My granddaughters were 5 & 7 when I showed them how to sew on buttons one day to occupy them, they absolutely were entranced. From there we started doing simple sewing and they are pretty darn good at it now and love it. My DIL is now interested in learning to quilt, never having had any exposure to it. I think we all need a hobby of some sort so am thrilled about them doing it.
P.S. we have never had an accident w/machine. :D