I taught my DGD to sew about 7yrs ago, so she was 8 at the time. I showed her how to thread the machine, do an accurate 1/4" and if it wasn't then we both ripped out her seams together. She started out by making a cotton 9 patch toss pillow for her Mom and a flannel log cabin for herself. They still have those pillows. My DGD still sews with me occasionally and she is now 15yrs, only not as often as I would like. I miss our sewing time together, but, atleast she can sew.