Originally Posted by hobo2000
The problem is ,if we do too much of a project, the child loses interest. They have to feel the pride in their workmanship. Pressure sensitive rotary cutters are great for kids to use. They are not like us, always in a hurry. They work very hard to "get it right". I have never had a child cut themselves, but I have had their mothers do it. I teach the cut as you go method. Cut enough for the time you are going to spend before you break for lunch,etc. Come back and cut the next batch. This saves the boredom factor as the process keeps changing.
I'd fall in this catagory. to this day I wear a protective glove - I'd rather take 2 seconds to put on on than risk a serious injury. I even retract my cutter ever time it down.
I'd say follow the above and at the end of your sewing time - make the offer to cut the rest before your next session IF SHE WANTS. This way, she's gotten some good experience and has pride in the project, and you get to save some frayed nerves!