I agree on pillowcases. Three years ago I did it with three of my DGK's, the younger two had never used a sewing machine. They 'shopped' in my stash and choose there own fabrics. DGS, picked some, that really didn't go together, but it was his decision (and I tried to 'sway' him with a better match). All three were completed in a day. They still talk about making their own pillowcases.
ages 5, 7 & 8
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