My son was 5 when he would sit in my lap and sew. he loved the decortive stitches, so we sewed green thread on red fabric. That year I made flip and sew Christmas stockings and used is piece of fabric for the piece accross the heal and ankel. He is 22 now and still loves his stocking. He has gone on to make a small quilt and Indian ribbon shirts for Boy Scouts. I had to help with the sleeves, but he can do it now.