First introduce her to a sewing machine, how it works and what to do with it. Sewing straight seams, sewing even seam allowances [whether straight or curved.] Learn how to pace the machine to her inner pace.
Then help her choose a projcet she wants to do. If she really wants to do it she'll finish it with pride.
You may want to even go online and search for some youtubes on intro to sewing/quilting or books on the subject.