On buying a new machine years ago took my nephews 4 and 10 with me to pick it up. I was given an hours lesson with them watching. They carried the machine for me. When we got to their house I started evening meal they went quiet. On the dining table they had the machine out and looking for fabric. Oh yes they had definately been listening. They did break the needle going over a bump thank goodness. Without my brother's help to remove I would never have managed by myself. They can both sew and use a machine. They have also done quilt in the ditch and at the time due to age were very good at keeping to the speeds I said.
Never say no, when the interest is there they can . We need more males quilting and putting in their ideas.