MY grandaughter had a toy sewing machine , vere disgusted with it. I put the foot peddle on a step stool and set her in front of the sewing machine I started her sewing lines on paper' Then I threaded her up and she sews my sraps. She was just 6. The more you expect of them the more you get. a school teacher told me that. Look for a old machine at a thrift store. I have several I paid an average of 5 dollars for. Oil them up and they work fine. She will love it and you. Is she about 5 now? Have fun with it :D