My 8 year old grand daughter visits twice a year. We have been sewing since she was 6. I let her use my sewing machine. Her first project was pillowcases. We used the edge of the presser foot as the seam guide. A year ago, we made an elastic waist skirt, and this year we made pillows and drawstring bags. The second year, her older brother said he would like to sew too. Well, Sarah said that she would teach him since she already knew how. Have fun!