Boo, An apron used to be the first year sewing project for 4-H. ( Logo is the 4 leaf clover) Maybe check out a local 4-H club at your county extension office or internet for instruction book she can keep. The pattern teaches all the basics, safety, buying material, cutting, sewing seams, hemming and has a top casing for a drawstring waist/ties. Can even overcast the raw edges. Good for you for encouraging another generation in sewing :)