit was not as complete as I thought it might be (e.g. no sewing scissors, no hemming pins, and no sewing needles), and the utility tray is pretty flimsy - basically thin molded plastic not even as substantial as the "bubble packs" that encase e.g. plug-in oil air fresheners - you know - the ones that you can hardly get into with a box cutter. But it is a great starter kit, with a reasonable variety of thread colors, and there is plenty of room for added pieces. I also like the pin cushion that is built into the inner side of the lid - leaves room in the box for things other than the classic "tomato" pin cushion. (Now if it only had provided PINS... : ) )
perfect gift!L. Falduto
My 10 year old niece has shown an interest in sewing! For Christmas, she received her 1st sewing machine! I looked all over for a nice sewing basket and found several, however, they did not contain all that was offered with this particular basket. For the money and the contents, it was worth it. The ONLY disappointment I had - and its not a big deal - was that pink band around the bottom is hot glued in place; I thought it would serve a purpose (stick scissors in it while in use, etc.) but it is decorative only.
Cute Basket But Poor Sewing ItemsAmazon Customer
I bought this basket as a basic, starter sewing basket. I wasn't expecting expensive threads, pins, and bobbins. However, I was expecting sewing items that worked. The thread is pathetic. Although it looks like you are getting a very nice sampler of many basic thread colors, what you're getting is a headache. The thread breaks in the machine. There are knots in the thread which make it jam in both the bobbin and the needle, and if this wasn't enough, the thread on the bobbins is worse. You can't find the starter thread in most of the bobbins, and when you do find it, the thread is buried so deep in the bobbin, it is impossible to use. I tried to take off some of the thread from the bobbin, and spent fifteen frustrating minutes before I gave up.I would not recommend this product to beginner sewers. It's enough to learn to sew, and you can get better materials without breaking the bank. You can buy a cute basket at Michaels or Joanne's Fabric using one of their coupons or sale baskets, and fill it with a few decent samples of basic sewing thread and empty bobbins for a better deal than this basket.
Poor qualityJJ
I recently purchased this for my daughter, she loves it, but after a few weeks of use (not much) the top hinges have broken. The basket looks pretty but is cheaply constructed. The sides were bradded in and many were not in sufficiently so I had to drive them with a small hammer. She loves it, so I will have to remove the fabric and decorative band around the top and replace it with a stronger piece of plywood, likely 1/4". Current construction is of OSB, an inexpensive alternative. Handle seems a bit flimsy as well.The components inside the box are pretty basic, and as with any "kit" you can get better stuff individually, that will actually last longer. I believe it is better to train with good tools and supervision, than cheap inexpensive ones that ultimately end up on a shelf in the garage.I'd suggest finding an antique or older basket/box, make decorating it the first project, and fill it with quality products.
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