what a wonderful thing to share your knowledge. I also think that helping her sit up a place to sew at her home would be great. not only will she be where she can manuver around but have a place set up to sew even if you aren't there. When i first started I would of loved for someone to get me started setting up and not be so lost. If she is a beginning sewer to begin with keep it simple. my one friend was upset cause the class we took was what she concidered over her head. she just wanted to learn and felt comfortable with just squares.so simple is good. that way she learns and gets the feel of the machine and those 1/4 seams. learns cutting straight lines etc.