i have 12 grandkids, some are step grands, most are not. they are from 21 down to 5. raising one of them she is 17 and wants to learn to sew. so she will learn on the FW and my 1951 singer 403 special. we both do some hand sewing. me on piecing and quilting and her on making costumes for different things like Ren Faires and Pow-Wows. i home schooled her and we have been everywhere. she has been a blessing to me.